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Abelimages/Getty Images Josh Johnson is a potentially great buy-low or waiver-wire option right now.
It's understandable that many fantasy owners are tired of waiting for Johnson to thrive, but the former Miami Marlins ace showed Monday what the fuss is potentially all about. Many fantasy owners have allowed either considerable damage to team ERA and WHIP to continue or just been unfortunate, and at this point those owners really shouldn't be adding the likes of Jeff Locke, Mike Leake and Scott Feldman, where there is, sorry to burst bubbles, obvious regression in ERA and WHIP pending. Rather, it's time to take chances on high-ERA options with upside. Johnson certainly fits that mold.
Originally an 11th-round choice in ESPN live drafts, Johnson is a free agent in more leagues than he's owned, which isn't surprising. Even now, after his ERA dropped from 5.40 to 4.38 Monday, it's a bit of a hard sell for some. Then again, Johnson was awesome in 2010 and 2011. In April 2011, he delivered a 0.88 ERA over six starts, and it was all legit. Blessed with a mid-90s fastball he spots with a downhill plane since he's an imposing 6-foot-7, a hard slider and in the past two seasons a developing curveball, Johnson can overpower hitters. On Monday, Johnson finally looked like an ace, and his June ERA over three outings is 1.82.
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Scott Cunningham/Getty Images Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings against the Braves in his big league debut.
On the field, the Mets swept a doubleheader from the first-place Atlanta Braves, and did so with the 1-2 punch of right-handers Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler on display. Harvey has been sensational all season, and on Tuesday, he fanned 13 Braves over seven innings for his sixth win in seven decisions. It would certainly be fun if Harvey, 24, starts for the NL in the All-Star game next month in his home ballpark of Citi Field. Harvey was sold high in two of my leagues this week, which is wise if one can procure top offensive help. However, he's not really the definition of a sell-high pitcher, despite being 13th on the Player Rater, since there's really no clear sign of regression coming. If I were to re-rank today, Harvey would be among my top 10 starting pitchers.
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For example, Cruz is swinging and missing at a career-high rate, and that tends to do bad things to a batting average. Cruz is hitting .266, which seems about right, but there's likely some regression coming if he keeps striking out in one-fourth of his at-bats. He's hitting more fly balls than normal and a greater percentage have been leaving ballparks, and he's making less contact than he has since 2009, which is also a negative harbinger. There's little question that Cruz has legitimate power, but he's already closing in on last season's home run total of 24. It's also worth noting his spotty injury history and, while I'm skeptical suspensions are pending anytime soon, the specter of the Biogenesis investigation which Cruz's name has been associated with.
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Tigers' Hunter, A-Jax are buy-low options
Both Jackson and Hunter remain owned in 100 percent of ESPN standard leagues, and for good reason. Jackson homered, singled, knocked in a pair of runs, scored two runs and stole his sixth base of the season in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Hunter smacked his 300th career home run, doubled and finished with three RBIs. However, he entered play Sunday with a .196 batting average in June, a staggering drop from the .370 mark he posted in April and .255 in May. And it's not like he's contributing much in power and stolen bases, with only one in the latter category.
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Kluber stays strong, Strasburg returns
Let's start with Kluber, who is available in 95 percent of ESPN standard leagues despite productive stats, especially of late; the unheralded 27-year-old entered Sunday with a 4.08 ERA, which doesn't attract much notice, but his 3.03 xFIP tells a different tale. Kluber fanned eight Nationals sans any free passes, and earlier in the week, he tossed eight innings of one-run ball at Texas to beat the Rangers. He's not getting his fastball into the mid-90s on a consistent basis, but Kluber does throw hard enough to accrue strikeouts.
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Well, the Tampa Bay Rays finally made the big move on Sunday night that many have been waiting months for: Infielder Ryan Roberts was sent to Triple-A Durham.
Oh, and slugging outfielder Wil Myers, the generally acknowledged top prospect in baseball, is also being called up and is scheduled to make his big league debut Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.
It's not surprising that the Rays waited until mid-June to promote the prize piece of the much-discussed offseason trade that sent James Shields, Wade Davis and other parts to the Kansas City Royals. This made sense from a financial aspect, if not performance. The guy was ready last year, but the Royals clearly did not agree. But now that Myers is getting the opportunity with the Rays to start what figures to be a long career manning right field and hitting for power, what should fantasy owners expect the final three-plus months of the season?
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Rockies lose Tulo, Beachy set to return
These injuries have made the division race a bit more interesting -- all five teams remain contenders, really -- but fantasy owners are trying to figure out how they should be reacting. What happened to the Rockies in their 5-4 home loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday just doesn't seem fair. Carlos Gonzalez, the No. 2 overall option on ESPN's Player Rater, suffered a bruised left foot when a Jordan Pacheco foul ball struck him while he was waiting his turn in the on-deck circle. Center fielder Dexter Fowler, the No. 11 outfielder on the Rater, was hit in the right hand by a Ross Detwiler pitch trying to bunt, and he should miss some time. Fortunately, neither Gonzalez nor Fowler suffered broken bones, but nevertheless Tyler Colvin will certainly be safe in terms of expected playing time this weekend. Poor Eric Young Jr. was designated for assignment recently, or else he'd see more playing time.
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Rockies lost Troy Tulowitzki (left) and Carlos Gonzalez in the same game last night. Gonzalez (ankle) is day-to-day; Tulo (broken rib) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
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Bits: A's rotation continues to sparkle
On Wednesday night, right-hander Dan Straily held the New York Yankees to three singles and two runs over 6 2/3 innings, earning his fourth win and lowering his WHIP to an impressive 1.07. A night earlier, longtime fantasy punching bag Bartolo Colon earned his fifth consecutive win, permitting nary a run for the third time in four outings to stymie the Yankees. On Thursday, Jarrod Parker, one of the top rookies from 2012, will aim to lower his season ERA for the ninth consecutive start. Sure, it was elevated to begin with, but that's still quite a feat. And there's also right-hander A.J. Griffin and lefty Tommy Milone thriving. None of these five pitchers is owned in more than 85 percent of ESPN leagues, but over the past month-plus, each has been terrific.
Sara Molina/Sacramento River Cats Dan Straily worked up the minor league chain quickly and appears to be settling in at the big league level.
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Realistic expectations for Gerrit Cole
Cole even drove in the first two runs of the game with a single to center field. The guy certainly looks the part of a major leaguer, and while it's premature to call him the next Justin Verlander, there's little doubt a promising career is under way. Of course, I was saying this before Tuesday. One game shouldn't alter months/years of analysis.
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Bits: Giants' injuries, new Dodgers closer
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In other news Monday night, current Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, all of 23 years old and already boasting nearly 600 career hits and a few All-Star game appearances, was booed while going 1-for-4 and hitting seventh in a foggy 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He has four hits in his past 42 at-bats.
Brian Kersey/Getty Images Starlin Castro may be slumping now, but this could be a good time to get him at a bargain.
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Bits: Struggling Yovani Gallardo fires gem
AP Photo/Alan Diaz Despite Monday's gem, Yovani Gallardo's ERA is still 4.74.
Gallardo wasn't treated like a fantasy ace in drafts this season, but he had been for years, despite final results that were strong in the strikeout department but always lacking a bit in ERA and WHIP. This is a pitcher with a career WHIP on the wrong side of 1.30, and only one of the past four seasons has it been better than that. It's currently at 1.38, down from 1.49 before Monday. Of course, in all four of those seasons, he has struck out 200 or more hitters, and he's won in the teens each time with an ERA in the mid- to high-3s -- there's nothing wrong with any of that -- but it's always about value, and fantasy owners have expected more. This season, they've received considerably less.
