Steven Ruffin
Conviction of Brooklyn man who spent 14 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit overturned
Brooklyn resident Steven Ruffin, who spent 14 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, had his conviction overturned on Thursday. The case, originally investigated by disgraced ex-NYPD Det. Louis Scarcella, revealed serious errors, including Ruffin being coerced into confessing after multiple denials. Overcome with emotion, Ruffin expressed relief as Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice…