Michael Jordan Donates Millions of Settlement Money to Charities

As Promised, NBA legend Michael Jordan forwarded his earnings from a settlement after a lengthy Court Case against Dominicks and Jewel-Osco.

 John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune

Back in 2009,  Dominick's ran an Ad for Steaks In Sports Illustrated Magazine. This was an illegal use of the Jordan name and Likeness which turned into a 6 year court battle. Dominick's,  a Chicago Area Grocery store chain has since gone out of business. In the end a Jury concluded the the former grocery store chain should award  "His Airness" with 8.9 Million dollars. Monday, December 14 it was announced that the proceeds from the settlement would be donated to "23" Charities including Greater Chicago Food Depository, After School Matters, and others. The Exact amount that was donated is unknown, but Jordan did release a statement about the decision...

"I care deeply about the city of Chicago and have such incredible memories from my years there," Jordan said in a news release. "The 23 charities I've chosen to make donations to all support the health, education and well-being of the kids of Chicago. Chicago has given me so much and I want to give back to its kids — the city's future." 
- Chicago Tribune

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Of Course his Lawyers needed to be paid but it can be assumed that there were still millions left over to be donated to charity. Jordan, whose father was Murdered back in 1993,  has also been accused of investing into Private Prisons, and lack of concern with violence related to his sneaker releases. Is this a step forward for the Jordan brand, not Likely because Jordan already has done tremendous charity work and donated Millions of as well check out some of his contributions here. Should it Matter that Jordan Invests in Prisons to contain the same types of Criminals that Murdered his Father?? What Are some other charities well to do Celebrity/Athletes should be Donating to more Often? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.