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Innocence Project Client Rafael Ruiz Exonerated of Charges in 1985 East Harlem Sexual Assault Case
Innocence Project Client Rafael Ruiz Exonerated of Charges in 1985 East Harlem Sexual Assault Case
01.28.20
by Innocence Staff
01.28.20
by Innocence Staff
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![Rafael Ruiz and his family outside the New York County Court after his exoneration on Jan. 28, 2020. [Daniele Selby/Innocence Project]](https://innocenceproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/press-release2.jpg)