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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
22 years.... Seems slightly harsh. but he did have bomb so...
Poor guy.
Let's review:
Defendant represents himself.
Obvious indication of mental illness.
On those two factors alone, this case is definitely going to appeals court.
Let's review:
Defendant represents himself.
Obvious indication of mental illness.
On those two factors alone, this case is definitely going to appeals court.
Let's review: Defendant represents himself. Obvious indication of mental illness.
Are we talking about McCain or Gorbey?
So the brother listens to too much Doobie Brothers and Lou Reed. Is that a crime?
A: Yes. Yes it is.