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Ohio prosecutor: keep Clarett in prison,

By Associated Press

COLUMBUS: A prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett's request for early release from prison.

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien says Clarett hasn't made a strong case that he should be released so early in his prison term.

Clarett was sentenced in September 2006 to serve at least 3 1/2 years for a holdup outside a Columbus bar and a separate highway chase that ended with police finding loaded guns in his SUV.

Clarett has asked the Ohio Parole Board for clemency in the form of a pardon, reprieve or commutation of his sentence.

His attorney says Clarett has an opportunity to play NFL, arena or Canadian professional football if he's released within the next few months.

Clarett, as a tailback, led the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship.

COLUMBUS: A prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett's request for early release from prison.

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien says Clarett hasn't made a strong case that he should be released so early in his prison term.

Clarett was sentenced in September 2006 to serve at least 3 1/2 years for a holdup outside a Columbus bar and a separate highway chase that ended with police finding loaded guns in his SUV.

Clarett has asked the Ohio Parole Board for clemency in the form of a pardon, reprieve or commutation of his sentence.

His attorney says Clarett has an opportunity to play NFL, arena or Canadian professional football if he's released within the next few months.

Clarett, as a tailback, led the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship.



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dave robisch

Posted 05:19 PM, 06/18/2009

Let the kid go. Our prisons are overcrowded as it is. Clarett deserves another chance.


old goat
Clinton, Oh

Posted 07:55 PM, 06/18/2009

Dave,

How many chances do you think Maurice has had in his short but illusrious life? Most of us never get one chance that wasn't self-made. He's blew it, and must be a goof, to throw it all away so casually. Maybe he needs to be scared straight.


Reality Check
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Posted 08:17 PM, 06/18/2009

Shut up, Dave! My gosh! This soulless thug committed armed robbery! Is there any one among us that doesn't think Clarett has a "killer's mentality?" Grow up, dude! Second chance? HA! The kid's had a million chances! He needs to be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Otherwise, I can see it now: "I wanna play NFL football! I'll be good this time."

OH PLEASE! Stop coddling these athletes and celebrities who are CONVICTED FELONS. Clarett and Vick are TWO PEAS IN A POD. Bad seed. Mark my words, they will kill one day. Keep them locked up as long as humanly possible.


Slovensko
Canton, OH

Posted 10:09 PM, 06/18/2009

C'Mon, he's a Buckeye. .He helped us win the National Title in '02. . .He's learned his lesson. . .


OhioCritic

Posted 08:57 AM, 06/26/2009

I forgot about his guy. Wasn't he in, "The Longest Yard?" He can play in the prison football league!


jay270665
torrington, ct

Posted 01:36 PM, 07/13/2009

really they think he has a chance to play football in the nfl ya ok


doyt
newport, NC

Posted 05:12 PM, 07/17/2009

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. Just what the NFL need another criminal. How bout Todd Boecman (sp), how bout a chance for him in the NFL????????? Oh yes he IS NOT a criminal.....














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