Illinois ups wrongful conviction payouts, including for juveniles

By Judith Ruiz-BranchPeople who were wrongfully imprisoned in Illinois could see larger payouts under a newly signed law which raises the compensation cap.Illinois has the most exonerations of any state, according to the Registry of Exonerations. A new provision also makes children who were wrongfully convicted in juvenile court eligible to receive reparation.Josh Tepfer, an attorney and executive director of the Exoneration Project, said youth were previously excl