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4 Feds could bring news of $100M in aid Raymond and Thomas Highers wait with their attorney Valerie Newman at Frank Murphy Hall of Justice for Wayne for Detroit County Circuit Court Judge Lawrence Talon to dismiss murder charges against them Thursday Sep. 26, 2013. / Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press 5 They said it: Torii Hunter now calling By Elisha Max Scherzer 'Blackjack'; Scherzer to Anderson People clapped, cars honked and shouts of “way overdue” could be watch video hungover Detroit Free heard when two brothers, flanked by media, walked out of the Press Staff Writer Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit this morning.

Moments earlier, all charges against Thomas Highers, 48, and FILED UNDER Most Viewed Raymond Highers, 47, who both spent 25 years in prison for Local News Macomb County murder, were dismissed by Wayne County Circuit Judge Lawrence Talon.

The brothers were arrested in 1987 for the murder of Robert Karey. They were released from prison last summer after new evidence surfaced in their case but faced a second trial.

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Highers brothers with family “It is a tremendous relief,” Thomas Highers said.

“We have to move forward with life and that’s what we’re trying to do now,” Raymond Miley Cyrus at Michigan basketball's Highers said. “In my eyes, it’s over. The truth iHeartRadio music fest 2013-14 roster spoke and that’s why we’re here.”

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“This should have happened years ago when we came forward with the new evidence,” she said. FEATURED JOBS THIS WEEK Before the charges were dismissed, Talon said it has been a long Senior Clinical Research Business Devel Mgr / journey for everyone involved in the case. Assoc Recr. Mgr. Quintiles Inc. South Lyon , MI Southfield , MI “No one is criticizing the role that any of these people had,” he said. “The prosecutor’s office represents the people of the state of Teachers â€“ Norfolk, Drivers Michigan, the attorneys for the defendants represent the VA Premier Transportation defendants, and I know that they truly believe in their position.” NORFOLK PUBLIC Detroit , MI SCHOOLS Detroit , MI Talon said he respected all the parties in the case but said he found PREVIOUS NEXT part of a statement made by Wayne County Prosecutor’s Kym Worthy “troublesome” where she said “sadly, in this case justice IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: was not done.” Recruiters, showcase your positions here. “Both sides had a full, fair, complete opportunity to litigate the case,” Talon countered.

He dismissed the cases without prejudice, meaning that charges could be filed again in the future if new evidence arises.

Family and friends of the men filled the courtroom today when the decision came down. They were instructed not to celebrate in the court as the hearing got under way.

“I’m elated,” said Janet Hirth, the men’s aunt. “It’s just the best day in 26 years. It’s long-awaited. We’ve always believed in their innocence since day one”

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