Jerime Anderson Reinstated
by DCBruins on Sep 19, 2011 6:04 PM PDT
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I was reading everywhere online for news about Kyle Anderson. The wunderkind recruit that wants to come to UCLA but may stay close to home and play for Seton Hall. It makes so much sense for him to come to UCLA but again New Jersey is a bit of a trip from California. (Of course, KAJ was pretty successful when he left NYC for UCLA.)
However, I found some other Anderson news.
"Now that the legal proceedings in conjunction with Jerime's arrest have been finalized, I am re-instating him to the team with a two-game suspension," said Howland. "Jerime has been very remorseful in acknowledging his mistake and accepting responsibility for his actions. I believe he has learned a valuable lesson."
Last Thursday (Sept. 15), Anderson pled guilty to two misdemeanor charges, appropriation of lost property and trespass. The plea agreement, according to Anderson's lawyer Jon Artz, was based on evidence demonstrating Anderson's good conduct and moral character from members of the community and Anderson's prompt acceptance and responsibility of his mistake, as well as his embarrassment and remorse.
Anderson must complete 300 hours of community service in a two-year period. On Sept. 15, 2013, assuming completion of the community service requirement and, if he has had no other legal issues, the plea of appropriation of lost property will be withdrawn and that charge dismissed, leaving only a misdemeanor charge of trespass.
Currently, because of the manner of the disposition of the case, Anderson has suffered no convictions for any criminal offense.
Reaction after the jump.
I am not sure what to think. I guess I think 2 games is too light. At least make him sit out the Maui Tourney. This is a slap on the wrist.
Anderson has another chance at redemption. The team could use him. His sophomore year was a wake up call to him for basketball. Hopefully this incident is a wake call for him for life.
Go Bruins.
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I can see why you think this is too light
Personally, I’m on the fence. I think that a tougher punishment definitely would have sent a message that CBH (and UCLA) doesn’t condone theft or any other illegal activity.
However, unless I’m mistaken this is Jerime’s first legal issue and if what his lawyer said about Anderson’s help and remorse during the investigation is true, I will give CBH the benefit of the doubt with this one. I agree that the Maui tournament wouldn’t have been too harsh, but I don’t necessarily think that this is too light, either
Does anyone know what really happened here?
At least it doesn’t seem to be straight-out theft, in which case Jerime should probably have been kicked off the team. The “appropriation of lost property” charge suggests that he found a lost laptop, and either knew who the probable owner was and didn’t say anything, or in the alternative, didn’t make a reasonable effort to find the true owner. Not good in either case. “Finders keepers” is not the law. I have no idea about what the “trespass” charge could mean (did he find it in someone else’s dorm room?).
Anyone got any further info?
Agree that the suspension is light. Should have been 10 games at least.. 2 games is what you get for curfew violations.
by Cade McAdverb on Sep 19, 2011 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Appropriation of Lost Property usually means finding or taking something that may seem
like it belongs to nobody, while in fact, it’s marked and absolutely belongs to someone.
Me, as a freshman, Fall ‘78 (hence the name), I “discovered” some text books seemingly left behind, while I was throwin down some grub in the Treehouse, or (it coulda been The Coop). Nobody came for these items while I was eating. I may have even hung around for a few minutes or so later. I (wrongly) talked myself into turning those books into the Campus Bookstore for some quick cash. Within 24 hours or so, I’m having an encounter with Campus Police for “stealing”. I was soon in the office of Dean Goldstone (that’s how I met the dude). After explaining my story in detail, the school took pity on me (I guess it was my bawling like a little kid), and let me off with a stern warning, and zero record. Jerime’s story reminds me of my own encounter. His tears were likely those of a grossly embarrassed dude who knew he was in the wrong for his “discovery” which, evidently wasn’t outright thievery. Seems Anderson was raised right and knowingly acted against even his own home training… not to mention the incredible negative impact his momentary non-thinking had on a ton of people in his world. We don’t know his facts. I’m trusting Ben on this one, that the punishment does in fact fit the actual facts of Anderson’s non-crime. Wrong judgement happens.
