Lamar Johnson freed after 28 years in prison, conviction thrown out

[@RikodiusRex]

I refuse to accept that they wont compensate this man. I don't care if the law is on the books. What the state did is not fair. They need to pay.

[@karlwilliams8906]

Absolutely. Everyone involved needs to have a lawsuit set against them. Especially that lier.

[@otismore8920]

He should be compensated for every year he was in prison.

[@sonyabolden9652]

The people in that state need to overturn that law! Don't just complain on social media; what are they doing abt it?

[@sydneyevans2637]

How do you compensate time? How do you repay 28 years of a person's stolen freedom?

[@Mautiks]

He should sue the Democrat Party’s campaign funds or the Clinton Foundation since it was racist Bill Clinton’s presidency during which he was wrongfully convicted (1995).

[@jn3084]

Just no words for this poor man who lost so many years of his life. No making up for that.

[@deewynn]

This happens to thousands of Black ppl yearly!! The data is available through a simple web search. America needs to keep their profitable private prisons full. But they wouldn't publicly admit to it.

[@DrLuke49]

@@deewynnwhat is absolutely incomprehensible is that the Missouri State AG Andrew Bailey reportedly OPPOSED the exoneration of an innocent Black man 😡🤬

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

@@deewynn These for profit prisons *must* be shut down completely & for good!

[@dabestt5644]

Time is what he lost he can never get that back just sad

[@nikko7507]

America 🇺🇸 and say land of the free 🙄… corrupt

[@tester3x]

The guy that lied and picked him out of the line up needs to go to prison.

[@johnsonhunglo1993]

Subornation of Perjury - Penal Code Section 127 The crime of subornation of perjury occurs whenever a person solicits someone else to commit perjury. A person commits perjury when he knowingly and intentionally lies about a material fact in any legal proceeding.1

[@straightblast1982]

You would think. But consider this...if he (and others like him) do go to prison for their actions and recanting...then they would never come forward to confess and try to make it right. Quite a dilemma?

[@OverlyCriticalAnime]

@@straightblast1982 This is true. That would be something you wouldn't want to do. Then even if they lied they wouldn't step forward

[@tester3x]

@Straight Blast did you even think that through? The result of putting him in prison for lying to police and putting an innocent man in prison for 28 yrs would be him and no one else lying in the first place. Not to mention there are already laws about lying to the police. Although in this case they didn't/wouldn't care cuz they got a "perp" and closed a case so they could pay themselves on the back.

[@johnsonhunglo1993]

@@OverlyCriticalAnime: The Brother was convicted on the false identification by the witness. And now he is suggesting/claiming that he was pressured into lying!!!

[@JustDoingChelle]

Prison is full of INNOCENT people. Yes, he should be compensated. And anyone, who wrongfully accused him should be held accountable. ( I shouldn’t have used the word full. What I meant is there are MANY INNOCENT people in prison)

[@MrShanester117]

That’s a fantasy

[@ak102986]

Prison is also full of guilty people. Prison is also full of guilty people who said they are innocent. He should not be compensated. The guy lied. How was that the fault of the state? How do you want to hold the guy who wrongly accused him accountable?

[@mzbatonrougebeauty5267]

@@ak102986 THEY PRESSURED HIM TO LIE, NOT TO MENTION THE STATE HAS KNOWN FOR YEARS THAT HE IS INNOCENT.

[@ak102986]

@@mzbatonrougebeauty5267 Okay. First, where did you get that from? It was not mentioned in the video unless I missed it. Second. if truth, then that changes the situation.

[@gnil2000]

O he so sure should get something out it of years were taken away from him was a vile thing that went down

[@rodneythomas3110]

28 years and all he gets is I'm sorry is beyond trifling. Then I remember it's Missouri!!!!

[@dionnejoy1505]

Missouri it's more like Misery😭

[@theguyshepassedupfortyrone]

The guy who lied on Lamar should serve serious prison time.

[@marlow769]

The “State Attorney General” that fought against his release should be behind those same bars.

[@BethHarmon-yh8ms]

Sorry to say, not only was he not jailed, or at least disbarred, but Eric Schmitt (the AG at the time of Johnson's hearing) went on to be elected to the State Senate.

[@martiem2500]

Poor man. My heart breaks for him.

[@voncooper7041]

The state should pay him. At least for cost of living . He need a home , car and monthly expenses. It’s the wright thing to do .

