Should Nick Hogan have been moved to a new jail cell?
The Hulkster’s son, in jail for a driving accident that put his friend in a coma, just got moved last Friday into a new jail cell. He was serving his eight-month prison sentence in solitary confinement after pleading no contest to the three charges: reckless driving, drunk driving, and having tinted windows on his Supra.
In a conversation with his mother, Linda Hogan, Nick (real last name Bollea) described the jail cell as half the size of his bathroom with no windows. According to Nancy Grace, the cell measures 12 X 16. Nick’s new digs include a cable television, unlimited phone use, a snack bar, and three other juvenille inmates. According to the Sherrif’s office, he was being held in solitary confinement becuase he is seventeen and therefore too young to be with the rest of the criminal population. His lawyers apparently filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office saying that the decision to keep their client in solitary confinement is a violation of his privacy.
What do you think? Should Nick have stayed in solitary confinement until July 27th, his eighteenth birthday?
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Still in Solitary, Nick Hogan Phones in Lawsuit
Nick Hogan does not want to be singled out by Florida’s Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department. Except when he does.
The Hulkster’s son, currently serving an eight-month sentence for felony reckless driving stemming from a crash that left his friend in critical condition, has filed a civil suit against the department for releasing recordings of his private phone conversations.
News of the suit surfaced on the same day a judge denied the younger Hogan’s request to be removed from solitary confinement because it’s causing him “unbearable anxiety.”
Hmm. Perhaps that’s why it’s called punishment.
Officials said the 17-year-old, whose real name is Nick Bollea, was originally separated from other inmates because he is, until his July 27 birthday, a minor. This, despite him being convicted in adult court.
The rejection and subsequent alone time shouldn’t smart the teen too much, however, as he seems to prize his privacy above all else.
Attorneys for Bollea have filed a civil suit against the Sheriff’s Office for what they claim is a violation of his privacy rights, after the office released a series of phone conversations between the jailbird, his wrestler father and his mother.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Marianne Pasha told News that the family had fairand frequentwarning their calls were being recorded.
“During the phone calls, there is a recording that comes on reminding callers that their call is being recorded,” she said. “All calls from the jail are collect calls and all persons involved in the calls are advised that the call is being taped.”
However, the Bolleas should feel free to go at it now.
“We cannot comment on this case because there is now litigation pending,” Pasha said. “And we will also not be able to release any more calls while this litigation is pending.”
Bollea’s attorneys, meanwhile, also claim the Sheriff’s Department allowed a news crew to film him against his wishes during a family visit. His attorneys claim that none of the releases should have been allowed, as none of the communiqués could be considered “public record.”
“It’s unfortunate that we are required to file a lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office to compel them to follow the law and respect the privacy rights of a juvenile and his family,” attorney David Houston said. “A judge’s order should not be required to stop the Sheriff’s Office from putting Nick, his family and their most intimate thoughts on public display.”
Attorney Morris “Sandy” Weinberg agreed, adding that “Nick only asks that he be treated no differently than the other inmates at the Pinellas County Jail. Instead, the Sheriff’s Office has singled him out by the unprecedented release to the media of his personal calls with his family and the intrusion into his family visitations by the media.”
In the series of recordings released to the media, Bollea complains about the size of his cell, calls friend John Graziano, currently in critical condition as a result of the accident for which Bollea is serving time, a “negative person,” and also asks his father to secure a deal for him to appear in a reality show once he’s released from jail.
In response, Kim Kohn, one of the attorneys representing Graziano, tells News, “We are not both not surprised by the filing of the motion nor the judge’s decision to deny the motion.”
Breaking! Inmates Take Over Asylum!
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Prison Break: Under and Out
(S03E11) “Welcome to the coal mine, canary.” - T-Bag
And the escape is on! I honestly can’t say why I like this season of Prison Break so much. It’s far from being the edgy show that it was during its first season and at the same time it’s miles ahead of last season’s manhunt mess. Maybe it’s simply due to the fact that there literally isn’t much else on TV right now and as a result, it’s good by default. But after tonight’s episode, I’m leaning more towards the unpredictability factor.
