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Accusation
Accused of using a knife of Sandy Seale.
Convicted and sentenced to life in prison. -
Wrongfully Convicted
Wrongful conviction revealed, Marshall released from prison. -
Exonerated
Marshall was completely cleared.. -
Inquiry
A royal commission of inquiry investigates the original case. -
Inquiry Results
The commission concluded that "the criminal justice system failed Donald Marshall, Jr. at virtually every turn," that the police and judiciary had acted unprofessionally and incompetently, and that racism was a factor in the wrongful conviction. Marshall awarded $1.5 mil lifetime pension as compensation.