Yesterday we filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on behalf of our client Fred Weichel, who is seeking compensation for being convicted of a murder he did not commit. He spent over 36 years behind bars. Under Massachusetts General Law chapter 258D, compensation up to $500,000 is available to people who, like Mr. Weichel, were erroneously convicted of a felony and served time in prison.
Watch this story by 5 Investigates: South Boston man sues state for wrongful conviction.