The New York Times | Exonerated New Yorkers say compensation process is traumatic
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White & Case partner Samuel Hershey spoke with The New York Times about the hurdles that wrongfully convicted New Yorkers often face when seeking compensation from the state.
Samuel explained that although nearly half of the claims against New York since 2016 are settled before a full trial, the state sometimes makes claimants sit through depositions and forces them back into a courtroom to defend themselves.
The article notes that while the city often offers a more straightforward settlement process through mediation, the state's approach can be harrowing, forcing exonerated people to relive their original prosecutions.
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