Michael Sullivan spent more than 27 years incarcerated in a Massachusetts prison for a murder he consistently maintained he did not commit. He gained his freedom in 2013, following a new trial and the application of new DNA technology that conclusively demonstrated his innocence. Earlier this month, Sullivan was awarded $13 million (£10 million) by the state, although Massachusetts regulations limit compensation for wrongful convictions to $1 million. Sullivan, who lost his mother and four siblings during his time in jail, stated that the funds will “never make up the years” he lost. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Post navigation Police Presence Intensified Following Teen Stabbing Incident Driver to Receive Suspended Sentence Following Child’s Death