After sixteen years, the moment we prayed for has arrived.
On May 17, 2025, Yolo County Superior Court Judge Janene Beronio granted Ajay’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction, and ordered a new trial.
From the bench, Judge Beronio said the words this family waited sixteen years to hear: “I believe he may be innocent.”
On May 23, 2025, Ajay was released on his own recognizance — with no bail — and returned home to Peggy and their two sons.
This victory belongs to everyone who never stopped believing.