In 1995, Allen Porter was convicted of a Queens double murder and has spent every year since then declaring his innocence.
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In January, Allen Porter’s 1995 double murder conviction was overturned
At the time, Porter celebrated with his family after his release
Porter returned to court Monday hoping to learn whether prosecutors in Queens would seek to try him again
On Jan. 30, a Queens judge overturned his conviction.
NY1 was there as Porter finally walked out of prison and into the arms of his family.
He returned to court Monday hoping to learn whether Queens prosecutors would dismiss the indictment in his case or appeal the judge’s decision to overturn his conviction and re-try Porter.
While a judge removed Porter’s house arrest restrictions Monday, Porter left court without answers from the Queens district attorney’s office.
A spokesperson for the Queens district attorney’s office told NY1 in a statement: “We are reviewing the decision.”
Living in legal limbo, Porter told NY1 he’s been adapting to how much the world had changed during the 30 years he spent in prison.
“Ubers and things like cellphones, this is a whole new world for me,” he said.
Since his release, one of Porter’s dreams has come true. He was able to attend Sunday service at Greater Allen A. M. E. Church with his family.
He addressed the congregation last month, saying, “I remember when I was in prison and I used to lift my hands and worship. I used to pray and imagine myself standing here, this day.”