Hurricane Carter’s Charges Dismissed

PATERSON, N.J. —  A state judge on Friday formally dismissed 22-year-old triple murder charges against Rubin (Hurricane) Carter, a week after prosecutors said they would not seek a third trial of the former boxer.

“I’m joyous with the result and deeply satisfied that justice finally has been done and the charges dismissed,” Carter’s attorney, Myron Beldock, said after Superior Court Judge Ralph V. Martin signed the order dismissing the indictment against Carter and John Artis.

Carter had served 19 years in prison before a federal judge in 1985 voided his second conviction and ordered his release on grounds that the conviction was tainted by racial bias and the withholding of information from the defense.

Carter could not be reached for comment. Beldock said his client would meet with reporters Monday.