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What will be the outcome of pussycat ransom case in Florida?

Settled as Charges dropped against Linda Urioste

The state of Florida dropped the charges
http://courtcon.co.palm-beach.fl.us/pls/jiwp/ck_public_qry_doct.cp_dktrpt_frames?backto=P&case_id=502008CF009529AXXXMB&begin_date=&end_date=

Background:

OK...so someone has your dog and won't give it back...What do you do?

Take their cat, of course, and hold it until you get your dog back.
Only problem is that's theft and extortion.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25477478/

So what will be the outcome? Charges dropped, jail time, or fines assessed.


Settlement details: As reported by a major mainstream news source.

 
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Settled

Linda Urioste sentenced to jail
8%
Linda Urioste assessed fine
27%
Charges dropped against Linda Urioste
40%
No action taken by October 3, 2008
25%
Activity: H$33,806
Settled as Charges dropped against Linda Urioste on Fri 3rd Oct 1:09pm PDT

Suspend date: Sat 4th Oct 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Fri 3rd Oct 1:09pm PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Sun 3rd Aug 12:59am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Linda Urioste sentenced to jail: 10%, Linda Urioste assessed fine: 30%, Charges dropped against Linda Urioste: 30%, No action taken by October 3, 2008: 30%

Action history:

Created Fri 4th Jul 4:27am PDT by bayoubear[Admin]
Suspended Thu 2nd Oct 8:53am PDT by newswrangler[Power User]: Suspended pending settlement
Settlement requested Thu 2nd Oct 8:53am PDT by newswrangler[Power User]: Winning outcome = "Charges dropped against Linda Urioste"

No charges filed by State of Florida.

"Docket Text: WRITTEN NO FILE"

<http://courtcon.co.palm-beach.fl.us/pls/jiwp/ck_public_qry_doct.cp_dktrpt_frames?backto=P&case_id=502008CF009529AXXXMB&begin_date=&end_date=>

Prediction cut-off: August 2, 2008 (market suspended)
Settled as 'Charges dropped against Linda Urioste' Fri 3rd Oct 1:09pm PDT by ryanj[Admin]: The state of Florida dropped the charges
http://courtcon.co.palm-beach.fl.us/pls/jiwp/ck_public_qry_doct.cp_dktrpt_frames?backto=P&case_id=502008CF009529AXXXMB&begin_date=&end_date=

Suspend date: Sat 4th Oct 12:59am PDT Settlement date: Fri 3rd Oct 1:09pm PDTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Sun 3rd Aug 12:59am PDT have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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Predictions (24)

24 predictions

9 weeks ago
jhouseholder predicted No action taken by October 3, 2008 (H$20 at 92%)
10 weeks ago
frostybeard predicted No action taken by October 3, 2008 (H$20 at 92%)
10 weeks ago
kgholderman predicted No action taken by October 3, 2008 (H$20 at 92%)
13 weeks ago
jhouseholder predicted Linda Urioste assessed fine (H$5 at 22%)
13 weeks ago
mrperfkt[Admin] predicted No action taken by October 3, 2008 (H$1,000 at 44%)
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Comments (2)

  1 mrperfkt[Admin]
Figures...this is close to where I live!
posted 21 weeks ago
  2 jchiang
That link is no longer working, is there another link for this article?
posted 10 weeks ago

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