Category Archives: Jail/Prison

Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

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SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

How could it?  How could things get any worse for PSU?  What else could they possibly screw up? SI has an extensive Special Report in the upcoming issue that will examine many aspects of the PSU drama.  Entitled:  Scandal. Shame.  … finish reading SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

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Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In today’s world, the internet can be the police’s best friend because no other medium has the permanency and casualness. People rarely pay a lot of attention to what they write, but their words remain posted and are essentially archived … finish reading Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

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Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lots of varying opinions on how much liability PSU should have, but one of the main issues is whether there are defenses (or smoke screens) that the school and its administration could use.  An interesting look here at the level … finish reading Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

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New Judge assigned to Sandusky case

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

With everything going on at PSU it seems like a textbook case for “How to do EVERYTHING wrong.” But at least now we apparently will have a judge with no ties to Sandusky, PSU or Second Mile.

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Costas’ take on Sandusky interview

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Bob Costas did a terrific job and remained poised and calm even in the face of some of the questionable responses he received from Jerry Sandusky. Here Costas takes a look back with Dan Patrick and discusses elements which were … finish reading Costas’ take on Sandusky interview

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Munson: Victims likely to sue

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lester Munson is one of the rare media people who is able to translate the complexities of the legal process and break it down to a manageable format. Here he looks at the likelihood that the victims will sue PSU … finish reading Munson: Victims likely to sue

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Rife sentenced to 3 years for drugs in case which led to OSU scandal

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The man who essentially opened up the case involving the OSU scandal received a 3 year sentence.  A federal judge handed down a three-year sentence Wednesday to the tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of Ohio State University football memorabilia triggered … finish reading Rife sentenced to 3 years for drugs in case which led to OSU scandal

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Vikings Chris Cook charged with domestic assault

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not a good way for the Vikings to prepare for the upcoming match up with Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested in the early morning hours, accused of domestic assault. The Minneapolis Star Tribune … finish reading Vikings Chris Cook charged with domestic assault

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Florida forward Cody Larson avoids jail for probation violation

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP) Cody Larson won’t serve jail time for his probation violation. Judge John Schlimgen in Sioux Falls, S.D., gave Larson two additional years of probation Friday and reinstated his 120-day suspended sentence. Larson also must talk to four high school basketball … finish reading Florida forward Cody Larson avoids jail for probation violation

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Former NFL player Walker pleads guilty to fraud

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A former National Football League player and Mississippi businessman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges accoring to an AP report. Walker admitted he used investors’ money for a planned resort area in China and to buy himself … finish reading Former NFL player Walker pleads guilty to fraud

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Former Greek club chairman arrested in match fixing scandal

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After being on the run for three months, police finally arrested Makis Psomiadis, former chairman of Greek club Kavala, for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Police arrested Psomiadis in his seaside home in Athens on suspicion of membership in a criminal … finish reading Former Greek club chairman arrested in match fixing scandal

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Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to police, Javaris Crittenton has arrived in Atlanta to face a murder charge in the shooting death of woman. Crittenton, former Washington Wizards guard, was suspended along with teammate Gilbert Arenas for having guns in the team locker room … finish reading Javaris Crittenton returns to Atlanta to face murder charge

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Ramirez banned from contact with wife

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After being released from Ft. Lauderdale jail, Manny Ramirez was banned from having contact with his wife after she had called 911.  The police released the tape and you can see from the article below that Ramirez seemed pretty non-chalant … finish reading Ramirez banned from contact with wife

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Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien faces criminal charges

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien stands to face criminal charges for refusing to give police a urine sample. According to his lawyer Mitch Robinson, Byfuglien and three passengers were aboard Byfuglien’s boat on August 31. Hennepin County sheriffs pulled them over for … finish reading Winnipeg’s Dustin Byfuglien faces criminal charges

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Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A judge set October 26 as the sentencing date for Edward Rife, a major player in the Ohio State football scandal that led to coach Jim Tressel being replaced. U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost set an Oct. 26 sentencing … finish reading Man at center of Ohio State football scandal, Edward Rife, to be sentenced on Oct. 26

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Former Spartan Jay Vincent going to prison for fraud conviction

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Former NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent was sentenced Friday to more than five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $110,000 to the Internal Revenue Service for his part in a fraud case involving thousands … finish reading Former Spartan Jay Vincent going to prison for fraud conviction

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Benson serves sentence, gets out early

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Cedric Benson decided that he did not want his sentence hanging over him until his bye week so he decided to report for his term prior to the weekend and do what he could to get out early. He was … finish reading Benson serves sentence, gets out early

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Perrish Cox shows legal problems impact NFL careers

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While the Denver Broncos are trying to claim that the reason that CB Perrish Cox was released was his on field performance, you have to question that statement. If a player was able to come in and play 9 games … finish reading Perrish Cox shows legal problems impact NFL careers

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