New York to pay over $10,000 to eligible inmates

New York has reached a $92.5 million settlement from a class action lawsuit. This agreement will provide compensation to individuals affected by wrongful detentions. The case involved issues related to federal prisons and rehabilitation programs operated by the New York City Department of Correction. Those eligible for compensation are individuals who were held in detention beyond their scheduled release dates. Affected persons must have been held from April 1, 1997, to January 31, 2007, or from February 1, 2007, to December 21, 2012. They can file claims online to be considered for payment. The amount each person receives will depend on their specific situation. A hearing has been scheduled to approve the claims. Eligible individuals are advised to pay attention to the developments in this process to ensure they receive their compensation.