He will automatically be entitled to a lump sum of up to $2.6m for the 40 years he has spent either in prison or on parole

James Reyos was convicted of murdering Fr Patrick Ryan some 40 years ago in Texas but is now being supported by law officials in his bid to have the conviction quashed

Apache Native American James Reyos has spent the last 40 years either in prison or confined to Texas on parole following his conviction for the murder of Doon priest Fr Patrick Ryan — but now US authorities are reopening the case after a review led to “serious questions as to Mr Reyos’ guilt”.