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El Paso Settles $8 Million Lawsuit with Wrongfully Convicted Daniel Villegas

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The City of El Paso has agreed to an $8 million settlement with Daniel Villegas, who filed a federal civil lawsuit alleging violations of his constitutional rights during the investigation and prosecution of a double murder case from 1993. Villegas, wrongfully convicted at 16, served 20 years in prison before his conviction was overturned in 2013 and he was acquitted in 2018. The settlement was reached through mediation to avoid the uncertainties and costs of a jury trial, which was scheduled for August. While the city maintains that the settlement does not imply any admission of liability, it reflects a commitment to manage taxpayer resources responsibly.

Key Details: • Settlement amount: $8 million • Mediation helped avoid a jury trial set for August • Villegas was wrongfully convicted in 1995 and served 20 years • The lawsuit involved events dating back over 30 years • City emphasizes the settlement does not admit liability

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