wiegie Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) His fate lies in the hands of a moran. Johnson may not go to MiamiBears DT's legal woes could interfere with Super Bowl Posted: Monday January 22, 2007 10:53AM; Updated: Monday January 22, 2007 10:53AM There's one Chicago Bear who still doesn't know whether he'll be in Miami for Super Bowl XLI, and he won't know until Tuesday morning. At half past nine in Courtroom 108 of the 2d District Municipal Courthouse in Skokie, Ill., defensive tackle Tank Johnson and his attorneys will ask Circuit Judge John J. Moran, Jr., for permission to leave the State of Illinois. Without Moran's permission, Johnson won't be going anywhere. The early indications from Moran are not promising for Johnson, who is charged with violating probation as the result of a police raid on his home and the seizure of six guns and more than 500 rounds of ammunition. When Johnson first appeared in court to respond to the charge of violating probation, Judge Moran set a bond of $100,000, a clear indication that Moran was not happy with Johnson's behavior. Prosecutors and defense lawyers who practice in Chicago's criminal courts agree that the $100,000 bond is highly unusual. The typical bond for a probation violation charge would be $1,000 or even no bond at all. "The bond is astounding," one veteran defense lawyer told SI.com. "It means that Johnson is in real trouble with this judge." Johnson was in the 13th month of an 18-month term of probation when a Gurnee police SWAT team raided his house, finding the guns and arresting his friend, Willie Posey, who was caught in Johnson's basement with a wholesale quantity of Josh Gordon. Posey was murdered two days later moments after he and Johnson arrived in a Chicago nightclub that was a notorious gang hangout. In addition to the guns and hanging out with a convicted felon, Moran will undoubtedly notice that the current charge is Johnson's second allegation of violating his probation. In March of 2006, Johnson was charged with violations of the conditions of his probation because he had failed to pay a fine, had failed to complete community service, and had failed to do drug and alcohol tests. Johnson managed to settle those charges. It adds up to a difficult situation for Johnson. "Jack Moran is a tough character," observed a defense lawyer has handled many cases before Moran and insisted on anonymity because he currently has other cases before Moran. "He will do what the case and the situation demand regardless of what it may do to the Chicago Bears and their defensive line. Johnson may not make it to Miami." Moran has been a judge since 1991 and previously served as a prosecutor in Cook County from for six years. He serves as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. Johnson's predicament is critical to the Bears. Tommie Harris, the Bears best defensive tackle is out with an injury. Without Johnson, the Bears would be playing for a championship without their two top defensive tackles. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writ...ex.html?cnn=yes Edited January 22, 2007 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Bottom line ... Tank has had his head up his ass and has put himself in this position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyr0802 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 His fate lies in the hands of a moran. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writ...ex.html?cnn=yes Hilarious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thats Judge Moran, Jr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xMRogers Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'd bet my entire stake that he plays - this is the NFL, you think they'll let something like justice get in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It was already announced earlier today that the judge has granted a pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It was already announced earlier today that the judge has granted a pass. Actually, I can't really blame the judge. Had he not allowed Tank to play and the Bears lost the SB, he may have had to fear for his safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNOWBOUND33 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Actually, I can't really blame the judge. Had he not allowed Tank to play and the Bears lost the SB, he may have had to fear for his safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It was already announced earlier today that the judge has granted a pass. HUUUUGE disappointment. Gun convictions, drug sales, and disregard for the law are a baaaaad mix -- especially when your friends are getting murdered when you go out with them ... but you still get restrictions waived so you can travel out of state? Bah. The judge weeenied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip_Side Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Once in a life time situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'm sure Tank will be packin' a few super bowls on the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'm sure Tank will be packin' a few super bowls on the trip. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Once in a life time situation. Who's lifetime?? Posey's is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I'm sure Tank will be packin' a few super bowls on the trip. True -- wonder how much ammo and which of the howitzers they'll let him carry on to keep it safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 HUUUUGE disappointment. Gun convictions, drug sales, and disregard for the law are a baaaaad mix -- especially when your friends are getting murdered when you go out with them ... but you still get restrictions waived so you can travel out of state? Bah. The judge weeenied.I don't know. Yes it was a parole violation. However it is his job to play in the Super Bowl. I think if it was Joe Schmoe off the street they wouldn't have allowed him to go watch the game in Miami. I think there is little chance that Tank is going to flee and never be heard from again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) The link above was for the gun violation. Tank had his Cook county probation violation hearing today. Here's the results: (checkout the judge's name ) Tank Going to SB LXI.... Edited January 23, 2007 by rocknrobn26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 (checkout the judge's name ) I would make fun of you, but I respect my elders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 His fate lies in the hands of a moran. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I would make fun of you, but I respect my elders. As well you should! Don't make me blow up Bland Rapids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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