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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — A man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 44 years has reached a $25 million combined settlement with a central North Carolina city and the state of
"We are deeply remorseful for the past wrongs that caused tremendous harm to Mr. Long, his family, friends, and our community," the city's statement read.
Ronnie Long, a Black man who was wrongfully convicted of raping a White woman in the 1970s, has been awarded a $25 million settlement after serving 44 years in prison.
The settlement, which ends Ronnie Long's wrongful incarceration lawsuit, also included a public apology from the city of Concord.
Ronnie Long awarded $25 million settlement after spending 44 years in prison wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in Concord, North Carolina.