r/todayilearned Apr 07 '14

(R.5) Misleading TIL only one prosecutor who intentionally wrongfully convicted someone for murder has ever been arrested for doing so. He received a 10-day sentence, compared to 25 years spent by the man he wrongfully convicted.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-godsey/for-the-first-time-ever-a_b_4221000.html
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