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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Former subpostmistress wrongly jailed while pregnant recalls fainting at sentencing

Seema Misra, a former subpostmistress, was wrongly jailed while pregnant, leading to fainting upon hearing her sentence, but her conviction was later quashed. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
New York City

Wrongly jailed former subpostmistress rejects apology of engineer

Seema Misra rejects apology from individuals involved in her wrongful imprisonment, deeming them insufficient and delayed. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Former subpostmistress wrongly jailed while pregnant recalls fainting at sentencing

Seema Misra, a former subpostmistress, was wrongly jailed while pregnant, leading to fainting upon hearing her sentence, but her conviction was later quashed. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 days ago
New York City

Wrongly jailed former subpostmistress rejects apology of engineer

Seema Misra rejects apology from individuals involved in her wrongful imprisonment, deeming them insufficient and delayed. [ more ]
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New York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Convicted NY killer freed on technicality after judge rules he was held in wrong prison

Terrence Lewis was released from prison and had his indictment dismissed because he was held at the wrong prison.
The violation of the federal Interstate Agreement on Detainer's Law led to the dismissal of Lewis's murder case. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Social justice

Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction overturned

Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for the deaths of her four children have been quashed by New South Wales state.
She plans to claim substantial compensation for her wrongful imprisonment. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
New York City

San Jose to pay record settlement of $12 million to man exonerated in 2002 gang shooting

San José paid $12 million to a wrongfully imprisoned man, revealing the largest police misconduct settlement by the city. [ more ]
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