So I’m going to start off by saying that the social injustice that took place in this story is not acceptable. Taking that out of the equation, this article really raises the age old question of “would you do “x” for “y” amount of money?
Jamal Trulove, 38, was sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of his friend, Seu Kuka, in 2007.
Kuka, who was also Trulove’s neighbor, was shot and killed in a public housing project.
Trulove served six years of his life sentence before an appeals court overturned his conviction in 2014 and ordered a new trial.
He was acquitted in a 2015 retrial.
On Tuesday, the aspiring actor and rapper received a $13.1 million settlement from the city of San Francisco for his wrongful arrest, prosecution and imprisonment.
So this guy was framed for a crime he did not commit. It ended up costing him six years in prison, and he recently received $13 million in return for his wrongful arrest and conviction.
It really made me start thinking…would it be worth it? My first thought was 100%. I think part of that was my 18 year old self coming back and thinking I would do just about anything for $13 million.
As I think about it again though, I am about to have my first kid in June and missing the first six years of his life is not an option.
If I was 18 again, hell, even 24, I think it’s a no brainer for me. Six years in the clink and live the rest of my days doing things that I want? Sign me up. Enter adult Stan, I can’t do it.
Reflecting back on the dumb shit I have done for money, one thing comes to mind. In college, I was challenged that I could not funnel a bottle of white wine for $200. For those who don’t remember college, $200 might as well have been $13 million. Let’s just say Stan stumbled home with a pocket full of cash that night and one of the all time worst hangovers in the world.
What’s some dumb shit you’ve done for money? Is $13 million worth six years off your life? Let me know.
Stan is the Chief of Debauchery for SoBros Network. A native of the Northeast, he is a diehard fan of the New York Yankees, but no, he does not wear a big gold chain and backwards hat. Nor does he drink Heinekens. Follow on Twitter: @sobrostan.
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