1. Johnson had done time on a variety of theft and drug charges before his wrongful rape conviction in 1989.

2. The family has also filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit.

3. The family plans to file a wrongful death suit against the city and Police Department, Stewart said.

4. A federal judge in Orange County is dealing with wrongful death and economic loss lawsuits that have been consolidated.

5. Johnson knew how precious freedom was even before his wrongful conviction.