Life After Being Wrongfully Imprisoned | SoCal Connected | KCET

[@lanaee1939]

Interesting how the process to keep them from being compensated is so thorough while the system to convict them is haphazard.

[@elizabethanderson5421]

Lanaee Jones right!

[@MrTodd1802]

Kafala v

[@oneilbuchanan8377]

So messed up

[@unorthodox7945]

Preach !!

[@sandrasilcott5361]

Real talk..

[@corinneballard4404]

Thank god for these attorney's who actually care! These 2 men deserve the world not just exoneration!!!!

[@christopherjames375]

HERE HERE .

[@christopherjames375]

They should be given a free reign in the city 4 life . Bars restaurants . Taxis shows and a big fat pay off .and a house of there choice .

[@virginiaryno2631]

Give Rafael his compensation too. He deserves it.

[@haddytouray5996]

U are right

[@georgebilios5556]

states too reluctant to pay

[@m.r.browning2065]

Indeed he EARNED each and every penny!!

[@AustineMiles22]

Thank you so much Maam for standing by OBIE God bless you both with beautiful children. Good health and all the good things of life.. Greetings from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@keva787]

It's so sad how the system is inappropriately judging Black Men with no evidence of their guilt. I pray he is able to rebuild his life.

[@aderlinejohnson8566]

you know what kills me. forever they always grab the first black and charge him.when the real killer or rapest still roams free

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

Keva Robinson...l feel the same way about Bill Cosby.

[@heather4089]

Is not just black people, latinos too.

[@seksz77]

All races are wrongly accused, I have been following crime since I was in HS.

[@gudlukkay]

@@heather4089 stfu no one asked you.

[@lamekabrown]

The criminal system is a nightmare - ugh! The law enforcement and prosecutors that allow these innocent men to receive wrongful convictions, without evidence and proof need to be convicted and sentenced to life.

[@hendlenemorris6760]

True

[@mariannehappiness2227]

17 years INNOCENT in prison.OMG.It happens too often in America.I know many of these stories

[@Ahmedrf9]

My guy not only got vindicated but he got himself a fine ass black woman so happy for him❤👏🏾

[@abdullahmuhammad8071]

can't you imagine how many brother r doing time for crimes they didn't do

[@robertbunton6394]

Yea i feel ya.u know what im saying

[@tyroniussupapookiemcleroy1403]

@Nyree Harris only a few? stfu pls. How would you even know?

[@Trashfished]

Right but they more than likely did other crimes if you know what I mean.

[@unorthodox7945]

@@Trashfished Don't know what you mean at all ?

[@bigvalley4987]

Abdullah Muh

[@stevecrouse1769]

I have a feeling this happens way more than it should

[@ianbattles7290]

Imagine all the innocent people who can't prove their innocence...

[@jasonjordan5391]

I’ve got the upmost respect for these men spending all this time for crimes thay didn’t commit, how do you pick up ur life after getting out?...

[@migslist909]

$50,000 a year. They need to come better than that. Locked up as an innocent person has to be the toughest pill to swallow. I’ll choke!!

[@lanaconin5704]

Yeah these men are better than me, I’d be screaming and shouting and getting vengeance!

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

ESPECIALLY.. for those who have raped, beat.. a lot can't MENTALLY handle it and commit suicide.

[@julianathompson173]

Plus they have to watch their backs. They'll will kill them before they pay them for the rest of their lives. They're die mysteriously. Car accident. Tree branch falling on their heads while jogging. Lung cancer and food poisoning. They'll pay some poor kids to break in their homes and rob them. Them him and all the kids will be gone from this earth. With that type money being paid out to 4 individuals every year it's pretty scary. Keep the money. Give me a masters degree and a high paying job. I want to be the boss of the prison where you had me. I'm making all the rules and calling all the shots, within the law. I rather work for my pay. Just give me what I miss. A nice home in a nice neighborhood, with a Lexus car, range rover truck, motorcycle, and a yatch all paid for and the insurance by the state. Give me all my papers .

[@julianathompson173]

The pimp??? Not buying that story!! Why would a pimp see all of that??? He watching the girls not me. So, that stinks. Sounds fishy!

