Missouri legislators debate bill to expand restitution for wrongful convictions
Missouri legislators are debating a bill to expand restitution for wrongfully convicted individuals. Kevin Strickland, exonerated after 43 years in prison, testified in support, highlighting the need for compensation reform.
Missouri rarely compensates the people it wrongfully imprisons. A new bill would require payouts
Missouri has little support available for exonerees after they're freed, despite the difficulties of obtaining housing, health care or a job. Senate Bill 36 would allow exonerated defendants to claim damages of $179 per day of wrongful imprisonment with a yearly cap of $65,
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