Stefano Binda's ordeal in prison lasted 1286 days, a sentence that stemmed from a wrongful accusation of murdering Lidia Macchi in 1987. After being acquitted by the Milan appeals court in 2019, a decision that was confirmed a year later, Binda has faced a complex legal battle over compensation. Despite the appeals court's approval for reparations, the Supreme Court of Cassation rejected it and sent the matter back, prompting Binda to reappear in front of the Milan judges for the third time to demand compensation from the state for his unjust detention.

During his time in prison, Binda engaged in volunteer work, using his experiences to help restore dignity to the lives of other inmates. He looks back at his past with a sense of detachment and resilience while advocating for justice and compensation he believes he rightfully deserves. Initially set at over 303,000 euros, the compensation offer has since been reduced to 200,000 euros, reflecting the frustrations that come with navigating the legal system.

Binda's case highlights significant issues within the Italian judicial system regarding wrongful convictions and the processes involved in seeking reparations for unjust detention. As he continues his struggle for compensation, it raises broader questions about the treatment of individuals wrongfully imprisoned and the accountability of the state in such cases.