Posted on Jul 1, 2022
Unified Government to pay $12.5 million to wrongfully imprisoned Kansas City, Kansas, man
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Lamonte McIntyre was wrongfully imprisoned for more 24 years for a double homicide he didn’t commit.
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, unanimously approved a $12.5 million settlement Thursday night with Lamonte McIntyre, who was wrongfully imprisoned for more than 24 years for a double slaying he didn't commit.
McIntyre, 45, had sought $93 million and his mother, Rose, had asked for $30 million in their civil lawsuit against the UG and various Kansas City, Kansas, police officers, including former Detective Roger Golubski, who allegedly framed the then-17-year-old McIntyre for the double homicide in 1994.
The Wyandotte County Commission voted 9-0 to settle the case and to issue bonds to fund the payout. Commissioner Gayle Townsend said she reluctantly and “sadly” voted to approve it.
“This would not mean the Unified Government is admitting to any wrongdoing. It brings final resolution,” Townsend said. “It’s an expensive choice."
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, unanimously approved a $12.5 million settlement Thursday night with Lamonte McIntyre, who was wrongfully imprisoned for more than 24 years for a double slaying he didn't commit.
McIntyre, 45, had sought $93 million and his mother, Rose, had asked for $30 million in their civil lawsuit against the UG and various Kansas City, Kansas, police officers, including former Detective Roger Golubski, who allegedly framed the then-17-year-old McIntyre for the double homicide in 1994.
The Wyandotte County Commission voted 9-0 to settle the case and to issue bonds to fund the payout. Commissioner Gayle Townsend said she reluctantly and “sadly” voted to approve it.
“This would not mean the Unified Government is admitting to any wrongdoing. It brings final resolution,” Townsend said. “It’s an expensive choice."
Unified Government to pay $12.5 million to wrongfully imprisoned Kansas City, Kansas, man
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."But Golubski has otherwise been mum. During a deposition by McIntyre's lawyers, he refused to answer any questions about the case, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 500 times.
McIntyre, who now lives in Arizona, was “exposed to stark and horrific conditions” during his years in prison, and failed to get the life experience adults need to make a successful life, his lawyers said. He has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as depression and anxiety. Rose McIntyre has been in and out of psychological treatment for 17 years and was diagnosed with complex PTSD.
In their lawsuit, the McIntyres alleged the Unified Government shared blame for their pain and suffering because police department leaders knew about but turned a blind eye to Golubski’s activities."
..."But Golubski has otherwise been mum. During a deposition by McIntyre's lawyers, he refused to answer any questions about the case, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 500 times.
McIntyre, who now lives in Arizona, was “exposed to stark and horrific conditions” during his years in prison, and failed to get the life experience adults need to make a successful life, his lawyers said. He has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as depression and anxiety. Rose McIntyre has been in and out of psychological treatment for 17 years and was diagnosed with complex PTSD.
In their lawsuit, the McIntyres alleged the Unified Government shared blame for their pain and suffering because police department leaders knew about but turned a blind eye to Golubski’s activities."
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