Ricky Jackson speaks to members of the media after he was released this morning. Jackson spent nearly 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was freed this morning thanks to the efforts of UC’s Ohio Innocence Project.

Ricky Jackson (center) poses with Ohio Innocence Project staff member Jodi Shorr and attorney Brian Howe. Jackson was released from prison this morning after UC’s OIP helped secure his exoneration. He spent nearly 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Ricky Jackson (right) hugs his attorney Brian Howe. After 39 years in prison, Jackson was exonerated today thanks to the efforts of UC’s Ohio Innocence Project at the College of Law.