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Court: Hogan Should Have Removed Do-Rag
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After arriving late, courtroom bailiffs said asking Hogan to remove his bandana "would have caused a big scene".
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Published: May 10, 2008
CLEARWATER - Even at the most wrenching of moments, as Hulk Hogan testified for his son, his trademark bandana covered his head.
But the formal black bandana he wore normally would not have been allowed in the courtroom, said Ron Stuart, public information officer for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Bailiffs did not ask Hogan to remove his trademark head cover after he showed up late, saying "it would have caused a big scene to have him take it off," Stuart said.
"Technically he shouldn't have been allowed to wear it," Stuart said. "But normally bailiffs do those things when people are coming in, and there was just so much going on that it wasn't noticed in time."
The circuit has no formal dress code, "it's just no hats or caps are allowed in the courtroom," he said.
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Posted by ( joeyg ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The bailiff should have snatched it off his head and not asked him. Just do it.
Rude, YES, but so was walking into a courtroom with it on.
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Posted by ( ceibert ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:33 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I am sure if I walked into court with a do rag on it would have been removed.
You are sent instructions on the dress code and he should follow them. No wonder his kid can't obey the law.
Not even thugs would try to do that.
Hulk we know you are bald and those few hairs hanging down do not fool us.
Get a hair transplant and lose that do rag.
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Posted by ( Waterloo_Boy ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
And you wonder why the son acts the way he does.....
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Posted by ( cshultz110 ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Really!!! Is this even a story!!! Who cares!!! Get a life people!!! People do things all the time that they SHOULDN'T do but it doesn't make TBO. Move on. Next???
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Posted by ( anais43 ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:39 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
His lack of respect for the court system speaks volumes...
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Posted by ( ToTheBeachWeGo ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Of all the things going wrong in the world, this is what TBO decides to report on.
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Posted by ( justice360 ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
i guess it really is true 8 months in jail 5 years probie and some community hours hmmm he got off scot free how about paying for that poor kids medical expense for life and while you at it taking care of his family for life seeing you just stole there sons life from him and them . i know this superstar nick hogan he is cockey and arrogant and thinks because his dad was once a super star in wrestling he is something to brag about news flash boy if that was my son you hurt me and you and your dad too would have been dancing with no music for those who are a little slow i would have beat you to the state my son was in and you dad too washed up has been can't even lay claim to that old american hereo tag no more now we all know he CHEATED ON HIS WIFE and can't even respect out judical system to remove his cover in court never mind laws HAVE SOME RESPECT BROTHER! guess the hogans DON'T KNOW BEST HUH?
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Posted by ( Gohusk ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
It should have been removed without a doubt. I am a Bailiff in CT and no matter who you are, it's removed in the CT Judicial System! The only time that a hat/scarf can be worn is when it's a woman who has had cancer treatment or a religious hat period!!
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Posted by ( pamsdolls ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:01 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Do NOT blame Hogan - he might not have thought about wearing it - it is not a hat and every item of clothing is not posted. It is the FAULT of the Baliff's - it is THEIR JOB to ask EVERYONE to remove anything that is not allowed. States they did not ask for fear of a problem. I doubt there would have been a problem. I have been in court rooms and watched baliff's ask people to leave - stop talking - go outside - take babies outside etc. during the actual court hearings. There was NO reason they could not have asked Hogan at any time!!! They are paid to do their job and they should have!
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Posted by ( myideas ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
The problem is, he was late. How can you be late to something so important?
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Posted by ( signit4bes ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
JoeyG: "The bailiff should have snatched it off his head and not asked him. Just do it."
Ummm, like, uh....no. Bad idea.
I hope you don't teach your kids these diplomacy skills.
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Posted by ( news_fan_pam ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
But it was a "formal" do-rag.
How stupid. This is non-news....
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Posted by ( notfastenough ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Just proves you can be rich and be a slob at the same time. He shouldn't have been allowed into the courtroom with that rag on his his head. The whole family thinks they are above the law.
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Posted by ( flaborn ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Showed total lack of respect for the court. Must have some nasty sh** under there.
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Posted by ( psb5218 ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Woooooooow. Who gives 2 ships!
Must be a slow new day when the Hulkster's dew rag makes the news. Great job TBO...I'll forward this one to the AP & CNN.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Who cares. This is a ridiculous story. Stick with real news on TBO or start writing tabloid magazines. If I want to read the National Enquirer I will pick it up next time I am grocery shopping at Sweetbay with my whopping stimulus check.
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Posted by ( therounderman ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
This is The Hulkster here and all the little Hulksters out there wanted me to wear the Rag. I dare someone to take it off my head. You'll find yourself on the wrong end of a Hulkster piledriver. Oooooh Yea!
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Posted by ( akagorilla ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:57 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
This story sucks. Most of the time I defend tbo.com. When I clicked on my RSS feed I thought it was the Times writing it. I expect stupid stories from them.
