wrongfully

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The 93-year-old said she asked His Majesty to talk to the prime minister about ensuring those responsible for hundreds of sub-postmasters being wrongfully prosecuted would be investigated by the police and brought to justice.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Romero León is one of an unknown number of people who have been wrongfully deported from the U.S. despite a court order that they be allowed to remain in the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The counterterrorism director’s responsibilities include coordinating policy for external threats as well as leading efforts to free wrongfully detained Americans around the globe.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Peter Sullivan spent 38 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of killing florist Diane Sindall, 21, in Wirral, Merseyside, in 1986.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

His firsthand perspective on the plight of people wrongfully convicted was deeply meaningful to students, who often seemed overwhelmed by Walter's testimony.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson