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Janice · 02-21-2007, 12:45 PM

http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/mcmissile-mom-faces-prison-time/20070221074909990001

'McMissile' Mom Faces Prison Time

She Throws Cup of Ice Into Car That Cut Her Off

Jessica Hall, a North Carolina mother, drove down I-95 on a hot, sticky and gridlocked day with three kids whimpering in the back of the car, a pregnant sister in the front of the car and her husband serving his third tour of duty in Iraq.

Suddenly, the same car cut in front of Hall twice, and it was more than she could take. She snapped.

She tossed a large McDonald's cup filled with ice into the other car.

"It was a dumb decision to do what I did," Hall said later.

Hall's outburst didn't do any real damage, but it did land her in prison with a two-year sentence.

"I had to drop everything, all my life, my kids, everything," Hall said.

Her three kids are living with relatives until her husband gets back from Iraq.

"It's tearing the family apart. You know, we're holding on by really thin threads," said Jesse Hall, the woman's father. "One of the little girls asked that question 'is my momma coming home?' and I say soon."

Does the punishment fit the crime?

"What's disturbing about this case is the real lack of proportionality in the sentencing," Court TV's Lisa Bloom said. "Two years in prison, two years for her kids not to have a parent. That seems unduly harsh."

Even the occupants of the other car — sticky and angry at the time — are shocked at the final sentence.

But the prosecutor argued that the cup was a missile and could have caused major damage.

"But I'm sure prosecutors want to send a message by saying acts of road rage are unacceptable," Bloom said. "They're violent, they cause injuries and it's going to stop right here with this case."

catlover79 · 02-21-2007, 01:52 PM

What an awful story. I feel terrible for the kids...their dad in Iraq and now this.

Chocoholic · 02-21-2007, 02:08 PM

I feel no sympathy for her. She could have caused serious harm to the people in that car or cars around her. Even if it was just a cup of soda, it could have caused the driver of the other car to lose control and crash. She really should have just let her anger go. Instead she chose to throw a temper tantrum like a child and throw something at another car.

Road rage should not be tolerated in any form. I do think two years in prison for her is a little much, but when so many innocent people have been seriously injured or even killed because of people who can't control their temper behind the wheel, I'm glad authorities are getting tougher. There is NO EXCUSE for that type of behavior!

sara · 02-21-2007, 05:42 PM

I just heard on the news that the judge reduced it to a year probation.

Janice · 02-21-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sara

I just heard on the news that the judge reduced it to a year probation.

I'm glad to hear that. What she did was very wrong, but I think this punishment fits the crime.

catlover79 · 02-21-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I'm glad to hear that. What she did was very wrong, but I think this punishment fits the crime.

Let's just hope she learned her lesson.

Chocoholic · 02-22-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sara

I just heard on the news that the judge reduced it to a year probation.

I think that's better than locking her up for two years, but I still think she should be required to take anger-management classes or something, and maybe even do a little community service.

catlover79 · 02-22-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

I think that's better than locking her up for two years, but I still think she should be required to take anger-management classes or something, and maybe even do a little community service.

dawsongirl · 02-22-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

I think that's better than locking her up for two years, but I still think she should be required to take anger-management classes or something, and maybe even do a little community service.

Sounds like maybe a counselor would be good for her. She can learn to manage her stress better.

02-21-2007, 12:45 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	'McMissile' Mom Faces Prison Time http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/mcmissile-mom-faces-prison-time/20070221074909990001 'McMissile' Mom Faces Prison Time She Throws Cup of Ice Into Car That Cut Her Off Jessica Hall, a North Carolina mother, drove down I-95 on a hot, sticky and gridlocked day with three kids whimpering in the back of the car, a pregnant sister in the front of the car and her husband serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. Suddenly, the same car cut in front of Hall twice, and it was more than she could take. She snapped. She tossed a large McDonald's cup filled with ice into the other car. "It was a dumb decision to do what I did," Hall said later. Hall's outburst didn't do any real damage, but it did land her in prison with a two-year sentence. "I had to drop everything, all my life, my kids, everything," Hall said. Her three kids are living with relatives until her husband gets back from Iraq. "It's tearing the family apart. You know, we're holding on by really thin threads," said Jesse Hall, the woman's father. "One of the little girls asked that question 'is my momma coming home?' and I say soon." Does the punishment fit the crime? "What's disturbing about this case is the real lack of proportionality in the sentencing," Court TV's Lisa Bloom said. "Two years in prison, two years for her kids not to have a parent. That seems unduly harsh." Even the occupants of the other car — sticky and angry at the time — are shocked at the final sentence. But the prosecutor argued that the cup was a missile and could have caused major damage. "But I'm sure prosecutors want to send a message by saying acts of road rage are unacceptable," Bloom said. "They're violent, they cause injuries and it's going to stop right here with this case."

02-21-2007, 01:52 PM	#2
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02-21-2007, 05:42 PM	#4
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02-21-2007, 02:08 PM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I feel no sympathy for her. She could have caused serious harm to the people in that car or cars around her. Even if it was just a cup of soda, it could have caused the driver of the other car to lose control and crash. She really should have just let her anger go. Instead she chose to throw a temper tantrum like a child and throw something at another car. Road rage should not be tolerated in any form. I do think two years in prison for her is a little much, but when so many innocent people have been seriously injured or even killed because of people who can't control their temper behind the wheel, I'm glad authorities are getting tougher. There is NO EXCUSE for that type of behavior!