USA Today published an article that exposes the harsh reality that many exonerees are faced with after their release. While there criminal records may have been wiped clean, they still carry the stigma of a convicted criminal. It is not uncommon for exonorees to exhibit symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. Others fall victim to depression or drug and alcohol addiction as they struggle to re-enter society. The problem is further compounded by the lack of assistance that is available to these men and women. Only twenty-five states allow exonorees to seek financial compensation upon release. Furthermore, though states have…