In a troubling development, a federal judge has mandated that Pedro Hernandez, convicted of the 1979 murder of six-year-old Etan Patz, must be retried by June 1 or face release from custody. This ruling comes after an appeals court overturned his conviction, raising concerns about justice for the victim's family and the implications of potentially letting a convicted child killer walk free. The case has long haunted the community, and the upcoming trial will be crucial in determining whether justice can still be served.

A federal judge has ruled that the man convicted of the 1979 kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Etan Patz in New York City must be retried by June or face release. This decision is significant as it highlights ongoing legal proceedings surrounding a case that has haunted the city for decades, raising questions about justice and the legal system's handling of long-standing cases.