Hawaii man imprisoned for 1991 murder, rape released
Source: AP
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER 21 minutes ago
HONOLULU (AP) A judge on Tuesday ordered a man released from prison immediately after his attorneys presented new evidence and argued that he didnt commit the crimes he was convicted of and spent more than 20 years locked up for: the 1991 murder, kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman visiting Hawaii.
Albert Ian Schweitzer, who was convicted in 2000 and sentenced to 130 years in prison, should be released from his shackles immediately, Judge Peter Kubota ruled.
That prompted applause in the Hilo courtroom and hugs for Schweitzer, who was flown to the Big Island for the hearing from the Arizona prison where he was serving his sentence.
My feelings were all over the place, Schweitzer told the AP during a phone interview in recalling the moment of his release. Nerves, anxiety, scared.
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