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Md. Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Speaks Out After $2.75 Million Compensation
- James Langhorne, a 51-year-old Maryland man, was released on Feb. 10 after serving nearly 30 years wrongfully imprisoned for the 1993 murder of Laurence Jones in Baltimore City.
- Langhorne's conviction was overturned after a 2019 review found false witness testimony and nondisclosure of evidence, leading Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates to move to vacate it.
- At a Board of Public Works meeting chaired by Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Langhorne described struggles adjusting post-release, including difficulty obtaining health insurance and lack of resources for exonerees.
- The state awarded Langhorne approximately $2.75 million along with $99,720 in housing support under the Walter Lomax Act, while Miller expressed sincere regret, stating, “We cannot fully articulate how truly sorry we are.”
- Langhorne's case highlights systemic failures and the need for support upon reentry, as he expressed anger at public servants who broke trust but urges focus on healing and moving forward.
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