A prisoner in Michigan, USA, who is jailed for life after murdering a man in 2014, has published a best-selling book that was written while he was behind bars. He would like the earnings to go to his children, but the state says any proceeds from the work should go to them, as reimbursement for the cost of his care while incarcerated. Where do you think the proceeds of the book should go?

A prisoner in Michigan, USA, who is jailed for life after murdering a man in 2014, has published a best‑selling book that was written while he was behind bars. He would like the earnings to go to his children, but the state says any proceeds from the work should go to them, as reimbursement for the cost of his care while incarcerated. Where do you think the proceeds of the book should go? Published on 23.02.2018 → Survey conducted on 23.02.2018 on 3574 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The prisoner's children

19%

The State

21%

A charity

12%

The victim's family

28%

Other

Don't know

17%

The prisoner's children

19%

The State

21%

A charity

12%

The victim's family

28%

Other

Don't know

17%

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