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Dax · 06-21-2003, 05:47 PM

Can you believe that they only got a $500 fine and 3 yrs probation??

EL CAJON ? Three men who produced the "Bumfights" video showing homeless people fighting and doing dangerous stunts were sentenced to probation and community service yesterday.

The court hearing ended a case that raised questions about free expression and the morality of profiting from the vulnerability of the homeless and victims of substance abuse.

But if prosecutors thought the sentence would have a sobering effect on Ryan McPherson, 19; Daniel Tanner, 22; and Zachary Bubeck, 25, they were mistaken.

Minutes after being sentenced, the trio smirked, giggled and wisecracked in front of a small clutch of news cameras seeking their reaction.

Bubeck, apparently speaking for the three, repeatedly asked for business cards from reporters. McPherson asked one of the female reporters for her personal phone number, more than once. Tanner s******ed. All three declined to answer questions.

The trio had pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of conspiracy to stage an illegal fight. They were sentenced by Superior Court Judge Charles Ervin to three years' probation and ordered to perform 280 hours of community service working for an organization that assists the homeless. If they violate their probation, they could be ordered to serve a four-month jail sentence.

A fourth producer, Michael Slyman, also was sentenced to probation and community service several weeks ago after pleading guilty to the same charge.

The four initially were charged with more serious felony counts of battery and soliciting a felony, but a judge ruled after a lengthy preliminary hearing that there was insufficient evidence to try them on the more serious counts.

The video, which has reportedly sold more than 300,000 copies via the Internet, depicts homeless people fighting and performing dangerous stunts. Many involve two La Mesa homeless men, Rufus Hannah and Donald Brennan.

Both men appeared in court yesterday and said the experience ? for which they were given food, alcohol and small amounts of money ? has scarred them for life.

They bear tattoos that they got for the film. Brennan's is on his forehead.

"I feel like an object of revulsion," he said. "I feel like a freak."

Both are suing the video's producers in civil court.

Defense attorney Jan Ronis described the outcome as a victory for the First Amendment right to free expression. There have been rumors that a sequel to the video is in the works. The three men declined to comment about that possibility.

Any sequel or future business activity among the four might be complicated by one condition of the probation. Ervin ordered Slyman not to associate with the other three men, and said he would decide at a hearing next week if all of the defendants will be included in that order.

The judge said such a condition, often included in civil injunctions against street gangs, has been ruled constitutional by other courts. Ronis said he would fight it.

Outside court, prosecutor Curtis Ross said he would have to see any future video before determining if any charges would be brought.

Referring to the antics of the three defendants after the sentence, Ross added, "I think that's indicative of how these young adults feel about this crime."

The Click · 06-21-2003, 05:50 PM

lol, now that's markerting. Excuse me I'm going to go break the law to promote my shit now.

fiveyes · 06-21-2003, 05:53 PM

Rufus is da' man!

alm4n · 06-21-2003, 05:57 PM

haha ya, bumfights rocks!

The Click · 06-21-2003, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alm4n
haha ya, bumfights rocks!

why does it rock?

alm4n · 06-21-2003, 06:19 PM

Have you watched the video ? Its very entertaining and funny

michaelw · 06-21-2003, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alm4n
Have you watched the video ? Its very entertaining and funny

youre a fucking idiot

these people were starving, and the things they had to do for food..

fuck all the assholes that think being in a situation where u have to act like someone in bumfights just to survive is funny

Rick Latona · 06-21-2003, 06:32 PM

I think they are probably still pretty worried about the pending lawsuits.

neuromancer · 06-21-2003, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by michaelw
youre a fucking idiot

these people were starving, and the things they had to do for food..

fuck all the assholes that think being in a situation where u have to act like someone in bumfights just to survive is funny

Fucking crybaby bitch.

Project-Shadow · 06-21-2003, 06:39 PM

Life sucks.

But then it's all a matter of opinion.
Do you laugh at Jackass?
They made a fortune out of being complete wankers.. [Although some of them were famous before like Bam .. Skater]

If you don't like it, don't watch it. Or better yet, go out there and give them all your money. Jeez.

