Suspect in reporter's death in Mexico to be freed

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Feb 17, 4:47 PM EST
Suspect in reporter's death in Mexico to be freed

OAXACA, Mexico (AP) -- The lone suspect in the slaying of an independent U.S. journalist more than three years ago will be released for lack of evidence, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Juan Martinez Moreno, has been cleared by a federal court and should be released Thursday, attorney Alba Cruz said.

Many human rights groups have claimed Martinez was unfairly charged with the death of Bradley Will, 36, of New York.

Will was shot and killed in October 2006 as he filmed a clash between protesters and government supporters during a five-month political uprising in the southern state of Oaxaca. He was covering the conflict for Indymedia.org.

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