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GA HR626
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Scott Holcomb
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AI Summary
- Kerry Robinson was wrongfully convicted of rape on February 26, 2002, and sentenced to 20 years in prison based on incentivized testimony from an admitted perpetrator and inaccurate DNA analysis by a Georgia Bureau of Investigation analyst
- Advanced probabilistic genotyping software adopted by the GBI in 2018 revealed the original DNA testimony was inaccurate, showing it is 1,800 times more likely that a random person's DNA was in the mixture than Robinson's
- Robinson's conviction was vacated and the indictment dismissed on January 8, 2020, by a Colquitt County Superior Court Judge with agreement from the District Attorney, after more than 17 years of incarceration
- The Department of Administrative Services is directed to pay $480,000.00 to Kerry Robinson, with an initial payment of $120,000.00 followed by the remaining $360,000.00 in equal monthly installments over 20 years beginning in 2022; upon his death, payments continue to his estate or heirs
- All compensation received under the resolution is excluded from Robinson's taxable net income for state income tax purposes, and the payment constitutes full and complete satisfaction of all claims against the state
Legislative Description
Robinson, Kerry; compensate
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-05-02
5/2/2022
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/16/2022
Appropriations1/27/2022
Full Bill Text
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