You take back what you said? Too late for that punk. A 2 year old could have figured he was a loser from the very get-go. Either that or your IQ is about 65.
You take back what you said? Too late for that punk. A 2 year old could have figured he was a loser from the very get-go. Either that or your IQ is about 65.
No he did not. He typed it at Trader Joes.
Warning about toning down some of the racism. Remember, he's 18. Please be fair, and try to keep the racist stuff out of this thread, or it will be deleted.
The chances he hasn't been doping: ZERO.
We don't want racist posts. Use the report a post feature if you see something racist.
This kid is going down the wrong path. I too hope he can turn it around. My question is what can the running community do for him? Hopefully getting caught will be the wakeup he needed.
He was steeling cars according to second arrest. He's lucky he didn't kill someone.
Young men do a lot of stupid crap and hopefully he can get it back together. Anyone know if he will likely go to prison?
Hopefully they throw the book at him!
amen to that wrote:
Finally a post that doesn't make me ashamed of my fellow running fans! I've met Tyrese, and I can tell you that he hasn't had the advantages in life that many others have. His speed was, hopefully IS, his ticket to a better life. He needs emotional support to do that. Come down off your moral high-horses and stop hoping for and celebrating his downfall. He can turn it around, and move his life in a productive direction.
Where exactly are the expressions indicating that some are hoping for and celebrating his downfall? I think you are making false accusations of hatred where none exist.
Reminds me of a song by Oingo Boingo:
Only a Lad
Johnny was bad, even as a child everybody could tell,
Everyone said, "If you don't get straight
You'll surely go to hell."
But Johnny didn't care,
He was an outlaw by the time that he was ten years old,
He didn't want to do what he was told
Just a prankster, juvenile gangster.
His teachers didn't understand,
They kicked him out of school at a tender early age,
Just because he didn't want to learn things
He had other interests
He liked to burn things!
The lady down the block,
She had a radio that Johnny wanted oh so bad,
So he took it the first chance he had.
Then he shot her in the leg,
And this is what she said
"Only a lad. You really can't blame him."
"Only a lad. Society made him."
"Only a lad. He's our responsibility."
Oh, oh, oohh oh oh oh
"Only a lad. He really couldn't help it."
"Only a lad. He didn't want to do it."
"Only a lad. He's underprivileged and abused."
Perhaps a little bit confused?
Oh oh ohhh, oohhh oh oh ohh whoa whoa whoa
Oh oh ohhh, oohhh oh oh ohh whoa whoa whoa
His parents gave up, they couldn't influence his attitude,
Nobody could help.
The little man had no gratitude.
And when he stole the car,
Nobody dreamed that he would try to take it so far.
He didn't mean to hit the poor man,
Who had to go and die.
It made the judge cry.
"Only a lad. He really couldn't help it."
"Only a lad. He didn't want to do it."
"Only a lad. He's underprivileged and abused."
Perhaps a little bit confused?
Oh oh oh, ohh ohh ohh
It's not his fault that he can't believe,
It's not his fault that he can't behave,
Society made him go astray.
Perhaps if we're nice he'll go away,
Perhaps he'll go away,
He'll go away
"Only a lad. You really can't blame him."
"Only a lad. Society made him."
"Only a lad. He's our responsibility."
Hey there Johnny you really don't fool me,
You get away with murder,
And you think it's funny!
You don't give a damn if we live or if we die
Oh oh oh, ohh ohh ohh oh oh,
Hey there Johnny boy,
I hope you fry!
Oh oh oh, ohh ohh ohh oh oh,
Oh oh oh, ohh ohh ohh oh oh.
Songwriter: Danny Elfman
Only a Lad lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Got to admit I have a newfound respect for Oingo Boingo. How many times have I listened to that song, yet never heard it?
If Cooper wasn't dumb enough to open his mouth, though, the police probably wouldn't have been able to prove anything. He admitted to being there for the purpose of stealing cars. At worst, he had enough leverage to probably get a misdemeanor plea. Now, the cops probably have him dead to rights on a felony conspiracy charge.
AND THAT'S WHY YOU DON'T TALK TO THE POLICE!
Right straight. In Oregon, you can just say that you got the car from a friend (even if you have burglar's break-in tools with you), and the judges will nod, that yes, you had no idea it was stolen. Prosecutors know by now NOT to prosecute these flimsy cases.
PS. The police will lie to you. Don't "feel" you have to be honest, or play their game.
scam_watcheroo wrote:
I would lose more respect for Cooper if he wasn't open and honest with the cops about him stealing cars. Trying to make it difficult for the cops when it is clear Cooper was there to steal cars is not a respectable thing. They had bolt cutters on them and at least one chain protecting the cars was cut, any reasonable judge can figure out what that means. If you are an ethical lawyer, you would plea to the judge that Cooper admitted to the crime and is showing remorse rather than wasting people's time.
