A man who was freed in 2015 after spending a quarter-century in prison for an infamous tourist killing will receive nearly $26 million in legal settlements from the city and state of New York, his attorneys confirmed Friday.
The Colombian-born Hincapie was among a group of young men accused of fatally stabbing Utah tourist Brian Watkins on a subway station platform in 1990. Eighteen years old at the time and with no criminal history, Hincapie said he was coerced to falsely confess to the notorious Labour Day crime.Despite recanting his false confession, as well as other exculpatory evidence, Hincapie was convicted of felony murder and sentenced to 25 years-to-life in prison.
“I have never forgotten the loss his family suffered,” he said. "I am fortunate that my innocence has finally been acknowledged by my city and my state and I look forward to the next chapter of my life with my family.”Attorney Gabriel P. Harvis, who represented Hincapie with fellow lawyer Baree N. Fett, credited Hincapie with pursuing his education while behind bars and for being a model inmate.
How fitting, I just watched The Shawshank redemption last night.
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