As I had written, in Is that all? Is all forgiven there is a deeper question to ask. Does  $18.5 million replace 22 years of a person’s life? That is roughly $841,000 for each year incarcerated. Is that enough? I would submit that it is not. To solve this problem we have to address many other issues from institutional racism to corrupt police to prosecutorial misconduct. I am glad that Mr. Newton won his judgement, but I am sure he would rather have 22 years of his freedom; his life back.

Man Cleared of Rape Gets $18.5 Million Jury Award.