QB Art Schlichter (sad)

[DaveyBoy]

After 30 years, it seems pretty clear that he can't control (a) his compulsive gambling or (b) stop himself from defrauding people. He should be put in a situation where he can do neither.

yep....2 or 3 "second chances" is enough. There is no support network or inner strength that is apparently strong enough to keep Schlichter from preying on people. It is so sad for all involved. May he ask God for forgiveness in some form before he meets him.

 

[Gatorubet]

After 30 years, it seems pretty clear that he can't control (a) his compulsive gambling or (b) stop himself from defrauding people. He should be put in a situation where he can do neither.

It is clear that he is an absolute addict when it comes to gambling. Stealing when it benefits you is horrible but understandable, stealing to just steal it and flush it down the toilet makes no sense, even for someone morally impaired. Kinda like an addict stealing a student's $800 laptop the day before finals start - to sell and get $25 worth of crack - the value of what he took, or the effect of how it hurts the victim does not even register on his radar. What he needs is the money to gamble.

 

[y0yoyoin]

its clear that he is a huge peice of shit that should stay in prison for the rest of his life. It is also clear that the people who lent him money should also be put in jail for the rest of their life....seriously, who lends someone who spent 12 years in prison for gambling problems 200,000$?

 

[Gatorubet]

It is clear that he is an absolute addict when it comes to gambling. Stealing when it benefits you is horrible but understandable, stealing to just steal it and flush it down the toilet makes no sense, even for someone morally impaired. Kinda like an addict stealing a student's $800 laptop the day before finals start - to sell and get $25 worth of crack - the value of what he took, or the effect of how it hurts the victim does not even register on his radar. What he needs is the money to gamble.

its clear that he is a huge piece of [Mark May] that should stay in prison for the rest of his life.

Well yeah, the two statements aren't mutually exclusive. He needs to be in prison as much as the crack head. Granted, if either had treatment they may have been able to avoid a repeat. I have no idea if he ever was seriously treated for gambling - or if he was and is just hard wired. Like most pedophiles, some sicknesses cannot be cured, just the people who have that sickness separated from the rest of us.

It is also clear that the people who lent him money should also be put in jail for the rest of their life....seriously, who lends someone who spent 12 years in prison for gambling problems 200,000$?

Ya know, people are forgiving. They do stupid things. Hell, David Duke just told everyone that his being a racist was in his past - and that he now "had a personal relationship with Jesus." He almost was elected Governor with that line of bull[Mark May].* People see what they want to see, unfortunately.

(* The bull[Mark May] being that Duke had changed...not knocking Christianity and one of its core messages)

 

[y0yoyoin]

Ya know, people are forgiving. They do stupid things. Hell, David Duke just told everyone that his being a racist was in his past - and that he now "had a personal relationship with Jesus." He almost was elected Governor with that line of bull[Mark May].* People see what they want to see, unfortunately.

(* The bull[Mark May] being that Duke had changed...not knocking Christianity and one of its core messages)

it just goes to show how iconic former OSU players are in this city and how some people are easily tricked into scams...these same people who got ripped off would probably give maurice clarrett 200,000$ if he had the same ticket scam

 

[Jaxbuck]

My way too simplistic solution;

1) Put him in jail, cellmate is the Tossed Salad man.
2) Provide Tossed Salad man with unlimited supply of cigarettes-he is now the bookie, loan shark and collector.
3) Art gets to satisfy his desire to gamble all the livelong day, stakes are between him and his bookie.

Bet a couple of tossed salads on a game, lose and then tell me you still can't keep yourself from gambling Art.

 

[jlb1705]

it just goes to show how iconic former OSU players are in this city and how some people are easily tricked into scams...these same people who got ripped off would probably give maurice clarrett 200,000$ if he had the same ticket scam

Giving them that kind of money after they've exhausted their eligibility? You're doing it wrong.

 

[osugrad21]

My way too simplistic solution;

1) Put him in jail, cellmate is the Tossed Salad man.
2) Provide Tossed Salad man with unlimited supply of cigarettes-he is now the bookie, loan shark and collector.
3) Art gets to satisfy his desire to gamble all the livelong day, stakes are between him and his bookie.

Bet a couple of tossed salads on a game, lose and then tell me you still can't keep yourself from gambling Art.

Prediction: Art comes out on the shit end of the stick and loses his ass.

 

[Jaxbuck]

Prediction: Art comes out on the shit end of the stick and loses his ass.

Well, once a Buckeye always a Buckeye so we passed the hat and got you something to help you through your addiction Art;

 

[Saw31]

I have no idea if he ever was seriously treated for gambling...

Repeatedly going back to the '80's from what I understand. He is beyond help and has been beyond help for a long time now in my imo. It amazes me people still give this guy money...

 

[Gatorubet]

Prediction: Art comes out on the [Mark May] end of the stick and loses his ass.

So you're saying he's gonna be.......re-trained.

 

[MaxBuck]

I don't think there's a conflict when one believes Art should be forgiven, but never trusted. I'd like to see him in custody for the rest of his life, primarily to protect society from him. He's proven to be a particularly virulent disease to society.

 

[Buckskin86]

Judge to decide bail for Art Schlichter
Former OSU quarterback says he will seek treatment
Thursday, April 7, 2011
By John Futty
The Columbus Dispatch

Art Schlichter, the former Ohio State quarterback accused of stealing a Dublin widow's life savings, is asking a Franklin County judge to set bail low enough that he can get out of jail.

Common Pleas Judge David W. Fais said he will decide the amount at 1:30 p.m. Friday.

During a hearing today, Prosecutor Ron O'Brien urged the judge to set "a substantial bond" that would prevent Schlichter's release while state and federal officials continue to investigate the case.

O'Brien said Schlichter's lengthy history of defrauding others to provide funds for a gambling addiction makes him a risk to the public, even if he is placed on electronic monitoring.

Defense attorney Sam Shamansky said his client, who plans to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors, wants to be released while awaiting the resolution of his case so he can seek treatment for his addiction and spend time with his family. He said Schlichter is indigent but has supporters who are prepared to cover an "appropriate" bond.

Schlichter, 50, of Washington Courthouse in Fayette County, waived bail after he surrendered to authorities in February and agreed to cooperate with investigators. He has been in the Franklin County jail.

He is charged with a first-degree felony count of theft in connection with a sports-ticket scheme, but numerous state and federal charges are expected. The plea agreement will result in "lengthy prison sentences," O'Brien said.

Anita Barney, the widow of former Wendy's chairman and president Robert Barney, has said Schlichter swindled her out of more than $1 million and convinced her to solicit additional money from friends and associates. Schlichter allegedly promised to generate a profit for investors by selling tickets to Ohio State football games, the 2011 Super Bowl and other events.

O'Brien said investigators have documented $680,000 in thefts from Barney and have a list of 30 people who say they were victimized in the scheme.

http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten...art-schlichter-wants-out-of-jail.html?sid=101

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

http://www.dispatch.com/live/conten...art-schlichter-wants-out-of-jail.html?sid=101

Over/under on bail amount?

 

[colobuck79]

This time the treatment will work, for sure.