The case began to unravel after newly formed Conviction Integrity Unit began its review in 2011.

WSJ: Questions linger in 1990 murder of rabbi in NYC

The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office said that the Conviction Integrity Unit would review the case.

WSJ: Accused Killer Leaves Prison After 23Years

The case began to unravel after a newly formed Conviction Integrity Unit began its review in 2011.

NPR: Retired Detective Defends Record In NYC Case

The case began to unravel after the DA's office launched a review by its newly formed Conviction Integrity Unit in 2011.

WSJ: Freedom near for man convicted of killing NY rabbi

"That's a good question, " Assistant District Attorney John O'Mara, who heads the district attorney's Conviction Integrity Unit, said after a judge released Ranta.

WSJ: Questions linger in 1990 murder of rabbi in NYC

Prosecutors have determined the evidence underpinning Ranta's conviction "has been degraded to such an extent" that it would no longer support the verdict, said John O'Mara, the deputy district attorney in charge of Brooklyn's conviction integrity unit.

CNN: Freed NY convict's first goal: 'Get the hell out of here'

The decision to look into the Patz case is one of several campaign promises Mr. Vance has fulfilled since taking office in January, including creating a conviction-integrity unit.

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