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Posted by ( crysntrin ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
this is a stupid article, I agree. Lets talk more about how his son got a riduculously light sentence.
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Posted by ( bleuzman ) on May 10, 2008 at noon ( Suggest removal )
Lack of respect for the court.....hahaahahahahahahah.....with all the crooked judges,lawyers and cops how can anyone have respect for the courts.....And if he were a muslim they would have no problem with him wearing his "doo rag".....Didn't you people get your pound of flesh by the punishment his son got.....go find another cause to jump on this one is over you bunch of haters.....
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Posted by ( CLD ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
"But it was a "formal" do-rag.
There is no such animal.
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Posted by ( Doofy ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The Hogans put the fun in dysfunctional.
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Posted by ( neicey37 ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I believe that Hogan's attire is a news issue. If laws are created for the "people" than all the "people" should be held to them. Looking at the big picture this citizen is showing blatant disreguard to court proceedings and getting away with it. Why is that not news worthy?
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Posted by ( joeyg ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
SIGNIT4Bes...you are missing the point.
If someone breaks the rules, you shouldn't be diplomatic.
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Posted by ( Tonya ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:35 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The Rounderman....
I think it was Randy Savage who always said "Oooooh Yea!"
I'm old, though... so maybe my memory is failing me. :/
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Posted by ( johnboy ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
If it would have been anybody else with a dew rag on,it would have been removed.just go's to show how much he respects the court.He should had on a suit and tie and a little shine on the dome.He needs to grown up and act his age,this is why his son is the way he is. Both acting like a couple kid's,no wonder his wife wanted a divorce.How can you teach your kid's right from wrong,when one parent is dressing and acting worse then the son.If he would have been more of a father with hard rules and guide lines to follow this would have never happen.what parent in their right mind would have got their 16 year old son a high performance 400 H.P car.Hulk(Terry Hogan) is just as guity as Nick is,and should be in the cell next to him...
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Posted by ( Claylisa ) on May 10, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
signit4bes...joeyg couldn't spell diplomacy if you spotted him the everything except the "d".
He sure is consistent though. I'll give him that.
A consistent idiot.
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Posted by ( lllocks ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'll bet he gets a beat down everyday!!
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Posted by ( theSuperStar ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
dumb kid for drinking and racing. dumb parents for over spoiling the kid. dumb tv show. dumb do-rag, just shave it off.
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Posted by ( LisaJ ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
myideas wrote "The problem is, he was late. How can you be late to something so important?"
If you had been anywhere near court you would have seen how he was late - He got out of his car 15 minutes prior and was mobbed. It took that long to get inside - he had no assistance in keeping the press back. The press mobbed the door so no one could get in. I was one of the ones trying to get in for another case and I too was late for the same reason. Knowing that this was a high profile case, they should have planned for more security.
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Posted by ( succatash ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
LEONA HEMSLEY PAID MILLIONS IN FINES
SPENT 4 YEARS IN PRISON FOR TAX
EVASION... THIS SNOT HAD PRIORS FOR
SPEEDING , TOTALED HIS FATHERS CAR
DESTROYED HIS FRIENDS LIFE..
AND GETS PROBATION
ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF LIBERAL JUSTICE
GONE AMOK
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Posted by ( hydeparkantiques ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:22 p.m.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
WOW. Now were comparing Leona Hemsley's tax evasion charges to Nick Bollea's case. Two totally different cases. I would compare it to Jennifer Porter who KILLED two people and fled the scene and tried to cover it up. Jennifer Porter gets house arrest and probation. This sentence for Nick Bollea is outrageous. Another black eye for the judicial system in the United States. Kill two people and run gets you house arrest. Seriously injuring your best friend while out horse playing you get jail time. Sad.
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Posted by ( Tonybalbone ) on May 10, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
He's the Hulk! If he wants to wear it let him!
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Posted by ( Jinx ) on May 10, 2008 at 2:22 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why are there two sets of laws? One harsh set of laws for us and very lax set laws for so called stars, sports figures and politicians. These are the people who should be setting good examples. Not the "ha ha" look what I can get away with because I'm more important than you which has been the standard lately.
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Posted by ( Michele1967 ) on May 10, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Justice 360,
I am sure that I would have loved to actually be able to read your post, but, it seems to me that you have forgotten how to properly write a sentence. Ever hear of capital letters at the beginning of a sentence or the fact that there should be a period at the end of the thought? How about commas? Did they go out of style? I am also pretty sure that whatever Hulk Hogans deal was in court, it had nothing to do with his "alleged affairs". How typical to blame the parents for the son's stupidity. So, I guess every single person who has problems can be "Freudian" about it and blame it on their upbringing. When are we going to let our children be responsible for their own actions? At the age of 17, Mr. Bollea is perfectly capable of knowing right from wrong. I do believe that he was and is sincere on his apology to his friend and the parents of that young man. I can't imagine living the rest of my life with the guilt that Nick his going to have to live with every single day.
