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Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged in Disgraced Prosecutor’s Scandal

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A jury in Detroit awarded nearly $60 million to a man who alleged that a former Michigan prosecutor and a state police officer violated his civil rights while pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. Sean MacMaster’s case was ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general, but the trial revealed troubling misconduct by those in power. The verdict included $33 million for lost wages, emotional distress, and damage to his reputation, along with $25 million in punitive damages for actions deemed malicious and reckless. MacMaster’s attorney, Josh Blanchard, expressed relief, stating that the jury recognized the pain … Read more

Record $120 Million Jury Award Exonerates Two Men Wrongfully Convicted in 2003 Murder Case in Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, has marked a significant milestone in its legal history as a jury awarded $120 million to two men who were wrongfully convicted of murder nearly two decades ago. This ruling sets a new record for the city, highlighting the complexities of wrongful convictions within the justice system. The case dates back to 2003 when both men, 50-year-old Howard Morgan and 44-year-old Daniel Taylor, were implicated in the killing of 18-year-old Marshall W. Hinton. They maintained their innocence throughout the judicial proceedings that followed. However, it took years of legal battles and significant new … Read more

Justice Delayed: $28 Million Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Buffalo Man Highlights Systemic Misconduct

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Buffalo, New York — In a riveting conclusion to a decades-long struggle for justice, a jury awarded John Walker Jr. $28 million in a civil rights lawsuit, vindicating him against Erie County for his wrongful conviction in a 1976 murder case. Walker, along with Darryl Boyd and two other teenagers, was initially prosecuted under dubious circumstances that included the suppression of key evidence. Key to the prosecution’s case was the testimony of a fifth boy, while crucial photographs that could have exonerated the defendants went undisclosed. One photograph showed footprints leading away from the crime … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Awards $60 Million to Man Wrongfully Charged by Disgraced Prosecutor in Michigan Case

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DETROIT, Mich. — A jury has awarded nearly $60 million to Sean MacMaster, who claimed that a former Michigan prosecutor and a police officer infringed on his rights by pursuing unfounded sexual abuse charges. The charges were ultimately dismissed by the state attorney general. Prosecutors typically enjoy broad immunity, making it uncommon for them to face lawsuits over their official actions. However, the jury found that Brian Kolodziej and state police Lt. David Busacca acted with “intentional, deliberate or reckless disregard for the truth” in the case against MacMaster. The jury awarded MacMaster $33 million … Read more