Braintree, MA settles $14.9M with exonerated Frederick Weichel for 1980 murder conviction.
Braintree, Massachusetts, has settled for $14.9 million with Frederick Weichel, who was exonerated in 2017 after spending 36 years in prison for the 1980 murder of Robert LaMonica. A jury ruled in Weichel's favor in 2022, affirming his innocence. The settlement stems from the town's liability risks and recent financial challenges. Local officials plan to seek legislative reforms to align municipal protections with those of the state.
September 20, 2024
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