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by Bruins78 on Sep 19, 2011 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
There are situations where people leave books around that they no longer need
For instance when labs are cleaning up here we’ll often see some textbooks discarded and a sign saying “free books!” So I would be much more open to forgiving someone who picked up textbooks (not to mention there’s a large difference in monetary value … although not as much as one would think these days).
But I have not known a situation where someone leaves a laptop on the ground.
Speaking of Anderson's
search twitter.com for Kyle Anderson right now, TONS of posts about Kyle verbally committing to UCLA. Baseless rumor or genuine truth?
Kyle himself tweeted
NOTHING IS OFFICIAL!!!!!!!
just saw that
kind of worried…whoever started that rumor might have hurt negatively affected UCLA’s image in his eyes..
Maybe I saw some of the Seaton Hall sites were on it
That is a good sign. It is UCLA or Seaton Hall. Maybe Seaton Hall was told no and it leaked.
it's also posted on his twitter account
welcome to Westwood Kyle Anderson!! GO BRUINS!!
Sorry, I remain skeptical
BruinBall is kind of new to me – it’s not rivals.com or scout.com. And twitter accounts have been known to be hacked – see Norman Powell.
Not skeptical any more!!!!!
Welcome Kyle Anderson!
What a class – Adams, Artis, Anderson … but we’re stuck in kind of a rut, how about a different letter – like “M” ?
by mplsbruin on Sep 19, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am too stoked by the other Anderson news
to have an opinion on this one. I guess it will be nice to have J Anderson’s senior court leadership. But, oh my goodness…K Anderson!!!!
Good for JA
Like others, I’m not sure how I feel about the 2 game suspension. But, I’m glad JA stepped up and took responsibility in front of the man. (judge) If 78 has guessed right about the nature of the crime then I have no problem with the suspension.
The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden
when you compare it to the Richardsons and Shirley....
Not sure what the difference is between what the Richardson’s and Shirley did and what Anderson did. If its the same I am not sure whey he is not receiving similar punishment. Maybe one of the legal begals can explain it.
Umm...
I don’t know what a legal begal is. Do you mean legal eagle? Or legal beagle? I know you don’t mean bagel…right?
Anyway, no way to know what the difference is unless you have the details of both cases, which we don’t, as far as I know. My guess is, with 3 players involved in the one backpack theft, it smells of premeditation. My other guess is, someone left their laptop unattended to go get a coffee and Jerime helped himself, thinking it was forgotten. Only guesses.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Legal Bagel?
I had one for breakfast. Cream cheese with huckleberry jam—de-e-e-e-elicious.
As to the issue at hand, thieves should not play basketball for UCLA. Sure, I can think of exceptions. CRN’s treatment of those 3 laptop thieves last year comes to mind. The 3 laptop thieves were permitted to work their way back after taking a year off for bad behavior.
Remember Bill Walton was told get a haircut or you are gone. Standards have eroded to say the least.
by peggysue69 on Sep 20, 2011 12:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This Makes Me Nervous
Obviously, this is not really “finalized” until the community service requirements are completed, 2 years with no criminal violations have passed, and the charge is actually dismissed. So the case has to be held “pending” in some fashion—deferred prosecution, a stipulation to continue the matter for two years, or some other procedural mechanism that holds the appropriation charge and additional sentencing options over Jerime’s head for that time period.
I am not intending to express a lack of faith or trust in Jerime or his intent and ability to take advantage of the opportunity that the plea deal gives him. I truly believe he will succeed.
But, the fact remains that we have a player who has an open, pending criminal case against him in which he has plead guilty, precluding the presumption of innocence and waiving his right to demand presentation of the evidence against him. This feels uncomfortable to me.
Love My Bruins
You guys dont appreciate getting KA
KA will have a great season but ucla will not have post season success
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