Nick Hogan gets prison time

May 12th, 2008 | Category: TV News

Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Celebrities

On August 26th, Hulk Hogan’s son Nick was terribly injured in a car crash in Florida. additionally in the crash was Nick’s friend, John Graziano, who was critically injured after the car smashed into the median, flipped by and finally crashed into a palm tree. Later that fall, the wrestling champ’s son was charged with reckless driving, having a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher and having tinted windows on his Toyota Supra.

On May 9th, after pleading “no contest,” Nick Hogan (nee Bollea) was sentenced to eight months in prison. He was plus charged with five years probation and one hundred hours community service per year. In

addition, Nick must attend a DUI school and is forbidden to drink alcohol for the duration of his probation. Hulk and daughter Brooke begged the judge for leniency but John’s family and girlfriend asked for punishment. His mother said, “I’m not seeking revenge. Only justice.” John was in a coma after the accident and will probably need lifelong care.

What do you think? Does the punishment fit the crime?

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