Oregon gives its first ever ‘certificate of innocence’ for wrongful conviction

Oregon gives its first ever ‘certificate of innocence’ for wrongful conviction

Nicholas McGuffin was convicted in 2011 for the manslaughter of 15-year-old Leah Freeman – a decision that was overturned years later as new information about the case came to light. McGuffin spent nearly a decade behind bars.

Oregon judge gives first "certificate of innocence" for wrongful conviction in Coos County death • Lincoln Chronicle

For the first time in state history, an Oregon judge has granted a certificate of innocence to a man who was falsely imprisoned. The post Oregon judge gives first “certificate of innocence” for wrongful conviction in Coos County death appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.

Richmond officials say the $5.8M bill for a wrongful conviction was a surprise. But the city slow-walked a response for months

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