Billionaire Broadcom cofounder Henry Nicholas used his fortune to support victims' rights ballot measures. ASSOCIATED PRESSHenry Nicholas is six states closer to making his Marsy’s Law the national standard. Nicholas (net worth: $3.3 billion) spent $71.8 million across the six states that put Marsy’s Law on the ballot, according to campaign filings from each state. Critics claim that, while elements of Marsy’s Law are well-intentioned, some of its provisions endanger the notion that defendants are innocent until proven guilty. Here’s how Nicholas’ $72 million push breaks down:Florida Amendment 6: PASSHenry Nicholas spending: $325,000Marsy’s Law For All spending: $36.63 millionTotal spending: $36.95 millionGeorgia Amendment 4: PASSHenry Nicholas spending: $350,000Marsy’s Law For All spending: $8.08 millionTotal spending: $8.43 millionKentucky Marsy's Law Amendment: PASSMarsy’s Law for Kentucky, LLC, PIC spending: $5.67 millionNevada Question 1: PASSHenry Nicholas spending: $680,000Marsy’s Law For All spending: $7.95 millionTotal Spending: $8.63 millionNorth Carolina Marsy’s Law Amendment: PASSMarsy’s Law For All spending: $7.95 millionOklahoma Question 794: PASSHenry Nicholas spending: $900,000Marsy’s Law For All spending: $3.28 millionTotal spending: $4.18 million

Source: Forbes November 07, 2018 12:54 UTC