JUDGE: Florida sex offender allowed to spend $3M lottery winnings

Comment #44

BellasBMWLucki — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:26:56 GMT

I agree. I do not understand why in the world the child-victim(s)multiple did not sue him way back when,

procure such winning judgement easy,as cases support east to west coast month to month,year after year

and would have had 1 million each or more for both victims.I am not sure it is way too late now,we will see.

---Many adage, that KARMA shall come his way...I don't know...--- doesn't look that way right now...

I also agree yes,he has a right legally to procure tix any day of... [ More ]

Comment #43

Shelby Mustang — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 00:46:59 GMT

No I wouldnt even say they lined his pockets....he like everyone else just randomly bought a ticket. You dont have to like the winners themselves but I do like the fact that anyone can win, it just shows the complete randomness of the lottery

Comment #42

TheGameGrl — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:49:51 GMT

I respectfully disagree with the Sayers of Its ALL about the money . Until you walked the path of being a victim or having a family member destroyed because of a pharmaceutical companies ineptness and a Doctors negligence, you do not get to sit in the chair of public opinion and rant as such. Been there, done that and can say with honor to the family member, it was not about the money, it was about accountability for a wrongful death . So I get that the victims wish to be compensated, for the in... [ More ]

Comment #41

tg636 — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 05:26:35 GMT

It's random chance. If states have lotteries they have to accept that anyone good or bad can buy a ticket and win. The good thing about the lottery is that there are no rules that only upstanding citizens can play and win. You don't want to get into having a morality clause and setting up every winner for investigation and legal confiscation procedures - see the RICO act, see civil asset forfeiture.

Comment #40

Jace2014 — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:33:44 GMT

we don't need any new law saying lotto winners need to wait a year to get their cash , cause 90% of the time people will start suing/making up lies and doing anything to steal and con the cash away.

the guy can just gain another 100 pounds and make it harder to leave his house. also looks like he might drop dead of a heart attack soon anyways.

Comment #39

noise-gate — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 03:28:19 GMT

What exactly does Jason Reck mean when he says his clients are looking forward to finally getting Justice- minus money

Comment #38

Stack47 — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 02:11:40 GMT

Poole was never convicted of the crime alleged in the law suit so the question here is should all lottery winnings be withheld until courts can determine if the winners committed a crime or owe someone money. The Florida lottery claims forms doesn't even address child support, but if this bill passes winners will have to prove they are not child molesters before collecting their winnings.

This is much different than court ordered restitution, child and spousal support because there is no cour... [ More ]

Comment #37

elect82 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 20:03:39 GMT

Who cares about this little boy's butt hole lover, oh yeah many of you guys and the Rutgers university professor that says it's not a crime in the first place. I don't care if it is about money, he served his time and these boys have a lifetime of memories of him digging out their behinds! So hope he spends up all his money on that great lawyer he bought! Maybe that's the objective

Comment #36

One-Day — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:12:51 GMT

Wish people got the emotions out of this. Some are afraid to post what they truly think. The guy committed a crime, paid for it, and all the money he wins after that he deserves. PERIOD!

Yeah, this case is all about the money.

Comment #35

noise-gate — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:11:04 GMT

I knew that M.I.T- I simply added my 1cent to that statement in case it went over some heads-..Now Venom milked that baby a lot more.Point taken nonetheless..

Comment #34

Romancandle — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 05:43:44 GMT

It is all about the money... I see the light now

Comment #33

dpoly1 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 05:13:04 GMT

People sue lottery winners all of the time ............. and for any reason that pops into their heads

Comment #32

noise-gate — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 03:47:08 GMT

with Anytime you hear it said, It's not about money you should assume, it's all about the money.

There are VERY FEW Lawyers who are willing to work Pro Bono for clients who want to SUE a LOTTERY JACKPOT WINNER. Did l mention a $3 million winner?

Imagine this scenario:

Clients: We would like you to represent our case against a man who molested us decades ago..

Attorneys: Represent you huh, what's in it for us?

Clients: Well we just want to get the word out there that shoul... [ More ]

Comment #31

Guru101 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 02:20:25 GMT

Please. It's all about the money.

Comment #30

RL-RANDOMLOGIC — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 02:02:31 GMT

Anytime you hear it said, It's not about money you should assume, it's all about the money.

The guy has already been convicted, and I assume he has been punished for his crimes. The

only new laws we need are ones that protect our existing rights under the constitution.

RL

Comment #29

mikeintexas — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:39:59 GMT

Posted at the same time, Stack. I knew what you meant.

