Some court cases in the U.S. have lasted over 20 years due to appeals and retrials.

In the United States, complex criminal or civil cases sometimes stretch over decades. For example, the case of the West Memphis Three involved a long legal process, from the original trial in the 1990s to eventual releases after 18 years, involving multiple appeals and legal reviews. This shows how the legal system can be slow, especially when new evidence is considered or when the case is controversial.