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Georgia Law Allows Fee Reimbursement for Prosecutorial Misconduct

5/15/2025

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Georgia Governor Kemp has enacted SB 244, a groundbreaking law that enables defendants, including Trump, to reclaim legal fees if prosecutors are found guilty of misconduct. Additionally, it introduces a compensation framework for the wrongfully convicted, offering $75,000 for each year spent behind bars. This significant legislation garnered bipartisan backing, even amidst Democratic dissent.

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Story summary

Georgia Governor Kemp has enacted SB 244, a groundbreaking law that enables defendants, including Trump, to reclaim legal fees if prosecutors are found guilty of misconduct. Additionally, it introduces a compensation framework for the wrongfully convicted, offering $75,000 for each year spent behind bars. This significant legislation garnered bipartisan backing, even amidst Democratic dissent.