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GA HR119
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stacey Evans
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AI Summary
- Mario Stinchcomb was arrested in November 2002 for murder, convicted in April 2004, and sentenced to life in prison despite claiming self-defense
- A key witness (Jamario Ford) was believed dead at trial but was later found alive and corroborated Stinchcomb's self-defense claim, leading to exoneration on April 14, 2021 by the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit
- Stinchcomb served approximately 17 years in prison before becoming the first person exonerated by the Fulton County Conviction Integrity Unit
- Authorizes payment of $975,000 total ($75,000 per year of wrongful imprisonment): an initial payment of $321,750 followed by the remainder in monthly installments over 10 years beginning in 2026
- Compensation is exempt from Georgia state income tax, and the state receives credit against any damages Stinchcomb recovers from related lawsuits against state officials
Legislative Description
Stinchcomb, Mr. Mario; compensate
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
4/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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