“Mr. Simmons spent a tragic amount of time incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. Although he will never get that time back, this settlement with Edmond will allow him to move forward while also continuing to press his claims against the Oklahoma City defendants. We are very much looking forward to holding them accountable at trial in March,"
Elizabeth Wang, Simmons' lead attorney, said in a statement.
Simmons, 71, was released from prison last July after prosecutors agreed that key evidence in his case was not turned over to his defense lawyers. In January, an Oklahoma County judge officially exonerated him.
Simmons, 71, was released from prison last July after prosecutors agreed that key evidence in his case was not turned over to his defense lawyers. In January, an Oklahoma County judge officially exonerated him.