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Stanton's return can help Marlins bats
We've been over this myriad times how Stanton will be able to produce enticing statistics commensurate with what he did a year ago, despite being featured in the worst offense in baseball. A year ago the Marlins were terrible, yet Stanton smashed 37 home runs and hit .290 in only 123 games. There's no such thing as lineup protection to start with, so move on from that notion; Stanton was terrific in 2012 and will be again, and while I wouldn't call him a safe top-20 hitter the rest of the way, he's close. What interests me is how there are several intriguing pieces on this Miami offense -- for deep leagues, of course! -- especially if the team decides to really go young.
Gregory Castillo/El Nuevo Herald/MCT via Getty Images Giancarlo Stanton was hitting .227 with three homers when he went on the DL.
Stanton is the team's signature asset. He wasn't off to a great start this season, but the guy has serious power and it would be a shocking development if the team traded him. He'll be in right field. Prospect Marcell Ozuna has capably handled right field in Stanton's absence, hitting .331 and topping the Player Rater for Miami options over the past 30 days. Ozuna is, according to his coaches, a quick learner and does bring power potential. He's expected to move to center field regularly. And lurking in Double-A Jacksonville are top prospects Christian Yelich and Jake Marisnick. The Marlins can be patient with each, or they can promote one to handle left field immediately. Marisnick, who recently had a game with two grand slams, is probably closer to getting the call; Yelich is on the minor league DL with an abdomen strain.
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Enough was mercifully enough for the New York Mets and their once-slugging first baseman Ike Davis on Sunday, as yet another hitless performance prompted the organization to finally demote to Triple-A Las Vegas a guy who blasted 32 home runs last season. It's quite a fall from grace for a player who was chosen in the top 100 of ESPN live drafts (96th overall, to be exact), but I have to admit, I won't be at all surprised when he's back helping fantasy owners again soon.
Andy Marlin/Getty Images Ike Davis could be worth the gamble when he returns from his demotion to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Put simply, any power hitter dragging a batting average on the wrong side of .200 is someone I generally inquire about buying low on for deeper leagues, because it's rare that a player completes a full season with such an ugly mark. In fact, Carlos Pena was the only hitter qualified for the batting title to hit below .200 last year, and he and Mark Reynolds achieved this ignominy in 2010. It's not common. Adam Dunn didn't qualify when he hit .164 in 2011, but you get the point. All these players bring power potential, and that includes the intriguing Davis. Yes, I wanted no part of him in any league Saturday, but now that he's demoted, you can buy low in an NL-only format or deep mixed because the skill set is a proven one.
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Closer Report: Gregerson gets his chance
For years, San Diego Padres right-hander Luke Gregerson has been discussed as one of the many top setup men on the verge of becoming a closer. Now that the opportunity has mercifully arrived, he deserves attention in all leagues. What, Huston Street got hurt? That never happens! Sarcasm aside, with closers, it's generally about opportunity first and skills second, and Gregerson does have that flashy sub-1.00 ERA. It's just not going to stay there.
Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports Luke Gregerson has been a top-notch setup man for the Padres for years.
It's generally wise to add new closers to your team whether you covet the saves or not, because these guys tend to make terrific trade bait. Put Gregerson near the top of that sell-high list. For one, Street will return from his sore calf -- it's always something with him -- probably sometime later this month, and there's little question about the relief hierarchy. Street certainly isn't having a good season by any definition other than the saves -- which tell us nothing -- but he's their guy, at least until the next injury or the team falls apart and trades him. Check back in late July for both scenarios, but they didn't move him last year, so don't expect they will in 2013.
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Posted 10:00AM 09/21/12 Savings Experiment, Travel Industry |Rental cars are often a necessity when it comes to travel, but it's easy to get taken for a ride. Here, our experts break down some key ways to get the vehicle you want, while landing big savings.
First, let's talk about the car. When reserving your wheels, going small can pay off big. Rental companies know that compact cars are less desirable, so they tend to carry more mid- to full-size models. However, if you reserve a compact car and none are available, the company is required to upgrade you to a more expensive car at no extra cost.
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Many airport based rental centers are in poorly lit garages, however the return counters are very well lit! Even a thorough inspection can miss some damage. A flashlight app on your phone will usually show most chargeable dings.
They neglected to mention that some of the rental car companies actually require yoou to keep the car for the week that you contracted for and not bring it back early.
Recently I have found that there are better rates on the bigger cars due to the high price of gas.
Also, try using Priceline. Generally I get a good rate using them, but not always. Sometimes better with a Discount Rate code from some organization you might belong to. AAA, AARP, USAA, etc.
Wow, this is some really lame advise. Sure there is a chance you might get upgraded to a larger vehicle but there is a much greater chance that you'll wind up in the death trap you ordered. Why risk ruining a vacation having to drive around in an econobox just to save a few bucks.There usually is very little difference in price between a compact and a full sized car so you might as well be comfortable on the vacation that you have been looking forward to for so long. The prices really don't jump up much until you get into SUV's, convertibles or luxury cars.
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I love the way the auto rental companies try to make renting a car sound like a wonderful way to get out of town and have a great weekend, just for one example. Renting a car from any of these money mad mavens is just a royal PITA. I know this because I just returned a rental car yesterday. It was $118 for two days (24 hour days) and I didn't take the optional insurance AND I again filled the car with gas just before returning it. This was to rent a Toyota Corolla. Did you know that a Corolla is a MEDIUM size car, at least according to Hertz Car Rental, and there was a $10.00 fee for an "upgrade" (why from a compact car, of course). The "compact" was a Ford Fiesta that I literally could not fit into. This was from an in-town location (not the airport) in a second-class Eastern city. Rent a car again? Only if the alternative is to CRAWL to my destination. I'm too good a money manager to go through this rip-off again.
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Election Day is still more than four months away, but the race for Broome County Executive is heating up. YNN's Chris Whalen got an early look at the race as one candidate kicks off his campaign.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- He served on the Binghamton mayor's staff for six years, but Tarik Abdelazim has never run for election until this year.
"My concern is that I'm deeply invested in this community and we have some very serious issues at the regional level and I believe that this is the right time where I can step forward and serve Broome County," Abdelazim said.
The former Executive Assistant to Mayor Matt Ryan and Director of Planning, Housing and Urban Development for the City officially kicked off his campaign Thursday with a fundraiser in Binghamton.
Although the election is still 137 days away, the democratic candidate is already planning his top priorities if elected.
"The key issues are going to be jobs, economic development, flood recovery and housing, helping rebuild all of our communities, gas drilling is obviously a major concern and then taxes and services," Abdelazim said.
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Each year, children across the U.S. are killed after being left in hot cars without air conditioning for extended periods of time. Perhaps parents think they can quickly run their errands and leave the child unattended. Whatever the reasoning, area hosiptals and CHP have joined the fight against this inexplicable phenomenon by reminding parents that it is never safe to leave a child, or even a pet, in a hot car for any length of time. The extreme heat combined with the lack of ventilation and hydration is a lethal combination that often leads to disastrous consequences.
Since March, 21 children across the state were killed after being left unattended in a sweltering vehicle. California Highway Patrol and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital warn parents that enough is enough! Leaving a child unattended for just 5 minutes is long enough for him to overheat and enter unconsciousness.
The interior temperature in a car can climb one degree per minute. Very young children and infants do not sweat as much as older children and adults and are very ill-equipped to deal with the hazards of extreme bodily over-heating. The dashboard also acts as a heat sponge and absorbs even more deadly heat to warm the car with.
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Arguing that the accusations are unconstitutional, attorney Joel Brodsky filed a motion Thursday to dismiss murder charges against his client—one of four defendants whom police say were part of a plan to murder a Palos Township couple.
The attorney for one of four teens accused of beating a Palos Township couple to death says it's unconstitutional to charge his client with a crime that comes with a mandatory life in prison sentence.
