Ron Artest again

Dan_ref · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 12:07am

ESPN reporting there will be criminal charges against Ron Artest & 4 other Pacers tomorrow.

Robmoz · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 03:46pm

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Originally posted by BktBallRef
Must be racially motivated.

Hmmm, and I thought ESPN was racially balanced.

joseph2493 · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 03:46pm

I heard that 5 fans were also getting charges filed on them.

Adam · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 03:47pm

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Originally posted by joseph2493
I heard that 5 fans were also getting charges filed on them.

My understanding is that all charges will be misdemeanor assault charges, except the fan who through a chair will be charged with felony assault.

Adam

Robmoz · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 03:49pm

Well....if you want the skinny from Detroit I am glad to share it with you here:

http://www.freep.com/news/latestnews...1_20041208.htm

...and here:

http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports...55/detail.html

stan-MI · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 04:30pm

The 5 players and 5 fans probably will all get a $500 fine. Hopefully the judge will make them all do a day of community service. I'd love to see all 10 together picking up trash along Interstate 75.

Dan_ref · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Dec 08, 2004, 04:47pm

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Originally posted by stan-MI
The 5 players and 5 fans probably will all get a $500 fine. Hopefully the judge will make them all do a day of community service. I'd love to see all 10 together picking up trash along Interstate 75.

I think you're close to the truth, although I bet the chair thrower is gonna see at least some time behind bars.

Once the civil suits crank up we'll be seeing some huge numbers being tossed around, imo.