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Posted by ( LauraDarlin ) on May 10, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Both parties acted irresponsible.
Nick is seventeen. Passenger was twentythree. Who is the adult? Who is influencing who here. The adult wasn't even responsible enough to wear a seatbelt and what was his alcohol level? Who gave Nick alcohol, he wasn't old enough to buy it. Hulk needs to file suit against who gave his underaged son alcohol. That could of very well led to his irresponsible behavior and his delayed reflexes in losing control of vehicle. SO WHAT IF HULK HOGAN WORE HIS BANDANA TO COURT, THE DRESS CODE DOES NOT STATE YOU CAN'T WEAR A BANDANA OR SCARF. IF THE JUDGE THOUGHT IT WAS DISRESPECTFUL, HE WOULD OF TOLD THE HULK TO REMOVE IT. Now they should do a reality show on Nick, showing him taking responsibility for speeding and drinking while driving a motor vehicle and causing a wreck that injuried someone else as a deterrance for other young drivers. I think that would do more justice then 8 months in jail.
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Posted by ( ceibert ) on May 10, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
JB, talk about comparing two cases. She was'nt racing and let's see you jump out in that area after hitting two kids of another race. I think you would be a little afraid yourself.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
ceibert you do not need to jump out. You pick up the phone and call authorities to tell them you just hit 2 people. You do not go home and cover it up like it never happen. What Jennifer Porter did is 100 times worse then what Bollea did. Who cares if she was racing. she tried to cover up two murders. She should be in prison period.
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Posted by ( ron401k ) on May 10, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
He could have had brass knucks or a saw blade or a ninja throwing star or a checkers bacon cheese burger under that do. People we all have to be careful.
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Posted by ( cooterjones ) on May 10, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The bailiff didn't want to get body slammed.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Everyone talking about Nick being drunk that day. Why wasnt he charged with a DUI? Look up his charges. Nothing says anything about him being legally intoxicated. Trust me if he was legally intoxicated he would have been charged with DUI with serious bodily injuy and the penalty would have been stiffer. So back up your posts with facts, not hearsay from witnesses who say they saw him drinking. He was never charged with DUI. Period.
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Posted by ( LauraDarlin ) on May 10, 2008 at 3:50 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
VatoLoco, Who cares what the passenger's alcohol level was? I do, he was the adult..
And it's HE WOULD "HAVE" TOLD THE HULK TO REMOVE IT." Learn proper English
What matters, the point is still the same? If the Judge thought it was disrespectful, he would have told him to remove it.
Surveillance videos have been posted showing Hulk buying beer the day of the wreck with his son and friends waiting in the car. And, that does not prove he was buying the alcohol for his son or his friends, he could of been buying it for himself. I can't imagine any parent buying alcohol for their child so they can drink and drive...
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Posted by ( RobKay ) on May 10, 2008 at 4 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I'd imagine a lot of thought and discussion went into that black "DEW RAG". After seeing the pictures of Graziano's head after the front part of his brain was removed, the last thing the defence would have wanted anyone to see was Hulk's big bald head which people would have compared to what was left of Graziano's. These lawyers are making big bucks because they take every detail no matter how minute into consideration. That was done for a reason. Any by the way this case isn't being handled, its been handled. Its over. The next trial, the civil trial is where things are going to get low down and dirty. Thats where the almighty dollar comes into play.
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Posted by ( signit4bes ) on May 10, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Claylisa...LOL! and thanks.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
VatoLoco well if the prosecutor did not seek DUI chages then obviously it was a weak case. So lets stick with the facts. He was not charged with a DUI so hence you cannot base your facts on something Nick was not even charged with. He was convicted of reckless driving with serious bodily injury. So talking about him being dunk is irrelevant. He was never charged with it. Trust me if he was intoxicated he would have been charged with it. You think they are gonna let a celebrity get away with a DUI? Just ask Lohan,Gibson,Hilton,Sutherland etc.
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Posted by ( wfin2004 ) on May 10, 2008 at 5:01 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The bailiff should have slapped it off of his head. Then given him a Figure 4. That would teach Hogan to respect the judicial system next time.
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Posted by ( DEDE ) on May 10, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
STOP ONE MIN FINE HE WAS LATE DO YOU KNOW WHY .AND WHAT IF IT WAS YOUR SON PUT YOUR SELF IN HIS SHOES . IS YOUR KID PERFECT .SO THINK BEFORE YOU THROW THE FIRST STONE
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Posted by ( Petey90 ) on May 10, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
jbsteel...they already acknowledged that he was driving under the influence...they just didn't charge him. ANY juvenile with ANY BAC (blood alcohol content) is considered drunk.
However if you will remember, they obtained his blood illegally, so therefore, the evidence was thrown out.
Now apologize to everyone for stating that we didn't know what we were talking about.
