John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell, wrongfully convicted of murder in 2006, were awarded $120 million by a federal jury after their convictions were vacated in 2019. The jury's decision stemmed from their lawsuits against Chicago authorities for police coercion and fabricated evidence leading to their wrongful confessions. Fulton expressed relief over the verdict and highlighted the plight of others still imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. Their attorney described the moment as very emotional, emphasizing the impact of the verdict on justice for the wrongfully convicted.
A federal jury in Chicago awarded $120 million to John Fulton and Anthony Mitchell, who spent over 16 years imprisoned for a murder they did not commit.
After their convictions were vacated in 2019, Fulton and Mitchell sought justice against the City of Chicago, asserting they were coerced into false confessions.
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