August 15, 2008
Man Who Brought Gun, Sword to Capitol Hill Sentenced to 22 Years
The Hill reports that Michael Gorbey, the Virginia man who was convicted on weapons charges stemming from his January arrest for carrying a loaded shot gun and a samurai sword with him around Capitol Hill, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. That's a pretty staggering sentence, which is the result of Gorbey's conviction on 14 charges, including one for possessing and transporting a "weapon of mass destruction." A couple of weeks after his arrest, police searching Gorbey's vehicle discovered he had also brought the components needed to construct a bomb with him.
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When McCain's adviser brought in a shotgun he only had to pay a $500 fine.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/15/mccain-adviser-arrested-o_n_119140.html
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22 years.... Seems slightly harsh. but he did have bomb so...
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Poor guy.
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Let's review:
Defendant represents himself.
Obvious indication of mental illness.
On those two factors alone, this case is definitely going to appeals court.
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Let's review:
Defendant represents himself.
Obvious indication of mental illness.
On those two factors alone, this case is definitely going to appeals court.
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Let's review: Defendant represents himself. Obvious indication of mental illness.
Are we talking about McCain or Gorbey?
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So the brother listens to too much Doobie Brothers and Lou Reed. Is that a crime?
A: Yes. Yes it is.