Aperyan had filed the habeas petition challenging her detention, though the brief court record does not detail the specific grounds for her imprisonment or the nature of the underlying case that led to her confinement.
Judge Park's one-page judgment simply states that 'the petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED,' without providing additional reasoning or explanation for the decision. The ruling suggests the court found merit in Aperyan's claims that her detention was unlawful or unconstitutional.
The case was filed in the Central District of California earlier this year, with Aperyan seeking relief through the federal habeas corpus process. Habeas petitions typically challenge the legality of detention, often in cases involving state prisoners who claim violations of their constitutional rights.
The granted petition means Aperyan should be released from custody, though it's unclear whether the state will appeal the decision or if there are other legal proceedings pending in the matter.