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Darren Sharper Sentenced to 20 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:47 pm
by Cliff
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... ex-assault
PHOENIX -- Former NFL All-Pro safety Darren Sharper was sentenced to nine years in federal prison Monday immediately after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Arizona, marking the first change of plea of the day for the former safety accused of drugging and assaulting women in four states.
Sharper on Monday admitted to charges of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault arising from the 2013 Arizona case. It is very unusual to sentence defendants immediately after a guilty plea, which normally takes weeks or months.
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:56 pm
by vikeinmontana
gonna be interesting to see what he gets everywhere else too. he's facing identical charges in los angeles, new Orleans and vegas I believe.
not real impressed with the guy. likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:18 pm
by Mothman
vikeinmontana wrote:gonna be interesting to see what he gets everywhere else too. he's facing identical charges in los angeles, new Orleans and vegas I believe.
not real impressed with the guy. likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
That seems like an understatement.
The whole story is really creepy and very surprising, since Sharper had a very good reputation prior to news of his criminal activity.
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:18 pm
by VikingLord
Mothman wrote:
That seems like an understatement.
The whole story is really creepy and very surprising, since Sharper had a very good reputation prior to news of his criminal activity.
Kind of the football version of Bill Cosby...
I hope they both get what they deserve - starting with an introduction to "Ben Dover"...
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:38 pm
by 808vikingsfan
Mothman wrote:
That seems like an understatement.
The whole story is really creepy and very surprising, since Sharper had a very good reputation prior to news of his criminal activity.
I'm just glad he got caught. Also happy that he couldnt buy his way out of it like how Roethlisberger and Hardy did
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:07 pm
by DanAS
Mothman wrote:
That seems like an understatement.
The whole story is really creepy and very surprising, since Sharper had a very good reputation prior to news of his criminal activity.
I don't think Sharper is the only Jekyll/Hyde character running around in our society. At this point, it's no longer shocking to me when a seemingly normal person turns out to be a monster.
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:57 pm
by Loki
I think it's absolutely ridiculous that he only got 9 years. WTF. I know other states will take care of the rest of his life but still....
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:24 am
by Funkytown
Ex-NFL S Darren Sharper has agreed to 20 years in prison as part of a plea deal on rape charges in New Orleans.
There was outrage after Sharper got off with only nine years in Arizona, but it appears Louisiana will hand down the stiffest sentence of the four states where Sharper has pleaded guilty to drugging and raping women. He'll serve his various sentences concurrently instead of consecutively as part of a "global" plea deal, meaning he could be roaming the streets again in 20 years. Sharper faced up to life in prison just for his charges in Los Angeles, so he's getting off light.
Source: The New Orleans Advocate
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 9 Years
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 3:42 am
by IrishViking
Sadly with "Good Time" and Parole he could be out in somewhere between 6-17 years. My best guess is that he made sure he has a good lawyer for the long haul. He'll donate to the right charities, probably really find Jesus, and maybe even write a memoir about his "180". I would be amazed if he is in jail for more than 8 years...
Ahhhh Justice.
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 20 Years
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:19 am
by NextQuestion
20 years isn't enough for this sicko.
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 20 Years
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 1:16 pm
by jackal
I'm hoping he gets a cell mate with the same respect for others, as himself....
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 20 Years
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:17 pm
by Laserman
Sharper; Definition of a Dumbass
Re: Darren Sharper Sentenced to 20 Years
Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:46 pm
by HardcoreVikesFan
SMH. And to think I used to wear my Darren Sharper jersey all the time as freshman in high school in the first year the team switched to new jerseys.