When they tell you nobody goes to prison for weed they are lying. I got caught with a nickel bag on my first offense, violated probation( i never showed up) and wound up doin 120 days in jail. If you smoke weed avoid the southern states. You will end up in the system!!!
I remember this story. How can this judge sleep at night and live with himself after doing something like that. Dude is 34 years old, you pretty much just killed somebody, taking away nearly half of his life. The thing that sucks about this though is that white people will always deny they are racist, yet they do stuff like that.
@Yezzur011 The thing that sucks most about this is that even though this guy was a victim of the same collectivist us-vs-them mentality, even those who find his treatment morally abhorrent are still clinging to the same old group-think. Isn't the accusation that one ethnic group ALWAYS exhibits some negative trait or characteristic the very definition of racism? The only cure for racism is the recognition that individuals can only be judged based on their own individualistic character.
@Yezzur011 Is there no reasoning with you? Do you know for certain that every man, woman, and child with white skin is judging you based on the color of yours? Your hard-headed views punish those who don't profile based on skin color and empowers those who do profile. Your attitude is what fuels modern racism on both sides of the trench. What I mean to say is, you're sharing in the beliefs of every racist oppressor in America.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Gandhi
@jojo24love Hmm, I wasn't aware of that particular controversy. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. However, in what little research I've been able to do before posting this, I haven't seen any particularly damning evidence that the proposition "Gandhi was a racist" is "a matter of fact". The subject seems steeped in deliberate quotes removed of their context, on top of the expected challenges presented by the language barrier (mistranslation, to be specific).
@jojo24love (part 2) It would be quite ironic if Gandhi was indeed racist and I had quoted him in a proposition to eliminate racism. However, just as I abhor Thomas Jefferson's racist tendencies but greatly admire his contributions to political ideology, I would equally abhor Gandhi's racism (if those allegations can be proven true) and equally admire his contributions to political ideology (especially in affecting nonviolent political change).
@jojo24love (part 3) After all, no man is perfect. Were we to throw out every otherwise valid idea on account of its originators imperfections, what would we have left? If every argument in a debate were subjected to immediate nullification by way of ad hominem attack, who would be left to argue? Imagine that, upon presenting your discovery of a cheap and renewable source of energy that would revolutionize the world, your idea is ignored because you once left your headlights on.
I can almost understand ONE man being a racist and handing out such a stupid sentence but I do not understand how a whole state actually kept this man in prison for so long ...
I love how the description says a $2 theft. The man robbed another man demanding money from him. The other guy only had $2 on him but he would have taken as much as the guy had on him. The description makes it look like he took $2 that was on some random guy's dresser.
@FearTheVest That was my initial reaction as well, but my perspective changed when they showed the contrast to the white man's penalties. He actually KILLED someone and violated his parole using cocaine, but got no jail time. So when you put the two side by side and you can clearly see there is an inconsistency and discrimination. Is there any other way to explain the disparity?
@AtheistSpanker No, Robbery + Probation Violation = Time. Although, it is blatant discrimination to give one man a life sentence and another no time at all. Clearly an injustice.
black, white , red, or other skin color just don't matter in my eyes you see this kind of corruption going on it just makes you really angry! Fair justice for everyone period. Judging by the story and not knowing all the details I personally don't understand why this guy didn't do a year or two and be done with it.
First thing he did when he got home was smoke a fat ass blunt hahaha. Either way this is some fucked up shit. Our criminal justice system in this country sucks balls. Fuck the jury system and fuck crooked judges.
Fuck THAAATTT! Give him Seventeen million dollars! That would make it about right. That sissy ass judge should pay him 80% of what he makes in a year for seventeen years straight, (That's probably what most working poor make annually with the money that's left) and see how he feels. Fuck that jail time, why pay for a posh jail cell & some free dick for that bitch? Let that bastard really see how the ghetto can be.
ITS A SHAME THE RACISM THAT STILL GOES ON AND WAT PISSES ME OFF IS PEOPLE TRY TO SUGAR CODE IT, THERE IS NO SUGAR CODE, ONE RACE DONT CONTROL EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON IN THE WORLD, SO THEY NEED TO REALIZE THAT AMERICA IS BROKE, SO THE CHINAMAN HAS THE MONEY NOW, HEHEHE
its kind of crazy HOW people are upset at his release... everyday celebrities do ignorant shit, use drugs and get a slap on the wrist... this man committed a 2 dollar robbery... so what about all of the politicians embezzling YOUR tax dollars? its the same shit... from one nigga to another, im glad he got out... this double standard shit has got to go.. prime example, the fucking CASEY ANTHONY CASE!?!? THAT BITCH WAS NOT INNOCENT.. HOW THE FUCK DO YOU WAIT A MONTH TO REPORT YOUR CHILD MISSING?
Fuckin ` USA! Sort it out for fucks sake, You put your people in jail, For that sort of time for mickey mouse shit, At the taxpayers expense? I would Put the fucking judge in the big house for defrauding the state
His release makes me angry as well. Tyrone Brown was originally sentenced to probation after committing an aggravated armed robbery. How much he got during that robbery is irrelevant (victims were still threatened). During probation, he tested positive for drug use and his sentence changed (as punishment for now 2nd offense, the drugs) to life with possibility of parole. Governer should not have pardoned those offenses. Parole board, after review of his behavior, should have decided release.
marijuana is a herb from the earths soil, yeah its illegal and anyone shifting heavy loads gets whats coming, but a piece of paper with some natural herbs in is worthy of a life sentance!? NO!
