California man who served 38 years for murder he did not commit awarded $25m
by Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#70966)
Settlement reached after Maurice Hastings claimed he was framed by authorities for 1983 sexual assault and murder
An innocent man who spent 38 years behind bars in California was awarded $25m in what his lawyers called the largest wrongful conviction settlement in state history.
The settlement was reached in August, according to court documents made public on Monday.
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