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Justice Denied: Wrongfully Convicted Man Files Lawsuit Against Investigators for Murder Case Reopened After DNA Testing

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SALEM, Mo. – A family in Salem, Missouri, continues their pursuit of justice as they navigate a decades-long battle. The tragic murder of Judy Spencer in 1982 had gone unsolved for years, until a breakthrough in DNA testing pointed investigators towards Spencer’s former boyfriend, Donald Nash. Nash was convicted of capital murder and served 12 years in prison. However, in 2020, his conviction was overturned due to a lack of evidence, leading to his release. The case took a new turn when a lawsuit was filed before Nash’s death last year, contending that he should … Read more

Landmark $10 Million Jury Award Restores Justice and Dignity to Wrongfully Convicted Detroit Man

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DETROIT (AP) – A Detroit-area man has been awarded $10 million by a jury after spending nearly six years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The jury found that Alexandre Ansari’s constitutional rights were violated by a detective from the Detroit Police Department who concealed crucial evidence in a fatal shooting case. The verdict, delivered on Thursday in federal court, marks a significant step towards restoring Ansari’s dignity and helping him recover from the traumatic experience of being wrongfully convicted. According to Ansari’s attorney, Wolf Mueller, the police possessed vital information about … Read more

Justice Restored: $10 Million Verdict Awarded to Detroit Man Wrongfully Imprisoned for Teen’s Murder

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Detroit, Michigan – A jury has awarded $10 million to Alexandre Ansari, a man who was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly six years in prison for the killing of a 15-year-old girl. The conviction was later overturned at the request of prosecutors. The jury determined that Ansari’s constitutional rights were violated by a Detroit police detective who concealed evidence related to the fatal shooting. The verdict, delivered on Thursday in federal court, is seen as a step towards restoring Ansari’s dignity and helping him recover from the traumatic experience of being wrongly accused of a … Read more

Jury Awards $32 Million in Damages to Family of Suicidal Teen Wrongfully Killed by Benton Police

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A federal jury in Little Rock has awarded $32 million in damages to the family of a suicidal teenager who was killed by the Benton police in 2016. The jury reached its verdict on Monday against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane. The case brings attention to issues of police conduct and accountability, with significant implications for civil rights and law enforcement practice. The incident occurred on October 17, 2016, when the mother of 17-year-old Keagan Schweikle called 911 to report that he had threatened suicide with … Read more