The Latest Breaking News from David Ayala

Grading Inter Miami’s Record-Smashing Win Over Philadelphia Amid Messi Injury

Inter Miami will have plenty of worries when it comes to Lionel Messi’s abrupt second half exit.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Grading Inter Miami’s First Home Victory Amid Eerie Fan Protests

Inter Miami supporters were silent on Sunday, as Inter Miami picked up its first win at Nu Stadium.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Inter Miami Player Ratings vs. NYCFC: Messi Does What He Always Does

Miami defeated New York City FC in front of over 48,000 fans at Yankee Stadium.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 22

Inter Miami XI vs. LAFC: Messi Fitness Call Made—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

The Herons face an awkward start to the defense of their MLS crown.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

2026 MLS Western Conference: Preview, Season Predictions—Repeat Success in Store

The 31st edition of MLS could be extremely competitive with a number of sides looking more than capable on paper.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Donald Trump gets to sidestep the consequences of his conviction. Most people with criminal records don’t

Checking off the ‘convicted felon’ box keeps millions of Americans in the margins, but it’s fueling Trump’s campaign. It’s a phrase that criminal justice reformers want to avoid, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024

Exonerated after 42 years in prison, two cousins look forward to fresh start in 2024

David Ayala and James Soto, wrongfully convicted of a 1981 double slaying in McKinley Park, get new suits from Project Gentlemen Image & Grooming Studio in Bridgeport.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Man exonerated after 42 years in prison spends first Christmas back with his family

Jimmy Soto and cousin David Ayala served longest wrongful sentences in state history

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2023

Cousins who served longest wrongful conviction sentence in state history exonerated after 42 years in prison

James Soto, 62, and David Ayala, 60, were released Thursday night after a judge vacated their convictions. They were serving life sentences in the 1981 shooting deaths of a Marine and a teen girl in McKinley Park, and were 20 and 18 when they were wrongfully charged.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2023