Manfred Genditzki, a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 2010, has finally been freed after spending 13 years in prison. But instead of receiving just compensation and an apology, he was handed an unexpected bill worth €100,000 ($104,000), sparking outrage and disbelief.

Back in 2010, Genditzki, who worked as a caretaker, was accused of killing an elderly woman in Bavaria, Germany. Authorities said he drowned her in a bathtub after a disagreement. Genditzki always said he was i...