Demaryius Thomas’ Mom, Grandma Have To Root From Prison

AP) ^ | January 30, 2014 4:48 PM

[BenLurkin]

Now she’s at a minimum-security prison in Florida, sentenced to 20 years. Her mother, Minnie Pearl Thomas, who had two previous drug convictions, received two life sentences with the possibility for parole after 40 years.

Smith could have gotten a lighter sentence by testifying against her mother, but she refused.

[ConservativeStatement]

Jailbirds won’t be rooting for the sea birds.

[Jane Long]

Sounds like a “Perfect Country and Western Song” ala David Allan Coe.

[cripplecreek]

Don't sound like no kin of mine.

[cdcdawg]

More likely to be a rap by Dr. Dre, but I like your idea better.

[Revolting cat!]

That’s all right, they’ve got croissants, lattes and flat screen TVs in U.S. prisons nowadays. And Korans, too.

[doc1019]

Smith could have gotten a lighter sentence by testifying against her mother, but she refused.

After a couple of years behind bars, she will regret that decision.

[JRandomFreeper]

Phrases you never expected to say, page 235: "Sorry mom, I'm turning state's evidence".

/johnny

[miserare]

The Onion???

[JRandomFreeper]

How old are these people. I'm sorta thinking there's a short iteration cycle going on...

/johnny

[Baynative]

Demaryius
warning: --this is what happens when a person takes drugs and plays scrabble.

[jocon307]

“Perfect Country and Western Song”

LOL!

Can anyone explain how these 2 women are cell mates? Is that a kindness, or more punishment? I loved my mom, but I think being locked up with her 24 hours a day would be very hard to take.

[doc1019]

Fortunately or unfortunately (however you choose to look at it), it is to late for her. Hope she enjoys the consequences of her loyalty.

[cripplecreek]

Well somebody was old enough and hillbilly enough to name their daughter Minnie Pearl.

[jocon307]

“The Onion???”

Oh no, this is true, I read it the other day.

[Taxman]

This is a very uplifting story!

Here we have an 11 year old kid whose mother and grandmother were arrested for selling drugs and while his father was overseas serving in the Army.

You will note that Thomas’ uncle, a Baptist preacher took him in and raised him. I credit the uncle for causing this young man to forswear the ghetto for a productive life.

This is a huge success story, and it needs to be told!

[JRandomFreeper]

I could have named my daughter 'Minnie Pearl' but I knew I'd have to teach her how to shoot eventually. I watched HeeHaw regularly.

/johnny

[BenLurkin]

Good point

[GeronL]

Is he the white sheep of the family?

[hoosiermama]

First year I taught had a kindergarten student who told us her name was Ladasha Mom came in to register her .......sure enough signed the child’s name La - ah.