Missouri Man's Conviction Overturned After 22 Years Behind Bars

Jonathan Irons, a Missouri man, was released after 22 years in prison for crimes he claimed he did not commit. His conviction was overturned due to issues with the case, including withheld evidence. WNBA star Maya Moore paused her career to support Irons, leading to a judge overturning his conviction. The Missouri Attorney General's office failed to appeal, and the prosecutor declined to retry the case. Irons expressed gratitude and plans to advocate for others in similar situations.

What was the original sentence given to the Missouri man in 1998?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 50 years

• 40 years

Who put their career on hold to assist the Missouri man?

• A famous lawyer

• WNBA star Maya Moore

• A family member

• A local politician

What was a key issue that led to the overturning of the man's conviction?

• A withheld fingerprint report

• A missing alibi

• A false confession

• A biased jury

What was the outcome of the Missouri Attorney General's appeal attempt?

• The appeal was partially successful

• The appeal was successful

• The appeal was unsuccessful

• The appeal was not filed

What does the Missouri man plan to do after his release?

• Write a book

• Travel the world

• Advocate for less fortunate individuals

• Start a business