NFL will provide benefits to Belcher's daughter

[DaFace]

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/...r-nfl-benefits

NFL will provide benefits to Jovan Belcher's daughter
By JonTayler on Dec 4, 8:48p

Three-month-old Zoey will receive yearly payments for the next 18 to 23 years of her life as part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement.

The daughter of former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher, who committed suicide on Dec. 1 after murdering his girlfriend, will be financially supported by the NFL.

Three-month-old Zoey is the daughter of Belcher and Kasandra Perkins, whom Belcher shot early on Saturday before killing himself at the Chiefs' practice facility. She was at home when Belcher killed Perkins, then bent over her body to apologize and kiss her on the forehead. After that, Belcher kissed Zoey as well before fleeing the house.

According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, as part of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, Zoey's guardian or her estate will receive $9,000 per month over the next four years, which amounts to $109,000 per year. In the fifth year, she'll receive $48,000. From then on, she'll be given $52,000 per year each year until she turns 18 or 23, depending on whether or not she goes to college.

According to multiple media sources, the relationship between Belcher and Perkins had been strained, with constant arguments over things like money. The Chiefs were reportedly providing counseling for Belcher.

Zoey is currently in the custody of her grandmother, Belcher's mother.

(And yes - I know Laz posted it in the other thread. I hate mega threads.)

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Hootie's right. I mean, it sounds cold to those of us who have the ability to be emotional about it, but he's right.

I grew up being raised by my aunt and uncle. Never knew my Dad, and my Mom was in a severe car accident when I was a child and sustained major brain damage and was unable to raise me. I didn't get a dime, and I don't look back thinking "Boy, I'd give it all up to have my mommy again!" Life happens, and I was young enough to rebound from it, and I actually remember my mother. Zoey will never know who they are outside of pictures and reading the tragic tale.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Life insurance generally doesn't provide for suicide

That isn't accurate. All life insurance (or close enough as to render the exception negligible) covers suicide. Some plans have blackout periods that must be satisfied before suicide benefits may be paid. Generally speaking, these restrictions are on plans paid for by the individual. If they were paid for under an employer paid group plan, there would almost certainly be no such restriction.

Originally Posted by okoye35chiefs

it sounds like some of you are jealous that a 3 month old will make more than you.

Jealous? No. More discerning with my charity dollar than giving it to a little girl who should have half a million in the bank by the time she's 5? Yeah.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Is this just new to the CBA then?

I know DT had a lot of kids. The man that died with him Michael Tellis had children. Tellis had a daughter in KC that is one of the hardest working women I've met, went to school while holding down 2, sometimes 3 jobs while not having a car and having to ride the bus. She could have definately used the help, so this must be new.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

I agree it's not everything.

I'm looking at the big picture through my own glasses, making my own opinion. I respect anyone else's opinion as well.

I'm just saying:

After I weighed all of the current facts...

I think Zoey came out on top in this one. But I'll leave it at that.

If she ends up with parents that actually love and care for her, then she came out on top. (psych damage + money + loving household)

If she ends up with parents that just dump her off with the grandparents while they go get trashed, then it's a wash. (psych damage + money + same crappy situation)

[ForeverChiefs58]

To have some good in all this SOC should maybe hold a drive to raise money for domestic abuse or mental illness.

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Is this just new to the CBA then?

I know DT had a lot of kids. The man that died with him Michael Tellis had children. Tellis had a daughter in KC that is one of the hardest working women I've met, went to school while holding down 2, sometimes 3 jobs while not having a car and having to ride the bus. She could have definately used the help, so this must be new.

Wouldn't have helped that lady unless she was a dependent of DT for some reason. As I understand it, Tellis was just an unfortunate friend riding along with DT.

[dedicatedfan]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

That is nice and I'd be curious how many other states have similar laws.

If that were law in California, I figure the population would be cut in half rather quickly.

All states have suicide clauses in their life insurance policies. Most state that the policy has to be in-force for two years before it would pay, but some allow only one year.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

To have some good in all this SOC should maybe hold a drive to raise money for domestic abuse or mental illness.

I thought it was already decided that the excess would be given to the boys and girls club.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by loochy

I thought it was already decided that the excess would be given to the boys and girls club.

Oh, well that works too

I didn't know, but that is a good one.

[SNAFU]

Has there been anything said about the possibility of paternity being questioned? I heard a rumor that JB had recently discovered the baby was not his but have not seen or read anyone speculate or report about this.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Wouldn't have helped that lady unless she was a dependent of DT for some reason. As I understand it, Tellis was just an unfortunate friend riding along with DT.

Yeah the whole thing with DT was more tragic becaue he was a HOFer, a legend, and was drafted high and stayed in KC his whole career.

I understand the dependent thing, just wierd how being older at the time of a parents death can sometimes be harder to deal with, losing the person that actually raised you, than being a baby and not ever knowing them. Both are horrible.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Does anyone know if Perkins parents want custody?

Surprised it's not an issue.

I read they found out about their daughter's death seeing it on TV.

[okoye35chiefs]

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Does anyone know if Perkins parents want custody?

Surprised it's not an issue.

I read they found out about their daughter's death seeing it on TV.

sadly all of sudden there may be aunts and uncles seeking custody when they find out the NFL will be giving some $...

[ToxSocks]

Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Does anyone know if Perkins parents want custody?

Surprised it's not an issue.

I read they found out about their daughter's death seeing it on TV.

Good point.

That money is going to bring about an ugly custody battle. Everyone is gonna want that little girl now that she comes with a free ride for the rest of her life.