After Nearly 30 Years on Death Row, Glenn Ford is Exonerated — and Free

[Megamel29]

Originally Posted by Darkest Angel

Ok, caught with smoking gun, witnesses, video & the bloody bag of clothing hidden in the closet.

If one is truly guilty, execute.

But sad to see stories like this. At least he has a few good years left (hopefully).

Yes! That would be ideal. I think in many cases, unfortunately, the evidence has been destroyed or can't be found. That's how Casey Anthony walked.

[Pyramid_Head]

The justice system should have to pay him millions in damages. I know money wouldn't make up for the lost years, but at least he could live great.

[OhJstFkOffAlrdy]

Originally Posted by Drusilla

I hope he sues their asses for wrongful imprisonment & gets a nice retirement fund. I can understand mistakes are made & innocent people do sometimes go to jail,but THIRTY YEARS before the mistake was corrected? That's fucked up.

Originally Posted by Pyramid_Head

The justice system should have to pay him millions in damages. I know money wouldn't make up for the lost years, but at least he could live great.

Under Louisiana law, wrongfully convicted persons are eligible for compensation to the tune of $25,000 per year imprisoned; but only up to a maximum of $250,000. Mr. Ford is also entitled to another $9,000 to put towards job training and medical costs.

However, he must first have his innocence procedurally verified within the appropriate court; and the state legislature must then approve his compensation on a budgetary basis.

[Faline]

That's a long time. Gonna take him a while to adapt.