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Hulk's Son Will Cop a Plea

Posted May 8th 2008 1:39PM by TMZ Staff

Nick HoganLaw enforcement sources tell TMZ Nick Hogan will cop to a criminal charge in court tomorrow.

We're told Hogan will not fight the charge of felony reckless driving involving serious bodily injury. He will plead either guilty or no contest. Sources say no deal has been struck with prosecutors. Hogan will enter an "open plea," meaning the judge will have complete leeway in his sentencing and the victim and his family will have an opportunity to testify at a sentencing hearing on how the crime has affected their lives. The maximum penalty is five years in prison.

On August 26, 2007, Nick was driving a suped-up Toyota with passenger John Graziano when he crashed, severely injuring John.

We're told Hulk and the rest of Nick's family will be in Pinellas County court (Florida) tomorrow.

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106. As much as some of you do not seem to understand, as long as your kid is a minor you are responsible legally and financially for them. That is just the way it is. Again I do not understand a 23 year old man hanging around with a 16-17 year old kid but that is beside the point now. I am sure Graziano was drinking too and encouraging his pal to race the other idiot. But he was not the driver. Whatever his responsibility is a moot point now. He is paying the price with his life in a bed, and major brain damage. His life is over. The Bolleas failed their son as parents. He has had 4 major speeding tickets in under a year. Why in the hell did the Bolleas continue to let him behind the wheel? I just don't understand that. And all the remorse in the world does not change what has happened. I don't want the see the kid rapped in prison but he does have to answer to the court. It's called justice people. And yes, having this over his head for the rest of his life is part of life. He chose to drink and drive. He chose to race on a city street. His Daddy chose to buy him beer and let him and his friend drive cars registered in Daddy's name. It is called accountability.

Posted at 11:08AM on May 9th 2008 by completely disgusted

107. HEY - "WHOIAMISNOTIMPORTANT" HOW MUCH $$$$ DID YOU GET FOR POSTING # 99? IS THE PERVERTED HULK OILING YOU DOWN TOO? YOU ARE SICKENING.....

Posted at 1:45PM on May 9th 2008 by shit4dad

108. Everyone seems a little over the top - Nick is a punk and used bad judgement, but to hold all parents liable for all kids bad judgements, come on..that's not to say the Hogan's are perfect.

His friend also used bad judgement by staying in the car, oh yeah, he did not have a seat belt on and Nick did, of course this doesn't excuse Nick from financial liability, but anyone really look at how many suits the have hit the Hogan's with, over the top.
This is Nick's second run-in, he's going to do time...my guess three years with parole in one

Posted at 2:39PM on May 9th 2008 by Pat

109. Love you Nick! God bless you Hogans you brought alot of happiness in our home. WE are sorry for what has happened to you all. WE lift you up in prayers. Hold your head high Nick. I SEND HUGS TO YOU!

Posted at 4:45AM on May 10th 2008 by Kimberlee

110. Too many people blame Nick solely. Did the other kid ever ASK TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ?!?!?!?!?

I was in that situation more than once growing up. I've told more than one friend to either drive right, or pull over and let me out of the car.

We have become a nation of whining blame shifting finger pointers. I feel terribly sorry for both of them, but they BOTH need to be responsible for their actions (or lack of).

Posted at 1:24PM on May 11th 2008 by Personal Responsibilty

111. I totally and completely agree with comment #99. The kid made a mistake and for that so many of you want him in prison and raped. My God what does that say about yourself? Since when is it a crime to be rich in this country? I think what happened to John was a shame but two lives do not have to be lost to this terrible accident. The poor Hogan's family is being ripped to it's core right along with John's family. Try to have some empathy folks. I am quite sure that if the tables were turned and it was your child facing either John's fate or Nick's you would feel differently and you would not want your son in prison with the hopes of being raped.

Posted at 11:03PM on Jun 1st 2008 by Just Concerned

112. Nick is a punk, with a bigger punk for his seriod infested father, he cops a 8 month sentence for nearly killing some and his father a bandana to court Hulk or Terry has no respect for the law or his wife, espically his family, buying his 17 year son a 40k supra with a 100k engine in it. People get real his whole falimy is fake, Linda with 100k fake boobs (TMZ. Com) his poor daughter with a horrible singing voice and Hulk that testfify had he was drug free "what a joke, when refused at urine test" and a drunk killer sone whata a Family! I hope rthe family gets more than 10million dollars for their war heor son. Nick your a Punk !

Posted at 12:38AM on Jun 2nd 2008 by Gary Vincent

113. #99 I live near the Hogan's they are all Bastard's. Read the court finding's file against Brooke for underage drinking and her punk brothe has 12 spedding tickets 5 of which are drag racing one with his Mom linda so #99 you do know the Hogan or you are the bigesst liar in the universe. I live 5 blocks for these rich Bastard, no neighbors like them, again look at the previous court filing'a get your facts straight!

Posted at 7:59PM on Jun 2nd 2008 by Gary Vincent

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