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bkgarris2022 t1_ityytco wrote

standard to plead not guilty even if you super obviously are. non-news.

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Chippopotanuse t1_itz6zjg wrote

Yup. Although these guys are going to likely see jail and lose fishing license forever:

> Runyan and Cominsky were arraigned on several felony charges, including cheating, attempted grand theft and possessing criminal tools.

> The charges are fifth-degree felonies, meaning they could each bring a punishment of up to 12 months in prison and $2,500 in fines.

> The duo also face a misdemeanor count of unlawful ownership of wild animals — a charge related to raw fish filets they allegedly had on their boat. If they're convicted of that crime, their fishing licenses could be revoked indefinitely.

Seems about right for the level of crime they committed.

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Surrounded-by_Idiots t1_ityktg4 wrote

We all knew larger fish have more heavy metals but this is getting ridiculous.

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t4ct1c4l_j0k3r t1_ityj9hs wrote

I never knew lead sinkers swam in schools with all the other fishes

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SharpieBass t1_itzr3fd wrote

About as guilty as anyone could be. Lol.

Unless they have video of someone else stuffing their fish with sinkers and fish filets, of course.

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Ancient_War_Elephant t1_iu07lih wrote

Headline is more fun if you use the Canadian term for walleye: "Pickerel packers plead not guilty in cheating scandal"

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carlosdangermouse t1_itzik99 wrote

Was hoping for picture of 'walleyed' fishermen. Was disappointed...

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revdre t1_itz0vxx wrote

Looking for a plea deal I would assume.

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CreditOk6077 t1_itzjrpc wrote

So if they lose their fishing license rights for life.....do you think they'll never fish again?

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bandit69 t1_itzw76e wrote

They certainly won't be allowed to fish in any tournament for prize money.

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gizmozed t1_iu473w8 wrote

"The fish were hungry so I fed them the only thing I had, lead weights."

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SnooMemesjellies7469 t1_iu0nsda wrote

I'm having a hard time believing that cheating in a fishing tournament deserves criminal charges.

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Titanbeard t1_iu22itc wrote

I'm having a hard time believing that stealing $30k from you deserves criminal charges.

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