Joel Brodsky filed a motion on Thursday to dismiss the murder charges against 17-year-old Mohammad Salahat. Salahat has been described by prosecutors as the driver who remained in a car Sept. 11, 2011, outside the home of John and Maria Granat while Christopher Wyma, 17; Ehab Qasem, 19; and their son John Granat, 18; beat and stabbed the two to death in their bedroom.
Brodsky has said previously that Salahat was "the fall guy" in the murders. However, prosecutors argue that Salahat was fully aware of what was happening inside the home.
All four defendants appeared in court on Thursday—three dressed in yellow Department of Corrections jumpsuits and the fourth, a khaki jumpsuit. Standing in a semi-circle facing Judge Neil Linehan, they remained quiet as their attorneys took turns addressing the judge.
Brodsky announced his motion to dismiss at the hearing. Salahat was 16 years old at the time he was alleged to have participated in the murder, Brodsky said, and a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Miller v. Alabama) states that juveniles cannot be sentenced to life in prison.
"But under Illinois law," Brodsky elaborated after the hearing, "the only option for someone who participated in a double murder, regardless of age, is life without parole. Such a sentence is unconstitutional. And you can't charge [someone with] a crime where there's no sentence [option]."
Brodsky argued that Illinois has no law specifically allowing for the sentencing of juveniles in multiple murder cases.
"Illinois has some real problems with the sentencing statute as it stands today regarding juveniles," he said, noting current state laws do not take facts delineated by the Miller case into account. "There's a real hole in Illinois law when it comes to sentencing juveniles in homicide cases."
Cook County State's Attorney's office representatives did not immediately respond Thursday to a request seeking comment.
All four defendants are scheduled to be back in court on Sept. 18.
Read Past Coverage of the Granat Murders:
- Lawyer for Teen Accused of Killing His Parents Drops Out
- Private Attorney Replaced with Public Defender in Granat Murder Trial
- Psych Test to Explore Driver's Intention in Granat Murders
- Palos Couple Died in Blood-Soaked Bedroom, Prosecutor Says
- Hundreds Mourn Loss of John and Maria Granat
- Accused of Double-Murder, Teens Plead Not Guilty
- Teens Charged in Palos Township Beating Deaths Ordered to Submit DNA
- Teens Charged With Double-Murder Being Held in Protective Custody
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Should Salahat, the alleged driver, be held to the same standard of the three who police say entered the home and committed the murder? Tell us in the comments.
Mark SWH
8:04 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
yes he should he knew what was going on and could have called police as an informant... then I would say cut him loose... but I say fry him
8:22 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
They were all there . They should all be punished. Cant wait until trial is completely over so that granat family can finally get their peace.
Jane Rose
8:49 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
No, I dont think he really believed that the other 3 would go through with it. He probably thought they were full ogf crap. Afterall he was only 16.
Mark SWH
11:13 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
16 is only an age... I think he knew about it... what did he think they were doing, just because he is a kid doesn't mean he couldnt be involved
11:21 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Are you saying that at 16 people don't think? If I tell you to jump from ten story building will you do it at the age of 16?
9:20 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The age of reasoning is 7. That means a 7 year old has developed a conscience to help guide their actions and they know the difference between right and wrong. This 16 year old knows the difference between right and wrong but chose to parcipate in and turn a blind eye to the 'WRONG' thing. He was only 16....you're kidding right?
9:21 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
I think theres a lot of fishy things still going on with this case.A lot of unanswered questions. It doesn't make sense to know your friends are going to brutally murder two people and just sit outside the house and wait. Its the first time you hear that people planing a murder need a get a way driver. Something doesn't sit right with that. But if he did plan and he was in on the murder then he deserve the same sentencing as the other boys. If he didnt, then no he should not get charged with murder.
10:29 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Before we comment on the accomplice issue, it is important to state our view that this defense attorney Joel Brodsky is behaving unprofessionally when he argues that an accused accomplice to murder cannot be CHARGED with a crime because of a recent Supreme Court ruling on SENTENCING. Figuring he went to law school if he is a Defense Attorney, we assume he knows the difference between how you CHARGE a crime, and how an offender is SENTENCED. Two very different things. Since in the last 3 weeks since the Supreme Court ruled Illinois has not YET changed its sentencing options to comply wtih the ruling, as it surely will in the very near future, we can all rest comfortably that by the time this case comes to trial, an optional sentence will exist in law. That should have nothing to do with how the accused offender is charged now. And we have written Mr Brodsky to tell him so. As to the accomplice issue, there are "accomplices" and there are "accomplices". The difference is case by case - did they KNOW what was going to happen? Did they help plan it? Then yes, they are equally culpable if they help carry it out. www.teenkillers.org
11:17 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
Mohammad Salahat had gone to school with my son since 6th grade. Although, they never became friends nor they barely ever spoke to another, I have a mix feeling for this boy for few reasons. One is that he is in the same age as my son is and due to this fact I have a hard time to cope with the life in prison sentence while this boy hasn't fully engaged in his life yet and had yet to accomplish anything accept for participating in this bloody murder. According to the media, he was just the driver, but at the same time he knew where he was going and what the final outcome will turn out to be. He also, right after the murder, not only acted in the school as if nothing had happened, but had no objections to spent money earned in such a horrific manner. Should he face life in prison? Based on his age and his willingness in participation in murder, even as a driver, in my opinion, he should spend at least 25 years in prison without pearl. If he goes free, whose to say that he won't commit another crime/murder in the near feature. Being capable of such an act in this age, its beyond my imagination. Letting him go free without paying any consequences, may also provoke other teenagers to act just as stupid. He knew what he was there for and he should pay for it.
5:29 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
This is why we need the death penalty back in Illinois just for cases like this. Now we have to cloth and feed these a^^^^oles for the rest of there lives, a 9mm bullet is cheaper . These animals should be put down !
9:20 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
The article is inaccurate when it states, "a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Miller v. Alabama) states that juveniles cannot be sentenced to life in prison." That is NOT what the U.S. Supreme Court held. The Court held that sentencing statutes that require mandatory life sentences without affording the trial court discretion are unconstitutional. So long as the trial court operates within its own discretion, rather than following a statutory prescription mandating a life sentence, a teen may absolutely be sentenced to life without parole. Please correct your article.
Dan Lambert
10:11 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
Hi Joe,
Thanks for commenting. Just to be clear that article is paraphrasing Mr. Brodsky's argument and reading of that Supreme Court ruling. We linked to it in full as to allow readers to view it themselves.
11:07 am on Friday, July 20, 2012
I too am sickened by this whole case. Not one of them should be allowed to walk due to a "loophole" or "technicality". They ALL planned and knew what they were doing, whether Salahat sat in the car or not, he knew what the plan was and what was happening (or going to happen), drove them there and drove them away from there, so he is NOT INNOCENT by any means. I have absolutely NO SYMPATHY for any of them and hope they rot in hell.
8:19 pm on Friday, July 20, 2012
From the article it seems that the defense attorney was saying that the sentencing and the charge are relevant in this case. If it is unconstitutional to sentence a juvi with a cruel and harsh punishment then how do you sentence a first degree murder charge if it comes with a sentence that would be considered cruel and too harsh for a minor? It is a little confusing to understand to me. As far as this minor goes, moms do we know that this child really knew what was going on in this house. It is going to take more evidence to be presented for me to jump the gun and say to fry him. I do not believe prosecution or the defense have proved their case when it comes to this co-def.
8:22 pm on Friday, July 20, 2012
"Such a sentence is unconstitutional. And you can't charge [someone with] a crime where there's no sentence [option]." This quote is what defined the purpose of the article to me in what the motion was saying...
