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Man requests longer prison term to honor Larry Bird

Discussion in 'Sports Forum' started by Ben W, Oct 24, 2005.

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  1. Ben W

    Ben W Active Member
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    OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A man got a prison term longer than prosecutors and defense attorneys had agreed to -- all because of Larry Bird.

    The lawyers reached a plea agreement Tuesday for a 30-year term for a man accused of shooting with an intent to kill and robbery. But Eric James Torpy wanted his prison term to match Bird's jersey number 33.

    "He said if he was going to go down, he was going to go down in Larry Bird's jersey," Oklahoma County District Judge Ray Elliott said Wednesday. "We accommodated his request and he was just as happy as he could be.

    "I've never seen anything like this in 26 years in the courthouse. But, I know the DA is happy about it."

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    #1 Ben W, Oct 24, 2005
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    Nuffin against bird, but it seems Mr. Torpy's priorities are badly skewed.
     
    #2 robycop3, Oct 24, 2005
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    I was surprised when I heard this. It is like Lsrry Byrd is an idol to Torpy.
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    #3 faithgirl46, Oct 24, 2005
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    I'm 100% sure that Larry Legend is unbelieveably honored. What a tribute to him. :rolleyes:
     
    #4 ccrobinson, Oct 25, 2005
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    Wow, I bet he'll be bummed when they parole him in about ten years.
     
    #5 Petrel, Oct 25, 2005
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    That is very odd, I didn't know you could request jail time.
     
    #6 Sampson, Oct 28, 2005
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    Just prooves that every person will find some object to worship; be it God, science, fame ----or even a sports star!

    Pitiful, but true!
     
    #7 just-want-peace, Oct 28, 2005
  8. PatsFan

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    I was afraid he was a Massachusetts resident since Bird was a Celtic great. Our state has enough madness without this, ha, ha.
     
    #8 PatsFan, Oct 29, 2005
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    Good thing his idol isn't Wayne Gretzky. ;)
     
    #9 Gold Dragon, Oct 31, 2005
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    That would be life, 99 years. That would keep him off the streets for a while.
     
    #10 Bob Alkire, Oct 31, 2005
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