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Ryan Ferguson's conviction overturned
Missourian ^ | 11/5/13 | Missourian Staff

Posted on 11/05/2013 12:45:02 PM PST by BlatherNaut

COLUMBIA — The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District published an opinion Tuesday morning granting Ryan Ferguson's request to overturn his 2005 conviction for the murder of Kent Heitholt.

(Excerpt) Read more at columbiamissourian.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: ryanferguson

1 posted on 11/05/2013 12:45:02 PM PST by BlatherNaut
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To: BlatherNaut
There are a few prosecutors and LEOs who need some prison time for what they did.

They took coaching a witness to a whole new level.

2 posted on 11/05/2013 12:47:29 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Who knew that one day professional wrestling would be less fake than professional journalism?)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Very true. That guy was clearly railroaded. Hopefully they’ll back off now and he can enjoy his freedom in peace.


3 posted on 11/05/2013 12:57:51 PM PST by BlatherNaut
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Wow, was unfamiliar with this case until I read the story. Looks like some attorneys and at least one judge need a little dose of justice themselves.


4 posted on 11/05/2013 1:01:34 PM PST by JennysCool (My hypocrisy goes only so far)
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This is GREAT news! I haven’t read the article yet but did they release him from prison?


5 posted on 11/05/2013 1:11:14 PM PST by spacejunkie2001
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To: BlatherNaut

So happy for Ryan. Been hoping this for him for some time.


6 posted on 11/05/2013 1:20:15 PM PST by Halls (Jesus is my Lord and Savior)
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Kent Heitholt is dead? I didn’t even know he was sick!


7 posted on 11/05/2013 1:29:48 PM PST by Wally_Kalbacken
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