Those who complain of the 4 million dollars do not realize that he may get $100,000 if he is lucky.
The Lawyers will get their third, plus expenses, and the tax folks will get a big chunk.
He will be lucky if left enough to take his girlfriend to a really good restaurant.
Lawyers may get some, but I do not think it will be taxable to the victim.
In this case the award is tax-free. I’m sure his lawyers will get a good chunk, but he’s not going to do too bad out of the deal.
I too am offended that the cops pull another “no harm, no foul” bit. But there was harm.
Settlement money is not taxed...