Nick Hogan Gets Eight Months in Prison
Nick Hogan wore an expressionless face today as he was sentenced to eight months in prison for felony reckless driving that left his best friend, John Graziano, critically injured. He was also given five years of probation and 100 hours of community service for each year. Hulk Hogan and a weeping Brooke Hogan (who wore a shoulderless dress) addressed the court on Nick’s behalf, asking for leniency. But John’s mother, father, sister and girlfriend all lobbied for serious punishment. “I’m not seeking revenge,” said John’s mother. “Only justice.” John is expected to require lifelong care. Is Nick’s sentence fair? [Image: Getty]
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May 11th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
It amazes me that someone who has training in racing would not appreciate the dynamics of a road surface and how critically important that it be perfect for high speed driving. Just like runways at airports, even slight imperfections can cause a loss of control at a critical moment. To race on a regular public street in traffic is just plain…. well it is not smart. Also, it is irresponsible for that family to encourage him to have a souped up street car and all the while look the other way as illegal modifications are made ( as plainly shown in an episode of Hogan Knows Best). How does this young, impressionable person learn respect and deference for the law and it’s purpose in the presence of this influence from those he looks up to and respects most? This was an accident waiting to happen - otherwise, it wasn’t an accident at all. Just because we don’t get a desired outcome, doesn’t mean it was an accident when instead we get the outcome we did actually bring about. It is wise to ask oneself, what did I do to bring about this outcome the next time we are tempted to call something an accident because we don’t like the way something turned out.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
It was an accident. It could’ve happened to anybody. Going to jail isn’t going to give them justice. He already has to face the fact that what happened to his friend was his fault. He lost somebody too. Somebody ran into my brother and it killed him and we never got anything out of it and he never did any jail time. It was an ACCIDENT and you can’t put a price on a life. That guy has to face it everyday that he killed somebody. Anyways, I think the family is asking too much from the Hogans.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
it was an accident but both of them were in the wrong racing at the time
May 11th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
he should of got 10 years but since he is a cracker with money they give 8 month
May 11th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
No I think that the sentence is not fair, because if a poor person was in the same situation as Nick, then that person would be looking at more than 8 months in prison. Even though I am a Hulk Hogan fan, right is right and I still think that he is getting a slap on the wrists.
May 11th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Sorry guys, I posted it twice in error. I had a computer problem.
May 11th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I had two friends involved in a similar situatation, but one of them who was the passenger died. Well my other friend was never criminally charged, not because he was rich and famous, but because it was an accident. They were drinking and should have never got into the car, but they did and that’s what happens unfortunately. I also had another friend in a different accident on the highway who was not drinking, but was hit and killed by a drunk driver who he did not know. The case is still stuck in the court system. In this instance the guy who killed my friend should go to jail. It’s not like my friend knew what he was getting himself into. He was not looking for trouble, but trouble definately found him. These are two prime cases out of many that I know of that did not involve wealth, fame, and intense media coverage.
Nick and his friend had an accident; they both made a mistake and have to suffer the results. They should try to make the situation better, by sponsoring events and fundraisers to help those to combat drunk driving and to help head trauma victim’s. I know that Nick could do more positive things outside of prison rather than being locked up. But that doesn’t mean that he should get a slap on the wrist. I truely believe that Nick should not go to jail, there are many other options for punishment and rehabilitation combined. Many prison systems are not designed to rehabilitate a kid like Nick. Prisons are for adults.This whole situation from both sides is sad and upseting. I feel bad that someone was hurt. These were two friends that bit off more than they can chew. Neither one of them shoud have gotten into the car, but they did. Even so, they should at least have worn their seatbelts. I believe that Nick received too harsh and negative punishment. For a 17 year old kid to be sent to prison can only make him worse by making him learn from and live with bad people. Who knows what will happen to him there.
Despite what happened, I do believe that Nick is an overall good kid who just made some really bad choices. I say this not because he is Hulk Hogan’s son, but because he is still a kid. Rather than being sent to prison he should be on home confinement. They should only let him leave his house to do community service, such as working with head trauma patients. He should also have to pay sometype of restitution to his friend who was hurt. In addition, he needs sometype of counseling to resolve internal and external issues that may exist already or come about. Ultimately, society should want Nick to become a better person from this, not someone who is hardened from prison.
May 11th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
This whole situation from both sides is sad and upseting. I feel bad that someone was hurt. These were two friends that bit off more than they can chew. Neither one of them shoud have gotten into the car, but they did. Even so, they should at least have worn their seatbelts. I believe that Nick received too harsh and negative punishment. For a 17 year old kid to be sent to prison can only make him worse by making him learn from and live with bad people. Who knows what will happen to him there.
Despite what happened, I do believe that Nick is an overall good kid who just made some really bad choices. I say this not because he is Hulk Hogan’s son, but because he is still a kid. Rather than being sent to prison he should be on home confinement. They should only let him leave his house to do community service, such as working with head trauma patients. He should also have to pay sometype of restitution to his friend who was hurt. In addition, he needs sometype of counseling to resolve internal and external issues that may exist already or come about. Ultimately, society should want Nick to become a better person from this, not someone who is hardened from prison.
