Freed Prisoner Seeks $5.2 Million Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

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Sichuan Provincial Higher People’s Court

Lawyers for Li Jin, wrongly accused of murder and imprisoned for nearly 22 years, applied for 37.22 million yuan ($5.12 million) in compensation on Friday for his wrongful detention.

The application, filed with Sichuan Provincial Higher People’s Court, comes six months after Li was acquitted of all charges. The application demands a public restoration of Li’s reputation to eliminate the negative effects of the wrongful judgment.

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Li Jin's lawyers requested 37.22 million yuan ($5.12 million) in compensation after nearly 22 years of wrongful imprisonment.
The application demands public restoration of Li’s reputation, highlighting systemic judicial failures in China.
Compensation claims cover personal freedom, mental anguish, and costs of seeking justice, with the daily rate for infringement set at 462.44 yuan by the Supreme People’s Court.

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