Celebrity Justice
Hogan Pal Graziano Moved to Vets Hospital

John Graziano, the former Marine who has been in a coma since being critically injured in the Aug. 26 crash of Nick Hogan's Supra, is being moved from his current hospital -- and his lawyer says his condition is improving.

The St. Petersburg Times reports that Graziano has been moved to the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, after spending more than two months at Bayfront Medical Center. George Tragos, John's mother's lawyer, tells the Times that he was moved "at the request" of the Veterans Administration for cost reasons. Tragos also adds that Graziano is "improving or else they wouldn't have moved him."

Two days ago, his pal Nick got arrested and charged with felony reckless driving and underage drinking -- and suggested in a statement that John should've been wearing a seatbelt.



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46. So... Eff those callous disloyal Hogan baztards! Hulk and nasty Linda Hogan raise a drunken teenage slob and make excuse after excuse for his disgusting behaviour. Because of their crappy parenting and Nicks lack of integrity, some poor innocent kid will be shipped off to some gubment run he11hole to rot! I just can't believe these ignorant Hogans are blaming the victim and trying to get their stinking son off scott free. Why can't Hulk Hogan and his son man up and take responsibilty for the catastophic destruction of life their selfish behavious has caused. I will NEVER give a dime for anything realated to this sickening family again. Effers.

Posted at 1:44PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Jenn

47. UNbelievable!! Why aren't those trailer trash Hogans paying his bills?? Why are WE? Like I needed another reason to hate them. What absolute cretins.

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Hyde

48. I think people have had enough of the Hogans. Let's face it.....Hulk Hogan was a talentless wrestler and if he didn't have the steroid filled "pythons" he would be just another dumbass walking the streets. As for his ignorant son....you could fit his brain on the head of a pin and still have room left over.,

Posted at 3:58PM on Nov 9th 2007 by TJ

49. Dear John's Mother,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. The reason your son ws transferred to the VA was to save money due to his lack of progress.
Please read the Southern Illinoisan about the current state of VA Hospitals. At some point the reality will sink in, until then you are in my prayers.http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2007/11/07/top/22089708.txt

Posted at 2:21PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Holden

50. You don't think that VA hospitals aren't busy enough with Iraq Veterans returning injured etc... He is out the fancy hospital because the Insurance Company probably said so. If he is such a good friend of the Hogan's then they should be stepping up to the plate with serious healthcare facilities not a place where he is just going to lost in red tape of tax payer bureacracy.

Really sad.

Posted at 2:24PM on Nov 9th 2007 by just saying

51. 39. ME....el wrongo....the gov't. doesn't take care of our military after they are out....yes, i do know first hand, as my son-in-law is getting out of the USMC as a Sgt. and i spoke to him the other day and just happened to ask about his benefits. he said they stop, but if he really has to, he can go to the VA hospital, which we all know are not exactly the best, unfortunately.....and my son who is in the USAF had gone to the VA hospital once when he was on leave only because my family dr. was away, and the treatment he got there......hmmmmmmmmm...my dog gets better treatment at the vet.....very sad, what our gov't. doesn't do for our vets.........very sad

Posted at 2:36PM on Nov 9th 2007 by bikermama

52. The Hogans/Bollea live pretty high on the hog. Have you seen their home on their reality show?
They should pay for his expenses. BUMS......
Brooke spends more on "assless chaps" than the cost of this young man's hospital bill.
SHAME ON THE SHAMEFUL HOGAN CLAN!!!!!!~

Posted at 2:45PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Who is it???

53. John Graziano was not wearing a seat belt he needs to accept some responsiblity. It is very unfortunate. I wish him a speedy recovery. Hopefully he will be safer next time. Nick is very young several years younger than John, he has a lot of growing up to do.

Posted at 2:47PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Ro

54. Wouldn't you think with a brain injury he needs the best care possible! And the Hogans are busy paying people to write press releases about the importance of seatbelts. Each story on this subject makes me physically ill.

Posted at 2:48PM on Nov 9th 2007 by duh

55. Ro - "Hopefully he will be safer next time????" This guy may never be able to ride in a car again and/or buckle his own seatbelt. Get a clue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes let's blame him while he lays unconscious with a permanent brain injury. That'll teach him. Ugh.

Posted at 2:50PM on Nov 9th 2007 by duh

56. Paula

Ugh, his words and his actions show that he has no remorse. Anyone with more than two brain cells can see that, so I guess you only have one or maybe two.

Posted at 2:56PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Spurs

57. Bikermamma, Usually military members who seperate before accruing full benefits (ie twnety years of service) do not get lifetime benefits after they are no longer active duty. The difference in this case is this boy was a combat vet. As soon as a military member serves in a combat zone they are elligible for VA benefits. However, since his injuries were caused by the negligence of someone else, that someone else is legally liable to pay for the injuries. Or at least should be. He is probably very lucky to have been in combat, considering how things worked out. The Hogans are sleezes for not owning up here. Hopefully the govt. will go after them for reimbursement, I betcha they will. Here is hoping anyway.

Posted at 2:58PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Say what???

58. This is pathetic! I agree with Bobby William. Let the Hogans foot the bill for this. If they had kicked their son in the a** when he got the first speeding ticket maybe this would never have happened. How sad that the Hogans couldnt keep their promises to the family of the injuried party. I guess they now have to pay those huge lawyer bills that will be coming in shortly and cant afford to pay for the care of his son's friend. Sad. Keep buy your son out of trouble Hogan!

Posted at 3:00PM on Nov 9th 2007 by dee

59.





Wow Hulkster- this is pretty classless, given that you made a big deal about how you were going to take care of John..... Shipping him off to a VA?

Be a man and pay your debt- honor your word.

Here's a thought: With the very best care, John's body may live 20 yrs; But with VA care, not so long.

Seems an easy way to put off Little Nicky's inevitable charge of Vehicular Manslaughter.

Then again, you're getting Little Nicky tried as an adult- which probably releases you from a certain portion of culpability in the civil suit- well played.

(Oh ya- watch how fast John's mom changes her tune about the Hogans once she sees the inside of this VA- the lawsuit is coming)

Looks to me like you're already washing your hands of Little Nicky, Hulkster;

Smartest move you've made in awhile.





Posted at 3:19PM on Nov 9th 2007 by j

60. Boycott Hogan's show!!! I will never watch that show ever again.. VH1 , take that show off the air!!! And for you people who say " oh, he should of wore his seatbelt, he deserved this.." are heartless, holier then thou narcasistic people.. rememeber in drivers ed... the instructor tells us to make sure all PASSENGERS fasten their seatbelts before you take off?? The driver is responcible for the passenger . Hogan, being a race car driver knew this , he negected to even tell his passenger he planned on traveling recklessly therefore to wear your seatbelt...how does Hogan feel now about his "pu**y magnet " car now. By the way it looks , he feels just fine. Spoiled rotten little no-good waste of human flesh, I hope they throw the book at your punk lame ass !!!!! His parents didn't raise him well at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:21PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Mom vs. Wild

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