I say it again.

Life sucks.

chodadog · 06-21-2003, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by michaelw
youre a fucking idiot

these people were starving, and the things they had to do for food..

fuck all the assholes that think being in a situation where u have to act like someone in bumfights just to survive is funny

Have you actually seen Bumfights? I don't think you should comment until you have. Rufus truly looked like he was having the fucking time of his life. I've never seen a hobo with such a big smile on his face.

Amputate Your Head · 06-21-2003, 08:05 PM

no one cares.

crockett · 06-21-2003, 08:07 PM

dude bum fights was pretty funny.. I will agree a lot of it was tasteless... but still Rufus and specially the Bum Hunter were funny as hell... I didn't see any guns pointed at any bums heads... hell give the bums there 10 mins

PinkMonkey · 06-21-2003, 08:28 PM

Bling Bling The Crack Head is the shit......that guy "cracked" me right up.

Triple 6 · 06-21-2003, 08:32 PM

bumhunter

Wiseman · 06-21-2003, 08:38 PM

So they were un able to make desitions as a starveing bum?
They werent smart enough to defend them selves?
The poor homless bums!!! Who put em there?
Oh but wait now all of a sudden they have enough inteligence to use words like "I feel like an object of revulsion," he said. "I feel like a freak."

What does Revulsion mean? LOL

Yes I agree it was rather tasteless and all that!!

But so is watching a bum piss on the street when I walk down town!!
So is when they spit on my hood then try to wipe it off with there even dirtier rag!!

So is alot of shit!!!

Fuck!!! I dont know!!! Damn I cant believe they called the fight!! The russian was going to kick his ass!!!!

chAos · 06-21-2003, 09:03 PM

that is fucking awesome .. i am going to be blowing up a building soon to get my website on the news... hahahaha.. you have to love shameless self marketing man ...

those bums will be on 60 min next week making cash so fuck it .. if they took a little tattoo to the forehead to get there then so be it ..

Life sux get a helmet...

theWatsonian · 06-21-2003, 10:08 PM

That rocks! I guess my plans are going forward with Crack Ho Smack Down!

foolio · 06-21-2003, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by michaelw
youre a fucking idiot

these people were starving, and the things they had to do for food..

fuck all the assholes that think being in a situation where u have to act like someone in bumfights just to survive is funny

wha wha wha

Rick Latona · 06-21-2003, 10:37 PM

By the way, we still have a couple cases of their DVDs we bought wholesale. Contact me if you want one.

Rochard · 06-22-2003, 12:14 AM

Tasteless, but funny all the same.

Rufus is the man!

MrPopup · 06-22-2003, 12:37 AM

"Bubeck, apparently speaking for the three, repeatedly asked for business cards from reporters. McPherson asked one of the female reporters for her personal phone number, more than once."

