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Delaware Pays $4M to Wrongfully Imprisoned Man | Dover News
Delaware just paid Elmer Daniels $4 million—the largest wrongful conviction settlement in state history—after he spent 39 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, based on flawed hair evidence. Released at 56, Daniels, now retired and homeowners, remains hopeful, focused on family and the future, not bitterness. The new Wrongful Conviction Compensation and Services Act offers $75K per year incarcerated and $50K per year on probation, acknowledging the profound cost of injustice. He’s not alone—others are waiting in line for this long-overdue justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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