Roger Hooper - Guilty

[Dalkiel]

I'm not sure if anyone remembers or not, but Roger Hooper, who was charged with 5 different counts that involved resealing wax packs, dipping coins, and selling forged signatures finally had his trial and it concluded last night. A five-day trial that ended at around 12:15 AM this morning when the jury found him guilt on 4 of the 5 charges including a felony 1 charge, which I believe carries mandatory jail time and a $100,000 fine.

Don't forget your soap-on-a-rope Roger.

[Peter_Spaeth]

He obviously needed a better defense lawyer to spin him into a hero.

[calvindog]

Yes, if only he could have been saving the orphans and feeding the whales he might have turned that jury his way.

[hangman62]

I remember going to that guys store in PA., he always had tons of vintage stuff and reasonable priced, although he did sell me a fake copy of a rare Beatles 45 one time

[glynparson]

He has been known to be a thief in these parts for some time. He even had his kid out peddling fakes for him around eastern PA. His kid was peddling everything from fake bazookas to fake 1941 double play cards. Hope the put him in a cell with someone that makes him his girl. He deserves it all the people he's ripped off over the years.

[Leon]

Dan M sent the story over....so here ya' go...


http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...d%20of%20fraud

[bh3443]

Originally Posted by Dalkiel

I'm not sure if anyone remembers or not, but Roger Hooper, who was charged with 5 different counts that involved resealing wax packs, dipping coins, and selling forged signatures finally had his trial and it concluded last night. A five-day trial that ended at around 12:15 AM this morning when the jury found him guilt on 4 of the 5 charges including a felony 1 charge, which I believe carries mandatory jail time and a $100,000 fine.

Don't forget your soap-on-a-rope Roger.

Hi David,
I am glad justice prevailed. The most important part of this is restitution.
I am just sad to read the soap comment. There is nothing comical about rape.
Soap on a rope implies forced sex followed by humiliation that leads to suicide or murder with the rope.
I hope restitution gets made, and that he sees the error of his ways while avoiding fights, rape and torture.
Have a great week and enjoy our hobby.
Bill Hedin
PS: Gun charges, too? The use of CI's (snitches) makes me want to throw up!

[Dalkiel]

Originally Posted by bh3443

Hi David,
I am glad justice prevailed. The most important part of this is restitution.
I am just sad to read the soap comment. There is nothing comical about rape.
Soap on a rope implies forced sex followed by humiliation that leads to suicide or murder with the rope.
I hope restitution gets made, and that he sees the error of his ways while avoiding fights, rape and torture.
Have a great week and enjoy our hobby.
Bill Hedin
PS: Gun charges, too? The use of CI's (snitches) makes me want to throw up!

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the ethics lesson and for explaining what I was saying. I'm sure it was lost on most people.

Take it easy.

David

[oldjudge]

Bill-Illegally selling guns makes me sick, not the use of CIs.

[egbeachley]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Bill-Illegally selling guns makes me sick, not the use of CIs.

+1


Geez Bill, you are way over the top on your comments. The rope part means that the soap won't slip out of your hands and hit the floor so you need to bend down and pick it up. It's more of an anti-rape comment.

[Dalkiel]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

+1


Geez Bill, you are way over the top on your comments. The rope part means that the soap won't slip out of your hands and hit the floor so you need to bend down and pick it up. It's more of an anti-rape comment.

It's funny that should be mentioned. At the sentencing hearing Hooper's attorney asked about that very line from this very post and what I meant by it. Before I could say anything the DA told me not to answer. I thought the bailiff was going to fall over laughing.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by bh3443

Hi David,
I am glad justice prevailed. The most important part of this is restitution.
I am just sad to read the soap comment. There is nothing comical about rape.
Soap on a rope implies forced sex followed by humiliation that leads to suicide or murder with the rope.
I hope restitution gets made, and that he sees the error of his ways while avoiding fights, rape and torture.
Have a great week and enjoy our hobby.
Bill Hedin
PS: Gun charges, too? The use of CI's (snitches) makes me want to throw up!

Bill, Let me just say that I have nothing but respect for you due to what I have seen on these boards. BUT....(You knew this was coming I am sure)..the use of confidential informants makes you want to yak but a man dealing in illegal guns doesnt? Seriously...where do you think that pistol in the story was going to end up? In a collectors hands or in a criminals hands? I would rather have a CI snitching on scum like this guy than allowing that handgun to take an innocent life. The fact that this activity was happening should make your stomach churn and not the fact a informant was used to bring a turd to justice!

OK I am off of my soapbox...carry on....nothing more to see here.....keep moving people....


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Andrew White