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Man wrongly-convicted of murder released after 12 years

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"We've never seen this happen before," Sinunu said of Walker's release from prison on mistaken murder charges. She added he may receive compensation from the state.
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May receive!? You damn well better believe I'd be suing for compensation. 12 years!

 
The jury reaches a decision based on evidence presented to it. If that evidence was flawed, the blame rests with the prosecution.

 
Thank god he wasn't in Texas or something he might have gotten injected already! More reason against capital punishment. If it can happen in cali, it can happen anywhere. Imagine all the people that have been wrongly accused in the past.
 
Walker was convicted of murdering a former girlfriend with an accomplice named Rahsson Bowers, who testified against Walker a dozen years ago.

Well now he has a reason to murder someone. The guy testified against him, naming him the murderer. I would make DAMN SURE he would be put away for Perjury.
 
How do you know it was trial by jury?

The remarkable thing is that the detectives were working on this even though they already had somebody convicted... normally it's the convicted that pursues the case further.
 
Originally posted by: Scrooge2
Thank god he wasn't in Texas or something he might have gotten injected already! More reason against capital punishment. If it can happen in cali, it can happen anywhere. Imagine all the people that have been wrongly accused in the past.
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nah, we take 18 years to execute people
 
What consequences does a prosecutor face for presenting what turns out to be flawed evidence? If a company sells a product that a decade or two later turns out to have been flawed or a health hazard, that company is vulnerable to liabilty lawsuits. Anybody who disagrees need only look at the current asbestos litigation or the problems Dow Chemical faced over breast implants or any of a number of pending lawsuits against drug manufacturers.

But what of a prosecution? If a prosecutor obtains a conviction based upon flawed evidence (perhaps a "scientific" test that is later shown to be inaccurate), what liabilities does he/she or his/her employer face?

I'm very strongly in favor of increased accountability in the judicial system and I'm not just directing this towards prosecutors. I'd also like to see increased accountability for parole boards and judges who impose 'creative' sentences.



 
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: Scrooge2
It's a criminal murder trial doesn't HAVE to be by jury?
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Yep
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I think the defendent can waive their right to a jury trial. IIRC, it happened somewhat recently in Colorado in a capital case.

That said ... 12 years gone ... wow. How can you not be furiously angry at somebody for losing 12 years of your life. Although, if you want the rest of your life to be worth anything, I guess you've got to let go and move on.
 
Originally posted by: arcas

But what of a prosecution? If a prosecutor obtains a conviction based upon flawed evidence (perhaps a "scientific" test that is later shown to be inaccurate), what liabilities does he/she or his/her employer face?
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That would be very complicated.

One would have to show intent to do harm IMO.
What about the police who made the arrest, what about the jurors themselves who found him guilty, what about the scientists who conducted the tests?

I'm not sure this country could handle any more litigation than it already has. Perhaps we should contract third party states to ajudicate the nonimportant cases. Hell that would save the tourism industry right there.

"Here's your ticket sir, your case will be held in Jamaica. I hear priceline.com has some good fares."

 
Originally posted by: arcas
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"We've never seen this happen before," Sinunu said of Walker's release from prison on mistaken murder charges. She added he may receive compensation from the state.
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May receive!? You damn well better believe I'd be suing for compensation. 12 years!
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If it makes you happier, the compensation is just a couple of thousand per year...His buddy that testified against him needs to take his place.
 
Wow, I wonder if he's thinking he has a free pass to commit 12 years' jail time worth of crime...seeing as how he's already served it???
 
May receive!? You damn well better believe I'd be suing for compensation. 12 years!
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It varies by state, as far as compensation goes. Some give compensation, some don't. I think its a good idea, although a person should not become enriched by it unless some kind of prosecutorial/judicial/police misconduct can be shown. In most states, you can't sue because the state is immune from such suits, unless you could show some kind of malfeasance or misconduct. You could try without it, but it would be dismissed.
But what of a prosecution? If a prosecutor obtains a conviction based upon flawed evidence (perhaps a "scientific" test that is later shown to be inaccurate), what liabilities does he/she or his/her employer face?
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None. The state (or municipality/county) might give the person some Sorry-Bout-Your-Damned-Luck compensation, many don't.

If it was all done in good faith, you're SOL.

 
Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: arcas
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"We've never seen this happen before," Sinunu said of Walker's release from prison on mistaken murder charges. She added he may receive compensation from the state.
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May receive!? You damn well better believe I'd be suing for compensation. 12 years!
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If it makes you happier, the compensation is just a couple of thousand per year...His buddy that testified against him needs to take his place.
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if you can call that a buddy...
 
Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: Orsorum
Just remember, all the people that get put to death deserve it.
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would you rather a murderer live next door to you rather than the occasional slip up?
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Would you like to have an innocent person's death on your conscience?
 
Newly freed, Walker said he was looking forward to spending his first evening back with his family and enjoying a good home-cooked meal, and sex with a woman for a change.
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LOL, I can't believe he said that!
 
Originally posted by: glen
Newly freed, Walker said he was looking forward to spending his first evening back with his family and enjoying a good home-cooked meal, and sex with a woman for a change.
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LOL, I can't believe he said that!
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waitaminnit that's not what they wrote :Q
 
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