Man railroaded in murder rap must pay back child support for his 9 years on death row

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Originally posted by MaggieL


But let's bear in mind that his child-support payments aren't due to the state. They're due to the mother (or custodian, according to the article) of his children. If he doesn't pay his child-support, they are the ones who gets screwed.

He couldn't possibly have made those payments while ON DEATH ROW. Holding him responsible for back payments is one step away from slavery. If anyone owes the back payments, it's the state. If they aren't going to pay, too bad -- this is "force majeur" in the true sense of the term.


BTW, the "children" are now adults.