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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander

Man imprisoned for 16 years after being falsely accused of rape is awarded $5.5m in settlement

AP

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison and four decades falsely accused of rape before he was exonerated.

He’s now set to receive $5.5m in a settlement with the state of New York, his attorneys said on Monday.

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