wishing it was Jen's guess
Lil sis's husband went to federal prison on Monday.
Yeah, let that sink in for a minute.
Or two.
The short version goes like this: a mobster coordinated a dinner with small business owners. During that dinner the mobster tells the other business men (husband of lil sis included) who his clients are and then tells the other business men that he won't pursue their clients if they stay away from his. Kapeesh? Does the husband of lil sis have a choice here? We think not. He says okay. Because really, are you going to fuck with the mob? We think not again.
Well....
Guess what, the mobster was under investigation, the dinner was tape recorded and the FBI charged lil sis's husband (along with all the other small business owners who had no other choice but to go along with the mobster's request) with racketeering. PPfffftttttt!! Because obviously lil sis's husband had a choice in the matter, right? Did I mention that one guy was stupid enough to say No (initially) and his car mysteriously blew up a week later? (He got 12 months and 1 day so he can't get early release) My car blows up all the time, so I don't know why that would strike me as odd, but these coincidences... well, that's life for ya!
I always say "When someone who does not live by the law "suggests" you stay away from his clients say NO and watch your car blow up and your business burn down." Right? Let's hope that the guy who lives by his own rules doesn't hurt your wife and kids in the process, because hey, he has no rules! Or consequences! Cause he isn't in jail! Now lil sis's husband was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison. The judge wanted to make an example of him. Your tax dollars at work people, they're keeping the coach of the little league team off of the streets so we can all rest easier at night. Yeah, uh... about that....I'm not sure that's gonna be enough for me.
Wow. Crap.
Posted by: danelle | May 10, 2008 at 01:12 AM
Just a little bit of clarification - the Judge-on-the-take gave the other guy 12 months making him ineligible for time off for good behavior. And it wasn't it his car - the big guy just told him what he could do to him and his family... It was another guys car - the big guy used him as an "example". Just like the Judge used my husband as an "example"/ By the way if the FBI EVER tell you that they will not go after you and that they don't want you and that they will not ask for jail time... they are lying... they lied they will hurt whomever they want to get to who they want... They have a take no prisoner alive mentality. And yes I am bitter......
Posted by: lilsis | May 10, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Meanwhile, I've got a neighbor with two teenage sons running the streets, packing heat, slingin' drugs and intimidating the crap out of whomever crosses their paths - but the police can't take them in because they "haven't done anything yet."
???????
Strength and Light to all of you. You're in my prayers.
Posted by: Suzanne | May 12, 2008 at 09:48 AM
wow. that's.. there are no words. good vibes to and lil' sis and her family.
Posted by: Laura | May 12, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Oh. My. I send hugs and prayers to everyone of you! I wish it had been my guess too! Is he eligible for early release? And is the FBI taking a look into the judge?
Posted by: Jen - Mom of 4 | May 17, 2008 at 05:20 PM