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Wrongfully Accused Men Exonerated in Yogurt Shop Murders

After decades of injustice, the justice system must confront its failures.

Judge declares 4 men wrongly accused of 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders innocent

The formal declaration of innocence could be a key step for the men and their families to seek financial compensation.

4 Men Exonerated in Horrific Austin Murders

Wrongfully accused for 1991 killings of 4 teen girls finally cleared after 25 years

Texas judge declares yogurt shop murder suspects innocent after 34 years

DNA evidence identifies real killer, ending wrongful conviction

Bill Clinton testifies before lawmakers, says he "did nothing wrong" with Epstein

The former U.S. president denies any wrongdoing in his relationship with the convicted sex offender

Judge Clears 4 Men Wrongly Accused of 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

The men were formally declared innocent after new evidence linked the killings to a suspect who died in 1999.

Four Men Declared Innocent in 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

Judge clears names of men wrongly accused in brutal killings that haunted city for decades

AMBER Alert Issued for Missing 12-Year-Old in North Austin

Authorities search for 12-year-old Jazzlyn Anzora and 18-year-old Henry Mejia, believed to be involved in her disappearance.

Men Wrongfully Accused of 1991 Austin Murders Seek Exoneration

A 2025 HBO documentary re-examined the crime, leading to a new suspect and potential exoneration for the four men.

Four men exonerated in 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders

Hearing set to officially clear wrongly accused individuals after serial killer identified as perpetrator

Austin Yogurt Shop Suspects Exonerated After 30 Years

Lawyers now focus on securing restitution for the wrongfully accused men

Men Cleared in Austin Yogurt Shop Murders After Decades

New evidence points to another suspect, opening door for restitution and reform

Texas A&M Student's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Disputes Findings

Brianna Aguilera's family attorney calls medical examiner's conclusion 'flawed' and criticizes police investigation

Texas A&M Student's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Disputes Findings

Medical examiner's conclusion challenged as "flawed" by family's attorney