Mexican high court orders release of defendants convicted in 1997 killings of indigenous people . Court rules evidence seized illegally , defendants denied due process . Four of five Supreme Court justices decided Wednesday to order their immediate release , the court said in a statement . Unarmed indigenous men , women and children massacred in state of Veracruz . Killers thought Indian peasants had ties to Zapatista Army of National Liberation .
Mexican high court orders release of defendants convicted in 1997 killings of indigenous people . Court rules evidence seized illegally , defendants denied due process . Unarmed indigenous men , women and children massacred in state of Veracruz . Killers thought Indian peasants had ties to Zapatista Army of National Liberation .