NYC Reaches Record $17.5 Million Settlement in Wrongful Murder Conviction George Bell was sentenced to life in 1999 for a murder in Queens that he did not commit. He was exonerated two years ago. Author: Hurubie Meko Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)