[@julianathompson173]

Where is the pimp???

[@PeteLeBoydre]

So they can ruin some one's life and give them nothing........how wrong is that..............

[@inthecards7535]

Help the guilty that get out of prison, but don't help the innocent exonerated people. What bs

[@jamahaze7139]

They know those guys are innocent and more than deserve COMPENSATION.

[@Bingbang.1]

Wow Denise is just a beautiful person. Thank God for our loving and caring women

[@tracesprite6078]

And thank God for brave and caring men.

[@christopherjames375]

What a smashing guy obie and that other chap are . Especially obie who devoted his life 2 helping others . RESPECT MAN .

[@libraqueen1118]

Seeing this King cry is breaking my heart 😔💔

[@anthonylockridge5668]

Both of the guys has beautiful family in the women that stuck by them they're winning

[@christopherjames375]

Good 4 u oboe . Not an ounce a bitterness in him a trueley good man .devoting his life to help others . RESPECT MAN .

[@KOVIDGOON]

HOW BOUT PROSECUTING AND MAKING THE COPS LIABLE

[@khallilmarshall]

jnixongo00 lol its not the cops, it's the judge who put the sentence forward

[@heatherboz]

I agree it's not the police it's the justice system that needs to change it doesn't made even if the cops believe he's innocent it all breaks down to the DA , judge and the jury that held his fate in their hands

[@ArchAGabriel]

@@khallilmarshall It's both .

[@candiceyates253]

jnixongo00 Exactly

[@christopherjames375]

Here here . I have been saying this 4 years .

[@fratdawgg23]

"liberty and justice for all" is just a cynical sound bite.

[@JustMomHere]

They need to pay for him to get therapy and counseling from being institutionalized for so long. It is a complicated kind of trauma with overwhelming effects in every single part of a person's life.

[@wentworthstallworthellswor5579]

my biggest fear in my life is to go to prison for a crime I did not commit.

[@inthecards7535]

It happens all the time

[@beatriceojwando1122]

Brentwood Benjiman Ellsworth mine too

[@deeward729]

OMG.

[@ekakhumalointombi5286]

Don't fear...even if you did go...There's God the ultimate vindicator...

[@alexisborquez7803]

They make more effort to not pay compensation, than they do to find the real criminals in these cases. GTFOUTTAHEREEE!!!

[@sensiblesolutions8287]

guilty until proven innocent police involved in cases like this need to be punished

[@frenchiecally5823]

If black

[@fairmaiden6472]

It's absolutely frightening

[@sibusisomdlalose9534]

I am South African, I thought we had it bad with apartheid and its aftermath, but african americans are having it just as bad...

[@phindilemaseko8688]

That is actually true hey.. the system that side is sooo f#cken messed up... You're black? Okay you're guilty until proven innocent

[@michaeljotoyajackson7294]

+@@phindilemaseko8688 : Because we are the True Chosen people of the Hebrew Bible....we are the modern-day Descendants of Abraham Isaac and Jacob/Yisrael. Shalom, Salaam my Hebrew Yisraelite Misphacha. 💋💖💞🕎💕💗👄

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

😒💕

[@cecilrollins5262]

They need to write books on their case and all involved

[@jamiebrumant8512]

I agree but then they might try to get rid of them for telling the truth to the world

[@vickywilliams9734]

May God keep your mind in perfect peace. This is so terrible.

[@MsNyree]

Great for Obie!! Rafael needs to be compensated also. Maybe, if the Federal CJS start being held accountable for those in the CJS that is knownly with intent convicting the wrong person with no evidence.

[@apostlelshelly9900]

I agree, he needs to compensate too.

[@Larsen1969]

The public needs more spotlights on the prison system.

[@warrenholly2200]

Yes indeed can you imagine the men and women that have been eaten alive by this system

[@shellyannlewis2595]

You go girl hang on to your Man , i wish for you both long life.

[@corinneballard4404]

I'm so happy for Obie

[@PeteLeBoydre]

There is not enough done to help these people the person who put them in jail need to take more responsibly in helping them get back on there feet.....

[@missnicholson2003]

Sad...I have no faith in our justice system!