Pimp

06-21-2003, 05:47 PM	#1
Dax Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,161	Bumfights Can you believe that they only got a $500 fine and 3 yrs probation?? EL CAJON ? Three men who produced the "Bumfights" video showing homeless people fighting and doing dangerous stunts were sentenced to probation and community service yesterday. The court hearing ended a case that raised questions about free expression and the morality of profiting from the vulnerability of the homeless and victims of substance abuse. But if prosecutors thought the sentence would have a sobering effect on Ryan McPherson, 19; Daniel Tanner, 22; and Zachary Bubeck, 25, they were mistaken. Minutes after being sentenced, the trio smirked, giggled and wisecracked in front of a small clutch of news cameras seeking their reaction. Bubeck, apparently speaking for the three, repeatedly asked for business cards from reporters. McPherson asked one of the female reporters for her personal phone number, more than once. Tanner s******ed. All three declined to answer questions. The trio had pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of conspiracy to stage an illegal fight. They were sentenced by Superior Court Judge Charles Ervin to three years' probation and ordered to perform 280 hours of community service working for an organization that assists the homeless. If they violate their probation, they could be ordered to serve a four-month jail sentence. A fourth producer, Michael Slyman, also was sentenced to probation and community service several weeks ago after pleading guilty to the same charge. The four initially were charged with more serious felony counts of battery and soliciting a felony, but a judge ruled after a lengthy preliminary hearing that there was insufficient evidence to try them on the more serious counts. The video, which has reportedly sold more than 300,000 copies via the Internet, depicts homeless people fighting and performing dangerous stunts. Many involve two La Mesa homeless men, Rufus Hannah and Donald Brennan. Both men appeared in court yesterday and said the experience ? for which they were given food, alcohol and small amounts of money ? has scarred them for life. They bear tattoos that they got for the film. Brennan's is on his forehead. "I feel like an object of revulsion," he said. "I feel like a freak." Both are suing the video's producers in civil court. Defense attorney Jan Ronis described the outcome as a victory for the First Amendment right to free expression. There have been rumors that a sequel to the video is in the works. The three men declined to comment about that possibility. Any sequel or future business activity among the four might be complicated by one condition of the probation. Ervin ordered Slyman not to associate with the other three men, and said he would decide at a hearing next week if all of the defendants will be included in that order. The judge said such a condition, often included in civil injunctions against street gangs, has been ruled constitutional by other courts. Ronis said he would fight it. Outside court, prosecutor Curtis Ross said he would have to see any future video before determining if any charges would be brought. Referring to the antics of the three defendants after the sentence, Ross added, "I think that's indicative of how these young adults feel about this crime."

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06-21-2003, 06:32 PM	#8
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	I think they are probably still pretty worried about the pending lawsuits. __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

06-21-2003, 08:05 PM	#12
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06-21-2003, 05:57 PM	#4
alm4n Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 629	haha ya, bumfights rocks!

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alm4n Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 629	Have you watched the video ? Its very entertaining and funny

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Project-Shadow Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,340	Life sucks. But then it's all a matter of opinion. Do you laugh at Jackass? They made a fortune out of being complete wankers.. [Although some of them were famous before like Bam .. Skater] If you don't like it, don't watch it. Or better yet, go out there and give them all your money. Jeez. I say it again. Life sucks.

06-21-2003, 08:07 PM	#13
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	dude bum fights was pretty funny.. I will agree a lot of it was tasteless... but still Rufus and specially the Bum Hunter were funny as hell... I didn't see any guns pointed at any bums heads... hell give the bums there 10 mins __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

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06-21-2003, 08:38 PM	#16
Wiseman Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,990	So they were un able to make desitions as a starveing bum? They werent smart enough to defend them selves? The poor homless bums!!! Who put em there? Oh but wait now all of a sudden they have enough inteligence to use words like "I feel like an object of revulsion," he said. "I feel like a freak." What does Revulsion mean? LOL Yes I agree it was rather tasteless and all that!! But so is watching a bum piss on the street when I walk down town!! So is when they spit on my hood then try to wipe it off with there even dirtier rag!! So is alot of shit!!! Fuck!!! I dont know!!! Damn I cant believe they called the fight!! The russian was going to kick his ass!!!! __________________ []E-mail: [email protected][]ICQ: 109726012[*]AIM: QbWiseman

06-21-2003, 09:03 PM	#17
chAos Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: hell Posts: 1,348	that is fucking awesome .. i am going to be blowing up a building soon to get my website on the news... hahahaha.. you have to love shameless self marketing man ... those bums will be on 60 min next week making cash so fuck it .. if they took a little tattoo to the forehead to get there then so be it .. Life sux get a helmet... __________________ chAos Email Solutions - Traffic - Domains email: [email protected] skype: marketingguruchaos icq: 101955210

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06-21-2003, 10:37 PM	#20
Rick Latona The Best Ideas Start Here Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,037	By the way, we still have a couple cases of their DVDs we bought wholesale. Contact me if you want one. __________________ Regards, Rick Latona http://latonas.com Latona's - We Sell Money Making Web Properties Note to buyers of websites and traffic: please check our inventory at http://latonas.com/websites-for-sale. If you would like to make an offer on something, just let me know.

06-22-2003, 12:14 AM	#21
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,065	Tasteless, but funny all the same. Rufus is the man! __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

06-22-2003, 12:37 AM	#22
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