A fresh controversy erupts on social media over a man set to receive $1.7 million in compensation after wrongfully imprisoned for 34 years.
The man identifed as Sidney Holmes was convicted of armed robbery in 1989 and sentenced to 400 years in prison.
However, Sidney Holmes was exonerated after his case was revisited by the Broward County State Attorney’s Office Conviction Review Unit (CRU)
Initially, he was denied compensation due to his prior convictions, but a bill, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on July 1, 2025, granted him the compensation.
Although the compensation was awarded to Holmes on July 17, 2025.
Check out reactions that have followed below….
Kennedy Uche remarked, “He should be paid more money, I understand no money can equate the years wasted but he should get 1million dollar for each year. Before you take out lawyers fees, taxes and all. He won’t be left with so much”.
Chidima Obele stated, “34 years is a lot
. No amount of money can repair the damage caused by this. He deserves more than this”.
Abiola Adeola emphasized, “Time lost can’t be replaced, but smart choices today can build a future no one can steal”.
Ardeman Amos inquired, “Will anybody accept $1.7million to be jailed for even 10 years..?”.
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