Rae Carruth Guilty on Three Charges, but not Murder

submitted by FeloniousQ on Friday, January 19 2001 at 3:41 PM

It was just reported on ESPN that former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth has been found guilty of discharging a firearm into an automobile, using an instrument with an intent to harm an unborn child, and conspiracy to commit murder. He was found not guilty of first degree murder. The penalty phase of the trial will begin next week, but Carruth will now avoid the death penalty.

CNN story

posted by Joe on Friday, January 19 2001 at 5:34 PM

This is bullshit. I think he should fry!!!!

1/19/2001 6:12:35 PM

i dunno man, this is some ish. i can think of some creative punishments

1/19/2001 7:44:54 PM

This will only give him 25 years max.

1/19/2001 8:13:34 PM

think how long 25 years is tho, for NOT killing someone. its fair i think

1/19/2001 10:19:02 PM

I thought:
20y- conspiracy
10y- instrument against the unborn
5y- discharging handgun into vehicle

but I guess those are all maximums

1/19/2001 11:30:11 PM

the thing is the judge can combine those charges into one and he would get out in less than eight years with parole.

1/20/2001 12:20:16 AM

I heard he's "suppose" to get a minimum of 8yrs. Also, "technically" he wasn't found not guilty of murder but 1st degree murder (pre-meditated). Kinda makes you wish you could re-charge him doesn't it? So since it can't be proven he planned the murder w/out reasonable doubt he won't get an actual murder conviction.

GO PACK!!!

1/20/2001 2:05:57 AM

what a fucking joke, i love it when money can get you out of anything.

actually i love money.

1/20/2001 2:08:38 AM

the worst part is it was the state of north carolinas money that paid for his defense since they found he was too broke to pay for his own....

1/20/2001 6:28:10 PM

it is possible the guy didnt do it?screw these conspiracy theories ya got goin. the truth is if an athlete gets out of a crime, even if they didnt do it. everyone always thinks it has to do with money. the prosecution sucked, and didnt get rid of that resonable doubt. punk that shit.

1/21/2001 1:45:21 PM

HE DID DO IT!!!!! He is a sick fuck who attempted to have his unborn son and the babies mother killed because he didn't want to pay child support. He should have gotten the death penalty but instead, because he has money, he will end up serving a few years then be back out on the streets. FUCK OUR LEGAL SYSTEM!!!

1/21/2001 5:39:28 PM

the confirmed sentence is 18 years to prison
for more:

http://www.usatoday.com/hear.htm

1/22/2001 3:01:01 PM