The charges were not just from this case. The original article posted earlier stated he was arrested in connection with a couple of other crimes. The false writing and identity theft probably came from that other case.
If someone breaks down an antique door worth thousands to steal a $50 watch, I’m hoping that the prosecution considers more than the watch’s value when charging.
And here’s to you Mr. Robinson, some jerkhole tried to take you awayyyyy/and in jail he’ll stayyyyy
Ancient, cast bronze cannons had pretty hefty barrel walls and relatively tiny bores. But even if the manufacturing obstacles were overcome, there would be zero reason to make a large bronze statue solid, or use thousands of pounds of valuable metal and make the statue extremely hard to move, or even erect securely.
The man who admitted stealing the Jackie Robinson statue has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The sentence was for the theft as well as various other charges.
The replacement statue will be unveiled on Monday, August 5.
The new statue was unveiled today.