News 8 years in jail for this!?!? what a joke - Page 3

NIUhuskies · 08:40 PM

what is going on with the world right now?? this is straight from bizzaro world. lets ruin the kids life over this, great idea! i was curious to your guys thoughts on this. Watch the video below: #6 is taking the field and bumps into a band member and now got indited on felony assault! wtf!?!?!

Northern Illinois athletics director Jeff Compher said freshman linebacker Jamaal Bass' status on the football team has not changed after criminal charges were filed Friday for hitting Toledo band members exiting the field before a November football game.

"As the legal proceedings in Toledo involving NIU football player Jamaal Bass are ongoing, we will reserve any comment until that process is complete," Compher said in a news statement released by NIU on Monday night. "Jamaal is currently enrolled at Northern Illinois and his status with the football program has not changed."

Bass was indicted by a Lucas County grand jury Friday on one count of felonious assault and one count of misdemeanor assault, according to a report Monday in the Toledo Blade. The felonious assault charge carries a maximum sentence of up to eight years in prison.

Bass can be seen on a recording of the incident jumping shoulder-first into the face of a band member and knocking over another as his team ran onto the field as the band exited.

The incident prompted NIU coach Dave Doeren to issue a statement apologizing to the Rocket marching band and the University of Toledo. In that statement, the university said Bass was to be suspended from the following game, but the expension was extended to three games after NIU learned the band members received concussions.

The case has been assigned to Judge James Jensen although an arraignment date has not yet been set, according to the Blade report.

http://www.huskiewire.com/articles/2...2699/index.xml

WoodDraw · 03-20-2012, 08:19 PM

If it happened while you were walking along the city, should it be prosecuted? Some kid running onto a field doesn't get immunity to hit defenseless people.

ThaVirus · 03-20-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I think it's fair.

I'm sure you're joking, but I wouldn't be opposed to some serious community service time.

I don't give a shit if they were "getting hyped up" or not. Watching that video, and being a young man myself, I can tell you all of those bumps, chucks and shoulders were thrown intentionally. **** those kids. I highly doubt he'll serve any time, but if he did I wouldn't give a single ****.

NIUhuskies · 03-20-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'm sure you're joking, but I wouldn't be opposed to some serious community service time.

I don't give a shit if they were "getting hyped up" or not. Watching that video, and being a young man myself, I can tell you all of those bumps, chucks and shoulders were thrown intentionally. **** those kids. I highly doubt he'll serve any time, but if he did I wouldn't give a single ****.

totally agree w community service, but a FELONY and JAIL time???? commmmme on man

kid is 19 and had no record, job market after college sucks enough already, a felony on your record isnt going to help much

**Dartgod** · 03-20-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

Outrage is more fun though.

So are misleading thread titles.

ThaVirus · 03-20-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NIUhuskies

totally agree w community service, but a FELONY and JAIL time???? commmmme on man

kid is 19 and had no record, job market after college sucks enough already, a felony on your record isnt going to help much

That's a bit much, no doubt, but that's the loveliness of our legal system.

Someone already mentioned earlier, why does the kid get a pass because he was stepping onto a football field? If it were in any other setting how would you feel about the charges being filed? The kid was being a bully and pushed too far, now he might be ****ed. I really have no sympathy for bullies.

**mlyonsd** · 03-20-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

So are misleading thread titles.

Why is it misleading?

KS Smitty · 03-20-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Why is it misleading?

Because it sounds like he was already tried and convicted.

NIUhuskies · 03-20-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

That's a bit much, no doubt, but that's the loveliness of our legal system.

Someone already mentioned earlier, why does the kid get a pass because he was stepping onto a football field? If it were in any other setting how would you feel about the charges being filed? The kid was being a bully and pushed too far, now he might be ****ed. I really have no sympathy for bullies.

i just dont feel like he had intent to injury and had no record. if the kid had a history for being a "bully" thats one thing, but a felony charge is bullshit. the part of this story that pisses me off the most is that they are just using this to set up a civil lawsuit and try and pull the university in with large pockets to try and get a big payout. all for getting knocked over. i just think its been blown way out of proportion.

**Dave Lane** · 03-20-2012, 08:39 PM

He's gonna get probation. Nothing to see here.

Extra Point · 03-20-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'm sure you're joking, but I wouldn't be opposed to some serious community service time.

I don't give a shit if they were "getting hyped up" or not. Watching that video, and being a young man myself, I can tell you all of those bumps, chucks and shoulders were thrown intentionally. **** those kids. I highly doubt he'll serve any time, but if he did I wouldn't give a single ****.

This.

Nothing screams manhood more than throwing a shoulder pad into a marching band member.

KS Smitty · 03-20-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Extra Point

This.

Nothing screams manhood more than throwing a shoulder pad into a marching band member.

And it's all because of "this one time at band camp". You never hear this one time at football camp.

listopencil · 03-20-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WV

Hopefully this....Hate to see something so stupid ruin a kids life.

Hopefully he learns that he isn't allowed to assault people.

listopencil · 03-20-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'm sure you're joking, but I wouldn't be opposed to some serious community service time.

I don't give a shit if they were "getting hyped up" or not. Watching that video, and being a young man myself, I can tell you all of those bumps, chucks and shoulders were thrown intentionally. **** those kids. I highly doubt he'll serve any time, but if he did I wouldn't give a single ****.

This. And it was a pussy move on #6's part.

**cdcox** · 03-20-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by carlos3652

The Max is 8 years, if this is his first offense, it should be dealt with fines and community service. He will plea and they'll remove the felonious assault.

Misdemeanor -
Up to 30 days in Jail; and/or
Fine of up to $1,500.

Edit - non story ---

That was a cheap shot and totally uncalled for. I'd have no problem with the kid getting a misdemeanor conviction with a little jail time.

**Ming the Merciless** · 03-20-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KS Smitty

Because it sounds like he was already tried and convicted.

This

03-20-2012, 07:46 PM
NIUhuskies Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Casino cash: $7405050	8 years in jail for this if convicted!?!? what a joke what is going on with the world right now?? this is straight from bizzaro world. lets ruin the kids life over this, great idea! i was curious to your guys thoughts on this. Watch the video below: #6 is taking the field and bumps into a band member and now got indited on felony assault! wtf!?!?! Northern Illinois athletics director Jeff Compher said freshman linebacker Jamaal Bass' status on the football team has not changed after criminal charges were filed Friday for hitting Toledo band members exiting the field before a November football game. "As the legal proceedings in Toledo involving NIU football player Jamaal Bass are ongoing, we will reserve any comment until that process is complete," Compher said in a news statement released by NIU on Monday night. "Jamaal is currently enrolled at Northern Illinois and his status with the football program has not changed." Bass was indicted by a Lucas County grand jury Friday on one count of felonious assault and one count of misdemeanor assault, according to a report Monday in the Toledo Blade. The felonious assault charge carries a maximum sentence of up to eight years in prison. Bass can be seen on a recording of the incident jumping shoulder-first into the face of a band member and knocking over another as his team ran onto the field as the band exited. The incident prompted NIU coach Dave Doeren to issue a statement apologizing to the Rocket marching band and the University of Toledo. In that statement, the university said Bass was to be suspended from the following game, but the expension was extended to three games after NIU learned the band members received concussions. The case has been assigned to Judge James Jensen although an arraignment date has not yet been set, according to the Blade report. http://www.huskiewire.com/articles/2...2699/index.xml Last edited by NIUhuskies; 03-20-2012 at 08:40 PM..
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