Wrongfully Imprisoned Man Settles with Ohio | Columbus News

After 13 years behind bars, Marcus Sapp is set to receive $506,717 from Ohio for his wrongful conviction — $68,008 per year — as part of a state policy for exonerated inmates, with additional lost wages pending. His case, overturned in January 2023, was reignited when prosecutors refiled charges, only for The Enquirer’s investigation to reveal critical evidence was withheld — including a key witness’s testimony identifying someone else as the shooter. That omission led to the charges’ dismissal just two months later. Sapp’s ordeal reflects a troubling pattern in Cincinnati: prosecutors have repeatedly relied on witnesses who received plea deals, leading to overturned convictions and mistrials. The Ohio Innocence Project, which represented Sapp and has helped 43 Ohioans prove their innocence after serving over 800 years collectively, continues to expose systemic failures in the justice system. 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/9f6b32ad2244d373