"Justice" in the USA

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

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e had 3 pounds of pot with a gun and was convicted of 3 crimes... according to the guide lines 5 years for first and 25 for next two coinvictions.

what's your source?

Salt Lake Tribune says...

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Angelos declined a plea deal to serve 15 years. In response, the U.S. Attorney's Office obtained a new indictment with 20 charges mandating a minimum 105-year sentence.

When Angelos asked to reopen negotiations, prosecutors refused. Last December, a jury in Salt Lake City convicted him of 16 counts of drug trafficking, weapons possession and money laundering. One charge was dismissed, and the jury acquitted Angelos of three.

and calls him a "first time offender". "first time". hmmm. maybe you making stuff up explains why you're so quick to take offense. read what I said one more time and buy a dictionary.

peddling pot and making rap records. how evil.

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

here's some extra help in case you need it...

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Minimum mandatory sentencing laws required him to serve five years for the first weapons count and 25 years each for the two that had been added, to be served consecutively.

55 years for packing heat.

One day for everything else. no crack in the mix anywhere so cry me a river about your precious feelings.

russky joe · Joined: 16 Nov 2004 Posts: 271

"another new member with ruskie joe that does nothing but insult people"

You call people "camel feckers" and you complain when you get insulted?

Well, that's just too bad, ain't it Jethro? You live by the sword, you die by the sword. Or, in your case, the frickin' pitch-fork.

Rev9Volts · Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1327

i heard it on network news... abc, cbs or nbc or ap...

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

well unless you can drag up reliable source I'll assume you heard wrong. The Salt Lake Tribune called him a first time offender, I.E. he had NO record.

Rev9Volts · Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1327

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Posted by Robert

Rap News Direct Staff

12/10/2003 6:28:18 AM

A roster of rap stars could make their next appearances in a federal courtroom in Salt Lake City.

The artists, including Snoop Dog and Bad Azz, are listed as possible witnesses in the trial of Weldon Angelos, founder of a Utah record label who faces charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and weapons violations. His defense attorney wants to show jurors that Angelos made money legally through his work in the music industry.

"It's important to show the legitimacy of his earning power," attorney Jerome Mooney said Tuesday.

Other musicians listed as potential witnesses include Napoleon, Benjalino and Daz Dillinger.

The trial, which began Monday, also will feature testimony about alleged gang activity, which raised safety concerns in at least one juror. U.S. District Judge Paul Cassell tried to reassure the jury, saying that no special security procedures were needed in the matter. "This is just a routine type of case we're handling here," he said.

Angelos is charged with 20 counts of distribution of marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm with a removed serial number, money laundering and for using a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm. He faces up to 135 years behind bars if convicted on all charges.

In addition to prison time, federal authorities are seeking to seize property they claim Angelos obtained through his alleged criminal activity or used in a crime, including a 1993 BMW, a 2001 Lexus, about $40,000 in cash, five handguns and a rifle.

The defendant's company, Extravagant Records, recently released a rap CD featuring several musicians, including Snoop Dog. The label is based in Utah but Angelos does a lot of his work in the Compton and Long Beach, Calif., areas, according to Mooney.

The trial is expected to last through the week.

he could have gotton 135 years...

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

"Robert" is mainstream media? :aua

Rev9Volts · Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1327

thais was not what i read i did a search and got this for you you are welcome for my troubles....

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

oh no, hey

thanks for the outdated yet pleasant distraction.

Rev9Volts · Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1327

my pleasure....

still i think those minimun sentances are kind of messed up...

there was a high school kid near where i live that got over 25 years for selling lsd. he had just made a batch and since a hit is 1/4 inch square he had a couple of hunderd... he will be about 50 when he gets out... no parole...

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

I'm no fan of cid's but to each his own. IMO if "they" spent a fraction of what they drop on enforcement on education and treatment (beyond the current fluff for the masses) the world would be a better place.

Rev9Volts · Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1327

and it will cost about $30,000 a year for 55 years...

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

well

you know

far be it for THIS little hobbyist to stand in the way of Big Business, praise the lord.

Rev9Volts · Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1327

at that rate almost 2 million bucks...

bitwhys · Joined: 19 Nov 2004 Posts: 649

2 million?

shit

that might be enough to sober up Limbaugh