Aftermath
James Tillman has been serving as vice president for ministry for the Hopewell Baptist Church since his release. The Governor of Connecticut offered him $500,000 in compensation for his wrongful incarceration. Several members of the state legislature have introduced a bill to provide Tillman with total compensation of $5,000,000 for the 16.5 years that he wrongfully spent in jail.
On May 16, 2007 the Connecticut legislature unanimously voted to present Tillman with $5 million to assist him in living comfortably following his wrongful imprisonment. The legislature stated that they were touched by his attitude following his release.
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“The aftermath of joy is not usually more joy.”
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