Wrongful conviction

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Man given VND6.7 billion in compensation for wrongful murder conviction

The Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam on Wednesday awarded VND6.7 billion (US$290,000) in compensation to 83-year-old Tran Van Them, who was wrongly convicted of murder in 1973.

Death-row prisoner released after wrongful conviction

 VietNamNet Bridge – Bac Giang People’s Procuracy on Tuesday freed Han Duc Long, 57, who was earlier sentenced to death for murder and raping children 11 years ago.