MTV news releases story about Mike Jones Beach debacle

ImInGamehenge

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Aug 20, 2003, 12:02:37 PM8/20/03

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not sure if this has been posted here yet but at least it answers some
questions and sounds a hell of a lot better than the NBC article from
yesterday.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1476993/20030819/phish.jhtml?headline%20s=true

Phish Bassist Arrested For Child Endangerment
08.19.2003 5:49 PM EDT

A warning to aspiring amateur photographers: If you're inspired to take
creative but harmless photos of a 9-year-old girl, make sure to get her
parents' permission before whisking her away for a shoot.

Phish bassist Mike Gordon learned that lesson the hard way.

Last week at the Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, New York, Gordon was backstage
taking pictures at a concert when he spotted a 9-year-old girl he wanted to
photograph. So, he invited her to an enclosed boathouse behind the theater, an
area only for use by state employees, state police said.

When the girl's parents realized she was missing, they alerted the authorities.
Not long after, security officers found Gordon with the girl on a dock. The
situation became even stranger when it was discovered that the girl's dad was a
member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang. Displeased that his daughter had
been led away without his consent, the father became irate and an altercation
ensued between some of his biker cronies and Gordon. The bassist was
intimidated and hit, but not seriously injured, said a source close to the
band.

Gordon was arrested for child endangerment and trespassing into a closed area.
The misdemeanor charge is punishable with up to a year in jail and a $1,000
fine.

Police said the girl was fully clothed when she was found, and a source close
to the band insisted there was nothing inappropriate about the pictures taken
by Gordon. Police have issued Gordon a court date, but the band source said the
family has decided not to file charges.

"We have had several discussions regarding the situation," said Gordon and the
girl's parents in a joint statement. "It is now clear to all involved that this
was an unfortunate misunderstanding, and we look forward to putting this matter
behind us."

Cdalrym100

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Aug 20, 2003, 1:06:08 PM8/20/03

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Does anyone else find the sarcastic statement from MTV a little absurd?

"If you're inspired to take creative but harmless photos of a 9-year-old girl,
make sure to get her parents' permission before whisking her away for a shoot."

It's mind boggling that in this day and age somebody would think it's not going
to cause a big panic at a concenrt when their 9 year old child is missing.

If anything that idiot in phish should be prosecuted for stupidity.

People are so inherently stupid.

mike

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Aug 30, 2003, 11:34:03 PM8/30/03

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This looks bad, very bad. Think about it.

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Aug 30, 2003, 11:56:34 PM8/30/03

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looks like the NY east coast chapter of the Angels is getting a brand
new club house and a a few years' supply of beer...

cheeky5025

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Aug 31, 2003, 10:04:02 AM8/31/03

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> looks like the NY east coast chapter of the Angels is getting a brand
> new club house and a a few years' supply of beer...
>

that is funny.
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Nino785

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Aug 31, 2003, 10:32:29 PM8/31/03

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i feel bad for gordo

aaron

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Sep 1, 2003, 6:30:15 AM9/1/03

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cos he got caught?

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