[@clarenceedwards2866]

The problem with the US is that their cops have unbridled power with little or no accountability and their court system is corrupt; when a prosecutor can prevent evidence from being presented in court that would weaken their case, that alone tells you how corrupt their system is. And these same people are always pontificating on other countries many of which have far better systems of jurisprudence that the US ever will have.

[@stevenquinn4641]

Thankfully we have the people who work in the INNOCENCE PROJECT We need so many more This is heartbreaking I'm glad these people are free Some states pay more than others Some pay nothing Its all overwhelming and many people can't get their lives going again

[@zorazorazorzzora8333]

Steven Quinn Every black person should financially support the Innocence Project... even if just $5 a year

[@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053]

zorazora zorzzora I suppose, every month I have $20 taken out and put towards the Innocence Project. It’s a wonderful program and we need more just like them, because there are so many people locked up that do not belong in prison.

[@sqrd3536]

I am inspired by Obi's fight.He is a Light of Hope. It hard to see someone struggling. I hope Rafael turns this into a positive. I pray he succeeds and stay strong for his family. He's out cause he's INNOCENT.

[@AnthonyRMaradin]

We only ever hear of these "bigger" cases, the ones that have people convicted and spending years... decades in prison. These are the ones that capture people's emotions. No one ever talks about the countless of innocent people convicted daily in "smaller" cases... no one seems to care. The cases with no jail or only jail for months... maybe only a fine... but still left with a criminal record and life ruined. People should care about the "little" unknown cases... because these are the case that set the precedence for the cases we hear and care more about. Case law from the higher courts impact the lower courts, but the lower courts interpret and handle cases daily. If this problem is to be corrected... it begins with the smaller cases. To simply address the larger cases, especially after the fact... is of no value.

[@jaybrewster2475]

That's because most of the outrage about these larger cases is disingenuous at best. It's all a show.

[@thedappercook]

@@jaybrewster2475 Merry Christmas mate. Stay positive, spread happiness, always, not negativity or hate. I hope you have a great 2020

[@jaybrewster2475]

@Michael Harley Care to elaborate dimwit?

[@allahpeacebeuponhim7]

Well said.

[@two3musik]

So his co workers and boss couldn't vouch for him being at work??

[@jacquelinegonzalez6361]

Exactly. That's the question I have to

[@axixgraham5324]

His pay sheet should explain something.

[@weinklent5082]

Paid to lie. Needed someone to put behind bars. That's how higher ups get paid too.

[@gregkelmis2435]

Chris Gibson Lotta times prosecutors won’t call witnesses are disclose that there are witnesses or they’ll block through motions the testimony because all those are his cohorts his friends seeing that in my life. When dealing with the prosecutor flip a coin heads he’s a crook tails he’s an asshole is going to fuck you over. A good honest prosecutors as rare as hens teeth.

[@bohemoth1]

@@gregkelmis2435 So what you are saying is that it's okay to withhold EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE BY THE PROSECUTOR?

[@ethelmertz224]

You never know what tomorrow brings. Great story.

[@wentworthstallworthellswor5579]

I am happy for obie,,and Rafael..

[@wolke1955]

Me too ❤❤❤

[@takeriasullivan3550]

I love this story! I'm really proud of Obie.

[@apostlelshelly9900]

SINCE THEY ARE SO SMART AND KNOW EVERYTHING BY WRONGFULLY ACCUSING PEOPLE. THEY NEED TO COMPENSATE THESE PEOPLE FOR THE TIME THEY LOST. IT WOULD DEFINITELY BE A LAWSUIT.

[@faliciarisaac1428]

The Spanish young man said, "the sad thing is that they have yet to say we made a mistake", "or for someone to say I'm sorry" IS A MATTER OF MAYBE THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CONVICTION AND/JAILING ARE TOO ASHAMED TO SAY IM SORRY....BUT it still doesn't erase what they did to these people who have to live with the aftermath of it...But God is THEIR HOPE. I pray for them. Amen

[@thestreamoflife1124]

OBIE GOOD FOR YOU UR LIFE IS WORTH SO MUCH NOW HELPING OTHERS

[@two3musik]

How you get 8.3 mill in a civil suit, but not get your 500 thou when the state already agreed they owe you???

