Adnan Syed had his murder conviction vacated and will be released from prison, a judge ruled.

The officers removed the shackles to a cheer in the courtroom Monday afternoon.

Syed, 41, was previously sentenced to life after he was convicted for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee. …

Although the conviction has been vacated, prosecutors have not dismissed the case.

Syed will be on home detention and a new trial date will be set.