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Posted by ( leopard1 ) on May 10, 2008 at 5:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
"Formal bandana" give me a break. Since when is a bandana "formal"? No matter how late he came in he should've been told, not asked, to remove it.
Paying for John Graziano's medical bills will come when the civil suit goes to court. I'm sure that jury will love to hear the comments young Mr. Bollea made that it was just a bump on the head as he was seen skateboarding in the hallways and playing with some dart gun game at the hospital.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Petey sorry I will not apologize to anyone. For you to ask for such a far fetched request really boggles my mind. Bollea was sentenced on reckless driving with serious bodily injury. So for all the people saying he got a light sentence because he was drunk and racing is assinine. The judge cannot sentence him on some charge he wasnt even charged with. He got sentenced for what he was charged with. Please take some reading and comprehension classes. I do not have time to spell everything out for you. Now apologize for wasting my valuable time.
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Posted by ( pwfenton ) on May 10, 2008 at 6:50 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The do-rag looked really out of place. He should have worn a belly shirt, and bicycle shorts, instead of a suit. They really don't go together.
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Posted by ( FloridaYankee ) on May 10, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Who's he trying to kid? It's not like we all don't know he's bald.
That's one classy family.
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Posted by ( chriss100602 ) on May 10, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why is this news?
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Posted by ( CassiePalmer ) on May 10, 2008 at 7:17 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Sounds to me that the court officers were some wide-eyed fans of "The Hulkster" and didn't want to offend him..
The civil suit is comming, therefore the divorce is happening. Easier for them to shuffle around assets so they're protected from the suit. It's a shame that those kids grew up in a bubble of self importance and are so naive now. Maybe if they had some injections of real life, this whole thing could have been avoided.
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Posted by ( Petey90 ) on May 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
JB...you say 'trust me, if he was drunk he would have been charged with it." Just because you are drunk, doesn't mean the State will charge you with or or doesn't mean they have a weak case. There are many reasons not to charge you with something. Then you tell everybody to base their comments on facts. They were speaking about facts, that is what I was referring to in my post to you.
Fact: he WAS drunk. His BAC proves it. Just because that fact was thrown out, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. It will be dealt with in civil court later.
I for one, have no problem with his sentence. If falls well within the guidelines and his victim's parents asked for between six months and one year in jail which is what he got.
I won't take reading comprehension classes, I already have a Master's Degree in Criminal Law, thank you.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 7:52 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Petey all I am saying is alot of people on here are saying his sentence was light because he was drunk and racing. I was just trying to say that the judge cannot sentence him on charges that did not exist at the time of sentencing.
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Posted by ( Iorio_Basher ) on May 10, 2008 at 8:05 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Now you know why he didn't know any better than to do the other things he did.
Class.
None.
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Posted by ( Iorio_Basher ) on May 10, 2008 at 8:08 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
just for the record, I've seen the results of master's degrees in criminal law.
No more promising as individuals than many JD's .... attorneys for the unknowing.
so, no piece of paper anyone waves around impresses me.
Plenty of folks made it way past masters and remain functionally and literally ILLITERATE.
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Posted by ( Iorio_Basher ) on May 10, 2008 at 8:16 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Nothing personal towards petey90.
I hope is realized.
Just the truth. When you have a degree you meet many others WITH degrees.
Therein are varying degrees of intellect and comprehension.
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Posted by ( rickclewis ) on May 10, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Regarding "there was just so much going on that it wasn't noticed in time," why weren't the court and its attendants aware of all that was going on in the court?
When the infraction was finally noticed, why didn't the court enforce its own standards? Who dropped the ball and what needs to be done to ensure compliance in the future?
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 10, 2008 at 8:38 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Nick Bollea/Hogan,
no remorse.
Katelyn Horne,
no remorse.
yada yada yada...........
MTV Generation at their finest....
nuff said
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 10, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
WHY CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG ???!!!!!!
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Posted by ( VetteCityDweller ) on May 10, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I have no idea why hats or bandanas are banned. That would fall under freedom of speech. Are they needed in a courtroom? No, but they do fall under freedom of speech. I think the newspaper should do some investigative reporting and research that policy.
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 10, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
vettecity,
all courts have a dress code.
i got kicked out of traffic court for wearing jeans.
i think it is also up to the judges discresion as to what is disrespectful.
i think in the Hulk's case he might believe the doorag is a trademark.
however he was not in the ring or promoting anything in the courtroom and proper decorum was required.
he must really give back to the community in some way for the judge not to have banned him.
most judges wiould not have tolerated it.
please excuse spelling error's
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Posted by ( katladie ) on May 10, 2008 at 9:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The Hulk is known for the do rag appearance. I really don't think he could carry any weapon under it. He was there for his kid. Leave him alone. He was late, but he was there. More than some fathers do. I wouldn't want to be in court for that reason. Go on to next news article.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 10, 2008 at 10:16 p.m.
