Wrongfully Convicted Brothers Settle for $17,000,000

[OGM]

I saw this article today. I thought it was good that they were released and that they received some compensation.

Wrongfully Convicted Brothers Win $17,000,000 Settlement From NYC - The Root

I was thinking:

1) I am glad they were not executed.
2) It is sad it took the legal system so many years to correct this.
3) Is it time for a system to prosecute the original prosecutor and detective that was involved in the case?

 

[Cute Tink]

1) Yup
2) Yup
3) I didn't see anything about the prosecutor being in on it. Is there more information on that front? The detective, if prosecution is not prohibited by statutes of limitations, then I would say, if investigation warrants it, prosecution should be explored.

 

[Belk]

1) Yup
2) Yup
3) I didn't see anything about the prosecutor being in on it. Is there more information on that front? The detective, if prosecution is not prohibited by statutes of limitations, then I would say, if investigation warrants it, prosecution should be explored.

I am fairly certain the law is that you can not seek to prosecute either the detective or the prosecutor unless there is evidence of criminal intent. It was specifically set up so it would be very difficult in order to protect the process from people seeking retribution.

 

[MehGuy]

There was this one guy who wanted to pass a law that the wrongly convicted should pay the government 1000 dollars for every year he/she spent in prison. Since they got board and rent for free when they didn't deserve it.

Made me sick to my stomach when I read that article.

 

[OGM]

There was this one guy who wanted to pass a law that the wrongly convicted should pay the government 1000 dollars for every year he/she spent in prison. Since they got board and rent for free when they didn't deserve it.

Made me sick to my stomach when I read that article.

Where was that?!

 

[MehGuy]

I can't even remember, it was like several years ago since I last saw the article.

 

[OGM]

I am fairly certain the law is that you can not seek to prosecute either the detective or the prosecutor unless there is evidence of criminal intent. It was specifically set up so it would be very difficult in order to protect the process from people seeking retribution.

I know...I wonder if the process should be changed. I was thinking...

A prosecutor or police could be held for neglegence. Or even charged in some cases. Think about this; I could be disbarred or worse if I damaged my client due to my incompetence or bad behavior. If I handled funds improperly or told a client to do something very illegal, I could be charged. I was thinking a separate Federal division could go after prosecutors and police that obviously frame people, etc. The Feds now have certain powers but I don't feel it is enough in many cases to correct problems. The States are often slow and indifferent and just too political.

 

[Belk]

I know...I wonder if the process should be changed. I was thinking...

A prosecutor or police could be held for neglegence. Or even charged in some cases. Think about this; I could be disbarred or worse if I damaged my client due to my incompetence or bad behavior. If I handled funds improperly or told a client to do something very illegal, I could be charged. I was thinking a separate Federal division could go after prosecutors and police that obviously frame people, etc. The Feds now have certain powers but I don't feel it is enough in many cases to correct problems. The States are often slow and indifferent and just too political.

It is an interesting idea. I feel that I lack enough specific knowledge to judge if it is a good idea or not. What has changed that the original intent of walling that off is no longer relevant?

 

[OGM]

It is an interesting idea. I feel that I lack enough specific knowledge to judge if it is a good idea or not. What has changed that the original intent of walling that off is no longer relevant?

Sorry I don't understand the question.

 

[Belk]

Sorry I don't understand the question.

Why is using the system for retribution no longer a worry?

 

[seven2014]

I saw this article today. I thought it was good that they were released and that they received some compensation.

Wrongfully Convicted Brothers Win $17,000,000 Settlement From NYC - The Root

I was thinking:

1) I am glad they were not executed.
2) It is sad it took the legal system so many years to correct this.
3) Is it time for a system to prosecute the original prosecutor and detective that was involved in the case?

I agree with all of your points. And we should have a system where the people you mentioned is investigated, and if found guilty should be held accountable.

 

[OGM]

Why is using the system for retribution no longer a worry?

Sometimes people that handle cases should be prosecuted themselves.