Payback for Prison Time

Florida Charlie Crist Man who spent more than 24 years in a Florida prison for a crime he didn't commit is now a millionaire.
by The Associated Press
Published: Thu, April 03, 2008 - 5:24 pm CST Last Updated: Thu, April 03, 2008 - 5:27 pm CST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida is finally saying it's sorry to
Alan Crotzer. After spending 24 years, 6 months, 13 days and four
hours in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Crotzer will get
$1.25 million or about $137 for each day, from the state.
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a compensation bill Thursday
and sent it to Gov. Charlie Crist, who has said he supports the
legislation.
Crotzer watched from the gallery as the Senate passed the bill.
Afterward, with tears streaming down his face, Crotzer said it
showed "justice can prevail."
The measure passed 33-5. It had passed the House earlier.
Crotzer was freed in 2006 after DNA proved he didn't commit the
rapes and a home invasion robbery he was convicted of.


(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 at 6:27 pm

I hope this guy does okay and not too many vultures swoop in on him.

southfan1981
southfan1981 Says:
Thu, Apr 03, 2008 at 6:14 pm

What a tragedy. Can you imagine if he’d been convicted of a capital crime and been put to death?  It makes it pretty scary to judge and convict.

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