A thief stole his identity, but nobody believed him. He spent nearly 2 years locked up
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from Los Angeles Times3 weeks ago
William Woods was wrongfully accused of identity theft, spent time in jail, and is now considering legal action against the city of L.A. for unjust incarceration.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/william-woods-identity-theft-social-security-matthew-david-kierans
Matthew David Keirans admitted to assuming Woods' identity for over 40 years, leading to Woods' wrongful arrest and imprisonment.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/william-woods-identity-theft-social-security-matthew-david-kierans
Venusse Dunn, from the L.A. County district attorney's office, filed a motion to vacate Woods' conviction following Keirans' guilty plea.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/william-woods-identity-theft-social-security-matthew-david-kierans
The scam originated when Keirans was hired where Woods worked, leading to the theft of Woods' identity and a four-decade deception.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/william-woods-identity-theft-social-security-matthew-david-kierans
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