UCLA Players Shoplifting

[TeeJay]

http://www.tsn.ca/ucla-players-apologize-for-shoplifting-in-china-thank-trump-1.916459

Trump needed to save some dumb athletes from 10 years in a Chinese prison after shop lifting

 

[frankcastle]

You can get kicked out of university for cheating on a test. Theft while representing the school should be viewed the same way.

I'd imagine that Chinese prison is a horrible place to be. If you commit a crime in China that's on you.

Unless of course it is just allegations and not truth.

Lavar Ball better send trump a pair of those Big Baller running shoes.

 

[Smallcock]

I bet their opinion of Trump was different before they got caught stealing.

 

[Aardvark154]

"Bill" Walton a U.C.L.A. alumnus, had some very harsh things to say about the disrepute these jerks had brought upon the University, the basketball program and the United States in general.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

CNN of course refuses to give Trump any credit

 

[Willgill]

For one thing, shoplifting would not end up 10 years jail time in China. Most likely fine and a very short period of detainment (7 days for example).

 

[VERYBADBOY]

For one thing, shoplifting would not end up 10 years jail time in China. Most likely fine and a very short period of detainment (7 days for example).

That would be true, it's not like it's drug smuggling. It's a minor involving tourist who are on a good will mission involving sports... they fess up after the fact and we're willing to do what's right. Both countries don't want to make a fuss about it, didn't require Trumps involvement he was just there plus given that he was shunned by the NBA champs I'm sure that he took this opportunity in the limelight.

These guys will be back in the lineups soon.

VBB

 

[Frankfooter]

CNN of course refuses to give Trump any credit

Why should they have been let off, they admitted stealing?
It was really stupid, but why did Trump need to get involved?

 

[mandrill]

For one thing, shoplifting would not end up 10 years jail time in China. Most likely fine and a very short period of detainment (7 days for example).

Sounds like a student prank where they got caught. They thought it would be a giggle. In Canada, they would have gotten off with a good scare from the judge and diversion into a theft counselling program. Probably treated a little more harshly in China. But still.

 

[Smallcock]

In Canada, they would have gotten off with a good scare from the judge and diversion into a theft counselling program.

Such a powerful deterrent.

 

[Big Sleazy]

He should have had their sentences reduced to 6 months. This would never have happened if John Wooden was still alive. He always said he would take character over talent every time.

 

[smitherz]

This was no prank, they stole from 3 luxury brand stores. They knew what they wanted and took it.
Everything was caught on surveillance cameras. This is China, there's camera's everywhere. Cops were at their hotel suite the next morning. Dummies!


Their hotel is next to a high-end shopping mall with premium names like Louis-Vuitton, Armani, Ferragamo, BOSS, PRADA etc
https://www.callisonrtkl.com/projects/mixc-hangzhou-china-resources-and-sun-hung-kai-properties-ltd/

One item taken was a set of LV sunglasses worth about $1000 USD, then they went back to their hotel and bragged to teammates about their haul.

Luckily for them petty theft (not involving violence) in China is usually handled outside the courts since it's not worth the time and resources to prosecute fully. Usually restitution is paid and the dummies are made to apologize personally to the store owners, in full public view to make it as humiliating as possible. the case is closed and left at that. That's probably what happened here. Also their passports have likely been flagged if they ever step foot in China again they'll be grilled and searched upon arrival.


I read that UCLA paid for all the legal fees and extra costs incurred to get the students home. I wonder if they'll bill the parents LOL

LiAngelo Ball can sell his Ferrari to cover everything
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...video-of-brother-liangelo-receiving-a-ferrari

 

[mandrill]

Such a powerful deterrent.

You realize that shop lifting is - as stated elsewhere - not worth it to the system to prosecute. First offence lifters usually smarten up with a good scare and a bit of embarrassment. There's no need to feed them through the court system. If they screw up again, they get probation. These crimes are not serious and the first couple of offences are treated accordingly.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

Why should they have been let off, they admitted stealing?
It was really stupid, but why did Trump need to get involved?

They were looking at serious prison time before Trump got involved, that's why Trump got involved

 

[Smallcock]

You realize that shop lifting is - as stated elsewhere - not worth it to the system to prosecute. First offence lifters usually smarten up with a good scare and a bit of embarrassment. There's no need to feed them through the court system. If they screw up again, they get probation. These crimes are not serious and the first couple of offences are treated accordingly.

"...the first couple of offences are treated accordingly"

Interesting. How much do you want to bet that these players will be repeat offenders of crime?

 

[basketcase]

I doubt Trump did anything. Likely UCLA paid a bribe to China for their release.