Momolu Stewart embraces Kareem McCraney after his release. Both men were co-defendants in the death of Mark Rosebure. They were juveniles at the time of the shooting.

Momolu Stewart hugs Dr. Marc Howard who is the director of the Prisons and Justice Initiative. Stewart took classes through the initiative's Georgetown Prison Scholars Program while incarcerated.

Momolu Stewart walks out of the D.C. Central Detention Facility Monday afternoon.

Momolu Stewart exited the D.C. Central Detention Facility and greeted family and friends.

Momolu Stewart exits the D.C. Central Detention Facility after more than two decades behind bars.

Kareem McCraney, Momolu Stewart, and Halim Flowers

Momolu Stewart hugs his mother Gloria Smith after being released from D.C. Central Detention Facility. His stepfather Ronald Smith looks on.

Momolu Stewart hugs his mother and sister moments after he was released Monday. Saymendy Lloyd (right) volunteers as a life coach at the D.C. jail.