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So he waits for Social Security, but couldn't file unemployment?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A man who couldn't find steady work came up with a plan to make it through the next few years until he could collect Social Security: He robbed a bank, then handed the money to a guard and waited for police.
On Wednesday, Timothy J. Bowers told a judge a three-year prison sentence would suit him, and the judge obliged.
"At my age, the jobs available to me are minimum-wage jobs. There is age discrimination out there," Bowers, who turns 63 in a few weeks, told Judge Angela White.
The judge told him: "It's unfortunate you feel this is the only way to deal with the situation."
Bowers said he had been able to find only odd jobs after the drug wholesaler he made deliveries for closed in 2003. He walked to a bank and handed a teller a note demanding cash in an envelope. The teller gave him four $20 bills and pushed a silent alarm.
Bowers handed the money to a security guard standing in the lobby and told him it was his day to be a hero.
He pleaded guilty to robbery, and a court-ordered psychological exam found him competent.
"It's a pretty sad story when someone feels that's their only alternative," said defense attorney Jeremy W. Dodgion, who described Bowers as "a charming old man."
Prosecutors had considered arguing against putting Bowers in prison at taxpayer expense, but they worried he would do something more reckless to be put behind bars.
"It's not the financial plan I would choose, but it's a financial plan," prosecutor Dan Cable said.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/10/12/ro....ap/index.html
So he waits for Social Security, but couldn't file unemployment?
Well, at least he didn't turn to crime.
Do these people not watch Prison Break? He is obviously gonna try and break someone out.
Unemployment compensation has a 6 - 12 month time limit, I'm sure he exhausted that a couple of years ago.
That's sad.
That is very sad. And 3 years for "stealing" $80 bucks?
I don't think the old man realized that if he thinks finding a job is hard...prison is much harder for someone his age.
The guy who robbed the bank to be thrown in jail told the judge he wanted a 3 year sentence...the judge simple gave him what he wanted.
Three years for stealing 80 bucks?
Good thing Rasho fled to Canada.
I'm at work so I can't find the rimshot smiley or I'd post it for you.
But I'm sure you can find somebody on the streets of Silver Spring to give you a rimshot.
[insert rimshot]
Johnny_Blaze_47 I thought you went to jail
Objection!
I know...I just find it hard to believe that the judge agreed to it. A judge's job isn't to give the criminal what he wants but what he deserves by the law/cirumstances/crime.
Yeah, but isn't robbing a bank a federal offense to begin with. I would imagine any federal charges carry mandatory time.
that old man is going to fedral pound you in the ass prison.
You should write him about your experiences there, Billy.
if this guy is as smart as i think he is, he will write a book about his experience in prison and make millions
Thats what the homeless ppl usually do during the winter, do petty crimes to get time....i i do it too if i was in that position
Overruled.
He should've sold drugs instead.
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