Quinton Jackson sentenced to three years probation for July ‘08 Newport Beach rampage
by Adam Wagner on Jan 8, 2010 7:11 PM EST
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson can breathe a little bit easier today, after an Orange County judge struck down his felony conviction of evading police for the high-speed hijinks that ensued back in July 2008 in Newport Beach.
He’ll do his time via three years probation for misdemeanor reckless driving, instead.
In an interview with the Orange County Register, Jackson said, "I will never see that judge in a courtroom again. … I don’t see myself doing anything crazy again. … I want to be a positive role model."
Jackson, who appeared in court sporting his B.A. Baracus mohawk for his role in the upcoming "A-Team" movie, has completed more than 200 hours of community service for the stunt, including conducting seminars with young people and U.S. Marines.
In fact, the judge praised Jackson’s efforts, which he noted were more than the minimum requirements for community service.
"You have done extraordinarily well on this case," Judge Thomas Goethals said, "Congratulations."
While he was relieved for the judge’s decision, Jackson said he was even more grateful that he didn’t hurt anyone in the incident, which he says he remembers very little of.
On July 15, 2008, shortly after losing his light heavyweight title to challenger Forrest Griffin, Jackson drove his lifted Ford 350 pickup truck — complete with his picture and name decaled on the side — down Newport Boulevard, plowing into three vehicles and narrowly missing several pedestrians and bicyclists.
With several police units in pursuit, Jackson crossed over the center median, drove on the sidewalk while pedestrians dove for cover, and sped down the wrong side of Newport Boulevard, running multiple red lights. And he did it while talking on his cell phone.
Jackson later claimed he was in a deep depression, heavily sleep deprived and hadn’t consumed much of anything but energy drinks for days. He said he agrees with Judge Goethals that his life was out of control at the time, but has since gotten his life back together.
"I could have really hurt someone or hurt myself," he said. "I will never let something get me so down I would hurt myself or others."
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nice haircut!
i always roll into court looking like Mr. T also.
the judges are always impressed!
B.A.
So B.A. got sentenced to F.A.
I’m sure if he did get banged up the rest of the A.Team woulda busted him out!
by tap or snap bons on Jan 8, 2010 7:21 PM EST reply actions
So...
“Jackson drove his lifted Ford 350 pickup truck down Newport Boulevard, plowing into three vehicles and narrowly missing several pedestrians and bicyclists.
With several police units in pursuit, Jackson crossed over the center median, drove on the sidewalk while pedestrians dove for cover, and sped down the wrong side of Newport Boulevard, running multiple red lights. And he did it while talking on his cell phone."
Let’s not forget the pregnant lady who had a miscarriage.
And the judge says…""You have done extraordinarily well on this case. Congratulations."
3 days.
Her stomach hit the steering wheel when PAge bashed her. I don’t know why all these online doctors act like it is impossible for that to have had an effect.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
At one point was a fan of this creep!
Typical “celeb. Treatment” and. BS! That judge hands him a slap in the hand. Let’s not forget who got him out of this (dana) and how he thanked him and fought in memphis.Oh wait he didn’t. “I won’t do it again”of course you won’t ever be depressed again since you keep dodfing Lachida (the champ) !!
by He'soutmikeHe'sout on Jan 8, 2010 7:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
won't matter rashad evans is going to beat rampage badly and at the end of the fight
will do his nipple tweaking and that will bring back the old rampage. too bad he would have already lost. i kinda like rampage but his antics are getting old. rashad is solid physically and emotionally. rashad tko second round.
i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 8, 2010 8:07 PM EST reply actions
uh yeah
Rashad is a talented guy but will not dominate Rampage. I hate Rashad personally but am fully aware of what he brings to the table. He WILL NOT beat Rampage badly. In fact if he does win the fight I guarantee he will have taken more damage than he inflicted. He could pull off the W by executing a solid successful gameplan like he did against Thiago. I just pray to god he gets smashed by ’Page.
I have been watching MMA for 16 years and it is the best sport on the planet! Most of the people that post in these forums make me furious on a daily basis by being a-holes or just dumb as hell... then I look around and realize ahhhh I'm at home and am just as guilty as all of you idiots.
pray is the key word. with the long layoff rashad will takedown rampage and break the
orbital bone. i would not be surprised by a incredible grap up and slam by rashad. rashad has confidence. rampage is a little off-center and that is putting it kindly.
i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 10, 2010 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
GREAT!!!!!
im glad that he cleared of doing time so he kan get back 2 hiz job an knock Gayshad the Fuk out!!!! an i dnt kare if u think he will win or not so stfu an comment on the blog.
okay micropenischainey.
where you get gay out of rashad is beyond me. you want a hugging match, watch jake shields. rashad is exciting to watch. everybody knows that people who proclaim things like in their name on blogs have just the opposite. peace.
i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 10, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
smh
itz not like rampage havent fought wrestlers b4 only diff is tht gayshad has a faster takedown but like silva showed if u stuff it 1 or 2 times he starts 2 lose his tactic. FACT:
Not Fact.
