I should have seen this coming.
"Dec. 16 News: In a court hearing on Thursday, Michaels was placed in a program for first-time offenders instead of prosecution for his alleged assault of a police officer on July 3, the Phillies' official site reports.
Spin: Michaels was charged with assault of a police officer and a couple of other charges after the July 3 altercation. He will undergo some anger management training and community service, and if he completes that successfully the charges can be dropped. It doesn't look like this black eye on Michaels' reputation will hurt him in 2006. The Yankees were rumored to have interest in him a couple of weeks ago. (H/T - ESPN.com)"
I wrote about this story on July 4th, and after seeing firsthand how the Philadelphia judicial system treats police officers who have been assaulted, I was shocked Michaels got any "punishment" at all. The sad excuse for a D.A. in the case - her name rhymes with "Beth Grossman" - claimed that the officer Michaels beat up was "okay" with the wrist slap, but that issue seems to be disputed. Either way, the D.A. and the judge in the case opened the door for anyone who wants to fight the cops.
They might as well, since they can get away with it.
Friggin' arses!!!!!!! Let NY have him...we don't need his kind around here. As for the "judicial" system in Philly...don't get me started. UGH!!!!
ReplyDeleteRT - I despise the man, nut I also hope there's a little place reserved in hell for the ADA and the presiding judge. Stories like these make cops not do the job.
ReplyDeleteWyatt, I've been around this state's system long enough to know that you can't put an assault case on ARD. ARD is for non-violent offenders. How the (obscenities deleted) did this south end of a northbound horse DA get away with it? Tough on crime? My ....
ReplyDeleteexactly what makes me embarassed for being a Yankee's fan!
ReplyDeleteDaryll Strawberry anyone?
Sorry Wyatt. There are lousy DA's and judges everywhere..they seem to be taking over the country. How does that keep happening?
ReplyDeleteWhatever happened to prosecution to the full extent of the law!!! Unbelievable!! Maybe now you guys can beat up first, then ask questions after!!
ReplyDeleteBob - I wish I knew, but either way, the ADA let us down again. The ARD thing is a disgrace. If Michaels keeps his nose clean for a year, the record is expunged! Unreal.
ReplyDeletePeak - At least Straw didn't fight cops - that I know of.
SK - Because the idiotic voters in Philly keep putting them in.
Sssteve - Only if you're not a cop. If the situation was reversed, the cop would be fired. Guaranteed.
But they support the police! Right? I mean, they sort of do.
ReplyDeleteWell, they say they do. And in today's world, what you say is more important that what you do.