Ex-Con Sues Albany for $80M | Albany News

After 28 years in prison, Corey Young is suing Albany for $80 million, claiming his 1998 conviction — which sentenced him to over 57 years — was built on false evidence and coerced testimony. His case, now overturned, names the city and two former detectives amid a wave of recent Albany convictions being reversed. Blood evidence didn’t match him, witnesses recanted, and prosecutors admitted key evidence undermined the verdict. Young walked free in April 2026 — and now seeks justice through the courts. 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/27ddeb073e5ec127