- Moderator
- #41
It isn’t a load of shit when you consider the majority of his life was spent behind bars. He’s an old man, prison probably wrecked his health. The state sent him to prison, they should pay the settlement. The one’s in “error” were acting on behalf of the state weren’t they? So yes, todays taxpayers will indirectly pay this, but so what?Maybe they are probably long deceased? But I tend to agree with you that this kind of settlement is a load of shit. The detectives and prosecutor should definitely have a chance to defend and explain their actions.
Those who made the errors that landed a fellow in stir should be the ones responsible. Not the current taxpayers of the city, many of whom weren't even around back then.