Dodgers fan reflects on life after wrongful murder charge and exoneration

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Juan Catalan's story gained attention after he was wrongfully accused of murder in 2003. He spent nearly six months in prison before his lawyer found video evidence from a Dodgers game that proved his innocence. Catalan attended a Dodgers game with his daughter on the night of the murder. His lawyer discovered footage from the HBO series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which was filming at the game, showing Catalan in the crowd. The evidence led to his exoneration, and his story was featured in the 2017 Netflix documentary "Long Shot." Since then, Catalan has enjoyed a peaceful life, reflecting on his experience as a fan of the Dodgers.


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