After being exonerated after decades in prison for a 1980s murder, Subramanyam Vedam was set to be released. However, he was instead taken into federal custody due to a 1999 deportation order. This order stemmed from a prior drug conviction, and now Vedam’s lawyers must argue that his wrongful imprisonment outweighs this past infraction. Despite his long history in the US, the 64-year-old faces potential deportation due to the current administration’s stance on immigration, which opposes his petition.
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After being exonerated for a murder he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, who had served 43 years in prison, was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE plans to deport Vedam to India, a country he hasn’t lived in since infancy, due to a previous drug conviction and an outstanding deportation order. Vedam’s legal team is now fighting the deportation order, while his family is advocating for his release, emphasizing his decades of good behavior and community service while incarcerated. Despite his exoneration, the immigration agency cited the 1988 deportation order as the basis for his continued detention, leaving his family deeply disappointed.
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Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, recently exonerated after serving over four decades for a murder conviction, has been detained by ICE and faces potential deportation to India. Despite the dismissal of murder charges against him this month, ICE cited a 1988 deportation order related to his vacated convictions. Vedam, who maintained his innocence and was a lawful permanent resident, was initially convicted in 1983, after being accused of the 1980 murder of a former classmate. His attorney argues that, given his long incarceration and pending citizenship application at the time of his arrest, Vedam should be allowed to rebuild his life in the United States.
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A Nevada federal jury awarded Kirstin Lobato, now Blaise, $34 million in compensatory damages and $10,000 in punitive damages from two retired Las Vegas detectives, finding they fabricated evidence and inflicted emotional distress during her wrongful conviction for a 2001 murder. Lobato, wrongly convicted twice and imprisoned for nearly 16 years, was exonerated in 2017 after new evidence proved her innocence. The jury’s verdict concluded that Las Vegas police were responsible for her ordeal; the department had preemptively agreed to pay damages should the jury find in Lobato’s favor. The detectives’ attorney plans to appeal the decision.
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Michael Sullivan, wrongly convicted of the 1986 murder of Wilfred McGrath, was awarded $13 million in damages after a jury determined his innocence. However, a state law limits such payouts to $1 million, the amount Sullivan will ultimately receive. Sullivan’s conviction stemmed from false testimony and fabricated evidence, including a state police chemist’s false report of incriminating physical evidence. Despite the reduced compensation, Sullivan’s exoneration after 26 years in prison is his primary focus.
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I cannot even begin to fathom the unimaginable pain and suffering that the Tampa man wrongfully imprisoned for nearly four decades has endured. To have your life stripped away from you, to be labeled as a convicted rapist and murderer when you are, in fact, innocent – it is a nightmare that no amount of money can fully rectify. The $14 million settlement he is set to receive is a drop in the bucket compared to the 40 years of his life that were unjustly stolen from him. It is heartbreaking to think about the time, experiences, and relationships he has missed out on during his time behind bars.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker