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Wrongly
Convicted Database
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Years
Imprisoned:
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0.5 |
Charge: |
Threatening Behavior |
Sentence: |
1 year |
Year Convicted: |
2003 |
Year
Cleared:
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2005 |
Location
of Trial:
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Australia |
Result:
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Judicially Exonerated Released |
Summary
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"Wrongly convicted of sending a threatening email to a subordinate magistrate. Di Fingleton was Queensland, Australia's Chief Magistrate. Queensland's High Court ruled in June 2005 that under Australia's Magistrates Act of 1991, Ms. Fingleton was immune from prosecution when performing judicial administrative duties. Imprisoned for 6 months, and awarded $475,000 (Australian) compensation in September 2005." |
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Compensation Awarded: |
"$475,000 (Australian)" |
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Information Source 1: |
"Magistrate Awarded $348,000 And New Job After 'Threat' Conviction Tossed, by Hans Sherrer, Justice Denied magazine, Issue 31 (Winter 2006), pp. 17-18." |
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White |
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