Judge sentences rap fan to Bach, Beethoven

Associated Press ^

[jakerobins]

Man refuses offer to reduce fine in exchange for tuning into classical music

URBANA, Ohio - A defendant had a hard time facing the music.

Andrew Vactor was facing a $150 fine for playing rap music too loudly on his car stereo in July. But a judge offered to reduce that to $35 if Vactor spent 20 hours listening to classical music by the likes of Bach, Beethoven and Chopin.

Vactor, 24, lasted only about 15 minutes, a probation officer said.

[sitetest]

Dear good old days,

Thanks for the ping!

Classical Music Ping List ping!

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sitetest

[MeekMom]

hilarious.
Thanks for the ping!

[Pan_Yan]

If you made someone listen to Yoko Ono you’d find out how much of a pain Amnesty International really is.

Hell, the UN might even censure you with a strongly worded non binding resolution.

[TrueKnightGalahad]

If he couldn’t Handel Beethoven, I’m betting he’ll be Bach in court again soon, busted, Baroque, and Haydn in a Cage.

[Diva]

Great!