Alaska Lets Wrongly Convicted Claim PFDs | Anchorage News

Alaska just passed historic legislation letting wrongfully convicted people reclaim their stolen Permanent Fund Dividends — the oil money they were denied while behind bars. After years of advocacy by groups like the Alaska Innocence Project, Senate Bill 167 gives exonerees a two-year window to file claims, starting September 16th. With only a handful of states offering such compensation, this move signals a major step toward justice — not just in theory, but in dollars that help rebuild lives. Nationwide, over 4,300 wrongful convictions have been overturned, including nine in Alaska — totaling 76 years of lost freedom. This law isn’t just about restitution; it’s about healing, dignity, and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c828b43cf00faab5