Wrongfully

Homicide Mystery Unfolds: Wrongfully Convicted Advocate Found Dead After ‘Dateline’ Interview

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho- In a tragic turn of events, Chris Tapp, who spent two decades in prison for a crime he did not commit, was found dead in his Las Vegas hotel room. The 47-year-old’s exoneration in 2019 was a long-awaited victory after being wrongfully convicted of the 1996 murder of his friend Angie Dodge. Tapp had been a vocal advocate for fair compensation for the wrongfully convicted, but his life was unexpectedly cut short …

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Settlement: City in Colorado Pays $1.9 Million to Wrongfully Detained Black Family by Police

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Aurora, Colorado – The city of Aurora, Colorado has paid a settlement of $1.9 million to a Black family who was wrongfully detained by police. The incident took place when officers mistakenly drew weapons on the family, in a mix-up over a stolen vehicle. The girls belonging to the family were also held at gunpoint, resulting in a case settlement of $1.9 million. The incident involves Brittney Gilliam’s family, who were mistaken for a stolen …

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