Nick Bollea to Remain Solitarily Confined
On Monday, former WWE star Hulk Hogan essentially asked a judge: "What'cha gonna do when we ask that my son gets released from solitary confinement of you?!?!"
In a three-sentence order, though, Philip J. Federico denied the motion by attorneys for Nick Bollea, one that claimed the confinement was "cruel and unusual punishment."
"Had there been a need for such arguments, a hearing would have been scheduled," court public information officer Ron Stuart said, according to The St. Petersburg Times.
As a result, Nick Bollea is still housed in solitary at Pinellas County Jail because as a minor he can't be released into the adult population. Needless to say, the young man isn't enjoying his time alone.
Attorneys say he's spending 16 to 17 hours a day in the maximum-security cell, where his food is delivered through a slot in the door, causing him "unbearable anxiety." Bollea requested a transfer to monitored home confinement or the minimum-security area.
Do you feel sorry for Bollea? Or is he getting what he deserves for driving recklessly?
June 4th, 2008 1:35 PM
Nick should spend time in Jail !!!! !!!!
June 4th, 2008 3:52 PM
He made a mistake but not a mistake that I think warrants jail time. They should have revoked his license and given him community service and thats IT. I feel bad for him, he got the hammer mainly because he is well known. Public examples are a b***h.
FREE NICK!
June 4th, 2008 4:56 PM
He needs to stay in jail....He needs counciling and get away from his disfuntionl home...The pampering and cuddling his parents do, will never teach him resposibility or compassion.He is a spoiled young man, and his father thinks he is above the law...If they let him off, i know for sure it will happen again in short time. It may be his life next time. He safe where he is...I speak from experience with my sons. Thank you.
June 4th, 2008 6:38 PM
I do not feel sorry for this young man, after driving recklessly, and permanently injuring his friend for life, why should he get out? I understand that being in Florida where they are soft on crime, is the reason he's only getting 8 months...in other states, he'd be convicted and sentenced to a longer time...maybe, it's because he's a celebrity, and from seeing what they not do to celebrities out in California, is the reason he only got 8 months...and that's the reason why there is so much wrong with Florida...
June 4th, 2008 7:45 PM
He should be spending a lot more time in jail. He needs to learn something that his parents obviously didn't or couldn't teach him.....there are consequences for your actions. What about the poor soldier who was in his car? He and his family have been given a life sentence. He doesn't deserve any better or any worse treatment than anyone else!
June 4th, 2008 8:37 PM
Nick should be counting his blessings not trying to think up ways on how to make more money off of this tragedy! He deserves a MUCH STRONGER SENTANCE. tHE COURT HAS BEEN MORE THAN FAIR WITH HIM OTHER PEOPLE HAVE DONE THE SAME OCCURANCE AND THEY HAVE GOTTEN THREE YEARS IN JAIL, HE GOT 8 MONTHS! PLEASE CRY ME A RIVER, HE FRIEND CAN NEVER GET ANOTHER DAY BEING NORMANL AGAIN. i WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM TRY IT FOR A WEEK, AND MAYBE HE WOULD REALIZE THE HELL HE NOT TO MENTION HIS FAMILY GOES THROUGH EVERY DAY OF HIS LIFE! IT IS ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS IN THE WORLD FOR A PARENT TO WATCH THIER CHILD GO THROUGH, I PRAY FOR THE MARINES FAMILY AND FOR THE TRUE VICTIM JOHN. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU.
June 5th, 2008 3:01 AM
HE DID THE CRIME NOW DO THE TIME. 8 MONTHS SOUNDS QUITE A BIT SHORT TO ME. WHINE WHINE WHINE. THAT'S THE WAY KIDS ARE TODAY. THEY DO NOT KNOW THE MEANING OF RESPONSIBILTY. HE IS RESPOSIBLE FOR THE INJURIES TO HIS FRIEND. MAYBE 8 MONTHS AND 3 DAYS A WEEK TAKING CARE OF HIS "FRIEND" WOULD HAVE AN IMPACT ON HIM. HE WILL BLOW THIS WHOLE INCIDENT OFF ONCE THE JAIL TIME IS DONE.
June 5th, 2008 3:30 AM
Just because he is in the public eye should not warrant any special treatment...After listening to those jail house tapes, it is evident that he is not thinking about what he has done & the peril of his "supposed friend". I am disgusted with the whole family!
June 5th, 2008 5:55 AM
He had four speeding tickets in the last year, including going over 100 MPH with his dad in the passenger seat. He was drinking alcohol his really cool dad bought for him that day and his mom loves street racing and thinks it's cool to avoid the cops, and we have her on tape. I think the judge ordered jail time to get him away from his parents. BTW he is out of his cell working 6 hours a day. It isn't like he has no human contact. The way he is carrying on you would think he was on Alcatraz in the Hole or something.
For those who want to see how "sorry" Nick and his parents are about putting John Graziano in a permanent vegatative state, listen to those jailhouse tapes. Unbelievable. They should all be steralized to protect the species. These are not traits we want passed on.
