Compensating people who are wrongfully convicted is a hard sell in some states
Michael Woolfolk poses for a photo at the state capitol, Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Despite losing decades of their lives to wrongful convictions, exonerees in Georgia must plead their case to lawmakers for compensation—while efforts to reform the system remain uncertain. Earlier this year, Michael Woolfolk attended a legislative committee…
