Wrongfully Convicted Man Wins $13M After Decades in Prison

TL;DR
Michael Sullivan, a Massachusetts man wrongfully convicted of murder in 1987, has been awarded $13 million after spending nearly three decades in prison. Sullivan was exonerated after DNA testing, unavailable during his original trial, revealed no evidence linking him to the crime. The jury found that a state police chemist had falsely testified, contributing to his conviction. Despite the financial compensation, Sullivan struggles to adjust to life outside prison, having lost significant life opportunities and family connections during his incarceration.
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