In 2006, a New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) proactive patrol task force stopped Mr. Randall for a municipal violation and searched his clothing, finding 0.12 grams of cocaine in his pocket. He was arrested for possession of cocaine and given a life sentence under Louisiana’s habitual offender law.
For 15 years, Mr. Randall maintained hope that he would one day be free. He enrolled in rehabilitative programming, substance abuse treatment, and worked towards earning his GED. In 2021, Innocence & Justice Louisiana persuaded the prosecutor to review his sentence. The DA’s Office agreed that prison no longer served a purpose for Mr. Randall.
He was re-sentenced and freed in April, 2021.