June 5th, 2008 6:14 AM
I too, have driven drunk having been arrested at least 4 times with three convictions. I learned, the hard way, that drinking then driving is stupid.
Times have changed. Nick's parents don't understand that the times are changing and that includes frowning upon DWI.
On top of that, someone's life was changed forever.
Nick should learn to quit pursuing a career in racing because he's such a dickweed for getting himself into this situation.
He should be lucky that he's not in a cell with a large man wanting his shoes and having to fight off chumps for his chains and shoes.
I was once in a New Orleans parish prison where inmates didn't get water so I saw this one old thirsty man drinking from the toilet!
Man up Nick! Quit being a wuss! Take it like a Man! Waaaaaaaa, "I've got nothing to do!" Waaaaaaaa, "I miss going out on the boat."
Waaaaaa, "I miss hanging with the family on holiday!"
June 5th, 2008 6:25 AM
Nick the cry baby, but they can't shoot you for asking
June 5th, 2008 9:30 AM
This kid is an irresponsible punk, brought up by his celebrity father to think that he is above the law. He thinks nothing is his fault. And I lost a ton of respect for Hulk when he essentially blamed the victim.
Part of Nick's punishment needs to be taking care of his friend every day so he can see what he did to him and get a reality check..."THIS IS WHAT HAPPENSE WHEN YOU DRINK AND DRIVE!"
June 5th, 2008 9:45 AM
Nick is beaing treated like an average Joe. He is not an A-List celebrity. If it were Paris or Britt chareged with the same offense, they would have recieved a lesser punishment.
June 5th, 2008 10:50 AM
THE SPOILED BRAT GOT WHAT HE DESERVES!!
If It was the a poor person they would have to do the time and the Judges wouldn't let them go free JUST BECAUSE he has anxiety. ...POOR NICK. WHAT ABOUT POOR JOHN??? Nick will be free in 8 months You can count on it that John won't!! Way to Go Judge!!!
June 5th, 2008 12:54 PM
He didnt get enough time behind bars. He should be thankful he is in solitary. Those prison boys like em young. Linda needs to shut the hell up. She thinks that she is suffering???? Why doesnt she go help Johns mom take care of him, and then maybe she will see what suffering is. Spoiled Bitch
June 5th, 2008 1:21 PM
after hearing the Mom & Dad on tapes saying how much worse off they were than John and his family--the whole family should be locked up somewhere. He needs to stay in solitary as crazy as this family seems to be.
June 5th, 2008 1:47 PM
This spoiled 'kid' needs this wake up call big time. He has been ticketed other times for this type of driving. When he gets out then he should start community service at a mental and physical rehabilation center. Maybe then he'll figure out what can happen when you're irresponsible and stupid.
June 5th, 2008 2:13 PM
His BAC was .05 % hours after the crash....do the math. Drunk Drivers need to rot in jail. Nick Bollea is a reckless drunk driver who destroyed another person's life. Whatever punishment he gets is not enough. Thanks Hulk Hogan, you really did a great parenting job. You're no tough guy in my book, just another in a long list of disgraceful entertainers
June 5th, 2008 3:31 PM
He should di his time like every normal person does. no acceptions. the trouble with these rich kids is they think because their parents are well known and have MONEY they should get off. Like GLA wrote. DO THE CRIME DO THE TIME!!!!
June 5th, 2008 6:13 PM
No matter what Drinking and driving is very dumb and stupid..
Public Highway's are not race tracks There way too many people driving on them at the given speed limit and all the Law's posted on sign's..
If you want to drive fast, The race track is the proper place to do this, Sure not a public highway..
He is right when he need's to be and I think he should be in the top few people for The Gomer Pyle of the Year Award...
It's very lucky there was no more people injuryed or killed over that stupid stunt that kid pulled...
I race car's for over 17 year's and I have yet been in any accidents that I got more than a few scratch's on me or the other driver
WE RACE AT THE RACE TRACK !!!!!!!
NOT THE PUBLIC STREET"S
All I can say That sure a Gomer Pyle Dumb stunt of the year from Nick...
It's Time to pay for it now...
June 5th, 2008 6:59 PM
this is a spoiled little boy who thinks he is above the law just because of who his daddy is .he got off so easy it is not funny.as the saying goes if you do the crime you do the time. he is a spolied littlle titty baby that will end up some day doing some hard time somewhere in prison and really being the bitch if you know what i mean
June 5th, 2008 8:49 PM
People in hollywood forget where they came from, or how they got their money and thats from us.. regular joe's. Some are born with a silver spoon in their hand. They have to be taught the ways of regular joe's Because they have money does not mean they are exempt from prosecution or even death. They are still regular joe's with money.
June 6th, 2008 2:47 PM
Wow. Apparently no one remembers doing stupid things and making bad choices when they were 17.
July 11th, 2008 5:17 PM
nick needs to stop smoking pot i have emailed nick and he told me how he smokes pot and that his parents dont know i smoke but i can stii drive wit out hurting anybody that includes myself
July 28th, 2008 2:04 AM
He needs to spend AT LEAST one year in jail. That is what happens when you do negligent things, we should all be aware of our DECISIONS.