6:27 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012
That so called minor knew darn well where he was going and what was going to take place.. Brodskyi is the same nucklehead that said Drew Peterson is innocent. I just can't take the unjust justice system we have. Those two people that were murdered must not be forgotten. This is about them not the rights of the 4 loosers that all took apart in the murder of these wonderful parents!!
10:05 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012
Yes HE "DEFINITELY" knew what was going to happen when HE drove them to the house at 2:00 AM (again WHY is a 16 year old out at 2 AM??), then HE drove them away from the house, HE helped them divide up the cash and then HE helped them hide the murder weapons and bloody clothes. No, there's "no way" that HE knew about any of it. BS!
Also, anyone else find it funny that the 2 Caucasian kids can no longer afford a private attorney, yet the other "two" non-Caucasian can? Unbelievable!
They all planned this out and for this kid to claim innocence is garbage. At any point, he could've called the authorities and reported what was going to happen, what was going on or what just happened, but no, he went to school for the next month like NOTHING HAPPENED. John and Maria deserved so much better!
Guilty....Guilty....Guilty......no loopholes PLEASE!!!
11:30 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
@MOM now you just sound st8 like a racist!!! You ask Alexandria how dare she jude you, but your judging a whole race of people. Also your too much in these arabs business and look to be a tad nosey if you notice all this an can remember three different scenarios out of your ass!! And your comment still has nothing to do with this case. The richest and most powerful people in the USA dont pay taxes for years and get away with it! Fine a different hobby instead of nit picking at peoples lives. P.S. if you have a problem with the arabs affording their lawyer have fun for paying for Granats and Waymas!
7:51 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012
From one mom to another Mom Thank you!!! Enough is Enough
9:42 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012
@Mom what is the relevance of the two white kids not being able to afford an attorney anymore? You racist piece of crap. Just because Ehab and Moe aren't white they shouldn't be able to afford a private attorney on their own? Wake up! Arab-Americans tend to be quite wealthy. As for Chris not being able to afford one, maybe they've just gone broke, and for John... His parents are DEAD, his money was bound to run out.
9:28 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012
First of all, step back! You don't know me, how dare you call me a racist piece of crap! Perhaps if you lived in my neighborhood and saw all the things that the Arab "Americans" get away with, you may have a different opinion. For instance, Arabs can't eat pork so instead of instructing their little darlings not to eat it in school, they cause a huge stir at a district school board meeting and get pork taken out of all the district's school lunches! Seems to me if you can't eat pork, don't order it, but don't take it away from the kids, ALL THE KIDS, that CAN eat it.
Another example is I was at a drugstore this past week and there was an Arab in front of me, on Illinois' system mind you, so she gets all her prescriptions etc. for FREE. She didn't like the fact that she had to wait 10 minutes in line before getting SERVED, so she demanded a DISCOUNT. Really? Explain to me how you discount FREE?? She actually told the pharmacist that she wanted money back with her prescription!! Thank GOD they didn't give it to her!!!
Here's another one.....same drugstore and an Arab pulls up to the drive thru in a 2012 Mercedes AMG, price tag of a mere $190,000, that's right $190 THOUSAND DOLLARS, and OMG, he is on Illinois' system as well? Explain that one to me??
So don't start with me about ME being a racist. Those are just a few examples of the crap that they, and many others from ALL RACES pull and it's disgusting.
9:29 pm on Sunday, July 22, 2012
You say that Arabs tend to be wealthy....gee I wonder why?? Look into it sweetheart...it may open your eyes a bit.
12:16 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
You clearly are a racist. Obviously you have a tad bit of animosity towards Arabs? Don't be jealous, because they may be wealthier than you are. You know why they have so much money? They work their butts off 24/7 to provide for their families. I live in a neighborhood full of Arabs, and I'm perfectly fine with it, because they aren't harming anyone. You're just a prejudiced witch and you're looking for any excuse to degrade Arabs. Why would they need to be on the the "System" when 90% of convenience stores and gas stations are owned by them? They make plenty of money. I highly doubt any of them need to be on welfare. Stop being jealous of their wealth and get over it. Go work for your money like they do. Ps. I still don't see the relevance in your comment about the white kids having a public defender and the Arabs having a private lawyer. Talk about being on the "System". YOU and every other Illinois tax payer are paying for John Granat and Chris Wyma to be defended. Enjoy that Sweetie (:
Mark SWH
8:41 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
Mom.. I defend your comment to the top... I live in Palos Park too and Arabs are getting very bold with their demands... whether that makes me a racist or not... whatever
9:45 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
Thanks Mark SWH....I guess you and I actually live through it so we can appreciate and understand it.
U.N. Owen
9:44 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
Alexandra sounds like a typical N***er lover, go back to your N***er hood and stay the hell away from us hard working white people!!!
U.N. Owen
9:47 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
P.s. Alexandria these arabs r richer than us because they own their own over priced arab stores and abuse their link cards at jewel and dominiks and then sell the crap at their store, once an 'Apu' try to buy 3 cards worth of soda when they were on sale for 69 cents only to get pissed the hell off when he found out there was a limit of 4, guess who had to put all that $hit back on the shelves, they do nothing to contribute to society and make more work for us trying to make an honest living!!!
U.N. Owen
9:49 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
@Mark SWH, no it doesn't make you a racist, it makes you a proud american!
10:17 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012
@mom i also don't really understand ur comment about why the arabs have lawyers and the other kids don't . Johns aunts were paying but stopped doesn't mean they can't afforded it.
Billable Hours
8:45 am on Sunday, July 22, 2012
Two "Mom"s is obviously two too many! Maybe Old Bob could find a Groupon and take you two on a nice boat trip in Aruba!
11:26 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
That is not what Brodsky argued either. The article is inaccurate when it states "Salahat was 16 years old at the time he was alleged to have participated in the murder, Brodsky said, and a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Miller v. Alabama) states that juveniles cannot be sentenced to life in prison."
Neither the Supreme Court nor Brodsky's "reading" of it is that "juveniles cannot be sentenced to life in prison." The Supreme Court held that MANDATORY life sentences are unconstitutional. Brodsky argued that because a life sentence would be *mandated* under current Illinois law were Salahat convicted, it is unconstitutional to charge him with that crime.
Neither the Supreme Court nor Brodsky's "reading" of it is that "juveniles cannot be sentenced to life in prison" as the article continues to state. That is inaccurate, plain and simple. Juveniles most certainly can be sentenced to life in prison, provided the sentence comes from a court weighing individual factors in the particular case rather than coming from a mandatory sentencing statute that does not allow the court discretion to weigh individual factors.
2:11 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
Maybe the Aunt (family) stopped paying private lawyer because they finally realized that he is guilty there is no way out so why should they spend their money on the killer who killed their family member.
3:50 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
I personally know John, and we still keep in contact. His aunts just couldn't afford it anymore. His family visits and writes him frequently fyi. So only speak on it if you know the full story. They all continue to support him, regardless of these allegations. He's still their family at the end of the day.
2:10 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
@Mom, did I say I was defending him? No, but he's one of my closest friends, and I'm going to be there for him no matter what, but that does NOT mean I am condoning what he did. All I can say is teenagers do dumb things and don't think about where their actions will lead them, and he's going to unfortunately have to pay.
2:28 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
@Alexandria....WOW, can't anyone ask you a simple question without you getting all defensive? It was a SIMPLE QUESTION....my God....chill out some!
2:32 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Yea I don't mind someone else asking a simple question, but not a racist witch like you.
D Greg
4:46 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
@Mom - According to their religion, many Arabs in this country don't recognize American marriage laws as 'valid' or 'true,' so they will divorce through the court system, yet still live together as man and wife under Islamic laws. This allows the wife to file for Public Aid - claiming no income, and supporting the children, while the whole family still lives together. It's very common, and legal, but unethical.
