Wrongly Convicted Database Record
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Rape of Child |
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2008 |
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Sweden |
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Judicially Exonerated Released |
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"A Swedish man whose identity was protected by court order, was wrongly convicted of raping a child and aggravated sexually abuse of a minor. He was sentenced to prison. On appeal his conviction was overturned and he was released from prison. He sued for compensation and in October 2008 Swedens Chancellor of Justice awarded him 170,498 kronor ($21,725) in compensation. That includes 20,498 kronor for lost income and 150,000 for pain and suffering." |
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"170,498 kronor ($21,725)" |
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Male |
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Information Source 1: |
"Damages for wrongful child rape conviction, The Local (Sweden), October 31, 2008" |
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http://www.thelocal.se/15354/20081031/ |
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Innocents Database Created and Maintained by Hans Sherrer innocents@forejustice.org