Exonerated Man Sues Chicago for Wrongful Conviction Based on Blind Witness Testimony

Darien Harris seeks justice after spending 12 years in prison due to alleged police misconduct and false witness statements.

Darien Harris was convicted in 2014 for a 2011 murder based largely on testimony from a legally blind eyewitness.
Harris was exonerated in December 2023 after evidence showed the witness lied about his vision impairment.
A federal civil rights lawsuit alleges police fabricated evidence and coerced witnesses in Harris' case.
Harris, now 31, struggles to rebuild his life post-exoneration, facing employment and educational barriers.
The Exoneration Project has played a key role in overturning Harris' conviction and aiding other wrongful conviction cases.