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Mikado · 11-29-2007, 11:10 PM

I think he should be allowed to keep it, its not as if he was in Las Vegas throwing away his wife's pension fund....he bought a lottery ticket, presumably with his own money.

Ireneparalegal · 11-29-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

He won the lottery. The lottery had no relevant prohibitions on who can play it. The winnings (minus taxes) should be his to keep. End of story.

It's not the lottery officials who have the problem. It is part of his probation that he cannot gamble and it was precise by mentioning playing the lotto. When a felon is put on probation or they are on parole, they must adhere to certain conditions, restrictions, etc. And those felons sign documents agreeing to those conditions. Any violation is cause for that felon to go back to prison.

Mikado · 11-29-2007, 11:34 PM

I think sending him back to prison for a $2 lottery ticket would be a bit too much, I mean, talk about adding insult to injury!

Janice · 11-29-2007, 11:36 PM

Doesn't this guy have a family member who could have claimed they bought it?

Mikado · 11-29-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Doesn't this guy have a family member who could have claimed they bought it?

Hey Janice.....give it a shot

catlover79 · 11-29-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Hey Janice.....give it a shot

What have you got to lose, Janice? Go for it!!

OH Nuts! · 11-30-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

It's not the lottery officials who have the problem. It is part of his probation that he cannot gamble and it was precise by mentioning playing the lotto. When a felon is put on probation or they are on parole, they must adhere to certain conditions, restrictions, etc. And those felons sign documents agreeing to those conditions. Any violation is cause for that felon to go back to prison.

Yes that is what I was thinking. The guy's transgression is not a big one but it is a transgression so there s/b some kind of sanction. A fine maybe or a % of earnings. But...the final word will be what the courts/last appeal decides & it will be interesting to see what that will be.

Ireneparalegal · 12-01-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Doesn't this guy have a family member who could have claimed they bought it?

I bet he is kicking himself in the a$$ for not having thought of that idea.

Then again, if he is a criminal, he probably has relatives who dabble in criminal activity too...he can't trust them.

Janice · 01-21-2008, 02:57 AM

Lucky Thief Can Keep $1 Million Jackpot

BARNSTABLE, Mass. (Jan. 18) - The luck keeps rolling for a convicted bank robber who won a $1 million lottery prize: Though he violated his probation by buying the ticket, a judge says he can keep the money.

A lawyer for Timothy Elliott, 55, called the violation minor, and the Massachusetts lottery commission previously has said there was no basis for withdrawing the prize.

This man may not look like a bona fide millionaire, but he is. Convicted bank robber Timothy Elliott, shown last November, won $1 million in the lottery. A Massachusetts judge said Elliott can keep the money, even though buying the ticket violated the terms of his probation.

Barnstable Superior Court Judge Richard Connon on Friday approved the probation department's agreement that he could keep the winnings. The only change is that Elliott now must pay a monthly $65 probation supervisory fee, previously waived because he had been indigent.

Elliott declined to comment Friday. He lives in Bourne under the supervision of the Department of Mental Health.

Probation department spokeswoman Coria Holland would not comment further on the case.

In October 2006, Elliott pleaded guilty to unarmed robbery for a heist at a bank on Cape Cod and was placed on five years' probation. The terms required him to not "gamble, purchase lottery tickets or visit an establishment where gaming is conducted."

The jackpot was won on $10 ticket for the "$800 Million Spectacular" game that Elliott bought at a supermarket in Hyannis. He already has received the first of 20 annual $50,000 checks from the lottery commission.

Cactus Jack · 01-21-2008, 03:00 AM

*sees pic*

Santa Claus is a theif?

Hollow · 01-21-2008, 08:21 AM

i don't know why, but i've been laughing at that picture for about ten minutes.

TripperFan · 01-21-2008, 10:56 AM

Glad to hear he can afford a trip to Magic Cuts now!!!

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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I think he should be allowed to keep it, its not as if he was in Las Vegas throwing away his wife's pension fund....he bought a lottery ticket, presumably with his own money.

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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I think sending him back to prison for a $2 lottery ticket would be a bit too much, I mean, talk about adding insult to injury!

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Lucky Thief Can Keep $1 Million Jackpot BARNSTABLE, Mass. (Jan. 18) - The luck keeps rolling for a convicted bank robber who won a $1 million lottery prize: Though he violated his probation by buying the ticket, a judge says he can keep the money. A lawyer for Timothy Elliott, 55, called the violation minor, and the Massachusetts lottery commission previously has said there was no basis for withdrawing the prize. This man may not look like a bona fide millionaire, but he is. Convicted bank robber Timothy Elliott, shown last November, won $1 million in the lottery. A Massachusetts judge said Elliott can keep the money, even though buying the ticket violated the terms of his probation. Barnstable Superior Court Judge Richard Connon on Friday approved the probation department's agreement that he could keep the winnings. The only change is that Elliott now must pay a monthly $65 probation supervisory fee, previously waived because he had been indigent. Elliott declined to comment Friday. He lives in Bourne under the supervision of the Department of Mental Health. Probation department spokeswoman Coria Holland would not comment further on the case. In October 2006, Elliott pleaded guilty to unarmed robbery for a heist at a bank on Cape Cod and was placed on five years' probation. The terms required him to not "gamble, purchase lottery tickets or visit an establishment where gaming is conducted." The jackpot was won on $10 ticket for the "$800 Million Spectacular" game that Elliott bought at a supermarket in Hyannis. He already has received the first of 20 annual $50,000 checks from the lottery commission.

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