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Sunday, June 05, 2016

Should a terrorist's family collect insurance money after he killed 14 people in the San Bernardino attack?

The federal government is suing to stop the family of San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook from collecting more than $250,000 in life insurance payments from his death.

In a complaint seeking the seizure of the money Tuesday, the government alleges that the proceeds from Farook’s two policies are derived from a terrorist act.

“Terrorists must not be permitted to provide for their designated beneficiaries through their crimes,” said U.S. Atty. Eileen Decker in a statement. “My office intends to explore every legal option available to us to ensure these funds are made available to the victims of this horrific crime. We will continue to use every tool available to seek justice on behalf of the victims of the San Bernardino terrorist attacks.”

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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

NO! In essence he committed suicide.

I didn't think you could collect insurance $$ on a person that commits suicide. Maybe I'm wrong; that is nothing I have had to deal with, thankfully.

Anonymous said...

NO!!

Anonymous said...

certain policies cover AFTER 2 yrs.

Anonymous said...

no

Anonymous said...

His life insurance policy should be given out to the victims of the family. In many ways his death was voluntary and pre-meditated.

Anonymous said...

Any insurance and all their assets from the estate should be seized, and the proceeds given to the survivors and the victims' families.

Gerald said...

The money needs to go to the survivors and victims.

Anonymous said...

I collected on my father who committed suicide. Now let's say he died in a DUI. There were victims in another car, his children had no idea that he was D&Ding. Should it be taken then?
I often find that when the Government proposes breaking set rules that it is only to use it as a precedent later to their benefit. My father died with enormous debt including to the IRS so while we had no claim to any personal belongings the life insurance money was untouchable. I am thankful for that.

Anonymous said...

Suicide by cop is still suicide. If the insurance policy will pay out anyway, then yes they should get it. However, the victims should immediately sue the estate for damages.

Anonymous said...

NOOOOOO!

Anonymous said...

Dave T: No

Anonymous said...

Unless the policy stipulates it won't pay if death occurs while committing terrorism, the feds need to stay out of it. Or...propose legislation to prevent future payouts. Agree with those who say the victim's families should sue the estate.

Anonymous said...

Hail NO! Give it to victim's families.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely not, and money should go to the families of the victims.