As of this week, it is OK as a student-athlete to take money from an athletic booster, who is looking to launder money out of his illegal lottery business, and lie about it.
Chris Webber was in court in September for lying to a grand jury about his dealings with a former University of Michigan basketball booster. He's screwed, right?
His sentence was deferred for two years.
In the meantime, he is ordered to 300 hours of community service within two years, teaching in a kids' literacy program.
If he cooperates, that will be his punishment.
Get out the paddle because Webber is getting a spanking.
Who was the judge? What a weak slap on the wrist for a serious crime.
If I were to lie under oath, I would be done for. I guess the verbal agreement to tell the truth with the Bible isn't enough for Webber.
In an interview outside of the courthouse, Webber's attorney, Steve Fishman, said, "I don't call this punishment." Then what were they there for?
Webber also said he would like to thank the judge for being "fair." Fair? Fair for whom?
It is not fair for him to be able to beat the law because he is who he is.
Webber, you also said you cherished your U-M memories. Timeout - who wants those memories?
Nickolas Conklin
accounting freshman
