Case Result

$17.7M

Wrongful Conviction, Civil Rights

2022
New York, NY

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Case Details

Landmark $17.675 million settlement for exoneree Johnny Hincapie, who was wrongly convicted of Felony Murder and served 25 years, 3 months and 8 days for a crime in which he had no involvement.

Additional Notes

Settlements of Mr. Hincapie’s wrongful conviction claims against the City and State of New York for a total of $17.675 million, with $4.8 million from the State and $12.875 million from the City. Nothing can possibly compensate Mr. Hincapie for the decades of lost liberty and stolen youth he suffered.

New York, NY
4.60 rating (193 reviews)
30 attorneys
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