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The REVENGE OF THE LAWN: Milwaukee Man Shoots Mower...and is Arrested
by Christina 123 | July 26, 2008 at 09:29 am | 353 views | 4 comments
A 56-year-old man from the Midwestern US state of Wisconsin has been arrested after shooting his lawn mower in his garden because it would not start.Keith Walendowski was charged by police in Milwaukee with disorderly conduct and possession of a sawn-off shotgun.
He could face a fine of up to $11,000 and a maximum prison sentence of six-and-a-half years if convicted.
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July 26, 2008 at 09:29 am by Christina 123, 353 views, 4 comments
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at 14:49 on July 26th, 2008
I note that has become world news.
It is the bbc's second "most popular item".
at 15:12 on July 26th, 2008
Perhaps. but popular doesn't always mean "good" or "worthy" - and the Beeb doesn't really have a place for "weird" or "strange". NP does.
It's rather an "also in the news" item rather than "world news" I'm sure you would agree - objectively seen. But that's just my opinion.
Plus you posted it - highlight and everything. But didn't really comment on it.
at 16:58 on July 26th, 2008
Why would anyone face "a fine of up to $11,000 and a maximum prison sentence of six-and-a-half years if convicted" for shooting a lawnmower.
at 23:39 on July 28th, 2008
If you read closely the punishment did not involve the shooting so much as his possession of a sawed-off shotgun.
Disorderly conduct comes with a maximum punishment of 90 days in prison and a $1000 fine. This is the charge for shooting the mower.
The balance of the punishment derives from a charge of felony possession of a short barreled shotgun.
'Twas not the shooting, but the weapon of choice that truly invoked the law.