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Exonerated After 43 Years, Vedam Faces Deportation Challenge

10/19/2025

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Subramanyam 'Subu' Vedam was exonerated after 43 years in prison for a 1982 murder he did not commit, and he said, "I want us to focus on the win."
ICE detained Vedam before he could reunite with his family due to a 1988 deportation order linked to past convictions.
His family is working to challenge the deportation order by highlighting Vedam's good conduct and contributions while incarcerated.

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Subramanyam 'Subu' Vedam was exonerated after 43 years in prison for a 1982 murder he did not commit, and he said, "I want us to focus on the win."
ICE detained Vedam before he could reunite with his family due to a 1988 deportation order linked to past convictions.
His family is working to challenge the deportation order by highlighting Vedam's good conduct and contributions while incarcerated.