Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Dec. 23 that a judge has overturned the convictions of two individuals who were convicted of committing a 2007 murder in Hollywood.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William C. Ryan vacated the convictions of Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios, who were released from custody. Pleytez and Palacios spent more than 17 years in prison.
“Our justice system must be both fair and accurate, and this case highlights the critical importance of never resting until justice is done, reviewing even past cases with the utmost care to ensure that the right and just result is reached,” Hochman said…