Robert DuBoise Receives $14 Million Settlement for Wrongful Conviction

After nearly four decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit, DuBoise's settlement with Tampa marks a significant acknowledgment of the injustice he suffered.

Robert DuBoise, wrongfully imprisoned for 37 years for a 1983 rape and murder, has been awarded a $14 million settlement by the City of Tampa.
DNA evidence exonerated DuBoise in 2020, implicating two other men in the crime, leading to his release from prison.
The settlement will be paid over three years, with DuBoise and his law firm receiving $9 million this year, $3 million in 2025, and $2 million in 2026.
DuBoise's case highlights ongoing concerns about the use of 'junk' science in criminal convictions and the challenges faced by the wrongfully convicted.
Despite the settlement, DuBoise emphasizes that no amount of money can restore the years lost, but he remains free of bitterness and focused on moving forward.