5:28 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Very common? I'm Arab American and don't know even ONE case of this actually happening. Do you know how difficult it is to file and go through with a divorce in the legal system? Since I know many many many many Arab families I can say, this is NOT true. Anyway, what is the relevance of this comment to the Granat murder?
5:21 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
Brodsky just might be able to get Moe off. Who knows, he is also defending Drew Peterson. If he can get that scum off, then anything is possible.
1:58 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
I've been reading all of your comments and based on your responses, I must say that you appear to be very angry towards to everyone's responses, regardless what they say. I am not trying to critique you or anyone who posted commands thus far, but based on most of the responses, I am under the impression that you and few others have forgotten what had occurred last September. While two people, parents of o son who had it all and who could have gotten even more, were brutally murdered by their only son and friends of his who did not think anything of it, you and few others are arguing about "Arabs and their capability of milking the system and their wealth or lack of it". How is this relevant to the murder? In my opinion, it doesn't make any difference, where you're from and what color of your skin is, but what it does matter, is the fact that four young boys had no objections on planning and participating in murder. Two people are dead and four in prison. Till this day I cannot comprehend what could have driven John to kill his parents.
1:58 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
So, what had happened? Why did he kill them? But mainly, how could he do it? I honestly cannot cope with this act. I also cannot cope with the fact that you are remaining to be his best friend. If my best friend committed such a brutal crime due to the greed and possibly drugs, I guarantee you, he would not be my best friend any more. Sorry, but someone who can kill his own parents without any hesitation will no longer be considered as my friend. By the way, have you listen to the 911 call John made? Does this call appear to you as if he cared what just had happened to his parents? Also, you are stating that his family is very supportive of him. "After all he's still a family member". That is very interesting statement. Are you saying that if your nephew killed your sister or your brother, you would support him? I am really wondering if you would act the same as you do now if your immediate family was murdered in the same way.
Please explain.
11:28 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
I am giving angry responses to people who speak to me in a condescending tone. Yes, I do recall what happened last September, and it is absolutely tragic, but like I stated before John is one of my best friend's regardless, and I'm not going to just throw him under the bus. On the flip side, none of you know John, you all are simply just nosy spectators, who are listening to everything the media says. Perhaps if you guys knew John before all of this you would change that tune. He is seriously the nicest person I know. He would give the clothes off of his back to help anyone. Matter of fact, back in April he told me how much he wish he could help the Southern Illinois tornado victims. I don't expect you guys to have any sympathy for him or think he's a good guy, because you didn't know him before all of this. He literally has been there for mr EVERY time I needed someone the most. He used to offer friends money if they couldn't afford to get food. Just little things he did. He's not some monster. Honestly, neither you, me, nor anyone else for that matter, lived In that house with them. No one knows what may have driven him to do this. All I cam do is judge him based off of the good person I knew before everything. Being a teenager myself, times have really changed, and things can take a toll on you if you're not stable enough. Something has to be wrong in John's head, he's really hurting bad, he's honestly living in denial right now, and I just pray he gets the help he needs.
2:23 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Alexandria- very hypocritical. There's actually NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE linking Drew to the crime, unfortunately.
There IS evidence your "friend" did this.
You can really tell you're a teenager...
2:33 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
@Kmelly why don't you hop off Drew Peterson. Why are you defending him? Do you know him personally? Probably not, and also... Did I EVER say John was innocent? I sure didn't, so you can get your facts straight before you get confrontational with me. You don't know me. Yea, I am a teenager, but I'm obviously a lot more mature than you are. You're the one picking an argument with a 17 year old. Real winner.
3:35 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Speaking of racists, what's the difference between Scum Drew and Scum Moe?
Explain please.
You say "All I can say is teenagers do dumb things and don't think about where their actions will lead them". WHAT???? This crime was not just a "dumb thing" that teenagers do! Teenagers may TP a house, throw eggs at a house, come home later than they should, smoke or drink. NOT KILL their family members!!
John being one of your "closest friends" explains a lot though, Sweetheart :-D
4:06 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Virginia ~
I was going to respond similar to you, dumb things a teenager may do, get a speeding ticket, go joyriding, and all of the things you listed, but CERTAINLY NOT plot and carry out the plan to kill and mutilate your own parents for money! Seriously....
And your last sentence....my sentiments exactly!
4:45 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
There's a HUGE difference between Drew Peterson and Mohammad. Like seriously, Drew Peterson is a psycho, who killed TWO of his wives. Moe made a stupid mistake, he sat in the car, didn't kill anyone. Yea he was an accessory, but still... What Drew Peterson did is A LOT worse than Moe being the driver. He was dumb and influenced by money. It's not unheard of for a teen to go along with a crazy plan for money. 8,000 dollars can be a lot to a 16 year old. Not saying he should have done it in the first place. I have no sympathy for Moe, Chris, or Ehab, because they were simply being greedy, but as for John that's a different story. There was obviously more to the story. He was the only child for god's sake! He had everything he could have wanted. He was going to get their money regardless. You, nor I, or anyone else for that matter knows what went on in that house, which may have driven him to do this. So don't jump the gun. It just doesn't sit right.
5:31 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Yes, thank you!!! A rational response with out the race card. "No difference between Scum Drew and Scum Moe" Both a result of bad parenting and greed.
4:55 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
@Virginia don't judge me, because "Sweetheart" you don't know me. What does John being my friend explain about me? Regardless of what happened, I'm going to stand by him regardless. Yea, it was very wrong, but still... You guys don't even know him. You're just judging him by what the media says. That's the probably with you rubbernecks, always being nosy, and judging a person solely off of what the media says. Well I've got news for you guys! The news tends to exaggerate quite a bit, especially In high profile cases. Why don't you stop focusing on John's case so much, and do something with your lives. Make sure your own kids are acting right before talking about how much of a monster Chris, John, Ehab, and Mohammad are. The same thing that happened to Mr. and Mrs. Granat can happen to you. Kids just do stupid things. So watch what you say. Ps. If John is such a monster as the media portrays him to be, why would his family continue to support him through all of this? Exactly... He can't do anything for them, so why would they support him if he was such a terrible person? Think...
8:22 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Where's the exaggeration part of the story?
You don't know Drew Peterson yet you refer to him as "Scum". Why is it OK for You to judge people?
Chris, John, Ehab and Mohammad ARE Monsters like it or not. Even though this crime is occasionally played out in Arabic/Muslim countries, claiming Family Dishonor or Whatever reasoning they see fit, and it is not condemned, we have laws that people Have to abide by. They committed a heinous crime! End of story!
PS, Are you saying that people should only support others that can do something for them but this is special?
"Kids just do Stupid(?) things? --Like you're doing right now. Stupid is as stupid does. (forest gump) THINK...
9:30 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
He's scum, because he's a woman beater, who killed TWO of his wives, and got away with one of their murders. Mohammad isn't as bad, because he didn't kill anyone, he was just dumb enough to be their driver. Why do you guys continue to venture off inti this race card of ARABS???! god, seriously, you people have issues. What has the Arab/Islamic community done to you personally?!?!?! FYI smart one, John is 100 percent POLISH, not Arab, Moe and Ehab were accomplices, but John is the one who planned, hence they were HIS parents! What am I doing that is stupid?!? I'm saying that why would John's family support him if they thought he was such a monster. It's not like they're getting any monetary favors out of defending him and being there for him...; therefore they genuinely believe he is still a good kid!!!!
CeCe Church
3:40 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Alexandria - do you know Drew Peterson? Do you know for a fact that he killed two of his wives? Or are you simply reading the papers & believing what is written? Most of the "evidence" against Drew Peterson is circumstantial. So, for you to throw Drew Peterson under the bus is hypocritical...you are simply saying about Drew what others here are saying about John Granat. People have opinions - right or wrong - they have them & may express them in this here forum.
