Decorated Navy vet imprisoned 28 years in his wife's death gets $13 million settlement

Decorated Navy vet imprisoned 28 years in his wife's death gets $13 million settlement

Herman Williams was found guilty of his wife's 1993 death. Williams sued members of the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force, the state’s attorneys office and medical examiner two years ago alleging misconduct.

Decorated Navy vet imprisoned 28 years in his wife's death gets $13 million settlement | Illinois State Bar Association

Decorated Navy vet imprisoned 28 years in his wife's death gets $13 million settlementHerman Williams was found guilty of his wife’s 1993 death. Williams sued members of the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force, the state’s attorneys office and medical examiner two years ago alleging misconduct. Source: Chicago Sun

Former Gurnee man, decorated U.S. veteran wins $13 million settlement after being exonerated for murder of ex-wife

A former Gurnee man and U.S. Navy veteran has won a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit after he served nearly 29 years in prison before being exonerated in the murder of his ex-wife.