Finally free!
Wrongfully imprisoned by the State of North Carolina on May 10, 1976. Ronnie was finally freed on August 27, 2020.
44 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days
Ronnie Long Rectifies His Family Name!
Pardon of Innocence!
On December 17, 2020, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned Ronnie Long. The State of NC has finally admitted that they got it wrong & that Ronnie Long is INNOCENT! This makes him eligible to receive the max compensation of $750,000 for the 44 years he lost.
Helpful links
Innocence Project 4/14/2017
CBS This Morning Show 7/17/2020
Ronnie Long, his sister, his son (& only child) & his attorney were all interviewed by Erin F. Moriarty of the CBS This Morning Show.