Also, you may want to think before you write because it may be misconstrued that in your above post you threatened someone; that because of what they are posting here may lead them to end up dead just as John & Maria Granat by kids who do stupid things.....Birds of a feather flock together - an old adage - should that be applied here to you? A friend, a very close friend of John Granat's - someone who was capable of murdering his parents - may do something stupid & murder someone for their opinions? Think.....
5:11 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
@CeCe, first of all... I wasn't threatening anyone. I simply stated that not everyone knows their kids as much as well as they think they do, hence Mr. And Mrs. Granat. Meaning... That instead of people focusing so much on this case and badgering John, they should focus on their own kids, because it can easily happen to them. How dare you insinuate that I'm a murderer. You people kill me, getting on my case, because I am friends with John. I never said he was innocent, nor have I condoned what he did, but I did say I wouldn't stop being his friend just because of everything that happened. It's not up to you, me, nor anyone else to judge him nor say what should happen to him. He will surely be taking it up with God one day, and that's on him, but for the time being, I'm going to be here for my friend, and be his support. You're right, I was being hypocritical about the Drew Peterson case, and you're right about that, but as far as calling me a murderer? Go rot...
CeCe Church
1:39 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
You didn't "simply sate that not everyone knows their kids as much as well (sic) as they think they do" in the original post. Implied it, perhaps. But the phrase you did state "watch what you say" can be taken as a threat.
I don't apologize for the analogy I made with the adage - it was to show you (& others) that not everyone is necessarily guilty by association.
People are following this case (as well as the Peterson case and the Holmes Colorado Massacre case) to make sense of why a heinous crime occurred. In this case people are intrigued as to what would cause a son to kill his parents. They are not just being nosey.
I'm not judging you; it's of no relevance to me that you are his friend or not. My parents were good friends of the late Granat's (the Polish construction community is tight-knit) & they are grieving & praying for them & wondering the source of teen angst.
"Go rot" not a very kind thing to say.
3:07 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
@CeCe I don't feel sorry for telling you to go rot, because that's exactly what you deserved. Calling me a murderer? Like seriously... You don't know me, I guess John's family is filled with murderers then? Huh? After all... They are associated with him also, and continue to stay by his side, just as I am. Yea it's fine to follow high profile cases, such as this, but it's not okay for rubbernecks to dictate and voice their opinion about what should happen to John, ie: he should go to hell, death penalty, get hurt in jail, etc. That's not right, because no one can judge him, but God.
5:06 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Moe's task in the Murder committed by His Friends, was to Drive the Slugs to & From the Murder scene @ 2 am. He waited in the car while the others Played their parts in the Gruesome Murder of John's Parents. My guess is when the other 3 returned to the car, they weren't exactly say, Clean? Didn't your friend Moe notice anything strange about that?
NOTHING, that could've happened in that house, COULD Possibly warrant these actions!
5:11 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
@ Alexandria
"and for John... His parents are DEAD, his money was bound to run out."
Dumb teenager huh?
5:22 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
What do you mean by that? I meant that his family could only continue to pay for him for so long. Money doesn't grow on trees, especially in a double homicide case.
7:57 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Is it just me or isnt it really weird to have a get a way driver for a plotted murder? Get away drivers are used when you need to be in and out. With all do respect but this wasn't a in and out thing. Why did he get to sit in the car and the other boys had to do the killings while he sat there like an idiot. I mean besides that it did say that Salahat was the youngest went to a different school and all the other ones went to Stagg. How long and how good did he know these boys?? He might have got used. Im just not so sold on the idea that he knew what was going to happen because the police say so. I want justice for the Granats like everyone else, but i also want the truth.
9:36 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Well he knew they'd be getting $. He witnessed their appearance After the crime, and went to school the next day and acted like nothing happened. I'm Not sold on the idea that he didn't have a clue as to what was & did take place @ the Granats home.
9:19 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
@Mohammad didn't know them that well, they had only known each other for about a month. He was Ehab's friend. He wasn't necessarily the "Getaway" driver, but he was basically Chris and Ehab's ride to John's house, because they didn't have cars.
9:58 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Also does any one know if palos patch writers go to every court case or how they get all this information??
11:04 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
I think they do go to each pretrial hearing. It's open to the public.
Lorraine Swanson
11:52 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Our Patch editors/contributors go to court hearings. Sometimes we call the state's attorney's office, but that is noted as such.
Chronicles of Bob
11:24 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
What pisses me off about the Patch is that they didn't tell me that Frank Thomas was at the new Jewel the other day...
...Stop making excuses for these dumb As$es... People died, and they did it and knew it... They are scum bags... Like he didn't know, please, give us a break. You're backing a a misfit that would kill his own flesh and blood for 8 k and a hooker.
It's like those idiots that chant for Joe Paterno or were shocked at the sanctions, like he's still a good guy or something... Those sanctions were crap and a slap on the wrist... Berreta did that shi&!
11:43 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Wow dude you sound like a drunk psycho. Get it together man.
2:45 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Just because you know someone from the past and because their family still supports them after a heinous act does not mean that you can continue to claim that this person is not a monster or even a good person. You must judge John by all of his actions on the scale weighed together at once. And if you ask me no amount of good small deeds can outweigh MURDER especially of your own parents who sacrificed more then he ever did to others. So ALEXANDRIA lay off your "best friend". People have a right to judge him given the facts of the case at the moment.
As regards to Salahat, more proof needs to be evident as to his knowledge of the plan that night. Who's to say his friends didn't tell him that they were just going to steal the money? But the fact that he didn't contact the police after they came to the car with blood on their hands should be a strike against him even if he didn't know about the murder plan.
Dan Lambert
3:44 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
As always, we are open to talking with anyone who knows the accused men and feel like they have a perspective to add to our coverage. You can always email email@example.com We will continue yo follow each status hearing.
9:01 am on Sunday, August 5, 2012
If you ask some kids from Stagg what John was all about they will give you a 2 word answers POT HEAD !! He is a heartless bastard and deserves to stay in jail for the rest of his life with his 3 other buddies. If my best friend did that yes I wouldn't b someone that wouldn't want to talk to him ever again but definitely our friendship would never be the same. If he is capable of killing his parents in such a brutal way he could do the same to his friends no difference.
5:36 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2012
Yes, my brother went to Stagg HS and when I talked to him and his friends, I got the same answer: pot head. Him, Qasem, and Wymas' lives revolved around marijuana. (Not saying marijuana is responsible for influencing murder.)
Judy Bergland
9:18 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012
Sounds like Alexandria is a silly 19 year old, at least she sounds like it. Bottom line is, he wanted his parents killed because he hated them and him Mom threw out his pot plants. Pretty lame excuse to kill someone. He is a sociopath along with all of his derelict friends who went along to make some bucks. What goes around comes around and it will come back to all of them ten fold, if not more. Also, if you recall after this happened, his relatives were attempting to have him removed from the will, as they all felt he was guilty. Of course, they are going to show up in court, they want justice.
10:50 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
@Judy Bergland Actually... I'm 17, which is even better :D . Did you know John personally? I'm sure you didn't... Most teenagers have problems with their parents, afterall it's an inevitable part of being an adolescent. You, me, nor anyone else knows what went on in that household on a daily basis. Apparently his relatives still love and support him, seeing they continue to visit and write him regularly. Nice try though. Get your facts straight.
10:06 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Most teenagers don't kill their parents no matter what's going on in the house. Just spoiled potheads who have no conscience. It doesn't matter if you knew him or not. Murder is murder and no justification can excuse you from judgment. His parents were sleeping, it's not like it was his life or theirs. I wonder if you would be sleeping the same Alexandria if you ever had your "friend" over knowing what he is capable of.
