I do think 2.6 million is high, that is basically 150k a year. > -----Original Message----- > From: Jerry Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 12:32 PM > To: CF-Community > Subject: Re: Man seeking payment for "wrongful imprisonment" > > We do not yet know the evidence that was used to convict him. > > If the police did not follow up on the previous rape (remember when > that > used to happen a lot - that police thought rape was the woman's > fault?), and > it can be proved they acted in bad faith, then I think he may have a > case. > > And if they exagerated evidence, or overlooked obvious evidence, then > it > should be looked at. > > But, as the article pointed out, no one has the right to a perfect > investigation. > > I like the state compensation program. I think the amount is about > right, > even. > > We'll have to wait and see how this comes out. I'll follow it. > > On 1/25/07, Nick McClure <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Based on what we've read, he wasn't framed, or setup. the evidence > pointed > > to him and he was found guilty. The city didn't imprison him, the > jury did > > that, I don't think you can hold the city accountable in this case > unless > > they willfully sought to keep the DNA evidence out. > > > > If he wants to sue, sue the jury. > > > > >
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