I had two friends involved in a similar situatation, but one of them who was the passenger died. Well my other friend was never criminally charged, not because he was rich and famous, but because it was an accident. They were drinking and should have never got into the car, but they did and that’s what happens unfortunately. I also had another friend in a different accident on the highway who was not drinking, but was hit and killed by a drunk driver who he did not know. The case is still stuck in the court system. In this instance the guy who killed my friend should go to jail. It’s not like my friend knew what he was getting himself into. He was not looking for trouble, but trouble definately found him. These are two prime cases out of many that I know of that did not involve wealth, fame, and intense media coverage.
Nick and his friend had an accident; they both made a mistake and have to suffer the results. They should try to make the situation better, by sponsoring events and fundraisers to help those to combat drunk driving and to help head trauma victim’s. I know that Nick could do more positive things outside of prison rather than being locked up. But that doesn’t mean that he should get a slap on the wrist. I truely believe that Nick should not go to jail, there are many other options for punishment and rehabilitation combined. Many prison systems are not designed to rehabilitate a kid like Nick. Prisons are for adults.
May 11th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
no i do not believe that anyone should be above the law….but this wasn’t an intentional wreck, nor was nick out to hurt his friend.
the guilt alone should be enough punishment. He will have to live with making a stupid decision for the rest of his life. He doesn’t need prison to teach him a lesson. when i was in junior high my best friends brother was driving a car with his 2 best friends and made an error in judgment going around a turn and flipped the car killing his best friend in the back seat and seriously injuring the person in the passengers seat. It was an accident and no charges were filed against the driver for either of the boys.
These parents are out for money, and say “they want justice” ? riiiigghhhttt… if justice comes on dollar bill (or a couple few hundred thousand) than yes… they are telling the truth.
May 11th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
it is not his fault it is his best friend it was an accident and that ^@!$_ family is just looking for money and that ~%%^ ing gay
May 11th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
THIS IS A ACCIDENT THAT SUCK THIS JUDGE DOES NOT HAVE CHILDREN. THAT SHAME :
May 11th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
No one is above the law.
May 11th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
hi vh1 good MORNING FROM PARIS THAT SUCK FOR NICK. WHAT THE JUDGE THINKING:SELFISNESS FOR A YOUNG MEN HE CAN EVEN DIED TOO JUSTICE AMERICAN HAVE TOO MUCH CORRUPTION: that sad 8MTS JAIL:cecile
May 11th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
we are all vulnerable creatures… everything could be going fine this minute the next minute its all in shambles let us learn from this tragedy and stop and think before we do anything that we know has potential to ruin us . both families have suffered God be with them.
May 11th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
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May 11th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Let’s keep race/ wealth out of it… In the past some people have gotten off the hook, but the trend lately is most everyone is being dealt with the more or less the same. Furthermore looks like he will pay dearly for his actions.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
i belive, if you do the crime you can do the time. just because him and his family are white known and have money dosnt mean he shouldnt be treated any diffrently. the sad thing is,if he wasnt known and rich and mostly white they would have put him UNDER the prison. and you already know this. hes just a rich white kid who will never have to pay for his actions. VERY SAD!!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
To the Hogan family, I don’t know what to say. I’m speechless about the decision. I will be praying for Nick. This is a big blow to the Hogan family. Nothing has gone right for you all. Let’s hope that the eight months will go quickly for Nick. All this should not happen to a good family like yours. To Hulk and Brooke, hang in there ! There’s always hope ! Since Linda went her way from the family, nothing has gone right for you. I’m hoping that she will come back soon. She needs to be with Nick at this time of need. Maybe soon, you will get some good news about Nick. I think the punishment of eight months of prison is to long. I think after this is all over, Nick better get his mind off of racing fast cars and get back into training and become a wrestler.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
He is still a kid why as a society do we punish kids as adults? Don’t make an example out of him… The Lord know I have made many mistakes as a child and an adult.. Nick made a mistake that he will have to live with for life, and now he will be punished… Should he do time in jail? NO… I don’t believe this will make things right nor make him more sorry… There are people and corporations in the would that do far far worse things to other people yet nothing is ever said or done about it. Where’ the justice…
I my opinion jail/prison does little to truly rehabilitate someone most come out in worse shape…
I wish Nick and his family the best, and the stength to survive.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I am pretty sure that this sentence is in line with what even non famous non rich kid without a criminal record. I think most people would have gotten 6 to 12 months. The thing his fame and money will get him is where he will spend the 8 months, if its a county lock up or the the FLA prison system then he was treated like everyone else, it its a minimum security day ranch type place then a favor was called in. I don’t fault him if that happens, if you have an advantage, you use it, I would. If you have a chance for a more leinant time in Jail you don’t ask the judge to put you in the state pen because that’s what you deserve.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
yeah he should do time more than what he got. if he was a every day person like you or me he would of gotten more jail time then he did. celebs shouldnt get special treatment.
May 11th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
WEL I THINK NICK SHOULD DO SOME TIME, AFTER ALL IT WAS BECAUSE OF HIS ACTIONS, THAT HIS FRIEND IS IN THE CONDITION, AFTER ALL IT’S BECAUSE OF HIM