New Haven Settles Wrongful Conviction Lawsuit With Man Convicted of 1994 Shooting for $16 Million

New Haven settled its third wrongful conviction lawsuit this year, for more than $16 million.

Adam Carmon was convicted over killing an infant and paralyzing the baby’s grandmother in a 1994 shooting. But Carmon said the New Haven Police Department suppressed and fabricated evidence.

The city’s settlement amount came before Carmon’s federal civil rights lawsuit was about to head to trial. New Haven’s Mayor Justin Elicker issued a statement to the media, apologizing to Carmon.

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