If Only For One Night *

I tried to ignore this story because it seemed insignificant but at the same time very sad.

Mike Tyson has been sentenced to one day in jail and 3 years probation after he pled guilty to a misdemeanor DUI and felony possession of cocaine. He reported to jail Tuesday and should be out about the same time that you read this.

The prosecutors had asked for a year of time, but the judge said he has tried to "atone for his crimes" and accordingly was lenient with his sentence.

One day in jail is a joke, just give him the probation. This is just a waste of taxpayer resources (especially he has to be kept away from gen pop) and it has zero effect, on him or anyone else like him who has already been to prison for several years. (For me, who has never been to jail, one day would be more than enough for me!).

But on the bright side, the kid in the cell next to him who got picked for soliciting a prostitute will have a good story to tell. And some reporter will find that guy, trust me.


*My apologies to Luther Vandross for stealing his song title for this story.