Judge rules thief keeps lottery jackpot

Comment #13

tntea — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:00:22 GMT

Glad he keeps the money.. Sure hope he takes care of those children. He brought them to the world. Not supporting your children is worst than robbing a bank.....

Comment #12

Stack47 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 23:41:08 GMT

And the article goes on to say He violated probation again by committing another unarmed robbery in January 2006 and received a revised five-year probation.

I don't know the Massachusetts criminal code so I don't know why the judge gave Elliott probation if he pleaded guilty to armed robbery and larceny the first time. But logic and common sense would certainly dictate that the judge throw the book at him for robbing another bank while on probation. Since he was only given additional 5 yea... [ More ]

Comment #11

sirbrad — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:44:10 GMT

He was originally put on probation after pleading guilty in 2001 to armed robbery and larceny. I love the message here that no one has to take responsibilty for their criminal actions, and people will just make excuses for you. I guess a lot more poeple should go rob banks, seems like a lot of good fortune follows. I guess money does attract more money.

Comment #10

Stack47 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:19:22 GMT

This article says Timothy Elliott robbed two banks and the other article said he was caught attempting two unarmed bank robberies. I agree with you that armed robbery is a very serious crime and many states have mandatory prison time, but that's not what he did. The title is sort of misleading because Elliott didn t actually steal anything.

Both articles mention his mental health state so he probably walked in the banks unarmed, demanded the money, and when the tellers stopped laughing, they... [ More ]

Comment #9

time*treat — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:14:32 GMT

Sensible judge. He'll get run out of office, if it's possible.

Comment #8

justxploring — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:20:39 GMT

GameGrl. Armed robbery is a pretty serious crime. I assume this means he carried a weapon and could have hurt or killed another person.

The first article indicated that buying a lottery ticket was in violation of his probation. If it was not, then he should get the money. However, if he violated his parole, I agree with Sirbrad.

But as you said, the courts made a decision, so that's the way it is

Comment #7

sirbrad — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:15:44 GMT

Courts can also be just as corrupt as the Government. I don't believe any alleged dictatorship is free from corruption on all levels. However to me there is a big difference between cheating the Government, and threatening other's lives by robbing others at gun point. Maybe not to you though. I don't conform to anything that I know is wrong and against my belief system...I don't care who rules it or who it is. The Government cheats, ignores, and neglects far more people that actually need help,... [ More ]

Comment #6

TheGameGrl — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:14:01 GMT

I disagree with sirbrads response.

I can count on both hands folks that cheat the govt on a regular basis, yet we each root them on because they have a job? Please.

The courts ruled and so be it.

Comment #5

sirbrad — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:07:34 GMT

He robs stores yet decides to buy a ticket? Pieces of crap like this who are too lazy to work are the ones who do usually win. Instead they rob those who actually have to work for a living. The winnings should be revoked, no question.

Comment #4

psykomo — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:19:23 GMT

The whole thing is crazy>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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LOL

PSYKOMO

Comment #3

Jack Pot — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:05:24 GMT

I hope he is going to use this windfall to turn his life around.

Comment #2

Tenaj — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:14:08 GMT

I'm glad he get to keep his money.

Comment #1

ThatScaryChick — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:54:24 GMT

The whole thing is crazy. I guess he was lucky that the judge decided to let him keep his winnings. Although I am surprised TPTB never took out his child support and alimony at the very beginning. I thought they usually check for those things before handing over a check.

Judge rules thief keeps lottery jackpot

Lottery Post — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:24:50 GMT

The Massachusetts bank robber accused of violating his probation by scratching and winning a $1 million lottery ticket will keep his windfall and will not face jail time as a result of a court hearing this morning in Barnstable.

Appearing in Barnstable Superior Court, Timothy Elliott, 55, was found in violation of his probation for buying the $800 Million Spectacular scratch ticket at the Hyannis Stop Shop on Independence Drive on Nov. 23.

He was today ordered to pay $65 a month to mo... [ More ]