Sara Kruzan conviction reduced; release possible in months

RIVERSIDE - A convicted murderer whose quest for freedom has gained widespread attention could be out of prison in months in the wake of an agreement disclosed today between prosecutors and the woman's defense team.

Sara Kruzan, 35, was convicted in 1995 of slaying her one-time pimp, G.G. Howard, at a Riverside motel. She was 16-years-old at the time.

Her efforts to have her conviction reduced and regain her freedom have become a cause celebre, with petition drives and demonstrations organized in her name, supporters - including actresses Demi Moore and Mia Sorvino - arguing that she was a sex...