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SB 41 Claims; Thomas Edward Haynesworth.

Introduced by: Henry L. Marsh III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Claims; Thomas Edward Haynesworth.  Provides relief in the amount of $1,075,178 to Thomas Edward Haynesworth, who was incarcerated for 27 years from 1984 until 2011 after being convicted of crimes of rape, sodomy, abduction with intent to defile, attempted robbery, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.  The convictions were for crimes in three different cases. Mr. Haynesworth has been issued a writ of actual innocence for all convictions in all of the cases.  The relief would be paid as follows: (i) an initial lump sum of $215,036 to be paid within the 60 business days immediately following the execution of a release by Mr. Haynesworth from any present or future claims he may have; (ii) the sum of $759,232 to purchase an annuity before October 1, 2012, for the primary benefit of Mr. Haynesworth with the terms of such annuity structured in Mr. Haynesworth's best interests based on consultation between Mr. Haynesworth or his representatives, the State Treasurer, and other necessary parties; and (iii) the sum of $100,910 to purchase an additional annuity that will provide a monthly income of $1,516 to Mr. Haynesworth upon the later of his reaching age 60 or retiring under the Virginia Retirement System. In addition, the bill entitles Mr. Haynesworth to receive up to $10,000 for tuition for career and technical training within the Virginia Community College System. This bill incorporates SB 649.


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