Utah death row inmate

A Utah judge has ordered the release of a former death row inmate after more than four decades behind bars, but the aggravated murder charge against him remains in place. The ruling frees the man while the underlying case is not fully resolved, leaving his legal status uncertain. The case, spanning 41 years, is drawing attention as one of the longest-running criminal matters in the state.

A former Utah death row inmate has walked out of jail, but an aggravated murder charge against him remains in place. His release does not end the legal proceedings, and prosecutors may still pursue the case. The development has drawn attention in Utah as questions continue over how the long-running case will be resolved.