Compensation for the Wrongfully Imprisoned? - Podcast

In recent years, there have been a growing number of cases where people have been freed from prison after they were exonerated or their convictions were overturned. Some states have statutes that provide compensation under some circumstances to such individuals, but the scope of those statutes and their applicability varies, with other states providing no means of compensation at all. A number of advocacy groups are pushing for changes. What, if anything, should be done? What kind of compensation are the wrongfully imprisoned entitled to? What kind of financial obligations for these cases can state treasuries bear? What is the perspective of law enforcement on these questions? This Teleforum explored these and related issues.

Featuring:

• David LaBahn, President and CEO, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
• Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University