Sad, but True….Now You Make the Call
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Pa. Man, 80, Admits Dealing Crack for Sex
PITTSBURGH (AP) - An 80-year-old man acknowledged Wednesday that he dealt drugs at his house in return for sex with prostitutes. Felix Cocco of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police said Cocco had been dealing drugs for nearly a year when he was arrested in November. Officers seized crack cocaine, a digital scale and packaging materials, police said. Authorities said they caught Cocco dealing again in February.
When an Allegheny County judge asked Cocco why he chose a new profession so late in life, Cocco replied, "I was trying to stay alive, your honor - pay my bills." Cocco's lawyer, Martha Bailor, told the court her client wanted to remain sexually active after his wife died three years ago, and turned to prostitutes. "He decided it's cheaper to pay for sex with crack than cash," she said.Prosecutors said they would not seek mandatory sentences if the defense agreed to a six-to-18-month jail term. The judge ordered an evaluation of Cocco's health after Bailor expressed concern about Cocco's vulnerability in jail. Cocco remains under house arrest while he awaits sentencing scheduled for Oct.2 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// You know it’s a slow sports week when we are scrapping the bottom of the barrel and still having to discuss the Headbutt heard around the world to get through this week. Who would’ve thought after a week after the World Cup Finals we would still be hearing about it? Perhaps FIFA might want to hire "Beavis & Butthead" since they’re are keeping the sport of futbol in the news…Good news, they only have about 203 more weeks until the next World Cup. Good thing, I’m starting to miss Tommy Smyth already! As you can tell the National League All-Stars weren’t the only one’s who had problems in "The Burgh" this week. However, I’m having some difficulties in determining which is more humorous…Maybe some people out there can help me decide. Here are the Nominees:
The Major League All-Star Game determined home field advantage
Michelle Wie attempting to try to play with the "Big Boys" again
The so called Dunking Exhibition that was on display last night at MSG…Better known as the WNBA All-Star Game
The HeadButt heard around the world
The ESPY’s being broadcast on Tape Delay
The notion that Big Ben might hop on a motorcycle again (only this time with a helmet)
Barry Bonds still saying he’s innocent of all accusations
Danica Patrick flirting with the possibility of leaving IRL for NASCAR
The World Cup being decided on Penalty Kicks
Or my personal favorite, an 80-year old man acknowledging that he dealt drugs at his house in return for sex with prostitutes
I guess 50 Cent put it best…"Just a squirrel looking for a nut." To each their own I guess.
Source
- LastRowSports.com
Date
Thu 07/13/06, 5:37 pm EST
