Current:Home > InvestLos Angeles to pay $8M to man who spent 12 years in prison for armed robberies he didn’t commit -TrueNorth Capital Hub
Los Angeles to pay $8M to man who spent 12 years in prison for armed robberies he didn’t commit
View
Date:2025-04-16 14:07:33
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The city of Los Angeles will pay $8 million to a man who spent 12 years in prison for a series of armed robberies he didn’t commit, his lawyers announced.
The criminal case against Ruben Martinez Jr. was thrown out in 2019 after prosecutors agreed he had been wrongly convicted. Investigators tracked down alibi witnesses who said Martinez was at work when some of the crimes were committed between 2005 and 2007.
The settlement “recognizes not only the anguish Mr. Martinez and his family experienced throughout his wrongful imprisonment, but also the egregious police misconduct and missteps that came to light through discovery arising from the civil lawsuit,” his attorneys said in a statement.
The Los Angeles Police Department and the city attorney’s office didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment on the settlement.
Martinez’s first trial ended with a deadlocked jury. Two of the victims testified at that trial that Martinez was not the robber. Defense attorneys said those witnesses were not called by the prosecution or the defense in the subsequent trial that ended with a conviction and a sentence of more than 47 years.
In a statement provided Tuesday by his attorneys, Martinez said, “Today, we can finally right this wrong.”
veryGood! (351)
Related
- Stamford Road collision sends motorcyclist flying; driver arrested
- Elon Musk's Neuralink chip is ready to embark on its first clinical trial. Here's how to sign up.
- Sophie Turner Sues Joe Jonas to Return Their 2 Kids to England
- 9 deputies indicted in death of Black inmate who was violently beaten in Memphis jail
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- As Ozempic use grows, so do reports of possible mental health side effects
- Tristan Thompson Granted Temporary Guardianship of 17-Year-Old Brother After Their Mom’s Death
- Turkey’s central bank hikes interest rates again in further shift in economic policies
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- Biometrics could be the key to protecting your digital ID: 5 Things podcast
Ranking
- US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
- President Biden welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as some Republicans question aid
- Beshear says sports wagering is off to strong start in Kentucky, with the pace about to pick up
- Bob Ross' 1st painting from famed TV show up for auction. How much is it?
- FACT FOCUS: Inspector general’s Jan. 6 report misrepresented as proof of FBI setup
- India expels diplomat from Canada as relations plummet over Sikh leader's assassination
- Lizzo and others sued by another employee alleging harassment, illegal termination
- 9 deputies charged in jail death: Inmate in mental health crisis 'brutalized,' lawyer says
Recommendation
A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
Zayn Malik Shares What Makes Daughter Khai Beautiful With Rare Photos on 3rd Birthday
Man who sold black rhino and white rhino horns to confidential source sentenced to 18 months in U.S. prison
Powerball jackpot climbs to $725 million after no winner drawn Wednesday
Who's hosting 'Saturday Night Live' tonight? Musical guest, how to watch Dec. 14 episode
Sophie Turner sues for return of daughters, ex Joe Jonas disputes claims amid divorce
Justin Trudeau accuses India of credible link to activist's assassination in Canada
Which 2-0 NFL teams are for real? Ranking all nine by Super Bowl contender legitimacy