[@mrs.laynellbailey8391]

That's how the state/SYSTEM works 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️‼ It's very BROKEN 💯😭

[@UnGenXSongs]

it's not them, its us, remember it's our taxes.

[@EndangeredSpecies05]

Bcz If they admit wrongs then they would have to correct their entire systems leading to arrests & convictions and that may mean EQUALITY & less contracts -business in prison system.

[@ericjeter2223]

Make the Cops Pay, Be strong Brother and Blessing to you and your family.

[@Liitebulb]

Fines are not enough, they need to lose their jobs or go to prison

[@9nineinches287]

I am on the clock here in Melrose Park Illinois USA watching this video on KZbin channel.... Thank you for posting this information...

[@MarkK01]

I live in Canada so our justice system is a little different but I never realized how many innocent people have been sent to jail. The 2 men that are in this video, I am so glad to see you won the system. Mind you it took way to many years from your life, but in the end they won.

[@SammyLammy1000]

I shot the majority of this segment and it was one of the most rewarding projects I've ever been a part of. Please never stop fighting for injustice or inequality...

[@mirandawrights3196]

It's a disgrace, how can anyone be so cruel, to mistreat people this way just blows my mind & makes me so grateful to be an NZ'er

[@ekakhumalointombi5286]

Man his faith in God got me all up in my emotions... "He said l knew my creator says the innocent will be vindicated"... Wow... To God be the Glory... The NEVER failing God... Shout out to an EVER blazing God🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@corinneballard4404]

Rafael deserves that $ & more!!!

[@islandslimting8959]

$140 a day compensation for wrongful conviction when you're caged inside a box dying min by min hour by hour for 20 something plus hours each day ???!!!! There must be a hell for these evil bastards in this corruptible system..and your hell thank God will be forever !!!

[@anthonyhutchins676]

These people deserve humongous compensation

[@ドラゴンボール_おたく]

in prison for 17 years for something he didn’t do after being informed he was innocent after 6. This man deserves to be a millionaire

[@mmsmart1014]

The judges, police, persecutors they two have to be judge one day by the higher judge . For want they do to lots of innocent people.

[@leggs4113]

Innocent enough to be released but not enough to get payment. Our judicial system is so messed up. Can you just imagine how often false imprisonments happen.

[@ekakhumalointombi5286]

"When he put his hands on his face and tried to hold it together like a man...saying my mom died here"... Sad...

[@kevinjackman3080]

May God bless and reward these good men and their better women who trusted and believed in them. It is so human to think otherwise. Thank God for Him having the final say.

[@NotASnowflake]

May God Bless both of these families and the strong women who stood by them!!!!

[@mehlomakhuluhazel9813]

strong men cry....

[@hopeimoh4208]

Nolisindiso Hazel yeah

[@maxsmith7257]

God bless your soul

[@kidgully1]

the first thing he did was get a hotel so smash lol

[@thetruth-zh5ki]

Nice wedding photo BUETIFUL

[@87aggietim]

Obie was very fortunate. It is tough to beat the system. He still lost 17 years. There isn't enough money.

[@The3289691]

God bless Denise. Wow. ❤️

[@katrinaclarke157]

So sad bless you brother ❤🇦🇺

[@valerienewcombe4530]

Poor poor man,so sad for him.I cannot believe that you spent 40 years and that you are now in a pretty mad world.xxx

[@vickidunoise]

That's sad.Believe me I know my brother went through it for thirty seven and a half years and freed

[@ellanina801]

I hope your brother is doin okay 💜. Absolutely horrible this happens 💔💔💔

[@MonstarCave]

14:30 listen to what he says and tell me how that even makes the slightest sense...if someone was not wrongfully convicted, why would they be offered money?

[@tramellrashad4408]

Lapd tried to snag me with murder back in 1992, but they ended up catching the real killer

[@darlenejohnson2410]

God bless you all my husband is going THROUGH THIS TO

[@katrinalorick954]

Darlene Johnson WOW where 7s his case now

[@haddytouray5996]

Oh sorry for that. Make god be with you

[@haddytouray5996]

I am praying for you in Uk

[@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053]

Praying for real justice. Not the American way but real Justice to be seen! Is there anything I can do? I already support the Innocence Project.

