Case Result

$21M

Wrongful Conviction

Manhattan Beach, CA

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Case Details

Archie Williams was freed after 36 years in prison for a wrongful conviction of rape and murder. His conviction was based on a victim's ID, but later DNA evidence matched another serial rapist, Stephen Forbes. Williams settled his wrongful conviction claim with Simi Valley for $21 million.

Additional Notes

Archie Williams was freed after 36 years for a wrongful conviction. DNA evidence exonerated him, matching another serial rapist. He settled his wrongful conviction claim for $21 million.

Okabe & Haushalter

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Okabe & Haushalter

Manhattan Beach, CA
4.30 rating (23 reviews)
6 attorneys
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