Georgia approved a $5 million fund to pay for the wrongful convictions. The first checks are now being mailed to those who successfully argued for their innocence.
After years of legal battles and months of uncertainty, some Georgians whose criminal convictions were overturned are finally receiving compensation from the state.
11Alive News Investigates has confirmed that payments are now being issued under Georgia’s new wrongful conviction compensation system. It is a process that, until recently, lacked funding.
Why the money is going out now
The shift comes after the passage of Georgia’s Wrongful
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