Clearly all irrelevant. In fact, the only difficulty is for the unhinged prosecutor trying to nail you. Florida might have arcane laws, but in Oregon (Portland), it's almost impossible to get the rap for car theft, unless you admit it. Your "reasonable judge" would not be on the OR appeals bench, for sure.
http://www.wweek.com/news/courts/2017/11/29/in-portland-you-can-steal-cars-over-and-over-and-get-away-with-it-heres-how/What's his family situation?
He was arrested in the beginning of April in Miami for lifting "chips, candy, and cookies," according to a 10 ABC News in Miami report.
arrested on April 30 on four charges alleging grand theft of a vehicle, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief. He was released on bond following his arrest and later told a CBS Miami reporter, "Picking up two friends. No cars were stolen. No cars were missing."
May 10 was recorded as leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and was held on $11,000 bond, grand theft of the third degree,
wejo asked "what can the track community do?". Well, they tried in Miami, to help the underprivs....
The arrest was perhaps most acutely felt by Darius Lawshea, a coach who had trained Cooper and took him into his home for four years. Lawshea and his wife Johanna run the Miami Gardens Express, a bare-bones operation where scores of young people — mostly from underprivileged homes — run track and, despite a lack of resources, compete with the very best in the nation. Kids range in age from 4 to 18 or so. Often they practice on dirt because they don't have a track. (Full disclosure: This writer's son once trained with the team.)
Cooper, whose nickname is Smoke, and teammate Jamal Walton were for years the superstars of the Express. Lawshea took Cooper into his home when he was 13.
"I was like a dad," Lawshea said Tuesday. "But then he started battling me about being a dad and a coach. We were bumping heads, and he was being disrespectful, not coming home for curfew. He did it in front of my wife, and I had to ask him to leave. Then he fell in with the wrong people."
The Fokus wrote:
The incident he was arrested for today occurred before the incident he was arrested for on May 1st.
Leave him alone.
He's an aspiring young black rapper who's trying to turn his life around. This is grist for his songs.
but If you go to one of his meets, lock the car and watch out for your stuff. and maybe you be packing that day.
Looking at his mugshot this whole thing has a feeling of inevitability. His coach saying that he had to ask Cooper to leave his home and that he “got in with the wrong crowd” sealed his fate. So sad for this kid. Hopefully he can turn things around when he gets out of prison.
Rap Sheeter wrote:
He was arrested in the beginning of April in Miami for lifting "chips, candy, and cookies," according to a 10 ABC News in Miami report.
arrested on April 30 on four charges alleging grand theft of a vehicle, possession of burglary tools and criminal mischief. He was released on bond following his arrest and later told a CBS Miami reporter, "Picking up two friends. No cars were stolen. No cars were missing."
May 10 was recorded as leaving the scene of an accident with property damage and was held on $11,000 bond, grand theft of the third degree,
I think the final charge is grand theft of a vehicle in the third degree. This last grouping of charges is his biggest concern. I'm not sure anything sticks on the April 30th arrest.
The fact that he has no apparent stable means of residency could work against him with any plea deal. He's almost certainly facing probation even if he ends up with significant community service over a short jail term. Without a stable home, he is highly likely to violate his probation which can be the worst situation for some of these young adults.
Flounder wrote:
Maybe he is preparing for a career in the NFL?
http://nflarrest.com/http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2017/05/nfl_arrests_which_teams_have_t.html
nice find
Eye opening article.
I knew stats were high but never thought it was that bad they deserve to have their footballs taken away
wejo wrote:
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This kid is going down the wrong path. I too hope he can turn it around. My question is what can the running community do for him? Hopefully getting caught will be the wakeup he needed.
He was steeling cars according to second arrest. He's lucky he didn't kill someone.
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Student-Track-and-Field-Star-Tyrese-Cooper-Successfully-Ran-From-Cops-Until-Fingerprints-Came-Back-482418011.htmlYoung men do a lot of stupid crap and hopefully he can get it back together. Anyone know if he will likely go to prison?
I doubt he goes to Prison at his age they give 2nd and 3rd and often a lot more chances.
What can the Running community do for him? Give him a scholarship AWAY from where he is so he can get away from the negative situation he is in now, Texas, Texas A & M, Houston, Florida, FSU, UCLA, USC etc. as a fan I hope to see him doing great things on the track for 10-15 years, I hope he does not blow it, very important for him to get away from the negative environment he is in. He is a Junior so he still has a year to go, maybe he can test out of High School and Graduate and go to college NEXT YEAR, Track wise he has been college level for 2-3 years, so he is very ready for college.
reed wrote:
no, he's 18 and an adult. he knew that stealing cars is illegal and a felony. he's just an idiot
idk why people would be defending this kid...he's a criminal. so what if he can run fast
So why is he not allowed a drink.
Was he convicted because being arrested does not make you a criminal.
Either way why should nicking a car be such s big deal just because you are a fast runner.
Interesting that in UK we always refer to a kids age. Not what year school you are in.
On Letsrun all I read I'd sophomore this freshman that bs. Suddenly all that is dropped and he's now an 18 year old adult.
I’m a D2 female runner. Our coach explicitly told us not to visit LetsRun forums.
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