warpedskydiver 0 #1 November 10, 2006 Wrongfully Convicted Man Awarded $450K Friday, November 10, 2006 7:23 AM EST The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Texas has awarded more than $450,000 to a man who was exonerated by DNA evidence after spending 18 years in prison for a sexual assault conviction. Arthur Mumphrey was released from prison in January after his lawyer found DNA evidence clearing him in the rape of a 13-year-old girl. Mumphrey had been sentenced in 1986 to 35 years in prison. Gov. Rick Perry pardoned Mumphrey in March, clearing his record and making him eligible for compensation. Under state law, a person pardoned based on innocence is eligible for up to $25,000 for each year in prison with a cap at $500,000. Mumphrey recently got his first payment of $226,041, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. An official there said Mumphrey will have to report the compensation to the Internal Revenue Service. It will be up to tax officials to decide if and how much he will be taxed. Mumphrey, who was 42 when he was released, declined to talk about his plans for the money. His brother, Charles, confessed to the rape while serving time in jail for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, shortly after his brother's release. No criminal charges will be filed against Charles Mumphrey because the statute of limitations has expired, prosecutors said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #2 November 10, 2006 QuoteMumphrey recently got his first payment of $226,041, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. An official there said Mumphrey will have to report the compensation to the Internal Revenue Service. It will be up to tax officials to decide if and how much he will be taxed. This money should be tax free. Any interest that he makes after depositing and investing should be taxed but, the initial amount, tax free. And, talk about an asshole of a brother"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 November 10, 2006 QuoteThis money should be tax free. I think it depends on why it is given. If it is used to compensate him for lost earnings all those years, I think it should be taxed like income would be taxed. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #4 November 10, 2006 QuoteI think it depends on why it is given. If it is used to compensate him for lost earnings all those years, I think it should be taxed like income would be taxed. Then it also shouldn't be capped at $25,000 per year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #5 November 10, 2006 QuoteWrongfully Convicted Man Awarded $450K Friday, November 10, 2006 7:23 AM EST The Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Texas has awarded more than $450,000 to a man who was exonerated by DNA evidence after spending 18 years in prison for a sexual assault conviction. Arthur Mumphrey was released from prison in January after his lawyer found DNA evidence clearing him in the rape of a 13-year-old girl. Mumphrey had been sentenced in 1986 to 35 years in prison. Gov. Rick Perry pardoned Mumphrey in March, clearing his record and making him eligible for compensation. Under state law, a person pardoned based on innocence is eligible for up to $25,000 for each year in prison with a cap at $500,000. Mumphrey recently got his first payment of $226,041, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office. An official there said Mumphrey will have to report the compensation to the Internal Revenue Service. It will be up to tax officials to decide if and how much he will be taxed. Mumphrey, who was 42 when he was released, declined to talk about his plans for the money. His brother, Charles, confessed to the rape while serving time in jail for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, shortly after his brother's release. No criminal charges will be filed against Charles Mumphrey because the statute of limitations has expired, prosecutors said.I guess I should count my blessings. All my sis ever wants is moneyI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #6 November 10, 2006 Wow, I think $25,000 per year served is a pretty raw deal when you consider the mental trauma/humiliation/loss of freedom for all those years. I feel really sorry for the guy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #7 November 10, 2006 Wow, I think $25,000 per year served is a pretty raw deal when you consider the mental trauma/humiliation/loss of freedom for all those years. I feel really sorry for the guy. Quote Also, from what I hear rapists and child molesters are the bottom of the food chain in prison, so who knows what unspeakable things happened to him while he was in there. And even though his brother was cleard of criminal charges I have a feeling that the civil suit that is preparing to ensue will be brutal.History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallRate 0 #8 November 10, 2006 If he were to kill his brother, can he apply the past 18 years as time served? FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freethefly 6 #9 November 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteThis money should be tax free. I think it depends on why it is given. If it is used to compensate him for lost earnings all those years, I think it should be taxed like income would be taxed. Uhmmm, it was given because he was wrongfully imprisoned. I think the guy is going to get fucked again by the IRS. He should send the money offshore and give the government the big finger and then go and enjoy life abroad."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #10 November 11, 2006 He'll "need to pay his fair share" now that he's "one of the rich"....but he'll still have $164,855.97 left after taxes... good thing he's getting it now instead of next year, after the Dem tax raises go into effect...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,483 #11 November 11, 2006 Lost earnings or Damages? My bet's going to be on Damages and therefore, not be a taxable event.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cloudseeker2001 0 #12 November 12, 2006 25K a year with a cap of 500K is not enough for what this person suffered at the hands of over zealous and self righteous cops, investigators, prosecutors and judges who misled and lied to an ignorant group of people who thought they were legitimately disciplining a fellow citizen. I hope the IRS does not double screw this guy. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
FallRate 0 #8 November 10, 2006 If he were to kill his brother, can he apply the past 18 years as time served? FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #9 November 11, 2006 QuoteQuoteThis money should be tax free. I think it depends on why it is given. If it is used to compensate him for lost earnings all those years, I think it should be taxed like income would be taxed. Uhmmm, it was given because he was wrongfully imprisoned. I think the guy is going to get fucked again by the IRS. He should send the money offshore and give the government the big finger and then go and enjoy life abroad."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 November 11, 2006 He'll "need to pay his fair share" now that he's "one of the rich"....but he'll still have $164,855.97 left after taxes... good thing he's getting it now instead of next year, after the Dem tax raises go into effect...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #11 November 11, 2006 Lost earnings or Damages? My bet's going to be on Damages and therefore, not be a taxable event.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #12 November 12, 2006 25K a year with a cap of 500K is not enough for what this person suffered at the hands of over zealous and self righteous cops, investigators, prosecutors and judges who misled and lied to an ignorant group of people who thought they were legitimately disciplining a fellow citizen. I hope the IRS does not double screw this guy. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
