News & updates
The latest from Ajay’s case and the movement behind it.
What the Ruling Means — and What Comes Next
The conviction is vacated and Ajay is home, but the District Attorney could still seek a retrial. Here is where the case stands.
Ajay Dev’s Conviction Overturned — He Is Coming Home
On May 17, 2025, Judge Janene Beronio vacated Ajay’s conviction and 378-year sentence, ordering a new trial. Days later, Ajay was released and reunited with his family.
Message From Ajay – December 2021
Dear Family, Friends, Supporters and Well-Wishers, I received a letter from someone I never met. She learned about me through a friend who know about my case. She had read my story and the facts behin
Message From Ajay – December 2020
Dear Family, Friends, Supporters and Well-Wishers, I hope this letter finds you strong in determination, spirit, and health. This is my tenth public letter since my incarceration in June 2009. My last
Ajay Dev Allowed Contact Visits with Kids
Dear Family, Friends, Supporters, and Well-wishers, I have good news to share! After experiencing seven long heart-felt years without being allowed to hug my own children, I was finally granted contac
Ajay Dev Continues The Fight
In Third District’s Appellate decision regarding Ajay Dev’s case, the opinion was not based on correct facts. In response, our appellate lawyer, Lauren Eskenazi, wrote a Petition for Review and…
Sticking By Ajay Dev
Sticking By Ajay Dev is an article written by Matt Kramer from The Sacramento News & Review examining why so many people are sticking by Ajay Dev after his conviction…
Video Reactions From Ajay Dev Supporters after Oral Arguments
Video of Peggy Dev (wife of Ajay Dev) reaction to the oral arguments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKZ4P6W50as&feature=youtu.be Sanjay Dev (brother of Ajay Dev) reaction to the oral arguments. http
Dev Appeal Heard, Waiting Game Begins
This article was written by David Greenwald and has been reprinted fromThe Davis VanGuard It has been seven years since Ajay Dev was sentenced to 378 years for the rape…
Judicial Error Lies at the Heart of Ajay Dev’s Wrongful Conviction
This article has been reprinted from The Davis Vanguard. (Editor’s note: This was written in 2013 and is republished today in the wake of this week’s oral arguments in front…
After Seven Years, Dev Appeal To Be Heard
This is reprinted from the Davis Vanguard (part 1 here and part 2 here) (From Press Release) – 378 Years Gone in the Blink of an Eye! That is what hundreds of…
Message From Ajay October 2016
Dear Family, Friends, Well-Wishers and Supporters, Hello! Sending you and your family my warmers greetings. As you may know, I was falsely accused, wrongfully convicted and have been imprisoned for th