Jonathan Irons, whose bid for freedom from a 50-year prison sentence was embraced and pushed by the W.N.B.A. star Maya Moore, walked out of a Missouri penitentiary on Wednesday, nearly four months after a judge overturned his conviction on charges of burglary and assault.
Irons, 40, an African-American man convicted at age 18, was met by Moore, her family, and other supporters who hugged him and cheered outside the Jefferson City Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison off a countryside thruway called No More Victims Road. At one point, Moore sunk to her knees as if in prayerful astonishment.
“I feel like I can live life now,” Irons said. “I’m free, I’m blessed, I just want to live my life worthy of God’s help and influence.” He added: “I thank everybody who supported me — Maya and her family.”
3. "seriously, she’s so dope..." In response to Reply # 0
I’d highly recommend for anyone wanting to hear her talk about how she got involved in this...check her out on LeBatard’s South Beach Sessions pod from this past March. It’s amazing to hear her speak on it.
...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft
4. "as someone who is passionate about justice reform and..." In response to Reply # 0
wrongful convictions, i applaud Maya Moore on so many levels.
i wish i had the ability to help the way she has because she hasn't JUST helped Irons; she's brought attention to wrongful convictions in general and that's soooooooooooo important.
7. "A True American hero. Period. " In response to Reply # 0
And the WNBA needs to create an award in her name to honor those with outstanding community and social achievements - that’s if one does not already exist.
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