26,500 Settlement Reached in Washington State Over-Detention Suit
A $26,500 settlement was reached in a wrongful imprisonment suit filed against the Washington State Department of Corrections (WDOC).
In November 1997, Benjiman Abolafya was convicted of third degree rape and sentenced to 60 months in WDOC custody. After receiving the applicable good-time credit, his earned release date was August ...
In November 1997, Benjiman Abolafya was convicted of third degree rape and sentenced to 60 months in WDOC custody. After receiving the applicable good-time credit, his earned release date was August ...
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