JamesG
07-02-2009, 02:12 PM
Wrestler Piper Busted For DUI
2 July 2009 9:21 AM, PDT
Wrestler-turned-actor 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper has been arrested in Hollywood on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
The semi-retired grappler, real name Roderick Toombs, was pulled over by police in the early hours of Thursday and taken into custody after failing a field sobriety test.
He is currently being held behind bars on $5,000 (£3,330) bail, reports TMZ.com.
-IMDB News
Brad Russ
07-05-2009, 07:45 AM
This is really sad news for me. I've met Mr. Piper in person, and have talked to him by phone many times via the late Buddy Roses' old radio show, and he truly is a fantastic guy. I hope this was just a one time deal, and that he's not on some sort of downward spiral. Many former wrestlers have fallen down the wrong path, I hope Piper doesn't become one of them.
JamesG
07-22-2009, 01:39 PM
Wrester/Actor Piper Facing DUI Charges
22 July 2009 9:11 AM, PDT
Wrestler-turned-actor 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper is facing up to six months behind bars after he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
The semi-retired grappler, real name Roderick Toombs, was arrested in Hollywood on 2 July after failing a field sobriety test.
According to TMZ.com, the Los Angeles City Attorney has now filed a misdemeanour count of DUI against Piper, as well as one count of driving without a valid licence.
If convicted, the 55 year old could be sentenced to jail time and subjected to a $1,000 (£665) fine.
-IMDB News
JamesG
07-23-2009, 07:25 PM
Wrestler Piper Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Charge
23 July 2009 3:06 PM, PDT
Wrestler-turned-actor 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper has pleaded not guilty to allegations of driving under the influence (DUI).
The grappler, real name Roderick Toombs, was arrested in Hollywood on 2 July after failing a field sobriety test.
On Wednesday, he was charged with a misdemeanour count of DUI and one count of driving without a valid licence.
The 55 year old appeared in a Los Angeles court on Thursday to enter his plea, reports TMZ.com.
He faces up to six years in prison and a $1,000 (£665) fine if he is convicted, and he is due in court next month.
-IMDB News
Marvo301
07-23-2009, 07:40 PM
JamesG one of your posts it says Roddy Piper is facing up to six months in jail and the other post says he faces up to six years in jail. Just for clarification which one is correct?
JamesG
07-23-2009, 07:55 PM
JamesG one of your posts it says Roddy Piper is facing up to six months in jail and the other post says he faces up to six years in jail. Just for clarification which one is correct?
That's probably a typo on IMDB's part. I'm sure it meant to say 6 months. Sooner or later they will correct it; they usually do when they make mistakes.
Sometimes it takes a few days.
Marvo301
07-23-2009, 08:05 PM
That's probably a typo on IMDB's part. I'm sure it meant to say 6 months. Sooner or later they will correct it; they usually do when they make mistakes.
Sometimes it takes a few days.
Thanks for clarifying.