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Did they ever go to jail?

2007-12-24 14:02:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities History

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Nope - they just got "community service."

"Berdovsky and Stevens were arrested on the day of the incident and charged with placing a hoax device to incite panic, a felony charge that carries a five-year maximum sentence, and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.[19] Both pleaded not guilty to the two charges and were later released on a $2,500 cash bond.[3] At their arraignment Assistant Attorney General John Grossman claimed that the two were trying to "get attention by causing fear and unrest that there was a bomb in that location."[22] Michael Rich, the lawyer representing both men, disputed Grossman's claim, asserting that even a VCR could be found to fit the description of a bomb-like device.[22] Judge Leary said that it will be necessary for the prosecution to demonstrate an intent on the part of the suspects to cause a panic. The judge continues "It appears the suspects had no such intent, …but the question should be discussed in a later hearing."[22]
On May 11, 2007, the prosecutors decided not to pursue criminal charges in exchange for community service and a public apology. Attorney General Martha Coakley cited the difficulty in proving intent to incite panic on the part of the two men and called the deal "an appropriate and fair resolution". Berdovsky and Stevens completed 80 and 60 hours of community service at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Boston.[23]

2007-12-24 14:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 1 0

CNN is a good source to figure out the details - I found this story.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/31/boston.bombscare/

2007-12-24 22:05:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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