A Long Island man wrongfully convicted for killing his parents almost 30 years ago won a $10 million settlement with Suffolk County on Thursday.
Marty Tankleff spent nearly 18 years in prison for the 1988 murder of his parents in their Belle Terre home. He was released on appeal in 2007 due to a lack of evidence.
“I am gratified that Suffolk County has finally acknowledged the terrible wrong that was perpetrated against me,” he said.
Shortly after his release, Tankleff collected a $3 million settlement from the state and earned a law degree.
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