“Has nothing to do with what they might have earned, it's about loss of freedom. How much do you think 26 years of your life behind bars would be worth - for something you didn't do. “
Yes, it has everything to do with it!
No amount of money will compensate them.
Others wrongly convicted and freed weren't compensated.
What they rejoiced in was their FREEDOM and personal VINDICATION. This is how it has always been. Their record was expunged and they lived out their life. Family and friends helped them heal. Money, won't do that. Or do you think money buys happiness too? I can easily see this abused ... .