# Wrongfully Convicted Man Gets $8M Settlement | El Paso News

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-07-06T23:33:26+00:00
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After 20 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit, Daniel Villegas has reached an $8 million settlement with the City of El Paso — a deal that avoids a costly, uncertain trial and signals progress in police accountability, even as the city insists it’s not admitting fault. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/60e969e4275af84f

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