11th Circuit likely to toss $6M award to Miami man wrongfully accused of terrorism

The 11th Circuit is expected to overturn a $6 million award to Irfan Khan, a Miami man who was wrongly accused of terrorism and endured nearly a year in solitary confinement before the charges were dropped. A federal judge initially found the government liable for malicious prosecution, but the higher court's likely decision to dismiss the award highlights ongoing issues with government accountability in wrongful convictions. This case underscores the need for reforms in how terrorism charges are pursued and the importance of ensuring justice for those wrongfully accused.

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