Man Mistakenly Jailed in Hawaii for Two Years Receives $975,000 Settlement

Joshua Spriestersbach, 54, who spent over two years in a psychiatric hospital due to mistaken identity, has received a $975,000 settlement and is now protected from further arrest for the crimes of the person he was confused with.

27 Mar, 01:47 — 27 Mar, 01:47

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Man Held in Hawaii for 2 Years Over Mistaken Identity Gets $975,000 Settlement

After spending over two years in a psychiatric hospital, Joshua Spriestersbach, 54, should no longer face the risk of being rearrested or jailed for the crimes of the person he was mistaken for.

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Man Mistakenly Jailed in Hawaii for Two Years Receives $975,000 Settlement

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Man Held in Hawaii for 2 Years Over Mistaken Identity Gets $975,000 Settlement

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