Comment #28

mikeintexas — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:37:53 GMT

I think that was his intent, to point out that the law that was proposed is itself the beginning of a slippery slope .

Comment #27

Stack47 — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:36:30 GMT

These two guys had to prove he molested them, be awarded damages, and then ask a judge to freeze his assets. This bill would freeze assets without a judgement making it possibly unconstitutional. If it passes the door is open for anyone to blackmail lottery winners.

Comment #26

HaveABall — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:59:08 GMT

Comment #25

RJOh — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:53:05 GMT

That may be true but he may have spent or given away the money by then and this is about the money as far as their lawyer is concerned, he's not working for nothing.

Comment #24

VenomV12 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:42:38 GMT

I don't know genius, in case maybe they win the lottery like this guy did, inherited money, got a better job, found oil in his backyard, had money secretly hidden somewhere? Why exactly do you think they deserve every dime this guy won, what is the basis for this statement? Should all lawsuits be based on every dime the person has so if they have $20,000 you get that and if they have a billion you get that? That is not rational thinking at all. At the end of the day we have statutes of limitatio... [ More ]

Comment #23

Scratch$ — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:39:42 GMT

There is no statute of limitations on sex crimes against minors. They could try to sue him 50 years after the fact if they wished.

Comment #22

KY Floyd — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 22:04:58 GMT

I can just imagine how you'd be whining if you won the lottery and the state wouldn't let you spend it because you'd had a fender bender, and your victims wanted to make sure you didn't spend the money while they were suing you.

Comment #21

cbr$ — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 21:03:12 GMT

Sen. Soto , can propose any bill he desire next week. It still after the fact. Poole's win was before the bill passed. Don't sound like Justice to me. It sound more like GREED. That suit such have been file within the year of the alleged crime. This man did 13 month in jail plus 10 years probation. Now, almost 16 years later, these people say something. This is plain simply GREED. It really no surprise that Sen. Soto wants to rush a bill now. What is he going to do post day it? So they can go ba... [ More ]

Comment #20

mypiemaster — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 20:36:07 GMT

You can call it justice, revenge, punishment or for personal satisfaction. When it is all said and done, it is always about the money. I've yet to find somebody that won a lot of money in a lawsuit and decided to give it back because he only wanted justice. Justice equals money, revenge, punishment and personal satisfaction.

Comment #19

Drenick1 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:45:18 GMT

The article clearly states that the suit is not about the money but rather for justice. If that is indeed their primary motivation than they should have filed suit back in the 1990's to get their so called justice.

It irritates me when a plaintiff claims a lawsuit isn't about the money when it's obviously the only motive. Justice has already been served other than frying this creep.

It is in the best interest of everybody if the predator creep stays clean which he apparently has been sinc... [ More ]

Comment #18

Romancandle — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:43:29 GMT

That's one of the problems Drenick1

If he decides to do it again, now he has a lot of money and can afford a real good attorney...

Frankly, I can't figure out why folks here are eager to take his side...

Folks like him should be forced to donate a significant sum to a good victims charity or something along those lines...

Comment #17

daveletsgo39 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:29:52 GMT

Why would you sue someone with no money? you would't this creep victimized these folks when they were but toddlers. Dam right they should sue . If I were a juror I give them every last dime that wack job won. And if he spent it well then he best be having garage sales. Or put the S.O. B. in the big house.

Comment #16

Drenick1 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:28:10 GMT

The victims claim that it is not about the money but to get justice. I call b.s. As these guys have had almost 20 years to file suit. They saw money and that is the only reason they are even going after this creep.

The molester already served his time and should be allowed to live his life, apparently he has been clean since his conviction so good for him but one more strike and he deserves to be lock away for a very long time.

The attorneys are most likely taking this case on a contingen... [ More ]

Comment #15

VenomV12 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 19:11:56 GMT

Exactly, this is the kind of slippery slope that corrupt politicians love to create. They propose these kinds of laws targeting people's emotions and then use it to expand on down the road. It will start off at targeting child molesters and then one day you will wake up and find it encompasses everyone. We have statutes of limitations in this country, they should have sued and gotten a judgment during that time period, if it passed then tough luck to them. Regardless, they are not entitled to al... [ More ]

Comment #14

noise-gate — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:53:40 GMT

or they could simply propose a bill that freezes the assets of any lottery winner to give anyone a chance to allege anything against the winner. - ***That's a slippery slope statement right there Stack. The court system will be backed up for years if that came to pass.

