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TechTMW · #1 Post by **TechTMW** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:04 am

This rope probably went up because of people acting squidly. Have fun out there, but remember, your actions represent a whole community

http://cbs5.com/localwire/localfsnews/b ... s_bcn_html

ATTORNEY: ROPE WAS UP TO SLOW LOS GATOS MOTORCYCLES
05/19/06 3:45 PDT

SAN JOSE (BCN)

The rope that clotheslined a motorcyclist in the hills above Los Gatos, putting him into a temporary coma, was strung across the roadway for safety reasons, according to the attorney for one of the three people charged in the case.

Donald Bryant, 62, Donna Olsen, 46, and Edward Anderson, 48, were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the May 6 incident that put their neighbor, motorcyclist Robert Barnes, in a coma for five days. Barnes also received more than 500 stitches and had several titanium plates inserted in his face, according to authorities.

Bryant and Olsen appeared in a San Jose courtroom today and outside the courthouse, Bryant's attorney Dennis Lempert said no witnesses link his client or the other two defendants to the rope that was strung across Loma Chiquita Road in unincorporated Los Gatos.

"No one saw who put the rope up,'' Lempert said.

The rope was tied across the road at the home where Anderson and Olsen live, according to prosecutor Leigh Frazier.

"Anderson owns the home where this was strung up,'' Frazier said.

Lempert also suggested the rope had a legitimate purpose.

"There's a problem with people racing up there ... the rope was up to try and slow people down,'' Lempert said.

According to Frazier, there was no justification for the defendants' actions. Each of the three defendants is facing two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Barnes, visibly scarred and using a cane to walk, attended today's hearing he said he wanted to see all three defendants receive the maximum possible sentence, which is eight years in prison, according to Frazier.

"I don't think it was about me. I think it was about dirt bikes in general. It could have been anyone. It could have been (Anderson's) kid, he dirt bikes,'' Barnes said.

FlyerPhil · #2 Post by **FlyerPhil** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:18 am

Whatever reason those "Donut Holes" put the rope up for they deserve to be charged with attempted murder.

CNF2002 · #3 Post by **CNF2002** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:19 am

You know what also slows people down? SPEEDBUMPS! SIGNS! Seriously, how can you consider a rope tied tightly across a roadway anything other than a decapitation trap?

These folks should be on trial for attempted murder, possibly even terrorism since they set a trap that would possibly murder any innocent passerby.

camthepyro · #4 Post by **camthepyro** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:07 am

Same article again, but it still amazes me how people can be.

#5 Post by **KarateChick** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:26 am

Acting squiddly or not, that is a SICK attempt at payback. That particular charge should be attemped murder.

Mag7C · #6 Post by **Mag7C** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:33 am

8 "procreating" years is all?

yeah and brick walls slow cars down, why the hell don't we see any of those across the road. dipshits.

camthepyro · #7 Post by **camthepyro** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:33 am

I pretty sure the victims weren't acting squidly, they were wearing gear.

basshole · #8 Post by **basshole** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:40 am

Well just think of his civil suit possibilities! He'll own at least 2 more properties.

Myself002 · #9 Post by **Myself002** » Mon May 22, 2006 11:55 am

2 more properties isnt worth 500 stiches in the face. These people should get more than 8 years.

basshole · #10 Post by **basshole** » Mon May 22, 2006 12:35 pm

I agree with that but as you read the max is 8 with the charges that were filed. That why I pointed out the civil suit possibilities. I have no clue what type of net worth these people have but I can guess that they will have to pay this guy every red cent they earn for the rest of their lives.