5:17 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
I sleep perfectly fine... Thankyou! After all there is no hard evidence that John did this. We could all just be making assumptions. You don't even know John... Who are you to judge. You don't know if he was a pothead or not, you're just going off of a stupid article.
Nick Swedberg
6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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10:38 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
As I read these comments, I fear and question the legitimacy of our criminal prosecuting system. Every submission comes from a potential juror (except the teenagers, of course), yet almost every post preemptively claims to "know" what the defendants' intents were and the intricate facts of the alleged crime. At the very core of our system of justice is the doctrine of innocence. It's up to the state to prove every element of the crimes with which they charge the victims, and to leave no reasonable doubt in our minds. The original question to this thread was whether the driver should be held to the same standard as the three who entered the house and killed the parents. The answer is simple: no. Whether or not he knew of the alleged crime, he did not kill the victims. How can a juror decide, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the driver intended to KILL, knew that HIS ACTS created a strong possibility of death, or was ATTEMPTING a forcible felony.? He couldn't have, he was in the car outside. Yet the many of you would be quick to come to the conclusion that hey, he was in the car, that's just as bad as thrusting the knife. That's not to say that he shouldn't be charged as an accomplice for aiding and abetting the crime, but to charge him with the same crime as charging the actual alleged seems, at the very core, unjust.
6:59 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
If they cannot give him life in prison I think he should get 30years for each murder served consecutively with no chaance for porole.He will be 77 when he gets out if he lives that long.
Patrycja Dolega
2:58 pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
I'll just say that I hope you're in a better place, John and Maria Granat.
3:11 pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
I wholehearted agree with you Patrycja!
I read all the comments and believe that his charges should not be dismissed. He drove those individuals to the house, and yes, stayed in the car during the attacks, but also drove them away from the crime scene, helped to split up the money and aided in hiding the bloody clothes and weapons in the forest preserve. HE IS NOT INNOCENT! He had ample time to "speed away" while he was sitting out there waiting, and report the situation. His lack of actions possibly could've saved John and Maria. One would find it hard to believe that he had "no concept" of what was going to happen or why he was driving Chris and Esam AT 2:00 IN THE MORNING to the house. Money is an ugly thing. People will do things that they normally wouldn't just to get their hands on some. I do not have any sympathy for any of these 4 individuals and may the proper sentencing come their way to vindicative John and Maria. It's the least that can be done for them.....now.
Patrycja Dolega
4:09 pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
@Mom, thanks. After I took read some above comments I thought that it's better that they're not here to see all that's happening here on earth. All this hatred. We're forgetting who the real victims in all this were, John and Maria. Yes, John, Jr. And the other three boys (my God, they were just kids) are also somewhat victims in all that, but they are still here. They get to live their lives. Whatever it may be, it is still a life. This whole thing is so sad and it happens on the anniversary of another tragedy. It's just too much for words.
11:18 am on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
There is no doubt a difference in cultures and in generations. That is not the subject in this article. While we are privelged to live in a great country there are some people who confuse freedom for entitlement to be arrogant and to do as they please. The question was should this accomplice be held to the same sentencing as the rest. If he was involved with the accused and/or had in any part of this crime then yes he should. How long the all individuals involved in this crime knew each other is irrelevant. Although we may not like what Alexandria has to say she too has an opinion. However I must correct her on one point. Alexandria said no one can judge him, only God. Ultimately when our lives end that will be true. However while we are here, we must live by the laws created by man. Your friend can and will be judged by others, a jury of his peers. When you visit your good friend in jail tell him that he and his buddies should've checked the rule book before they engaged in something that they obviously had no problem with. It's only unfortunate the death penalty won't be imposed. Maybe if they were to receive the same penalty they imposed on the Granat's, it would send a message to the teenage wasteland that you can't get away with murder. Now don't say he didn't do. John and Maria didn't kill themselves. You see whether he did it or he stood by while his buddies did it, he's guilty because he chose to not do the right thing. Those are the Rules!
4:01 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
@CJMCD, I totally understand where you're coming from, but it has NOT been proven that John, or the others killed his parents. While yes..., there is a huge possibilty, you honestly never know. Like I've been saying John is my best friend, and I will remain true to him no matter what. Even if I didn't know him, I still wouldn't be for the death penalty, because anyone who commits a heinous crime, such as this one deserves to sit in jail and suffer. I feel that the death penalty is an easy way out. Anyways... Like I've also said before don't be so quick to judge, because anyone can find themselves in this circumstance.
Nick Swedberg
5:53 pm on Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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6:49 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
I think this whole case is Insane!!!!!how could someone even think of doing something like that to family. Weather he did it or not......it sure looks like he did. Wow!!!!! I can even hurt bugs!!!!!! Rip Maria and John granat. So sad. Life is stressful as a parent and child but it doesn't have to come to this!!!! Talk it out. Hug it out. Or get the heak outta there. Sheesh people stop hurting each other!!!!!!!
U.N. Owen
9:54 pm on Monday, December 3, 2012
No decent human would ever even think about doing something so horrible to the people who brought you into this world, I would feel the same about these monsters if they were white, mexican, black, yellow, blue, red, or whatever!!! Evil has no color...
11:00 pm on Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Too expensive to have them rot in our prisons for life...execute them! My tax dollars need to be spent on educating children and keeping people safe, not housing filthy animals!!!
7:57 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
Hey Alexandria....so much for Granat's family still "supporting him" huh? EVERYONE KNOWS and REALIZES what animals they are except YOU! Get a clue....
"Salahat stood silently during the hearing as at least two dozen of his family members sat in the galley awaiting the judge's decision. Clearly disappointed at the denial of the motion, Salahat did not look toward his family as he was led back into lock-up.
Meanwhile, one of John Granat's aunts was visibly relieved after the proceedings. She cried and clutched one of the prosecutors in a long embrace outside the courtroom."
12:56 pm on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Regardless if Arabs milk the system for free link or insurance, it is irrelevant to the,real reason comments are being posted...about a,horrible murder case!! People have so much hatred in them they let it get the best of them and go.off topic,and start with racist comments. In the end, there is good and bad in every race and religion, PERIOD!,end of discussion! Everyone everywhere does the same crap, get over it. The purpose of this is to comment about the murder case, not what Arabs are doing with their link card. On another note, I think regardless the chikd is guilty...wether he knew about the plan before the deed or after, he eventually knew then later still hung out with the kids and spent the money on games and fancy dinners...makes him guilty. Was this horrible act worth the $30,000 taken and their freedom taken away? NO!!!! It is appalling and sick and I hope they all pay for their crimes against the poor mother and father who busted their ass to.support and spoil a undeserving child.