Let me clarify that though. In season one, there was a cohesive plan from the get go and everything that happened felt logical as Scofield’s plan unfolded. I referred to season two as “a mess.” It was. However…it was a cohesive mess. As crappy as season two was, everything made sense and it played out pretty much as you expected. After tonight’s episode, season three has officially gained “Oh my god, I can’t believe it got renewed” status. Not only has this season been all over the map, but I’m starting to get the feeling that I’m not the only one scratching my head. I’m not sure the good folks behind this show have any idea as to where this season is headed. I love it!
Honestly, had Prison Break been canceled after season two there would have been plenty of people angry… but let’s be real — it would have been forgotten pretty fast. But it wasn’t canned and suddenly this fading tale needed a new direction. And that’s where it all started to fall apart, but in a good way…
So here we are, eleven episodes in (due to the strike, there are only two left) and the escape has begun. There’s no real plan other than “dig a hole and run,” the conspiracy feels extremely loose at best (and even that’s generous), there’s a handful of new characters that still haven’t really made a mark, and I seriously can’t wait to find out what happens next! How is that possible?
First, some catch up. Michael and his merry band of inmates now consists of the usual crowd (Bellick, Mahone, T-Bag) and some newcomers to the art of escaping (Lechero, Whistler, McGrady). Sammy is dead and out of the way, they’ve re-dug their tunnel, and it’s time to leave before the ground caves in and the guards notice a giant sinkhole in Sona’s front yard. Hence, the plan I previously mentioned, “dig a hole and run.”
Plenty of questions still loom. Most importantly, what does Whistler know? That is, besides the ominous “coordinates.” My prediction? He’s not who he says he is. For this to pay-off and be marginally interesting before the finale, he has to be far more powerful than we’ve been led to believe. I’m hoping he actually works for The Company (not just a “for hire” Company fisherman) and ends up being higher on the ladder than Susan — unknown to her, of course. That’d be a nice turn, especially to see her reaction.
This episode had some fun moments which helped with the absurdity of it all. Seeing Bellick and T-Bag scramble to make alliances was humorous. Like it’s going to matter once they get out. They have 30 seconds before those lights flick back on. Someone’s gotta get shot…right? Speaking of those lights, how exactly did Sucre get busted for that? Did Susan/Gretchen put out a fake warrant for him? She must have because he’s been working for Sona for a while now and nothing happened. You watch…everyone else will get out and he’ll be thrown in. Michael’s conscience will love that.
More thoughts…
- T-Bag can quote bible verse. Of course…
- I mentioned Michael’s conscience, but it’s going to be interesting to see if he actually does something to hinder the escape of one of the “real” criminals.
- Are the coordinates Whistler wrote down actually worth anything? Were they real? Does it matter that he ripped them in half?
- Mahone’s comment about T-Bag being inbred was great.
- Bellick: “Does anybody know Spanish for ’don’t shoot?’”
- Select moments that just made me giggle: Lincoln hijacking a school-bus, Michael calling the 1-800-Generator number, and Bellick smearing honey all over an oil-drum lid.
I really don’t know what’s going to happen next. At one point, Susan said she wasn’t the bad guy, but is The Company’s role in this season going to tie into the overarching mythology of the whole show? What do they want? Why Whistler? They seem powerful enough. Why not just send some black-ops team in there to bust him out? Seems a bit more guaranteed than Scofield. Regardless, that’s all that matters now with these two final episodes coming up. I don’t care about what happens to the other inmates. I don’t care about the budding romance between Lincoln and Sofia. I don’t care about McGrady’s family reunion or Mahone’s drug recovery or Bellick’s sorry existence. I don’t care if Sucre gets tossed in Sona. I’m not even sure that I care if L.J. lives or dies. All I care about is Whistler. What does he know? It better be good.