Silva didnt stuff shit. He got taken down repeatedly. Have we forgotten Rampage fought Hendo a much better wrestler then rashad. And Rampage did extremely well vs hendo. And people forget the grappling skills Page USED to show off.
by AintNoSunshine on Jan 8, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
give me a break
All of you guys out there that think Rashad can just come in there and wrestle Rampage or leg kick him and get the win have got another thing coming. Sure Rashad was able to take Thiago down a few times but what did he even do to Thiago when he had him there? There was a stat reported on Sherdog where he had like 7 takedowns but only 4 ground strikes and how that is absolutely unheard of.
Thiago was even able to escape out of the mount by such a supposedly formidable wrestler in Rashad. He got up every single time he was taken down. And this is a guy who is not a noted wrestler as ’Page is.
Rampage will f*cking own Rashad in every facet of the game. I mean he really can take the fight wherever he wants to and win it however he wants to. He could outwrestle Rashad and hold his punk ass on the canvas and slap his ass ala Couture to Tito or he can K him the f Out.
Rampage is the best there is and the sooner you all realize this the sooner you can start sounding like people who know the sport and maybe can make some money.
the only thing rampage is better than rashad is his portrayal of b.a. baracus
i’m sure though that movie is going straight to dvd. rashad by brutal knockout breaking rampage’s orbital bone. peace,
i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 11, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
the judge...
probrably saw his acting and decided to take it easy on him
by CanadianSensation on Jan 8, 2010 8:16 PM EST reply actions
Can't believe he actually turned up to court with his Mr T mohawk
Typical celeb culture, you can do whatever you want if you’re famous and get away with it. Hopefully Rampage learnt his lesson and doesn’t do anything else stupid, though I doubt it.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
Really?!?
You CAN’T BELIEVE he kept the mohawk for the promotion and press aspect of trying to help sell a movie he’s in? He’ll be doing the required interviews, appearances and promotional duties for the A-Team up until and after the movie is released. It’s just show business man…
I have been watching MMA for 16 years and it is the best sport on the planet! Most of the people that post in these forums make me furious on a daily basis by being a-holes or just dumb as hell... then I look around and realize ahhhh I'm at home and am just as guilty as all of you idiots.
Having a Mr T mohawk is great for promoting a film, not so great for a court appearance
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
LOL
So so so true my friend!
At least he didn’t rock all of the gold.
I have been watching MMA for 16 years and it is the best sport on the planet! Most of the people that post in these forums make me furious on a daily basis by being a-holes or just dumb as hell... then I look around and realize ahhhh I'm at home and am just as guilty as all of you idiots.
Is that a normal sentence to get for what he did?
Or is he getting some of that american celebrity discount (for the lack of a better word) ?
Anyway, he’s a scumbag asshole and i GUARANTEE you that he’ll be back in the court again in the future.
Sorry that's fiction
Rashad will win by UD, whilst he’s been training at a world class camp Rampage has been BA Baracus. Rashad will be much better prepared and will have a much better gameplan, that will be the difference in this fight.
"Anderson Silva is the best fighter on the planet...any Anderson Silva fight that is on, people should be buying that PPV, not because he’s my fighter but you know what, he to me is like the Muhammad Ali of MMA...the UFC has been around since 1993, nobody (else) has 10 consecutive wins in the UFC. Anderson has had 10 fights in the UFC, only 1 has ever gone to a decision."
Ed Soares on why Andy is the best fighter in the world
uh?
Rampage said he wants to be a positive role model…huh?
Is he allowed to travel out of country?
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
Must Be Nice To Be Rich And Famous
‘Page seems like a nice enough guy, but I have known hard working average citizens who have done time for much, much less. Sorry, but I’m calling shens on this. This is the same as Linday Lohan’s slap on the wrist or Charlie Sheen still being a free man after his laundry list of infractions. Straight-up BS. Anyone saying anything else is too busy being a fanboy.
Hey, I love MMA as much as anyone else (been watching since ‘95), but let’s be real.
Bumpage Jackson is a joke!
and it just shows how whack our courts are! 3 years probation? the lady he side swiped had a miscarrage from that and all he gets is that? damn.. I had a lil Chronic on me and im doing 3 years probation. Bumpage must give good blow jobs! cuz that judge hooked him up fatt! I can’t wait to see Rashad knock his over ratted ass out!.. stick to making movies Bumpage! im sure your little warewolf crys will scare somebody in the movie industry! cuz it doesn’t do shit for you in the cage! maybe you can start twisting your nipples like Jardine and Rashad!. oh and last time I checked Mr Jackson, YOU ARE BLACK! so chill with the “nigga this nigga that” talk.. you just make yourself sound like a bitch even more!
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Funny all the people in here whining about Rampage.
Wahh wahh, Rampage did bad things. If that woman actually had a miscarriage due to his actions, the doctor she had would have said so and he would have been in civil court over this.
However that is not the case, he will be on 3 years probation, starring in a movie, fighting Rashad and probably make another million, while you guys post on the message board about him and cry about how bad he is.
You are all contributing to his fame, keep spreading the good word.
How about we focus on how much ass he kicks and the stanky leg he will deliver to Rashad?
The A-Team will be the best movie since GIGLI
the fact that I only hear about it on Spike leads me to believe we are all in for a treat. I might camp out to see this 1
LOL I don't think I'll be camping out
I’ll probally wait a week or two and listen to the reviews and see what you guys think on here if their decent I’ll go watch but if they are bad I’ll wait until it comes on TV LOL
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