Sentences with phrase «wrongful imprisonment»
"Wrongful imprisonment" refers to the unjust or unfair act of holding someone in confinement or jail without a lawful reason or legal basis. It means that a person has been wrongly accused, convicted, or imprisoned for a crime they did not commit. Full definition
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Also at 11 a.m., the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice is holding a press conference, along with its client, William Haughey, to discuss Haughey's exoneration following eight years of wrongful imprisonment for arson, 3148 East Tremont Ave., 2nd floor, the Bronx.
After reviewing 30 cases of potential wrongful imprisonment for murder from the tenure of his controversial predecessor Charles Hynes, Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson's office has begun to investigate the former prosecutor's non-homicide felony convictions, too.
March 30, 2018 • Writer / director Lynn Shelton's latest film is about a man (Jay Duplass) freed from wrongful imprisonment thanks to the work of a woman (Edie Falco).
Canadian man files lawsuit against mining company over actions that caused wrongful imprisonment, The Globe and Mail
Just a few episodes later, Cersei rubs a wrongful imprisonment in Margaery's face and delivers her venison stew.
Martin H. Tankleff, a Long Island man who served 17 years in prison for murdering his parents before a state appeals court vacated his conviction, will receive more than $ 3 million under a settlement of his wrongful imprisonment lawsuit.
While the comptroller's office sometimes resolves minor claims against the city, lawsuits over issues like wrongful death and wrongful imprisonment are traditionally handled by the city's Law Department.
Once freed from his wrongful imprisonment, Strong Bad goes on a mission to unite the local warring factions under the Strong Badian flag.
Animals and people are intentionally subjected to poison, infectious illnesses and wrongful imprisonment.
She introduces all of the key players in this tale of sweat, murder, and the wrongful imprisonment of the man accused of the murder of Sherriff Call.
The Blackthorn and Grim trilogy follows its title characters — a wise woman and her selectively mute partner — from their wrongful imprisonment in a filthy, forgotten hole to their accidental careers as private investigators who specialize in magical mysteries.
Innocence Project of Florida to Rally for State's Victims of Wrongful Imprisonment The Innocence Project of Florida (IPF) will sponsor a rally on the steps of the old Capitol on the first day of the legislative session, Tuesday, March 4th, -LSB-...]
More about the case: Pittsburgh Tribune - Review — Braddock man appeals ruling on civil rights suit for wrongful imprisonment The Innocence Project — Know the Cases: Drew Whitley
The claim alleges wrongful death, assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful imprisonment.
The Ohio Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Johnston's latest attempt to win a wrongful imprisonment suit against the state.
Despite the trauma of wrongful imprisonment, victims of miscarriage of justice receive inadequate compensation and follow - up support on release, a major report by civil rights group Justice has revealed.
In a ministerial statement in April 2006 the Home Secretary announced, with immediate effect, the abolition of the discretionary scheme and the independent assessor's new approach of discounting under CJA 1988, s 133 (4A) at a higher rate any non-pecuniary awards to reflect the claimant's previous record and conduct leading to his wrongful imprisonment.