Nick Swedberg
2:21 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
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Hewlett East Rockaway Lynbrook Malverne Valley Stream Lakeview V o l . 3, No. 43 Kiuered as Seeoi id-Class Mntter, Post Office, Lynbrook. N. T. L Y N B R O O K , N. Y., T H U R S D A Y , J U L Y 9, 1964 LY 3 - 1 3 00 100 Per C o py Cong. Becker at Son Francisco To Cast Vote For Goldwater All eyes, will be focused and ears tuned to San Francisco next week as the Republican National Convention takes place- Congressman Frank J. Becker of Lynbrook in his weekly "Wash-ington Report" sets forth his opinion of the Senator and why he will support him. A L O T OF ROSES: Left to right, Anthony Cinque, General Manager of Sunrise Garden Center; Ron-ald Cus&mano, Sales Representative for the L. I. Area of Greenfield Lawn products; George Vames, President of Elanco products, division of Eli Lilly Co.; Alphonse Cinque, President of Sunrise Garden Center. Mr. Vames is delivering the 2 5 0 , 0 0 0 bag of rose food sold on the Eastern maiket to Mr. Alphonse Cinque, oiie of the larg-est garden suppliers on Long Island. Awards Made For Work On E.R. Municif>al Park-Garage Complex At a special meeting of the East Rockaway Board of Trustees held Monday night, awards were made for work on the Muni-cipal Park-Garage Complex to be constructed in the area bound-ed by Fifth and Seventh Avenues, Williamson and John Streets. When completed, this area will ii« r iude the new Publ i c Wo r k s Ga r - fe, a park and recreational facili-ties. On June 15, Ijids were received for the various phases of work on the garage. Tlie Board examined all bids carefully, checking the respon-sibility of the liiddcrs and their aliil-ity to perform the work and the fol-lowing firms were awarded contracts: L General Construction — Malik Construction Co., Inc. - $278,172; 2. Plumbing — Horowitz Bros. — I5;24,9()(); 3. Electrical - Stafford E l e c t r i c - $]7,860; 4. Heating - Nhirphy lind Ryder - $26,673; 5. Demolition — Arnold Carlton — $1,860. Since work on ttie park and rec-ational facilities cannot begin un-the garage is completed, the Mayor and the Board are anxious to start. Resolutions have been adopted for bond issues to cover the cost of developing this area. In other actions Monday night, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new 1964 Cadillac Ambulance for the Fire Department from Metropolitan Eqtn'pment Corp., for $14,875, less $62.5 trade-in allowance on the old ambidance. Purchase of a pick-up truck for the Department of Public Works was also authorized. Low bidder on this item was Ted Rowland of Lyn-brook with a bid of $1,885.45, less allowance of $100 for the old truck. Niagara Or Bust Last weekend the Max Phillips family (LYNBROOK FLOOR COV-ERINGS) took a trip to Niagara Falls. This was not the usual sight-seeing drive through New York They left Lynbrook Friday night after closing the store, drove all night and got to the falls very early Saturday morning. After the usual sightseeing in Niagara Falls, they left about four o'clock and again drove straight through to Lynbrook, arriving about 1 AM. This must set some sort of record for endurance. WASHINGTON REPORT The Congress will recess from July 3rd to July 20th, to permit those of us who are delegates and alternates, as well as those officiat-ing in other capacities, to go to San Francisco. I will be repre.senting the 5th Congressional District as a dele-gate, and as stated in a news re- Senr ator Barry Goldwater for the nomi-nation. I do so knowing the man, and what he stands for. I feel the American people will get to know him much better in the months to come, rather than by reading • quotes, taken out of context, from his speeches and statements. Let me call your attention to this fact: You have read and heard over radio and television President John-son's speech in Minneapolis, in which he said we must defend Southeast Asia, even at the RISK OF WAR. But, shoxdd Barry Gold-water make a similar statement, he is called a warmonger by the same columnists who yesterday admired Johnson's statement. Tlie same situation prevails in to-day's press as did in 1952, when they did everything humanly pos-sible to block the nomination of Senator Robert Taft, and succeed-ed. When I read many of the news columnists and commentators "cry-ing" for the Republican Party and what will happen to it if Senator Goldwater gets the nomination, I wonder if one of them has ever backed a Republican, much less voted for one. In my humble opinion, it is my desire to nominate a Republican candidate who will give the Amer-ican people a real choice as to whether they wish to- continue down the road to the eventual Wel-fare State, or have their gvernment stimulate the free enterprise system that made this country the greatest in the world. People and the Ad-ministration talk about "prosperity" and a "war-on-poverty" in the same breath, BUT do not tell the peo-ple that we are living in a fool's paradise and that we have gone over $30 billion dollars deeper in debt in the past four years. No government has the right to do thi-S to future generations, except in. time of war or national emergency. Unlike some politicians, I T R U ST the American people. I want to give them the opportunity of deciding, and I believe they will decide the right way. I will be willing to ac-cept their decision, and not try to force something down their throats whether they hke it or not. 4th Batt. Fire Depts. Parade and Drill 'l1ie Fire Departments of the Fourth Battalion District of the Nas-sau County Fire Conmiission will liolcl their 21st Annual Parade and Drill in tlie Lakeview Fire District on July 11th and 12th. These de-partments are East Rockaway, Lake-view, Lynbrook, Malverne and Rock-ville Centre. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 11th. It will start at Woodfield Road and Pinebrook Avenue at 7 : 3 0 P.M. and wiU pro-ceed north on Woodfield Road to Eagl(> Avenue, west on Eagle Avenue lo Hempstead Avenue, north cm Hempstead Avenue to Maple Street, east on Maple Street lo Woodfield Road, thence south on Woodfield Road to Eagle Avenue. An old-fashioned drill, featiu-nig running ladder and hose events, will be held on Sunday, July 12th, start-ing at 1:00 p.m. at Woodfield Road and Eagle Avenue in the Lakeview Fire District. The Lakeview Fire Department is host for this year's events. (State Photo) PATROLMAN JAMES COAN stands by damaged house of Vincent Carrozza, 64A Charles St., Lynbrook, after two car accident. Cars involved in the accident were a 1962 Chevrolet driven by Ira R. Mantzer, 129 Sher-man Street, Lynbrook, and a 1962 Pontiac, seen in the picture, diven by Paul Slavich, 67-24 Eliot Ave., Maspeth.
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Publisher | Islander Publishing Co. |
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Date | 1964 |
Type | Weekly Periodical |
Format | PDF; TIFF |
Source | Lynbrook Public Library; Arthur Mattson; HSERL |
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2012 eventually arrived…happy new year!
Allora, una festa with friends from school among others was supposed to be held at home for NYE yesterday, and pretty much everything was set up and ready – however in the afternoon a few people bailed for whatever reason and subsequently the whole thing was called off. Vexing, yet as recompense I spent new year's eve at the Colosseum in Rome.
As you'd expect, la metropolitana was packed with masses of people, but once we arrived it actually wasn't as crowded as I'd expected. I guess the main difference was the fact that there wasn't one centralised place where everyone gathered; rather it was just a huge celebration all around the city!
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That's a quote from a wonderful L.A. Times article on this year's booming box office under the comically generic headline "Box-office revenue up for 2009".
The piece goes somewhat deeper than the headline suggests, considering whether booming box office and increased attendance this year are economically-driven or if something fundamental is underway in the way people want to watch movies. It even notes that new social media technologies like Twitter may be powering positive word of mouth far longer and more broadly than anticipated.
The box-office boom has not only surprised many in Hollywood, but provided a much-needed source of revenue growth as DVD sales have plunged more than 13% so far this year.
And it has proved that despite a digital revolution in the ways audiences consume content, one of the oldest methods has not lost its appeal.
"When the economy is down, people start cutting back, but after a while they want to go out and be entertained," said Ed Mintz, the president of market research firm CinemaScore. "Even at $10, or $15 for IMAX or 3-D, going to the movies is still a cheaper night out than almost anything else."
The economy is clearly part of the equation, but perhaps something else is happening. I'll leave Sony's Jeff Blake with the final word:
Tags: attendance, economy, International, Jeff Blake, Los Angeles Times, movie theaters, Movies, recession"There was a feeling that the business was recession-proof, but this is more than that," said Jeff Blake, vice chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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John K. Rosenbaum Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., is accused of touching off a desperate search for the snake in south Georgia after telling authorities he was bitten in November 2011. The snake is among the world's deadliest.
Rosenbaum is on trial this week in Brunswick, near Georgia's coast, on charges of making false statements to authorities, The Brunswick News reported (http://bit.ly/Wmjahp ).
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Rosenbaum told hospital workers he was bitten in the parking lot of a Wendy's restaurant along Interstate 95 in south Georgia, when the reptile got away from an animal seller he was meeting, Mays said.
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