[@mandyharewood886]

No at least! He needs to sufficient to really enjoy twenty- eight years times two!

[@rasyay]

Cost of living u can't pay enough for 28 years of life he should own the hole police force hundreds of millions and the police should be put behind bars the state attorney the judge the sentenced everybody they all knew 🤦

[@latoyasmith6351]

It’s so crazy how soo many black men go to jail half their lives and be innocent😢. Just sad and unjustified and feel so sad for him and all like him. I pray this stop unfortunate it won’t but I pray and give this man deserves millions he didn’t do ntg wrong. The government took his life and no compensation for ruining his life that’s a bunch of BS

[@reallife0728]

THE TRUTH THE WHOLE TRUTH & NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH!!!!🤎🤎🤎

[@Sodaamaleetokko7]

LaToya Smith right on sister.Peace

[@Sodaamaleetokko7]

LaToya Smith right on sister.Peace

[@soontobenothing5458]

How many?

[@travisaconnaway7140]

I believe a state retirement pension for 28 years of service with medical, vision, and dental would be a good starting point… As for the false accuser-“alimony”.

[@rethinkcps2116]

Good ideas. The reckless inept cops, prosecutors etc. enjoy those great benefits. Which cost taxpayers a fortune -

[@maryannebruno5298]

I'm happy for Lamar but now I think the man who lied which caused all of this should be put in prison!

[@markescartin1915]

The guy is a stooge! The fking COPS put him up to it. They need to be prosecuted as well as having their pension revoked

[@keitarouse468]

Yes!!! Talking about he's been living with this for 25, 28 yrs when Lamar has been in prison all this time, just sick!!!

[@lionessofjudah4234]

Absolutely. This just shows you how racist they are. Because a white man said he did it, that makes it true 🤦🏾‍♀️ . That’s all they needed

[@kouapatrick3838]

This is just sick! But people ignore sickness around.

[@cessaly100]

God HATES LIARS!

[@bandile126]

Hurts so much to hear this story!

[@theresebortzfield188]

The sad part is this is not unusual. Accountability and compensation for the damage they did. Who can give this man back his 28 yrs? Prosecutorial abuse and over each

[@MISNM0]

💛

[@AnaGiselle777]

This is INCREDIBLE and very painful to hear, that man should be compensated until he dies, the damage caused to that man and his family is huge, totally unfair!

[@lolitarouge]

I agree

[@Bella1neverknows670]

He's not the only one.

[@adalee8065]

Totally unfair....

[@theresebortzfield188]

Missouri legislature should go after the prosecutors and witnesses and over reach. He should be financially compensated and get his reputation back.

[@Dblock-gv9df]

Exactly

[@originallevite7469]

Disgusting to see how often this happens in the US 😡

[@0IIIIII]

How often do you think it happens? It’s very rare and affects only a few people out of millions convicted properly

[@አንሳሬሰብአንሰሙንአሳሬሰ]

@@0IIIIII this happens more than you think because the criminal in justice system in amerikkka is a business

[@robertlouis9387]

And black Americans claim this to be their country, hmmm 🤔 think again black peoples and wake up from your longtime sleeps

[@jamesnorman1077]

in so many issues Us is not a first world country

[@AWHGAMING30]

That man deserves a few million

[@MarkJohnson-xs1ql]

@COBOLer75 What you mean Nope.

[@MyThoughtzExactly]

I say 28 Million...

[@listeningviayoutube7229]

More

[@gailblack6976]

I am so happy for him! I'm just so sorry he had to wait 28 yrs to get freedom. Missouri should pay him for 28 of his most productive years of his life!

[@ftefilm]

No compensation sounds "a bit" unfair...

[@Naptural_RN]

This happens more often than we think and it's sad!

[@meahdahlgren6537]

Right sad but true

[@9-5-VictorVictor-2]

$1,000,000 x 28 years = $28,000,000. No court hearings or lawsuits, just give Mr. Johnson the money because he more than earned it.

[@nightstorm9872]

America's corrupt justice system, this man did 28 years for a crime he didn't commit and no compensation?

[@emmy4537]

ya an apology isn’t gonna get him back all the years they took from him

[@0IIIIII]

Corrupt how? Do you have evidence of corruption? You have no proof this was due to corruption. All courts are imperfect

[@nightstorm9872]

@@0IIIIII America justice system only cares about money, we have the HIGHEST incarceration in the world.

