Lee Murray: Cage fighter sentenced to 10 years in Morocco for 'masterminding' the biggest bank robbery in UK
by MMAmania.com on Jun 1, 2010 8:53 PM EDT
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One-time UFC fighter, Lee Murray, was sentenced to 10 years in a Moroccan prison for his involvement in the largest bank raid in British history in 2006, according to BBC News.
"Lightning" bolted for northern Africa shortly after he and six other associates stole more than £53 million from the Securitas cash depot in Kent, England.
It was, and still is, the largest cash heist to ever go down in the history of the nation.
For years, British prosecutors tried to extradite the ex-fighter while they successfully tracked down and jailed his accomplices; however, the Moroccan government refused to ship him back because his father was of Moroccan descent.
Instead, Murray -- who was already serving three years in prison for an unrelated incident -- had his case on the bank robbery charges heard in a Moroccan court.
He is scheduled for release in 2020.
Murray defeated Jorge Rivera via first round submission (strikes) at UFC 46, which was his only appearance inside the Octagon. He is perhaps better known in the fight world for his exploits outside the cage, however, brawling with Tito Ortiz in a street fight following UFC 38 in July 2002.
Murray is 8-2 overall in mixed martial arts competition. He last fought in September of 2004 at Cage Rage 8, dropping a unanimous decision to current UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva.
For more on the rise and fall of "Lightning" Lee Murray click here.
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Sure hes a c=douche-criminal
But this guys life has MEGA MOVIE written all over it!
HellaHectic, KOS, and Rashad gang-banged my mom.
na nah nah
All the cray shit, from mob connections to stealing cars, growing up etc. could make a great movie!
Picture jason Statham as the main character lol
HellaHectic, KOS, and Rashad gang-banged my mom.
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jun 1, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
lol. I was about to mention Statham
He does nothing for me.
"And where is the Batman? HE'S AT HOME, WASHING HIS TIGHTS!"
I can just totally picture him in this role tho!
HellaHectic, KOS, and Rashad gang-banged my mom.
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jun 1, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought guy richie was already making this movie.
No joke, madonnas husband bought the rights. Isn’t 10 years getting off easy. I thought he held some girl hostage.
I get my ass kicked for money, all you gotta do is talk motherfucker.... Rampage Pride GP03
by DrewMoney$$$ on Jun 1, 2010 10:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
damn if you're gonna risk prison this is the fucking way to go fo sho..
all these dumbasses who hold up a gas station with a shotgun just to get 300 bucks and then get put in prison for 10 years…getting locked up for an entire decade over 300 fucking bucks…shit, if you’re gonna risk 10 years then 10 million per year is almost worth the risk..especially if you’re able to stash a couple mill to have waiting on you when you get out
you know you're having some good sex when you start planning what you're gonna say in the 911 call afterwards...
HellaHectic - banned from over 30 sites and counting...
did they ever find out what happened to the money?
id do a dime for a piece of 100 mil
maybe
HellaHectic, KOS, and Rashad gang-banged my mom.
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jun 1, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
and it probably would only be HALF that if he didnt already have a rap sheet...1st time offender prolly would have gotten him 5 or 6 years
you know you're having some good sex when you start planning what you're gonna say in the 911 call afterwards...
HellaHectic - banned from over 30 sites and counting...
out there anyway
HellaHectic, KOS, and Rashad gang-banged my mom.
by SouthCaliStunNa on Jun 1, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i found this on wikipedia.
Time Inc. announced on 4 August 2008 that they would be making a film about Lee Murray’s alleged role in the robbery, based on an article about him in Sports Illustrated called “Breaking the Bank”. In addition to the robbery, the film will also concentrate on Murray’s life, including his mixed martial arts career. – whether its credible or not we will have to wait and see.
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional."
Yes, apparently the movie is to be directed by Darren Aronofsky. He also did The Wrestler and Requiem for a Dream. The story is being adapted from a Sports Illustrated article called, “Breaking the Bank” and the book “Heist: The Inside Story of the World’s Biggest Robbery.” That is according to this site anyway.
Vin Diesel is rumored to be playing Murray and Jason Statham will play Dana White. Just kidding!
"And where is the Batman? HE'S AT HOME, WASHING HIS TIGHTS!"
AFAIK
His scheduled release is 2016 as he’s already served 4 years.
That
Was for drug dealing and assaulting a police officer. So, no.
by MMAmania.com on Jun 1, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
What a complete waste of a life.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
and fighter
he was very talented and young. could’ve been a beast. too bad.
by lobsterarmcrank on Jun 2, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Never leave it in the hands of the judges
by post-it note on Jun 2, 2010 12:58 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
fuck fuck fuck fuck............
10 years? Fuck them! He should be released!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Freeeeeeeee LEE MURRAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FREE
LEE MURRAY
…. and Weezy while we are at it.
by lobsterarmcrank on Jun 2, 2010 11:11 AM EDT reply actions
this guy is sick
but while we are at it….FUCK WEEZY! used to love rap until fags like him took over!
GSP is the man!
by Pour out a lil liquor on Jun 3, 2010 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions
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