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Suge Knight Granted Bail Reduction In Hit And Run Case

Apparently the refusal to “snitch” on Suge Knight by Cle “Bone” Sloan, (the man he is accused of mowing down in his red pickup truck outside of “Tam’s” burgers in L.A.) has worked in Suge’s favor as he received some good news in court today.

The judge not only dropped one charge against him of hit and run, but he also lowered his bail from $25 million to a “much more doable” $10 million.

Suge’s attorneys stated that he could make bail as early as this week.

Hopefully if Suge is released on bail he will “steer clear” of any trouble out in them streets and work on getting his health in order before the trial. He is also still fighting an armed robbery case with co-defendant comedian Katt Williams over the theft of a paparazzi’s camera in 2014.

Stay Tuned….

SugeKnight1 — Suge Knight’s bail reduced to $10 million in fatal hit and run case.

Via TMZ:

Suge Knight just got a big break … the judge in his murder case drastically reduced his bail, and it looks like bail is now doable.

The judge second-guessed his decision to set bail at $25 million, and lowered it this morning to $10 mil.

Suge’s lawyer, Matthew Fletcher, tells us, he now thinks Suge can make bail … as early as today.

And good news for Suge on another front. The judge dropped 1 of the hit-and-run counts in the fatal Tam’s parking lot collision.

The bad news for Suge … the judge didn’t drop the murder or attempted murder counts.

Imitation Is Not Art: Pay Yo Taxes

The art of imitation has been a topic very dear to me for many years.

As society becomes more and more cookie cutter-esque, the more people imitate and copy what they see others do. Everyone seemingly wears the same name brand clothes, strives to drive the same name brand cars –basically live the same name brand lifestyle.

The phrase “imitation is the most sincere form of flattery” has been accepted as truth and in terms of artistry, it couldn’t be more untrue. Imitation is not flattery at all, it’s downright insulting.

There are many things that can be duplicated but authentic swag and talent cannot. Do general people like the same things, have similar interests and share overall general similarities? —ABSOLUTELY! Honestly, similarities are usually what attracts, but at the end of the day no 2 people on earth (not even identical twins) are exactly alike –and no 2 people should want to be.

The main issue is that society won’t celebrate its people for who they are and what they uniquely bring into the universe. Society wants us all alike, cut from the same cookie cutter cloth.

Sometimes even I question my own identity and look to others for inspiration, but I have never wanted to be just like someone else. The trailblazer in me won’t allow me to jack for swag. Lots of other people inspire me and I am most certainly not afraid to show respect to my influencers but I truly appreciate individualism. I could never value an imitator of the real thing.

In the hood they call em fakes.

My pals are and I are a unique bunch. Yes we all have similar values, taste and swaggers but we differ on many other levels and here’s the thing –we celebrate those differences! We all have our own lanes and we coast em out, confident in our own pace in the race. We tend to inspire each other and celebrate each other for our similarities and unique differences. Not normal right? Right.

The problem with society today is that people seem to be afraid to admit or acknowledge those that inspire(d) them. People flat out won’t admit when they are jacking for swag. Why is that? Does admitting to such lessen one’s self esteem? Or is there an assumption that people wont notice such blatant vile and disrespectful behavior? Has society as a whole gone blind batshit crazy? I digress.

I got 99 problems and the art of imitation is most certainly one but the bigger problem is that society accepts and welcomes such nonsensical shenanigans.

Unfortunately for devoted artists and creators, the world loves a great gimmick.

Taking other people’s swag, ideas, talent, etc. and imitating it to the point where it becomes flat out duplication is dishonorable and most certainly not art. Everyone was put on earth to bring their own variation of flair.

I guess the point that I am making in all of this is if one has the balls to be a copy cat, then one should at least be a stand-up guy or gal and give credit where they know the credit is due.

It’s called a homage bill.

In the hood they call it payin’ yo taxes.

Deputy Who Shot And Killed Man With Real Gun Instead Of Taser Avoids Murder Charge; Charged With Manslaughter

ericharris — Eric Harris was shot and killed by police during a police sting in Tulsa County. Photo: Reuters

Robert “Bob” Bates, the Tulsa County reserve deputy who “inadvertently” shot and killed a suspect when he grabbed his gun instead of his taser, was charged with second-degree manslaughter Monday.
The incident occurred earlier this month during a sting operation when 44-year-old Eric Harris, a convicted felon, sold a 9mm handgun and ammunition to an undercover officer. As additional law enforcement closed in to make an arrest, Harris fled, leading officers on a foot pursuit. Recently released body cam footage captured the moments when everything went awry.

Officers attempted to subdue Harris, who was reported to have been reaching towards his waistband. Authorities were unsure at the time whether or not he was armed, but was aware that Harris had a history of violence, particularly toward law enforcement.

Bates can be heard saying, “Taser! Taser!” as they struggle to gain control of Harris, but moments later a single gunshot is heard, followed by Bates saying, “I shot him! I’m sorry!”

Another unidentified officer can be heard saying, “Oh shit! Shit man, you shot him! You shot him!”

Officers continue to restrain Bates, who said he was losing his breath. Another unidentified officer responds by saying, “Fuck your breath.”

Reports indicate that Harris continued to be combative and uncooperative even after paramedics arrived and tried to administer aid.

“No human being deserves to be treated with such contempt,” the family of Harris, who called the officers’ response “appalling,” said in a statement Monday, NBC News reported.

Initially, Tulsa County Sheriff Stanley Glanz stood behind Bates’ actions, cited the fatal shooting as an accident, and determined that no crime had been committed by Bates.

“He made an error,” Glanz said. “How many errors are made in an operating room every week?”

However, once the case was turned over to Tulsa County District Attorney Stephen Kunzweiler, charges were announced. Kunzweiler determined Harris’ death was the result of “culpable negligence,” which he defined as “the omission to do something which a reasonably careful person would do, or the lack of the usual ordinary care and caution in the performance of an act usually and ordinarily exercised by a person under similar circumstances and conditions.”

Attorneys representing the Harris family have accused the sheriff’s office of being corrupt and Glanz being soft on Bates, who has donated thousands of dollars to Glanz’s campaign funds, as well as cars to the department.

Glanz denies such treatment.

Guns.Com