Metro council puts support behind bill that would compensate those wrongfully convicted

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Kentucky is one of nine states that do not compensate those who have been wrongfully convicted.

Attorneys from the Kentucky Innocence Project and exonerees from here in Jefferson County are hoping to change that.

Louisville Metro Council issued a proclamation Thursday night honoring Kentucky exonerees, and also hoping to send a message to lawmakers to take that compensation bill across the finish line…

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