All posts containing the tag: "sentenced"
Posted Sep 22nd 2009 1:46PM by TMZ Staff
We've learned Plaxico Burress arrived at Rikers Island jail in New York at 1:20 PM ET, this according to Deputy Commissioner for NYC Dept. of Corrections Steve Morello.
We're told Plax's stay will be a short one -- he'll be shipped off tomorrow to his next destination ... Fishkill Correctional Facility.
While Plax is behind bars at Rikers, we're told he'll be staying in an individual cell -- meaning no cell mate -- which includes a mattress, sheet and blanket, drinking cup, faucet, toilet, toilet paper and soap.
Also, we're told Plax will shower separately because of his celebrity status -- so he can drop the soap all he wants.
We're told Plax's meals will be delivered to his cell -- for dinner tonight he'll have hot dogs, beans, whole wheat bread and fruit. For breakfast tomorrow he'll get fruit, grits, whole wheat bread and his choice of coffee or tea.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Exclusives, Plaxico Burress
Tags: fishkill, jail, Plaxico Burress, PlaxicoBurress, prison, rikers island, RikersIsland, sentenced
Posted Sep 22nd 2009 9:32AM by TMZ Staff
Former NY Giants star Plaxico Burress was just sentenced to two years in federal prison for criminal possession of a weapon.
Burress -- who was surrounded by his wife, son and father -- was immediately taken into custody following the hearing which happened just moments ago in New York.
Right after Plax heard his sentence, the 32-year-old NFL star hugged his wife and cradled his son. It was during this emotional moment that Plax began to tear up. The other members of Plaxico's family also began to cry in the courtroom.
Moments later, Plaxico stood up and made a statement in front of the judge saying, "I apologize to my family ... I thank everyone for their support."
Plaxico then walked from the courtroom into a holding area. He was never placed in handcuffs while inside the courtroom.
Plax accidentally shot himself in the leg in a NYC nightclub back in November 2008.
The gun was unlicensed and no one initially called police.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports, Plaxico Burress
Tags: federal prison, FederalPrison, gun possession, GunPossession, NFL, ny giants, nyc, NyGiants, plaxico burress, PlaxicoBurress, sentenced
Posted Sep 18th 2009 4:52PM by TMZ Staff
The guy who allegedly choked Ryan Seacrest's bodyguard outside of the Children's Hospital in Orange County on Tuesday just pled guilty to three misdemeanors.
Chidi Uzomah -- who appeared in Orange County Superior Court today via a television feed -- pled guilty to battery, assault and possession of a switchblade.
He was put on three years probation and must "destroy" all weapons he owns. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail with 4 days credit for time already spent behind bars. But if he messes up, then he could get six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.
The judge said he must stay away from the Children's Hospital and Ryan Seacrest.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Ryan Seacrest
Tags: assault, battery, chidi uzomah, ChidiUzomah, childrens hospital, ChildrensHospital, jail, orange county, OrangeCounty, possession, ryan seacrest, RyanSeacrest, sentenced, switchblade
Posted Jun 29th 2009 11:00AM by TMZ Staff
Bernie Madoff was just sentenced to 150 years in prison.
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: bernie madoff, BernieMadoff, ponzi, prison, sentenced
Posted Apr 15th 2009 5:09PM by TMZ Staff
The guy who sang the '80s hit "Hungry Eyes" is gonna learn the song has new meaning behind bars -- dude is going to jail.
An Ohio judge threw the book at Eric Carmen today for that epic DUI caught on tape from back in September. Carmen was sentenced to 180 days in jail -- but will only have to do 30.
Carmen, a former member of the Raspberries, was also ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.
For those who haven't seen the tape, Carmen was absolutely hammered -- dude hit a fire hydrant, and then handed cops his credit card instead of his driver's license. Oh, and he blew a .23, nearly three times the legal limit.
This was Carmen's second DUI. He will begin serving his sentence on April 25.
FYI -- it's because of a moron like Carmen that Nick Adenhart's family is in mourning right now.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
Tags: driving drunk, DrivingDrunk, drunk driver, DrunkDriver, dui, eric carmen, EricCarmen, hungry eyes, HungryEyes, jail, sentenced, the raspberries, TheRaspberries
