Criminal
Feb. 19, 2016
Wrongfully imprisoned inmate settles suit
The justice's passing probably benefits unions, but outcome of Friedrichs is unclear
Daily Journal Staff Writer
An inmate who was wrongfully imprisoned for 518 days settled Tuesday for more than $500 per day, an amount which could prove to be a sign of things to come as his attorneys prepare a larger class action suit.
After a violent crime enhancement was attached to a non-violent offense, Robert Lopez was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 18 months. Jury selection in his trial...
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