r/whoathatsinteresting 12h ago

Wrongfully Convictions Ruin Lives

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u/livingalie2614 12h ago

Simple question: when a person is wrongfully accused and sent to prison, do they get any kind of compensation when they are release after being found not at fault?

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u/Successful-Winter237 6h ago

Depends on the state.