Sunday, January 14, 2024

Michigan to pay $1.75 million to man who spent 35 years behind bars for crime he didn't do and the perfect crime

What would you do in his situation flush with money?

Hypothetical: This begs the question what is the perfect crime? Successfully pretend you committed a crime, but you have the evidence that you are innocent. Stay in prison for 3-5 years. Have your innocence confirmed and receive $150,000 to $250,000 upon your release from jail. Sounds almost like a good deal or easier said than done. 😊

"... Those who are exonerated based on new evidence qualify to receive $50,000 for each year spent in a Michigan prison. The report noted that the attorney general's office often tries to get out of paying the tab, but Wright was immediately compensated for the inaccurate conviction. ..."

Michigan to pay $1.75 million to man who spent 35 years behind bars for crime he didn't do | Blaze Media

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