American citizen spends 18 years in condemned cell upon false accusation

A black American Anthony Graves, who spent nearly a half of his life in prison, has been released upon the court's decision in Texas.  18 years ago Graves was sentenced by the court of Texas to death penalty for having murdered 6 people. However, years later he was considered innocent and released. Now the man is trying to get compensation from the State. According to him, each year spent in prison is worth about 170 thousand dollars, reports Belteleradiocompany.