Baltimore to Compensate Three Men Wrongly Imprisoned for Decades in ‘Georgetown Jacket’ Killing
The city of Baltimore has agreed to pay $48 million to three men who were wrongly imprisoned for decades in the infamous ‘Georgetown Jacket’ killing. The three men, Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins, and Andrew Stewart, were teenagers when they were convicted of the 1983 murder of a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed for his Georgetown University jacket.
The men were released from prison in 2019 after new evidence came to light that showed they were innocent of the crime. The evidence included DNA testing that proved that none of the men were present at the crime scene, as well as witness statements that contradicted the prosecution’s case.
The settlement represents one of the largest payouts in a wrongful conviction case in the city’s history. In addition to the $48 million payout, the city has also agreed to issue a formal apology to the men and to establish a fund to provide support services for people who have been wrongfully convicted.
Wrongly Imprisoned Men Receive $48 Million Settlement from Baltimore
Three men who were wrongly imprisoned for decades for a murder they did not commit have been awarded a $48 million settlement by the city of Baltimore. Alfred Chestnut, Ransom Watkins, and Andrew Stewart were convicted of the 1983 murder of a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed for his Georgetown University jacket.
The men were released from prison in 2019 after new evidence came to light that showed they were innocent of the crime. The evidence included DNA testing proving that none of the men were present at the crime scene and witness statements that contradicted the prosecution’s case.
The $48 million settlement is one of the largest payouts in a wrongful conviction case in the city’s history. The city has also agreed to formally apologize to the men and establish a fund to provide support services for people who have been wrongfully convicted.
The case has drawn attention to the issue of wrongful convictions and the need for reforms in the criminal justice system. The men have spoken out about their ordeal, calling for changes to be made to prevent others from suffering the same injustice that they did.
