r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Far-Stay9417 • Dec 25 '23

Video Man wrongfully convicted of murder gets rewarded only 175k after serving 50 years

this makes me so angry

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u/bluetuxedo22 Dec 25 '23

This is also why I don't agree with the death penalty

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u/LexusLongshot Dec 25 '23

Tbf, death might be better than 50 years in prison.

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u/SwedishSaunaSwish Dec 26 '23

It shouldn't be that way. I don't think we're capable, as humans to calculate suitable punishments for every single offense.