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Posted by ( mywhite37 ) on May 10, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
He should have been in Hillsborough County our law enforcement officers are up to snatching off garments. They would care who he is and the got the cameras to prove it
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Posted by ( Perla ) on May 11, 2008 at 6:06 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
It's not a news story. But in seeing how many have posted, it shows that it is. I think that it's because we are so fascinated by seeing people that either have lots of money, or talented, or famous for some reason, get away with what you and I would never even dream of doing. They may see themselves as above the rest of the crown, but they don’t realize how empty they really are. I pray every day for John.
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Posted by ( Nightbiker ) on May 11, 2008 at 6:12 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
jbsteel, he did far more than just destroy his friends' life and wreck his car. He had a list of priors as long as your arm, was dui, endangered any others who were on the street as well. This is not a simple case of young boy does something stupid. This is the case of a young man who has done MANY stupid things, and been allowed to get away with it.
If this were his first run-in with the law, I'd see your side of it. But it was far from his first event.
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Posted by ( hfelsh ) on May 11, 2008 at 8:12 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Unfortunately, I'll have to play devil's advocate here. Not on Hulk's do-rag (and BTW, that's the correct spelling), but in the sentencing of Nick, and the actions of his passenger. Nick pled "no-contest" to reckless driving involving serious bodily injury; the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney's Office took no position on the plea, and the judge accepted it. Then, Judge Federico decided to withhold adjudication of guilt - meaning Bollea doesn't have to describe himself as a convicted felon and can try to have his record sealed. All this was reported in the previous article. Furthermore, as also reported previously, "...the withhold does not buttress the plaintiffs of a civil lawsuit related to a crime the same way an adjudication of guilt would, lawyers agree..."A no-contest plea with a withhold prevents it from being used in the civil case," Hayslett said outside court.
Granted, they're going after Hulk's and his "estranged" wife's assets. Problem is, Nick was charged as an adult, and the civil case against Hulk and his wife is going to result in, oh, nothing - unless Hulk and/or his "estranged" wife offer a deal to them. Fact of the matter is, you really can't hold the parents "legally and financially responsible" for the actions of a child who was charged as an adult.
Furthermore, John was drinking; John didn't put on his seat belt; and John must bear the responsibility of his actions as well. Yes, it's a shame this happened to him, but to hold him blameless and attempt to shift all the blame to Nick is simply wrong. IF John hadn't been drinking, and IF he had put on his seat belt, he most likely would not be in the position he is in now. He was no angel, either. Was Nick stupid, immature, and reckless? Absolutely. Was John? Unfortunately for him, the answer is also a resounding "yes".
Did the punishment fit the crime? That's a tough one to answer. Many have argued that Nick was charged ONLY because he was "Hulk Hogan's [Terry Bollea] son", and was himself a "star" on "Hogan Knows Best". If he were a regular, unknown schmuck, would he have been charged? Maybe...maybe not. Again, a tough call. However, there have been previous cases very similiar to this one where the driver was NOT charged criminally, and one's where the driver was charged criminally. So that's a tough argument to make as well.
Regardless of all that, Hulk's wearing of a do-rag in court is not a news story. And furthermore, if a do-rag is allowed for cancer patients (women OR men), or "religious reasons", he (Hulk) could have claimed the latter, and the court (judge, bailiffs, et. al) wouldn't have been able to do a darn thing about him wearing it.
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Posted by ( pinky814 ) on May 11, 2008 at 8:16 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Good Morning who cares if he wore a rag on is head. I was hoping for a longer sentence for his son. If he was not a son of a star he would have gotten 5 years or more in prison. I am sure the family will be paying for this young man's medical bills for the rest of their lives. But at 21 years old you should no better to put on a seatbelt. I feel for the man but common on my little kid knows the first thing we do is put on the belt.
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Posted by ( greenbeagle ) on May 11, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
For all those crying loudly, "This isn't news..., People Get a Life...., Why doesn't TBO report REAL news...."
What a laugh. Obviously YOU read it all the way through - and then took the time out of your ever so busy life to post about this non-news.. HA HA HA HA
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Posted by ( Ardisdarlene ) on May 11, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I really am sick of this entire thing. Anyone else would have been found guilty and sentenced by now. The system is very unfair to say the least! As for the "beautiful" hat, people without money would have been told to take it off...NOW!!! Court system ....is not very fair at times.
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Posted by ( spamwitch ) on May 11, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Judge Judy would have had him for breakfast for that.
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Posted by ( Petey90 ) on May 11, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Iorio_Basher ..."Nothing personal" either. I don't think I'm functionally illiterate or anywhere near it. Your two posts are filled with improper english.
It's assinine to believe that anybody with a Masters Degree or any of the attorneys you referenced would be so also.
Functionally illiterate people cannot read or write. Do you have any idea the amount of exams and papers "educated" people you just bashed have had to write and take?