[@ziggy7668]

This shows how the system doesn't actually care about citizens. They know he was actually innocent and lost so muc of his life and instead of trying to give him something to make up for everything he lost, he gets released with nothing but a good luck.

[@bayoulafourche]

I agree - no words. This is shameful.

[@milavargas1031]

How is this unjustice ever going to be forgotten, half the life of an innocent man? Disgusting!! Someone make this right!! Coming forward now to say he lied isn't right, not even close!!

[@TRC2002]

it keeps happening to you and me. we will barely be able to keep track of our own affairs pressed unjustly upon us, ourselves. someone who? our law and politics are the most pretend. i keep saying when everything falls or changes, its going to be the coasts and missouri first.

[@debrawalker2414]

Wow!! He has taken very good care of himself he's a very nice good looking handsome man..May God Almighty continues to bless🙏him..

[@deancafe4739]

All who wrongfully accused him should be put in jail!!! My god!!! You robbed this man more than half of his life!! I can't help but cry for him.

[@robthetruth5695]

exactly!! what a sorry excuse for a human being!!

[@jeannettecolon5936]

Lamar Johnson should be compensated by the state at least $28 million for the 28 years of freedom he was denied, maybe then they will start taking responsibility for their wrongdoing. And Greg Elking should be placed 28 years behind bars for lying and destroying someone's life, he shouldn't go unpunished.

[@tish0206]

This is horrible but not the first time something like this has happened. To not be compensated is just trash, but millions if not billions of dollars are sent to other countries. no questions asked. Pay the man for the 28 years he served for a crime he did not commit,was wrongfully identified and wrongfully convicted. How many more times does this have to happen in order to get it right. Praying for him and his family…

[@donnacollins1356]

I remember this and his long fight to be vindicated Congratulations Sir

[@creanerwilliams5477]

Prosecutor should be behind bars, 28 years for keeping him in the prison when they knew of his innocence

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

lamar is a survivor. cheer to a good man and all who helped set him free. good triumphs evil in the world of lots of injustice.

[@hella-vision8634]

I just can’t imagine what it’s like to spend 2 years in prison and be innocent let alone 28 years.. we gotta do better 😢

[@brooklyn5streetsmart]

Omg my heart he spent most of his life in prison

[@keithharris4378]

Let me guess the guy that lied doesn't get charged with anything. Sounds like the cops put some pressure on him.

[@Just_us-2]

Lamar, moving forward I wish nothing less than the absolute best for you and your family. Cheers! 🎉

[@jtee231]

No amount of money or apology can give this man those years he lost in prison wrongfully ….half of this man’s life is gone.

[@soontobenothing5458]

Imagine leaving the world in 1995 and coming back in 2023. 1995 is the year I was born. I can't even imagine knowing the world one way and then coming back to a world this different.

[@generalbrowser680]

The man that lied needs to see some time in the slammer

[@PungiFungi]

This man deserved massive compensation so he don't have to work for the rest of his life.

[@adublbeatz8656]

The state's Attorney General was opposed to "righting a wrong", simply because it would look bad...smh...Congrats Mr. Johnson! May your remaining years be full of blessings.

[@BethHarmon-yh8ms]

He opposed Lamar's release on 'rules and technicalities' for years. Kim Gardner was unable to get him a new trial and or any kind of a hearing to hear his case prior to 2021 because there was no law that said prosecutors could try and vacate convictions of inmates they believed were wrongfully convicted. That changed in the summer of 2021 when state legislation passed a bill allowing the prosecuting attorneys to help innocent inmates get their day in court. Kevin Strickland was the first to benefit in November 2021, he was freed after 43 years in prison. Lamar was freed over a year ago.

[@CrystalCalhoun]

He needs to get paid for all the years he suffered without question!🙏

[@isaacengineer2280]

Agreed even if they paid $80k to $100k per year x 28yrs that is something better than nothing.

[@spicysizzling1600]

No compensation What a shame !!!!! Blessings to you my brother

[@ellisonpearson3387]

What a remarkably kind and peaceful man, considering the circumstance….

[@rubiks6]

No compensation? WTF!

[@FireoftheRedSun55]

Always the emphasis on a Black man being calm, after having endured terrible injustice. How interesting.

[@thomasrogers9146]

WICKED AND EVIL SYSTEM. PURE EVIL

[@chayaleahisrael4791]

How many more innocent black men in jail? Time they can never get back! This a form of oppression!