[@warrenholly2200]

@@craftycriminalistwithms.z3053 wow God bless and keep you and yours

[@treasure6012]

It's fucked up to say "u might be innocent but if it's not said verbatim ur innocent then ur not innocent enough to be compensated" smdh Big Congrats to Obie innocent

[@godzshadow9001]

What kind of math.....correct me if I'm wrong. 140 a day times 365 times 17....Obie should have a cool 869k unless the have the AUDACITY to tax what's OWED to him.

[@leewade6818]

Yall already know hes going to get taxed!!

[@chb2551]

Don't forget a leap year every 4 years of that. So you need to add another $460 to that number.

[@BagladyNH]

Wow Obie, Fantastic work!!! HUGS

[@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293]

24:26 Yes that part, we need to start having people that truly understand this system and been through it to start being part of it. Not just those playing with humans lives like its a game...

[@teresawicks9859]

Can Raphael appeal the decision for compensation? Someone please answer. Thank you!

[@chb2551]

He might be able to appeal it but it would likely cost a lot of money for the attorney fees to do that. It would also, likely take years for any decision.

[@christopherjames375]

the people who put them away 4 malpractice . they should go to JAIL . no 1 is above the law . they should be compensated as well . not 1 person stood up to the plate and said we are WRONG .

[@michele4873]

Wow im so sorry this happened . GOD is with you!💓

[@INDIGO.GODDESS_573]

That's f-d up.. They know that man is INNOCENT.. If they don't give that man his money..

[@shoot_the_glass5654]

I did a calc on Obies compensation. He should be getting at least $860000 for 17 years not $581000.

[@Bricolagemayhem]

God bless you my man 🙏🏼

[@pamelajohnson6900]

Man I feel it for you. So many black people are in prison for nothing.

[@gretchensims6657]

They should set up a GoFundMe campaign for him so people that want can try to help rectify what they did to him.

[@schawnettarobinson8584]

Time is the MOST valuable resource.

[@strayanmade3351]

Founder and director of a non for profit organisation who assists ex honourated citizens. How lovely. This man is a blessing.

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

I’m happy for this brother. No one should go through this. I’d say the same despite race. Evil I hope he gets it

[@christopherjames375]

why are lawyers amune from prosecution

[@kadlacdixon-thedrawmylifep3293]

13:27 I do feel you, but so many are praying just for that open door...

[@bricedyal1889]

Just a question: If someone was arrested and jailed improperly and lost 62 pounds in a few weeks due to starvation.... Would that be cruel and unusual punishment ??? Worth a lawsuit?

[@inthecards7535]

Sure would. Are you the victim? You're not the only one.

[@thestreamoflife1124]

ITS FOREVER UNACCEPTABLE THESE VERY SAD STORIES

[@StarLight-tu6ub]

This case, like many, was injust but absolutely hell for them and their families...wow Obie's Law, thank God that some light shune bright!!! 8.3 million gave him confidence to fight a solid system built on corruption #Strength Let's pray Raphael is brought some good luck and contentment....so sad

[@87aggietim]

The administration in California will never admit they were wrong. They will put blame on everything but themselves.

[@electronpusher604]

"Dove in bed and ate chicken"... Chicken is not what he was eating.

[@virginiaryno2631]

Electron Pusher -🤣

[@keishalynn7820]

Electron Pusher😁😁

[@kaaywade9494]

LMFAOOOO 😂😂

[@heather4089]

Electron Pusher 😂

[@Grandiva_005]

KMSL 😅😅😅

[@deeb8282]

Seems like the system has got it wrong....You Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent..NOT Innocent Until Proven Guilty. SMH!!

[@Liitebulb]

What was the mistake on the time card? You can't be 45 miles apart in 2 places at once.

[@daniellereid7576]

Ryte smh good grief

[@deewahlen3688]

I pray he got his compensation. No amount can replace the time.

[@christopherjames375]

Good 4 him .what a smashing guy .nobitterness about him.