Antonio McDowell, 49, has been out of prison since 2020 when Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker granted him clemency.

After 28 years, he is completely free — following a judge's decision Monday morning.

McDowell's lawyers said he was sentenced to 103 years in prison after being framed for murder by the now-retired disgraced Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara.

The word McDowell used to explain his feelings following the decision.

"I'm so overwhelmed right now," he said.

McDowell was surrounded by family, friends, and attorneys outside the Cook County Courthouse, where, after 28 years and a wrongful conviction, he said he finally walks free.

"I ain't think this moment would come, but I was always hopeful for this moment," McDowell said.

For years, McDowell was represented and supporte

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