[@turibethea8722]

HE NEEDS 28 MILLION, I ALMOST JUST CRIED WHEN HE BEGIN TO CRY,THIS IS HORRIBLE OF AMERICA, THE JUDGE AND JURY THAT CONVICTED HIM SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED,ASAP

[@msoda8516]

The fact that the state attorney wanted to keep this man in prison in spite of all this evidence is disgusting

[@BethHarmon-yh8ms]

The Missouri Attorney General lives in fantasy land where there's no such thing as an innocent person, everybody who's in prison is 100 percent guilty. The rest of us live in reality where we know innocent people can and do get wrongly convicted.

[@VWHNeal1018]

Unbelievable. 28 years he will never get back. Time is so precious. The American jail system is just so matter of fact. It makes me feel like if their is one there are many. So easy to convict and hard to undo.

[@RYMAN1321]

It’s important though to remember back when this happened, DNA and forensics were not as advanced as they are now.

[@beckysummars2511]

Someone needs to start this gentleman a Go Fund Me.

[@Chimpangel]

It exists.

[@crimsonsigma5531]

No matter how much he gets on the settlement it will never give back those years he lost

[@MegaSickcat]

How heinously disgusting that that man LIED and sent this innocent man to prison! Even more disgusting is the state of Missouri DOES NOTHING to help this innocent man out after he spent so many wasted years rotting in their prison system. There needs to be a law that mandates compensation to people who have been wrongfully tossed into prison. Even more horrific is the AG of that backward state didn't want the case to go through at this point! These people are monsters.

[@golnarfadee5877]

Wtf! Time taken can never be compensated but the opportunity to work and make money that was taken from him, must be compensated!

[@cynthiadavis1782]

They should lock up the guy who lied, let him stay in jail for 30 days to see how it is. Terrible!

[@Tortilla.Reform]

Whenever someone says “Just comply” you know they have a smooth brain. This was 30 years of an innocent mans life he’ll never get back, but people still blindly trust the system and the people who work in that system

[@chipsjuicemoney5978]

That man should be paid for all the time that he can't get back

[@naomirae5200]

The man lied needs to be held accountable..isn't this serious purjury...and cost this innocent man YEARS of his life!

[@RYMAN1321]

Yeah I’m pretty sure that is perjury which is punishable.

[@antm64]

Anyone who is exonerated, deservesto be compensated!!!

[@karenmorente7589]

Congratulations to Lamar and his family,,!! God's speed!! Your quite calm dignity is inspirational . Your faith impressive, I'm sorry justice took so long.

[@reallife0728]

THE EYEWITNESS SAID HE HAS FELT BAD FOR YEARS!!!! IMAGINE HOW MR. JOHNSON FEEL BEING INCORRECTLY PROSECUTED & JAILED FOR 28 YEARS!!!! GTFOH!!!!!

[@dionespears2977]

That man that lied his behind needs to be sent to prison just like he told that big lie on that man may God continue to bless this man

[@rasyay]

Police probably beat him for hours to say anything they knew 22 years ago he was innocent

[@SergioTupacUzurin]

"He felt pressured to identify a suspect" this too, is why we say abolish the police

[@stressbabii8165]

I'm Glad He At Least Had Children... Some Don't Get That Chance... Glad You're Free Sir ❤ The Truth Must Always Come To Light

[@shellyall12]

This brought me to tears.. Just unbelievable that this man doesn't get compensation.. This world is the worse

[@jacintalashley4354]

Best Black History month news I hear in years. Happy for you my brother ❤️ Stay strong.

[@lindavenable3475]

Question: Why did it take 28 years to prove that he was telling the truth? Why didn’t they give him a lie detector test? Why? And sorry doesn’t cut it. They should pay this man for every year that he was locked up.

[@and_the_first_last]

Lie detector tests aren't credible, they're only props for certain police interrogation tactics. He never should've been convicted in the first place. Even with a lying eyewitness, that wasn't grounds for guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice was failed by the police, by the witness, by the prosecution, by the judge, and by the jury

[@olynnjones6274]

They needed the cheap labor for all those years.

[@rf4341]

Why do people feel pressured into doing the wrong thing and not the right. That guy should serve time for helping the cops steal his youth.

[@faraboverubieskerry]

If the state won't compensate him then he should sue the LIAR that wrongfully identified him!!!

[@RYMAN1321]

@COBOLer75 Why? The witness admitted he lied under oath. Perjury is punishable .

