Update: 3 Penn wrestlers arrested in Nov for alleged Oct assault

**ideamark** · 11-26-2009 08:28 PM

Last Sunday, we reported that three University of Pennsylvania wrestlers -- Matt Dragon, Cesar Grajales and Rollie Peterkin -- had been suspended "for violation of departmental policy," according to the wrestling program's website.

Now, an update: The Daily Pennsylvanian -- the student newspaper at Penn -- reported that the three had been arrested November 16 in connection with an aggravated assault allegedly committed October 3.

To keep reading... http://www.examiner.com/x-7334-Colle...ctober-assault

**NorthernRefrig** · 11-26-2009 09:43 PM

Thats too bad for all of them but must deal with consequences they are responsible for. Its all part of growing up.

**r.payton@att.net** · 11-27-2009 12:07 AM

for the police to arrest them 6 weeks after the crime says a LOT-all are over 18 so they wil be in big boy court - even money they al walk and get this expunged .Am I saying a double standard exists with in our Hallowed Halls of Justice ? Absolutely .

**goferphan** · 11-27-2009 07:34 AM

It ain't getting expunged, no way. If the evidence is there, they get charged. Now, will they see time? Probably not.

**TLV** · 11-27-2009 07:40 AM

whether they get it expunged or not depends upon the law in Penn. In wisconsin, it is only for misdemeanors and the perp has to be under 21 years old.........and it also depends upon the position of the DA. 6 weeks to investigate, doesn't mean that the DA isn't serious about the charges. It is more likely than not related to doing a thorough investigation because the incident is "he said/he said" and/or it was at an event with many witnesses whose statements needed to taken. "Walk"??? I presume that you mean probation or a fine rather than either a jail or prison sentence. Assuming no priors, that is probably apros pos for anyone regardless of whether they are a wrestler or not. The court will be interested in the restitution question as well. So, define your terms and I may very well offer you a sig bet, my friend.

**goferphan** · 11-27-2009 07:51 AM

Your talking to Payton I presume TLV? BTW, Zabriskie for Sanders? LOL. You can't say I don't try.

**TLV** · 11-27-2009 07:57 AM

Yep, Gof.........talking to the brother from Indiana. Zabriskie for Sanders? Hmmmm.......let me think about that. I'll get back to you in March, bro!

**r.payton@att.net** · 11-27-2009 07:58 AM

They won't see the inside of a prison . In Indiana any violent offense carries mandatory time of at least 6 months -non suspendable .but , the prison system here is now only feeding inmates 2 meals a day 4 days a week,saying due to prison overcrowding and understaffing lunch will not be served as 2400 caories a day can be met through 2 meals a day .

**r.payton@att.net** · 11-27-2009 08:01 AM

The 6 weeks to arrest means they probably have a very strong case because they know they will be facing high powered attorneys and they'd better be sure they can prove the charges .

**TLV** · 11-27-2009 08:03 AM

When I started out in 1973, we had a prison population of about 2500. Sconny sold a prison to the feds because Sconny didn't need it. At that time, prisoners were intitled to 'good time' and a prison sentence imposed by a judge was no where near the length of time actually served. In response to public demand, the Legislature passed "Truth in Sentencing" and came up with sentencing guidelines. We now have about 20,000 state prisoners. Point is, I imagine most states including Penn have a similar situation and no judge is likely to sentence first time perps to prison. Jail as a condition of probation maybe.

**r.payton@att.net** · 11-27-2009 10:10 AM

Prisons are the only growth indusry in Indiana . For a while the DOC was running at over 200% capcity -so they built 4 new prisons -2 of which can't open as they cannot staff them-we are now importing prisoners from other states -recently had a ''mini'' riot as the inmates from Arizona went nuts when they came here and could not smoke and were level 1 ofenders and were being marched to chow in shower shoes -the DOC states they only have to provide any top shoes -no longer state boots -so you have inmates marching around in the rain and snow with flip flops on .
As long as there are prisons a way will be found to populate them -if I were a level one and was sent 2,000 miles from home I'd riot too. The sentencing guidelines you speak of -are you referring to State or Federal ? the federal guidelines are ridiculous and a few judges have left the bench rather then enforce them -at one point -and I hope it has changed -a first offense cocaine charge carried a non suspendable 15-20 years for anything over a gram , Marijuana anything over 28 grams .Also , if you ever get out you NEVER qualify for any assistance i.e.-food stamps ,housing ,etc. that is only one reason recidivism is at about 90% here .
As far as violent crimes mandatory jail time is called for -usuallly a year do 6 months -no matter if your squeeky clean or not .