Exonerated Hesperia Man Cleared of Wife’s Murder Receives $25.2 Million in Compensation
HESPERIA, Calif. — A man who spent more than 20 years in prison for the wrongful conviction of murdering his wife has been awarded $25.2 million by a jury. The decision came after a lengthy legal battle that highlighted significant flaws in the original investigation and trial processes. In 2001, the man’s conviction stemmed from the tragic death of his wife, a case that authorities claimed was a result of domestic violence. Over the years, however, mounting evidence suggested that crucial details had been overlooked during the investigation. This evidence ultimately led to the exoneration … Read more