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Saturday, May 10, 2014

World War II Vet Sentenced to Prison

A World War II Vet from Indiana whose age, white hair, and folksy style helped conceal his role as a drug courier was sentenced Wednesday on his 90th birthday to three years in federal prison. He was hauling more than a ton of cocaine to Michigan.

"All I can tell you, your honor, is I'm really heartbroken I did what I did," Leo Sharp told a judge. "But it's done."

Sharp admitted that he drove lots of cocaine into Michigan and partnered with a Mexican drug organization. He is one of 19 people charged in the case. Prosecutors said he was paid more than $1 million for his part in the drug haul.

"I don't doubt it will be difficult," Edmunds told Sharp of prison, "but respect for the law requires there be some custody."

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

He had to do it to afford his insurance premium, under the new Obama care program!

Anonymous said...

Poor guy, won't live enjoy the money.
Wish I had the chance!

Anonymous said...

What the hell are you talking about 6:01? He's a 90-year-old vet, he was already getting free health care through the VA or Medicare.

Anonymous said...

This is just a show to let everyone know that no preferential treatment is given.He'll be out in no time.

Anonymous said...

8:07 didn't you see the news last night about how long it takes a vet to get to see a doctor, sometimes 2 years or more, so what the hell are you talking about? Of course he could make an appointment now and may get to see a doctor about the time he gets out.

Anonymous said...

8:07 what an idiot you are, it was a joke! You must be one of the fools that voted Obama in!

Anonymous said...

He has no more cares! What the hellck! Maybe his kids got some cash. At 90, he's on borrowed time and ha knows it. Lovin' every minute of it...