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2006 SESSION
HB 1380 Claims; Phillip Thurman.
Introduced by: Brian J. Moran | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Claims; Phillip Thurman. Provides relief for Phillip Thurman who was convicted of rape, assault and battery, and abduction in 1985 and sentenced to 31 years' imprisonment. He was released on parole on November 17, 2004, after serving approximately 20 years of his sentence. Subsequent to his release, DNA tests conducted on the biological evidence contained in his case file excluded him as a suspect in the crimes for which he was convicted. On December 22, 2005, the Governor granted Mr. Thurman an absolute pardon. Under the bill, the Commonwealth will provide a lump-sum payment to Mr. Thurman of $100,000 to be paid by August 1, 2006, and pay $338,598 to purchase a non-assignable annuity for the benefit of Mr. Thurman providing for equal monthly payments to him for 15 years.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Claims; Phillip Thurman. Provides relief for Phillip Thurman in the amount of $1 million to be paid by August 1, 2006. Mr. Thurman was convicted of rape, assault and battery, and abduction in 1985 and sentenced to 31 years' imprisonment. He was released on parole on November 17, 2004, after serving approximately 20 years of his sentence. Subsequent to his release, DNA tests conducted on the biological evidence contained in his case file excluded him as a suspect in the crimes for which he was convicted. On December 22, 2005, the Governor granted Mr. Thurman an absolute pardon.