Judge Finds Man Factually Innocent in 2013 Shooting
By The BriefBrief
A Los Angeles County judge ruled a 38-year-old man factually innocent of 2013 attempted murder charges tied to a drive-by shooting that seriously injured two brothers in Lynwood. The DA’s Justice Conviction Review Unit and the California Western Innocence & Justice Clinic said new evidence surfaced after sentencing pointing to another alleged perpetrator.
WHO:Los Angeles County judge; 38-year-old man (Renteria); Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman; Justice Conviction Review Unit; California Western Innocence & Justice Clinic
WHAT:Court sets aside a wrongful conviction and declares the man factually innocent of attempted murder charges from a 2013 drive-by shooting.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Lynwood, Los Angeles County, California
WHY:New evidence that came to light after sentencing pointed to another individual as the alleged shooter.
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