Found innocent after 24 years in prison

Shaurn Thomas was wrongfully convicted of participating in a murder and sentenced to life in prison. He steadfastly maintained that he was not guilty, and the Pennsylvania Innocence Project took on his case. After serving 24 years, a lost police file was located and he was finally exonerated and released. However, while you might expect that he would be fairly compensated or be able to sue the government, the truth is that many wrongfully convicted people don’t receive adequate compensation - if they get any at all. Without much money, prisoners finding themselves suddenly free when their conviction is overturned may struggle to re-enter society. There’s often no programs to help them. Enter Jon Eldan, whose nonprofit organization After Innocence is helping exonerees get health care, legal services, and social services and advocating for just compensation laws for prisoners whose wrongful convictions are dismissed.

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[rwrunning]

There's no such thing as fair compensation for 24 years, not even unlimited money.

[CyberDocUSA]

I was friends with a guy in NJ who spent like 17 or 18 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. His name is David Shepherd. He was able to sue the State and he won. The amount they paid him was determined by the amount he was earning at the Newark airport at the time of his arrest, multiplied by the number of years he served. It wasn't much in the way of compensation at all but he did the right thing and took care of his aging Mother and his family. Bankers, the wealthiest among us, and politicians get away with egregious crimes routinely and, even when caught, either receive a slap on the wrist or no punishment at all. We need a wake up call on this planet to flip that script.

[clovergrass]

Then went on to murder someone over $1200. What a guy!

[summitful]

This is absolutely terrible
I feel so sorry for these people

[HomeFreeinmySUV]

I was incarcerated by a corrupt ex, prosecutor for 10 months for absolutely No harm, . No crime..but did not have $$ to get out . Spoke to many gals who ALSO did nothing..But corruot judicial make lots of money..

[lpwnage]

Wow, *no one* could have predicted how this was gonna turn out! Right? 🤣

[scottfranson]

One of the Best Videos I ever Seen God, Blessing This Man

[edithcallaway]

At least the streets were safe for 24 years.

[pattyandbustershow]

I haven't watched this. It's so painful

[jeffreyspradley]

I am sorry the So called Justice system did this to you. I hope you can find happiness. God bless.

[timothywalker]

I did 24 myself on a LAPD frame up. Can prove all this but the backlash is too great.

[dorislee]

God Bless you for always. Peace that surpasses all understanding is what I 🙏🏾for you. Pray for the National Sin of inequality and racism.Gov't grant money should be sitting and waiting for their free education or job training and healthcare. False accusations destroy Lives. Jesus is Love.

[drlobomalo]

From The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Philly man got $4M after his murder case was overturned. He’s now accused of murder over $1, 200.":
Shaurn Thomas was a millionaire, but prosecutors say he killed a man over a $1, 200 drug debt.

Thomas was paid more than $4 million three years ago after spending 24 years behind bars for a murder conviction that was later overturned.

And yet, a witness said in court Monday, he fatally shot a man on a North Philadelphia street corner earlier this year over the comparatively paltry sum.

[frankconrad]

3rd homicide…. Not my words… *Those where his own.*

[oceanwonders]

There is no "hell". This planet has plenty of hell already. Having decades of your life taken from you is unfathomable.