Looks like he's already collected $1.6 mil, and collecting more every day, so 50k is peanuts.
Well, I don't think anyone has ever accused the Washington TIMES of being a left-wing propaganda rag before, but I guess some people will now...
Plus, according to the article, Simcox has sold his business and his home. With the accusations being made, the suspicious mind could come to the conclusion that he is liquidating his assets. It would be the ultimate in irony if he decided to take the money and run, someplace south of the border, like Bolivia.