A Lodi man who was in prison for the past 13 years was released Friday.Hamid Hayat was released from a federal prison in Arizona after a judge ordered he be freed.Hayat’s conviction was overturned July 30 after the court found that his attorney failed to bring key witnesses to his trial.Hayat was convicted of lying to federal investigators and supplying material to support a terrorist organization.It is unclear when Hayat will return to the area, but his attorney said he is expected to return to his home to rejoin his family.

A Lodi man who was in prison for the past 13 years was released Friday.

Hamid Hayat was released from a federal prison in Arizona after a judge ordered he be freed.


Hayat’s conviction was overturned July 30 after the court found that his attorney failed to bring key witnesses to his trial.

Hayat was convicted of lying to federal investigators and supplying material to support a terrorist organization.

It is unclear when Hayat will return to the area, but his attorney said he is expected to return to his home to rejoin his family.