You should think before you write, or put down the bong before you write.
Just sayin'
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Posted by ( gina1108 ) on May 11, 2008 at 10:42 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
I don't blame Hogan for this at all. That whole family is a bunch of idiots who have no idea how regular society operates.
I blame the baliffs who said it would have made a scene if they asked him...Who gives a crap. THAT is the reason why this family thinks they can do whatever they want, because of stupid people like that.
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Posted by ( stpetegirl_1 ) on May 11, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
This is a non-issue. The bailiff did not ask him to take it off -- end of issue. Leave the poor dad alone. This ACCIDENT has plagued him enough. I don't think the newspaper needs to fuel the fire of painting the Bollea family any more negatively than the Graziano family already has. John's family, not John, are a bunch of blood suckers trying to grab every dime they can from a family that embraced their son by including him in their family activities. They all enjoyed the idea of John being Nick's best friend; albeit, he was a little old to be attaching himself to a 17 yr old. Six years difference in age is huge at this age. The Graziano family should drop the multi-million lawsuit that even exceeds Hulk Hogan's entire net worth and accept the fact that their son was injured in an unfortunate accident. It's not as though Nick premeditated a murder against their son/brother. I think their greed is way too apparent. Who would they sue if Terry Bollea were a school janitor or a homeless person?
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 12:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Petey90,
LMAO...pUtss dWOuwn ThA Bong..
TtZAtz a good OnE.
if Thas Sit haD sPAll ceCk it woUld Beez A lIt ezY er. er er ................
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Posted by ( frdrsjr ) on May 11, 2008 at 1:32 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
The court has no printed dress code, just a statement that says appropriate attire. The PIO said that that the circuit court has no formal dress code, "it's just no hats or caps are allowed in the courtroom," he said. The school district has more of a dress code than our courts. A bandana or do-rag is NOT a hat or cap. Have you ever seen the slovenly attire people wear in our court rooms. This type of clothing serves to inform the judges of the attitude of the wearer.
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Posted by ( reptaddict ) on May 11, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Jesus Christ, Hulkster! Are you really as stupid as recent news would have us believe? How about you versus HHH in a "winner gets a friggin' clue" match?
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
sigh..........
this thread is dissolving into mayhem.
all because of a stupid doo-rag.
Aretha said it best..
R-E-S-P-E-C-T..
uuummm...
sry, cant remember the rest of the song.
everyone is entitled to his or her opinion.
as for spelling and grammatical error's,
why the heck would anyone get offended how another person post's.
a bit obsessive if ya ask me.
i am going to change the water in my bong now.....
peace brah...........
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Posted by ( stpetegirl_1 ) on May 11, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
VatoLoco, your bringing up that someone probably voted for President Bush is not relevant to this discussion. This is not a political discussion. There are plenty of other sites where you might discuss your dislike of OUR President -- this is not it!
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Posted by ( hemi_girl ) on May 11, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Well, the truth of the matter is that it was NOT a do-rag on his head! It was a don't rag. Don't ask me to take it off, don't bother me with your stupid rules, don't tell me I can't wear it to court.....don't you know who I am?????????????
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Posted by ( stpetegirl_1 ) on May 11, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Hulk Hogan was probably late to avoid having to talk to anyone before the hearing began. Another thought regarding John and his family -- Doesn't seem like John had a regular job where benefits were provided. Seems like VA Hospital would not be first choice for someone with health coverage. If his family thinks they are entitled to gain financially from his injuries were so "there for him" prior to the accident, why does it seem that he has no health insurance? He was not their dependent so he was on his own, I assume. But now that he is injured, they are all over it with great senses of entitlement to collect money. They don't have to pay for care at the VA. If he is ever moved from the VA Hospital, if recovery does not occur, his family will let him be transferred to a VA long term care facility. Don't misinterpret my intentions here. I am simply asking this question. Will Graziano's be less heartbroken if they get a $300 million settlement in the case? They do not even pretend to be reasonable. I hope the civil court finds John Graziano equally culpable and negligent in contributing to his own injuries. If John were the driver and Nick were injured or dead, they would still be suing Hulk Hogan for something. These Graziano people need to get with reality and get some shame!
I think it's great that John served our country in the Marine Corps; so what does that have to do with all this? It was not his dad, mother, or sister that served. They are just a typical family that thinks they deserve to get rich at another person's expense.
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Posted by ( justice360 ) on May 11, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Michele1967 seeing that i was not handing this into my English teacher i could care less for proper punctuation and spelling however , im not blaming the parents i am blaming just terry "hulk" hogan he gave that car to nick two years ago when he was 15 i have seen that car perform in person on the track and street. it was a 400 horse power Toyota supra do you know how fast 400 hp is its not something a responsible father fives a child in america your responsible for your children till they are 18 yo or 21 if still in school so yes i blame them they should pay for his mistake too if nick signed into a legal contract at his age of 17 and failed to meet that contract his PARENTS would be the one to pay what is owed that is the law look it up you might learn something besides proper spelling and punctuation.
