Texas man convicted of 2010 murder released from prison while new DNA evidence is examined

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November 26, 2019 / 9:11 PM / CBS/APA Texas inmate serving a life sentence for a fatal 2010 stabbing was released on bond Tuesday while authorities re-investigate his case. New DNA evidence that was presented several months ago could exonerate the man, who was convicted in 2012, CBS affiliate KHOU-TV reported.

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Grant, now 42, was convicted of the 2010 murder of 28-year-old Aaron Scheerhoorn in the parking lot of a Houston night club. Police say Scheerhoorn ran to the club looking for help after being stabbed. He was turned away and stabbed several more times in front of dozens of witnesses.

Grant was arrested five days later during a traffic stop when police discovered he was driving with a suspended license. Thanks to a tip, police labeled him as a suspect in the stabbing, and six witnesses from outside the nightclub identified Grant's picture in a photo lineup.

Now, DNA evidence from the victim's fingernails appears to exonerate Grant and point to another suspect. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said there is "substantial new evidence that points toward a person of interest," but stressed authorities are "not there yet" in declaring the new suspect the definitive culprit.

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