44 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days!
Wrongfully imprisoned from May 10, 1976 - August 27, 2020.
en banc hearing
May 7, 2020
Ronnie Long’s Attorney Speaks Moments Before Release
Ronnie Long’s attorney, Jamie Lau, speaks with Michelle Boudin of WCNC moments before his release on August 27, 2020.
Ronnie Long Walks Out of prison!
Breaking News on August 27, 2020!! WCNC’s live streaming of Ronnie’s release from prison. Ronnie was freed on his wife’s birthday!
Freedom!
First interview as a free man!
Ronnie Long speaks with Michelle Boudin of WCNC moments after walking out of prison on August 27, 2020.
24 Hours free
Ronnie’s first 24 hours free. WCNC
Ronnie’s reaction to news of his pardon
Ronnie’s reaction to the news of his pardon recorded by his wife. December 17, 2020.
Ronnie Long No Cap Act
SB 704
Ronnie Long can’t change the compensation for himself but he’s trying to change the law in NC for future exonerees so that there is no cap for compensation when a wrongfully convicted person is granted a full pardon of innocence by the NC Governor.