[@joberry877]

That's perjury right? Lying under oath! Nothings going to happen to that guy though🤬

[@lizzychann5206]

another innocent man lost nearly his whole life for an crime he never even committed. prayers for him and his family as well🙏🙏🙏

[@zeffie100]

I hope he gets millions !

[@Greengoldeen]

We don’t live in equal United States of America for a crime He don’t commit he just didn’t Have a reputable Attorney. This Made me cry. I feel his pain tired Of seeing black men women go Thru this…wish him best bless Him. He always was Innocent. This Sick I’m livid about this…

[@RobSoRandom]

My uncle did 5 years for a crime someone else did... They only found out through DNA back in 06 he would still be in prison if that dude didn't commit another crime.

[@jerryatric6357]

Somebody is going to get sued.

[@teresacorley7874]

The state owes him big time file a wrongful conviction lawsuit you deserve it your life was destroyed he deserves to be compensated it was the systems fault so it shouldn't take dna

[@kikibigbangfan3540]

Why are they so opposed to letting innocent people free?

[@jaybee5832]

Someone has to be held accountable. Judges and prosecutors work together to keep this undercover until they are no longer in position. Then it's someone else's job to clear those wrongly convicted.

[@keithharris4378]

It's simple they don't care

[@msaverielle]

Praise GOD!❤

[@logicsetsyoufree9052]

Your delusional and suffering from cognitive dissonance.

[@joeylaird77]

Omg! 28 years in prison for something you didn’t do. I wish him all the best.

[@jacobh9394]

Put that liar in prison for the rest of his life!!!!!!!!!!

[@RYMAN1321]

Perjury doesn’t carry a life sentence

[@TRES-LECHES466]

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.... What about the witness who lied under penalty of perjury which caused this man to be imprisoned for 30 years? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????....

[@logicsetsyoufree9052]

Well….as christians will be typing shortly….god is good. 28 years lost, ptsd, probably lifelong depression and mental and physical issues from living 28 years in glorified mental health institution….but hey…god is good???

[@charleneanderson2215]

He deserves to be compensated for the wrongfully imprisonment of all the time he lost

[@deeward729]

This. is. Disgraceful

[@ns6095]

The time lost and wasted doesn't make sense. US has to do better.

[@justrelax9501]

Damn! This is my nightmare! Poor guy. He could never be compensated enough for serving false time

[@blue-pt2jo]

I got goosebumps, God bless his new journey and brighter future with his beloved family ho never ever turn the back to him, God bless him and his family 🙏🫶🧡❤

[@carlsonjob2616]

What i can't comprehend how can some one lie against another and live with them selves.

[@kinglos3620]

Do y'all realize what's ahead of this man after serving 28 years y'all understand how much they have took from him and how much the real have change and evolve I'm happy that he's out but it's a lost cause they threw his life away and now they trying to repair back at that we supposed to be happy and when I say we yes I am a black man

[@catherinenelson4162]

Welcome back to the rest of the world, Lamar Johnson! There are no words to explain this travesty of justice. Innocence projects should be supported, folks!

[@know3659]

Losing 28 years of your life to the system, while many of wealthy connected politicians are walking free.

[@theronedawson3236]

Ain't that the truth.

[@tiffanyblount7560]

This is so sad. This man should be compensated, even though there's no amount of money that can ever give him back what he's lost and his family.

[@cbtransportserviceslimited872]

No money for false imprisonment???gtfoh

[@beverlylatimore3923]

It took that man 28,30, years to admit he lied? He needs to be behind bars. That’s 28 years of that man’s life. He got to live out his 28 years.

[@marianfitzpatrick4972]

What a lovely dignified man, devoid of bitterness. I can only wish him all the very best for the future. He deserves it so much.

[@isaacengineer2280]

Why WTF he waited for 28yrs to come speak the truth. Is he getting money from the state

[@kristinracicot]

I hope he sues the state for locking him up for a crime he didn’t commit. I hope he can go on and make a life for himself now that he is free. Hope he gets a huge payment for false imprisonment. What state was he imprisoned in all this time. I hope he gets to live free and the state has to pay damages. Good luck, man, you deserve to be free and happy.

[@TS-tk2wv]

They need to Lock Up for lying to Court.

[@TheWORD226]

He needs to be PAID NO LESS THAN $28 MILLION BY THAT STATE!!!

[@313-Detroit-Heavy-Hauler]

So sad 😞 man I can’t even imagine being normal after that long time sitting in jail 🙏