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Posted by ( Tpachuck ) on May 11, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Another example of how the rich do whatever they want....Buying justice....Flaunting special treatment..You or I would have been there to say goodbye to our family member for several years and would be required to abide by all the rules (implied or formal)Its sad that they still don't seem to get it...I wonder if the reality show cameras were allowed to film the family while they were in court...I think Nick should have gotten 8 years instead of 8 months...Poor John has a life sentence while the Hogans only have to worry how much money it will cost them....Ultimately it will (or should) cost them everything...From the no talent spoiled children to the larger than life (ego) parents!
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Posted by ( stpetegirl_1 ) on May 11, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Does not matter what you call the head covering -- Tampa Tribune couldn't get more granular and petty. Who cares? If he had worn his bare, bald head, people would be saying "wow, it did not even look like Hulk Hogan. He was trying to pretend he is not the celebrity and he is trying to gain sympathy by showing up with his head bare naked. He doesn't want to be recognized. Blah blah blah...." Hulk Hogan, his wife, and sister were not in that car driving it. As parents, I am very certain that if someone had videos of every stupid thing in your life, you could also be accused of being a bad parent. It is surely enough that Hulk Hogan and his family are going through a very difficult time too. Put yourself in their shoes for just a few minutes and perhaps you will gain some insight about how they are feeling. Stop demonizing them. There is enough blame to go around; but how does that reverse the ACCIDENT? John Graziano is as guilty as Nick, if not more -- he was an adult at the time of the wreck. I am pretty sure he condoned the street racing and should have had more life's experiences (Iraq + his additional 6 years older) to know the dangers of what they both were doing. If he had been just a little injured, he would be sitting in Nick's parents house right now. Agree?? Nick probably has learned a lesson the magnitude of a 50 year old man at just 17 yrs of age. He will grow up fast now.
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Posted by ( jbsteel ) on May 11, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Vatoloco maybe because your assinine statements about voting for Bush have nothing to do with the article. I see that most of your post's have nothing to do with any article. You just like to stir up trouble like a 15 year old kid. Get a life.
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Posted by ( Petey90 ) on May 11, 2008 at 4:48 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
stpetegirl_1..the fact of the matter is this. The laws concerning negligence are very clear. Nick was negligent with another persons life and now that person's life is not what it was. Nick's parents are now responsible for that person's care, not the tax payers as you point out. Why should I, the tax payer,(or the VA hospital) pay for his vegetative state forever, when it was Nick that put him there? I shouldn't.
And the Hogans should have to pay for the income that Mr. Graziano would have made for the rest of his life.
Sorry, but that is how the law works. You may not like it, may not agree with it, but that is how it works.
And by the way, if you have ever visited the VA hospital, you would never want your family member in there.
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Posted by ( stpetegirl_1 ) on May 11, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
petey90 - That goes without saying; but John's contribution to the mishap, I hope, is considered in monetary settlement to the family (contributory negigence). Too bad John will have nothing to say regarding his support for his friends, the Bollea family. I have no problem with money going to John's care; but much will go to his family & hopefully, they will not go for the jugular. Unfortunately,I think they will. And to your question about if I have ever been to a VA hospital. Yes, I have. VA's are not Cedar Sinai, but they offer good care -- many are teaching hospital's in specialty care. Why didn't John have health insurance? Did he have a job? How will the courts determine what he could have been if he had no established career? And who would he have been supporting with his earnings -- his mom and dad? I am sad this had to happen to such a handsome guy; but he was a willing participant in the dangerous, illegal car racing + he should have been charged for being with a minor while they consumed alcohol and then getting into a car. Please don't tell me you think he was being a law abiding citizen that day. I think all that should enter into the equation in civil court. There are no clear winners here so money to the family is not the answer. They were not custodial parents at the time. I'm sure they would not consider a 3rd party custodian and step aside. Why? Because they would get no money!
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Posted by ( XTCEVERLASTING ) on May 11, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
HE SHOULD HAVE JUST WORN A HAIRPIECE I'M SURE HE COULD AFFORD THE MERCEDES OF MEN'S RUGS........I THINK THEY MAKE MEN LOOK GRRRRRRRREAT!!!!!!!!!! (BALDING HEADS NOT MY CUP OF TEA)
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Posted by ( stpetegirl_1 ) on May 11, 2008 at 7 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
VatoLoco, you are behaving very immaturely with your posts telling people to go "jump off the highest floor" or "go jump in the lake." I agree with jbsteel. Perhaps you would derive more enjoyment from watching the golf tournament on tv. It would be better for your blood pressure.
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Posted by ( conlee ) on May 11, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Boy, It's getting heated in here. I agree both people in the car must split responsibility.
