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"?Pukemon? apologizes, then goes to jail"

By Douglas A. Berman

The title of this post is the headline of this breaking news story from the Philadelphia Inquirer, which reports on the sentencing in what because a high-profile case of fan misbehavior. Here are the particulars: A Cherry Hill man who pleaded guilty to throwing up on an off-duty police officer and his family during a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park was sentenced today to 30 to 90 days in jail.  Matthew Clemmens, 21, also was ordered to perform 50 hour of community service -- the judge suggested cleaning restrooms at the ballpark -- and sentenced to 2 years probation. "We're very pleased with the verdict today," said Assistant District Attorney Patrick Doyle. "Public drunkenness and violent behavior at Phillies games will not be tolerated...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on July 30, 2010 (boomark / email).