Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Would you believe a Former Ill. inmate to collect millions

CHICAGO (UPI) -- Lawyers for Madison Hobley say the former Illinois death row inmate is moving ahead to collect $6.5 million in a legal settlement with the city of Chicago. Hobley served 13 years in prison for a 1987 arson fire that killed seven people, including his wife and infant son. He was pardoned by former Illinois Gov. George Ryan in 2003.

That's $576,923 THOUSAND at year for the time he spent. What the F$%k, and the cost of keeping him in jail. He may even still be indicted yet, this case is not over. You wonder what what's wrong this county, here is an example.

Full AP text here
http://www.arcamax.com/newsheadlines/s-473948-171586

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