Thaddeus Jiminez congratulations . After wrongfully serving 16 years in prision resulting from the misconduct of Chicago Police Officers , a jury recently awarded him $25 million dollars. Details are not available as to whether defendants made any settlement offers before the jury rendered it's verdict . The award basically compensates Mr. Jiminez to the tune of $1 and a half million dollars for each year of incarceration .
Interesting question, would the average 16 year old agree to spend 16 years in jail in exchange for $25 million and life of luxury for the next 50 years? Depends on you are and what are your prospects?
In any event the saga is far from over. Still have post-trial motions, an appeal...And get this, Mr. Jiminez was recently convicted of drug possession and is facing possible time.
I truly hope there is a " happy ending " somewhere for this young guy. He's been through a lot!
Your thoughts?
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