I have a BIG opinion on this one..... I always have. I've followed this case for 18 years, read the books, court reports, watched the movies, looked up to Mara Leveritt and read every word that she has wrote about these three men and this case. These men have been innocent from day one and the fact that they had to endure ANY time in jail, much less one on death row is complete and utter bullshit to me!!!!!!! I am so excited that they were set free, but at what cost? This stupid 'Alford Plea' is ridiculous. I can't believe they plead guilty (technically), got credit for time served and then they were released as if they were just expected to grateful. FUCK that!!!
The fact that they can't sue is crazy too. The state owes them for the 18 years that were taken from them.
No one wins in this decision, not really. There is still a killer out on the loose and no one seems to care. They closed the case, WTF?? It's not closed, no one has paid for the crime.
The West Memphis Three unfortunately paid for the mistakes of the state of Arkansas.
I am ashamed and appalled at the way MY home state treats it's own. Just remember, this could happen to anyone. They took the fall for the injustices of this state this time..... who will take it next time?
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