Jury Awards $25.2M in Wrongful Conviction Case
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Case Background
On August 10, 1993, William Richards returned home. He discovered his wife, Pamela, murdered. Richards called 911 immediately. Police, however, treated him as a suspect.
Cause of Legal Dispute
A recklessly deficient investigation triggered the legal dispute. Authorities fabricated forensic evidence. Also, they wrote false police reports. They suppressed exculpatory evidence, too. Detectives focused solely on Richards. They ignored inconsistencies. Moreover, they failed to pursue other suspects. This misconduct led to Richards' wrongful conviction.
Injury to Plaintiff
Richards suffered wrongful imprisonment for over 22 years. He experienced extreme mental anguish and physical pain. His health deteriorated due to inadequate medical care. F
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