Christopher Dunn, who spent more than three decades in prison, was released one week after the Missouri attorney general blocked a judge’s order for his immediate release.

Christopher Dunn, whom a Missouri judge ruled was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for more than 30 years, remains in prison after a series of court rulings Wednesday. The Missouri Attorney General has been pushing to keep Dunn and other wrongfully convicted prisoners behind bars.

Christopher Dunn stands free after his murder conviction was overturned after 34 years behind bars, on the steps of a courthouse in downtown St. Louis, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP) by: JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH, Associated Press

An unusual appeal has delayed his leaving. Christopher Dunn's murder conviction was overturned after he had spent more than 30 years in prison, but he is still awaiting his release as appeals battles play out. (Laurie Skrivan/AP) Christopher Dunn was steps away from freedom.

Dunn, 52, has spent 33 years behind bars, and he remained Tuesday at the state prison in Licking. “The State of Missouri shall immediately discharge Christopher Dunn from its custody,” Sengheiser’s ruling states.