Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Canada frees man too big for jail Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]King Kong[/m] at 12:38 pm on Nov. 17, 2008[quote]Canadian authorities have released a prisoner known as Big Mike who was found to be too fat to fit in his cell. Michel Lapointe is a convicted drugs gang member arrested in 2006 who weighs 450lb (205kg). He could not fit on the chair in his Montreal prison cell and his body protruded six inches on either side of his bed, press reports said. Officials ruled that Lapointe's prison conditions were "difficult" because of his health. The Journal de Montreal newspaper quoted a letter from the authorities to Mr Lapointe saying: "You have been detained for more than 25 months and your prison conditions are difficult because of your health." They also cited the refusal of two other facilities to accept the 37-year-old, who was handed a five-year sentence in May this year. Mr Lapointe was freed late on Tuesday. "I'm going to have a proper bed and finally have a chair I can sit in," he told the paper outside the prison. "I want a normal life. I've done some stupid things and I've paid for them," he added. In its justification for the early release, the Quebec Parole Board also cited Mr Lapointe's good behaviour, his non-violent crime and the support of his wife and mother. [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7727846.stm]bbc news[/url][/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post King Kong Posted at 12:38 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Canadian authorities have released a prisoner known as Big Mike who was found to be too fat to fit in his cell. Michel Lapointe is a convicted drugs gang member arrested in 2006 who weighs 450lb (205kg). He could not fit on the chair in his Montreal prison cell and his body protruded six inches on either side of his bed, press reports said. Officials ruled that Lapointe's prison conditions were "difficult" because of his health. The Journal de Montreal newspaper quoted a letter from the authorities to Mr Lapointe saying: "You have been detained for more than 25 months and your prison conditions are difficult because of your health." They also cited the refusal of two other facilities to accept the 37-year-old, who was handed a five-year sentence in May this year. Mr Lapointe was freed late on Tuesday. "I'm going to have a proper bed and finally have a chair I can sit in," he told the paper outside the prison. "I want a normal life. I've done some stupid things and I've paid for them," he added. In its justification for the early release, the Quebec Parole Board also cited Mr Lapointe's good behaviour, his non-violent crime and the support of his wife and mother. bbc news

Replies mackenzie13 Posted at 12:45 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 if he didn't do anything violent....then yay!!! he's free!! taraxgoesxboom Posted at 12:45 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Well, if I ever get sentenced to a few years in jail I'll make sure to put on a few 100lbs before I go. FurryPanther Posted at 12:45 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:42 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from FurryPanther at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Well good for him. Drug-related offenses shouldn't be in jail anyway.    He was a drug gang member. Subtle difference there.    FP It also said that he had a non-violent crime. But regardless, I suppose I shouldn't turn this into a debate about the legal system. Which I think is stupid. The Canadian system is way too lax. FP robdude Posted at 12:43 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from Rachelw at 3:42 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 ok thats messed up send him to an american prision were equipped for the big people the u.s doesn't accept obese canadiens JennyColada Posted at 12:42 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from FurryPanther at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Well good for him. Drug-related offenses shouldn't be in jail anyway. He was a drug gang member. Subtle difference there. FP It also said that he had a non-violent crime. But regardless, I suppose I shouldn't turn this into a debate about the legal system. Praise the Lard Posted at 12:42 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Free the Montreal 1.5! Rachelw Posted at 12:42 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 ok thats messed up send him to an american prision were equipped for the big people Jman19 Posted at 12:41 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 I heard this on the radio the other day. I lol'd. Just get fat, and you'll get a free ticket out of prison! FurryPanther Posted at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from JennyColada at 1:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Well good for him. Drug-related offenses shouldn't be in jail anyway. He was a drug gang member. Subtle difference there. FP SimbaGrrl Posted at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Gosh, he must have been gigantic RIMHfire Posted at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 That's bullshit. robdude Posted at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 free the fat man JennyColada Posted at 12:40 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Well good for him. Drug-related offenses shouldn't be in jail anyway. xBeautifulTragedyx Posted at 12:39 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 BBC lies a lot. All 14 previous replies displayed.