The Brief
- A group of activists is calling for the release of a man who they say was wrongfully convicted in a 2010 Minneapolis triple homicide.
- Former FOX 9 reporter Tom Lyden brought attention to the situation in 2021.
- Ali is currently eligible for release after his 100th birthday.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – In 2021, FOX 9 Investigators reported on the case of Mahdi Ali, a teenager found guilty and sentenced to life in prison for a 2010 triple homicide at a Minneapolis convenience store.
On Saturday, a group called the Coalition to Free Mahdi Ali launched a grassroots campaign to fight for his release.
Mahdi Ali claims innocence
What they’re saying:
Ali’s supporters are pointing to recanted witness statements that were outlined in FOX 9’s previous reporting.…