Aaron Salter

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Detroit approves $5.8 million settlement for man exonerated after 15 years

As of August 2026: Settlement approved; awaiting payment after executing releases

Aaron Salter served 15 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. On July 14, 2026, the Detroit City Council voted to pay him $5.8 million to settle the federal lawsuit he filed against the city and the detective who built the case against him.

Updated Aug 26

Notable Quotes

I was stunned, you really can't think when you know you just lost your life. — Salter, on his conviction

from Detroit approves $5.8 million settlement for man exonerated after 15 years · Updated Aug 26

No, I'm not bitter because I've got everything in the world to be grateful for. — Salter, on his exoneration

from Detroit approves $5.8 million settlement for man exonerated after 15 years · Updated Aug 26