as a true crime fan, i was fascinated by his creative case
In 1993, Robert Lee Brock was arrested and sentenced to prison for breaking, entering, and grand larceny. Two years later, while incarcerated at the Indian Creek Correctional Center in Chesapeake, Virginia, he brought a lawsuit against himself for the events on the night of his arrest. He sued himself over claims that he’d gotten drunk and violated his own civil rights.
Brock stated, “I partook of alcoholic beverages in 1993, July 1st, as a result I caused myself to violate my religious beliefs … by my going out and getting arrested.” He sought $5 million, though Brock never expected to pay the money himself. Instead, he requested the state pay those damages on his behalf, arguing that he couldn’t afford to do so since he couldn’t earn an income while in prison.
The case didn’t make it far, and Judge Rebecca Beach Smith ultimately dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous.
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‘ i busted a mirror and got seven years bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five.’
-steven wright
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Frivolous indeed. But fun! ☺️
Best wishes, Pete.
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it’s a creative approach
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I think it’s brilliant! can you imagine if that “move” had caught on… E television would have NEVER kept with the Kardashians – we’d all be hooked on the Frivolous Felons!
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so true
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With presence of so many absurd law suiit attempts this effort does not seem strange at all but certainly creative.
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yes, just what i was thinking
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Hahahaha! That’s too much. The Steven Wright quote rounds up this post perfectly.
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What idle minds can come up with while in prison …
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certainly, creative but hopefully he can find a better way to channel that energy in the future.
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10 out of 10 for trying !
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Making a point…yes he was! 😉
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I think “frivolous” is a good word in this case.
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I had no idea where the logic behind this case was heading, though I don’t know that logic is the right word for it. It’s a new one for me!
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Brock should have picked up painting or writing; clearly, he is very creative. 😊
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Oh my goodness! :D
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Wow! That’s amazing – no wonder it didn’t get far!
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HA! love the story and the Steven Wright quote as well!
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