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Posted by ( tallguy007 ) on May 11, 2008 at 7:45 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I wounder if he had fun RUBBING THAT SUN LOTION ALL OVER HIS DAUGHTER IN THE PHOTOS THAT HAVE BEEN IN THE NEWS?OH HEARD IN THE NEWS HE WAS DATEING HIS DAUGHTERS GIRL FRIEND LOL.GOOOD LUCK IN JAIL NICK...
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 8:13 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
jbsteel and vatoloco,
i will sponser a steel cage ring match betwix the 2 of you...
WINNER TAKES ALL !!!!!!
The winner will be awarded the coveted Golden Fleece Doo-Rag ...
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 8:23 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
ooppsss,
forgot to conclude my last post with a pateneted WWE catch phrase...
"BRING IT BROTHER!!!! OOHHH YYEAAHH!!!"
and whatever else those neanderthal tools spew out to excite the pee brained inbred following that spends millions to foster their no talent lifestyes..all in the sake of glorifying senseless, staged and coriagraphed violence.
"YEAH BBOOIEEEE"
note:
last reference may not have been wrestling, could have been some other talentless industry that is poisoning our youth.
once again please excuse all misspellings, unless you taught me in the 3rd grade you can keep your unsolicated opinion to your selfs.
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Posted by ( XTCEVERLASTING ) on May 11, 2008 at 8:51 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
YES THIS IS YOUR 3RD GRADE TEACHER AND I KNOW I TAUGHT YOU HOW TO SPELL CHOREOGRAPH NOW GO STAND IN THE CORNER FOR 5 MINUTES AND YOU HAVE DETENTION AFTERSCHOOL MISTER!! (JUST KIDDING:)
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Posted by ( tampaace ) on May 11, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Hulks career is over. He faces a multi million dollar law suit. Watch for him in the near future working security at a self storage facility with Gary Coleman. Personally, I will never watch anything that he is on ever again!
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 9:52 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
DOH!!!!!
I KNEW I spelled it wrong !!!!
sry ma'am
please put the ruler away............
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 10 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
BTW teacher XTC, i have a full head of hair and i am over 14.
How about a date.
I can give Debra LeFave as a reference.
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Posted by ( onemalefla ) on May 11, 2008 at 10:04 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
OOPPPS,
FORGOT INTERNET EDAQUET
(see emotican) ;)
...crap, another misspelled word.
oh brother....here comes the ruler.
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Posted by ( gojisteve ) on May 11, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
hulk was just wearing a turbin, not a big deal
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Posted by ( Budbkind2u ) on May 12, 2008 at 12:08 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
"The laws concerning negligence are very clear. Nick was negligent with another persons life and now that person's life is not what it was."
Yeah whatever you need to tell your self...................
John is 80% to blame for what happend to him, it was his choise not to put on the seat belt, So that right there makes it kinda his fault. Add to that he knew 100% how nick drove, and he got into the car anyway that just puts even more blame to him. then we could add the fact that he was sooooooo much older then Nick, and one would think at Johns age he should of known better, and maybe, just maybe could of stoped the race from ever happening if he was a real friend.
Hell my X-girlfriend was negligent with my life, and I will never be the same, should I sue her?
As to the rag on his head(Hulk Hogan's) I was in court the other day,4/15/08, and no one asked me to remove mine, so I think it is up to the judge.could be wrong, just saying what happend to me the other week.
just let it all go already, nicks in jail, the hulk is over, just what is it? why do you people just want to keep kicking them when there down??
have a good one!
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Posted by ( LovestoSingAiC ) on May 12, 2008 at 12:15 a.m.
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Posted by ( JJJJJ ) on May 12, 2008 at 7:18 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
And this is considered "news" why, exactly?????
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Posted by ( Bill_H ) on May 12, 2008 at 8:14 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
To JJJJJ and others,
It may not seem like news, but just look at how many people took the time to comment on it. If only this much energy WAS spent on a real issue.
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Posted by ( luckydog5533 ) on May 12, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
PEOPLE GET A FREAKIN LIFE. Here it is a boy is BRAIN DEAD due to his son ignorance but who cares. The focus is on the DO RAG.. the judges decision I'm sure had NOTHING to do with what the dad had on.
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Posted by ( DarthRandall ) on May 12, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Hulk Hogan showing no respect - why am I not surprised? It's a lesson he taught his kid and his kid actually listened to it. A lack of respect from the Hogans? How utterly expected.........
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Posted by ( DennyPCrane ) on May 12, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Wow, a lot of comments about something so insignificant. There must be a lot of people out there with a lot of time on their hands. No, I did not read all of the comments I became bored after the first several. Amazing how people want to become involved in other people's business. And now comes justice360 who knows every piece of inside information such as Hogan cheated on his wife. It's amazing that people have the nerve to post things they make up in their head and expect everyone else to believe it "just because."
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Posted by ( timer714 ) on May 12, 2008 at 10 a.m. ( Suggest removal )