Comment #13

noise-gate — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:48:43 GMT

.. l surmise that *they ( victims attorneys) figured out that if victims could go after Rogue pedophile Priests who were guilty of the same horrible acts decades ago- why not pedophile lottery winners today

Comment #12

RJOh — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:47:44 GMT

It's not uncommon for lottery winners to have all kinds of allegations made against them. Jealous co workers, friends, ex-friends, relatives and neighbors who allege they promised to share if they ever won. I can see checking to see if winners owe back taxes or child support but saying they all have to wait a year to give every Dick and Jane a chance to make allegations against them doesn't fly.

Comment #11

Tony Numbers — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:38:04 GMT

Remember the gardeners from long island NY they pooled their money for lotto, entrusted the supervisor with the tickets. They win, supervisor cashes then claims it was all his own.they sue , judge rules supervisor must share the wealth. Guess what money now gone all spent. Can't get blood from a stone.

Comment #10

Stack47 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:26:18 GMT

After speaking with NeJame, Florida Sen. Darren Soto plans to propose a bill next week that would freeze the assets of convicted sex offenders who win the lottery allowing alleged victims a year to sue them for damages.

They could propose a bill to freeze the assets and all future earnings of any convicted felon based on any allegation or they could simply propose a bill that freezes the assets of any lottery winner to give anyone a chance to allege anything against the winner.

Comment #9

VenomV12 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:16:36 GMT

NeJame is a monster lawyer, he spent his money well at least on a good attorney, bet that cost him a pretty penny. He should absolutely be allowed to spend his money, they had their whole lives to sue him and get a judgment, they should have done so, always assume that someone could come into money one day. Give them $100,000 a piece and send them on their way. Judging by the type of man he seems to be, karma will probably catch up to him one day anyway. If they think they are entitled to all th... [ More ]

Comment #8

Romancandle — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:15:01 GMT

I do see your point Shelby Mustang.

I also think this is a rare case where neither parties are benefiting from the publicity... kinda interesting actually as it usually is one sided.

The FL lottery just lined the pockets of a convicted pedophile.

And... those that played for that particular drawing helped whether they like it or not.

Most of us losers at least take some solace knowing our losses are going to a supposedly good cause.

I wouldn't characterize this case as the very be... [ More ]

Comment #7

Ron5995 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:08:58 GMT

The outrage is understandable, but holding a convicted sex offenders accountable for life seems a bad idea. More to the point, will there be a similar proposed law for convicted murderers? Presumably not.

Already with lifetime sex offender registries and onerous restrictions, it seems logical for some sex offenders to ponder whether killing their victims is the better route; more upside than downside - sentences for murder, especially with a plea agreement, could easily be less, and no regist... [ More ]

Comment #6

Shelby Mustang — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:55:46 GMT

Hey I think this is the very best advertising for the lottery...Anyone and I do mean anyone can win. Everyone who wins isnt going to be poor with 5 kids and just recently unemployed with medical problems....sometimes its going to be someone not so perfect or that we do not like, but that is what keeps the lottery playable. Anyone including degenerates can win

Comment #5

SammyJoe10 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:35:03 GMT

That's right--they can't be rehabilitated. Therefore, they should remain in prison for life. They can't buy lottery tickets from prison

Comment #4

RJOh — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:25:54 GMT

The alleged victims are less concerned about getting money than about finally getting justice, he said.

If these alleged victims were so concerned about justice instead of money why didn't they sue before he won a lottery, it's the people who he was convicted of offending who should be suing.

Comment #3

zephbe — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:24:58 GMT

How can you prevent a child molester from purchasing lottery tickets? They cannot be rehabilitated. Some of them have used lottery winnings to entice new victims.

Comment #2

SammyJoe10 — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 17:12:49 GMT

Disgusting. No wonder Florida is a haven for sex offenders--the laws are on their side

Comment #1

Romancandle — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:06:07 GMT

Now that's the kind of advertising the FL lottery needs...

Bet they would have advised him to claim anonymously if they could...

Puts a whole new twist on how your winnings help the common school fund AND sexual predators

JUDGE: Florida sex offender allowed to spend $3M lottery winnings

Lottery Post — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 15:37:55 GMT

A convicted sex offender can spend his $3 million Florida lottery winnings any way he wants, over the protestations of two of his alleged victims, a judge ruled Friday.

Timothy Poole won the Florida Super Millions scratch-off lottery in December, taking home a lump sum of $2.2 million. (See Florida Lottery winner outed as sexual predator, Lottery Post, Dec. 10, 2014.)

Two brothers are suing Poole for psychological damages after they say he abused them when they were 5 and 9 years old in 19... [ More ]