New York City said on Thursday Feb 20,2014 it will pay out $6.4 million to a man who
spent 23 years in prison for the murder of a rabbi that he did not
commit.
David Ranta, who had always maintained his innocence, was released last year having been jailed for the 1990 murder of Rabbi Chaskel Werzberger
Rabbi Chaskel Werzberger was shot dead during the bungled robbery of a jewelry store.
The bungled police investigation was conducted by Detective Louis Scarcella, who is accused of having invented confessions and pressuring witnesses in many cases leading to heavy sentences.
"After a review process and negotiations, my office was able to reach a settlement with Mr Ranta that is in the best interests of all parties and closes the door on a truly regrettable episode in our city's history," New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer said
"I am pleased that my office was able to move quickly to resolve this claim."
David Ranta, who had always maintained his innocence, was released last year having been jailed for the 1990 murder of Rabbi Chaskel Werzberger
David Ranta speaking to reporters at Brooklyn Supreme court following Thursday release from 23 years of imprisonment fo ra crime he didn't commit
Rabbi Chaskel Werzberger was shot dead during the bungled robbery of a jewelry store.
The bungled police investigation was conducted by Detective Louis Scarcella, who is accused of having invented confessions and pressuring witnesses in many cases leading to heavy sentences.
"After a review process and negotiations, my office was able to reach a settlement with Mr Ranta that is in the best interests of all parties and closes the door on a truly regrettable episode in our city's history," New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer said
"I am pleased that my office was able to move quickly to resolve this claim."
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