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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut General Assembly confirms $2.24 million wrongful incarceration payout to Charles Williams
Last action · February 23, 2026: Public Hearing 02/27
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What This Bill Proposed
The General Assembly approved a compensation award of $2,237,901.68 to Charles Williams for his claim of wrongful incarceration against the state.
The payment is drawn directly from the of the General Fund, transferring state funds to satisfy the 's decision.
Who It Would Have Affected
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Charles Williams
Charles Williams receives a financial compensation award of $2,237,901.68 for wrongful incarceration.
General Fund
The adjudicated claims account of the General Fund is the designated source for paying out the $2,237,901.68 award.
Key Facts
- The General Assembly confirmed the Claims Commissioner's decision regarding file number 27161.
- Charles Williams is awarded $2,237,901.68 in compensation for wrongful incarceration.
- The compensation is payable from the adjudicated claims account of the General Fund.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 23, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 02/27
- Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 45)
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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