Summary
Two brothers who were wrongly convicted and later cleared are suing Green Bay and former law enforcement officers. Taxpayers could end up covering the city’s legal defense and any settlement or judgment, so this is a case to watch.
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Green Bay taxpayers could get stuck with the city’s legal bills and any payout, which can pull money away from other local services.
The Bintz brothers and their attorneys benefit if the suit succeeds, and the public could gain from greater accountability for wrongful convictions.
Green Bay taxpayers are on the hook for the city’s defense and any payout, and former officers named in the suit face litigation exposure.
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