Wait... He served his time in prison after he committed armed robbery of two dollars when he was 17 years old, then when he got out he violated his parole by smoking marijuana, so he was then sentenced to life? That's all he did? That can't be right.
Tyrone Brown did not serve one day in prison for the aggravated armed robbery. His weak punishment for that was ten years of probation. During that probation, he committed a second offense (tested positive for drug use). His sentence was only then increased to life with possibility of parole. His release at that point was dependant on ongoing reviews by a parole board.
SEE THE STORY ON CORNELL HOOD, GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE IN LOUISIANA FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA. AFTER YOU SEE HOW SENSELESS THE PUNISHMENT WAS PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO FREE HIM.
@Pappyof7 yeah, but in civilized countries you don't get life without parole for armed robbery. that's only normal in venezuela, absurdistan, qatar and usa.
One of these days, the injustices and corruption in the system (all the way up to the supreme court) is going to cause the anger to boil over into the streets.
The laws of the land are now being made by people who are paid by corporations. Look up the definition of fascism.
Fucking insane. I watch this while smoking a joint, knowing that it is legal here and that nothing is wrong. I think this is a case that is so unjustified most humans can't think about it. Most people don't get how wrong this is, look at the comment sections, people joking and making fun comments. This is not fun, killing your mother aint fun, sitting 17 years in prison for smoking a plant is not fun. Show some fucking respect.
Note that his pardon is "conditional" If he uses marijuana again, he must be returned to prison to complete his sentence. Murder and cocain is one thing. Marijuana is socially deviant and morally reprehensible. It makes White Texas Women sleep with colored men. In large Texas cities, White women are often seen in the company of Black men, they're often seen smoking marijuana just before hand.
im on probation im only 14 though, but all i got for a drug charge was 48 hours in detention and thats standard. man i feel sorry for this guy that judge is an asshole.
Speak about injustice! Holy fucking BS. US justice system is criminal. There should be a constant review of all judges! Don't judges have some kind of ombudsman review judges ethics? Why didn't this kid appeal his sentence when he got life? This man should take the state to court and sue for civil damages.
This is such a huge issue in this country. The man lost half his life for doing one stupid thing as a kid, and then having one joint! An organic herb that is less dangerous than caffeine. That's messed up.
congrat!!! these fucking red neck and thier red neck laws. its alright for them to kidnap and make other people slaves but life for a joint, fucking red neck
the judge who sentenced him for 17 years should be publicly sodomized and be put in prison, he ruined this man life, fuck me off to the max when shit like this happen, the cop that arrested him should be in prison too for being a cunt, just a fucking joint, the cop was properly molested by his mama and dada when he was young so he is fucked off at the world we live in, fuck me that judge need to get stabbed fucking faggot peado looking cunt.
what i hate is when people say dumb things like "i would never kill somebody." lol dumb shits. i bet if you ask the people that end up killing, 99% would have said no prior to the incident. and this is me not saying 100% just because if one person really does ever happen to be born wanting to kill, i don't want some conservative hillbilly pointing the finger at me.
unequal justice.. duh he is black what should he expect.. fairness? suuuure in o called liberal new york I see the disparities...its like they WANT to lock peop le up especially colored people.. its like ok we gave you civi9l rights but now we will use you as fodder to keep the system running.. criminalize everything and target the poor and colored.. whooptee doo whats new.. from a non humanitarian pov I understand the system.. but it s racist and pathetic..
Oh shut up. You have a sample size of one. Across the board all you black people have lower standards to get everything you want. Full scholarship? I need a 1500 on my SAT. You need like 1150. Get a job? Who needs qualifications when you have affirmative action? That's right, white people! And yet you have more unemployment than any other race. Maybe when you start supporting a merit-based system you'll earn some respect. Until then, I'm going to assume you don't deserve what you have.
@Vulpine7 asshole affirmative action wouldnt exist if you didnt discriminate so much against qualified people.. and quite frankly I am sick of you blaming blacks when infact it is mexicans who cause the lowering of standards, at least here in nyc, blacks from africa and the caribbean are on par with asians with ivy league enrollments and cannot use affirmative action because they are foreign. U are just racist and for your info I got a near perfect score on my SATs in 98 and I am half black
@Vulpine7 cont. for a apeople that whites purposely tried to hinder from educating themselves and barred them from everything blacks are playing catch up and are doing well despite the fact that it has only been 4 decades or so.other races in similar situations took longer and even died ourt in their struggles..say all you want but it is sad that the lcak child prodigy is given zero media attention I bet if he were oriental it would be front page.. u cant offend i run on facts not racist emotion
@Vulpine7 pardon me, but you have one serious flaw in your arguement. the way that you state your reasoning of black people easily getting jobs because of affirmative action is complete bullshit. affirmitive action was and is designed to give a certain percent of the population a chance to get into certain jobs. it was NOT designed to give anyone of a minority a job. people under the affirmative action plan met the qualifications needed to be hired.
The problem, people assume this is a rare occurrence. There are thousands of people serving years in State and Federal Prison for relatively minor drug offences. It's one of the few crimes you can be incarcerated for on a first offence.
This is an absolute travesty of justice!! Disgusting aberration of the law. FUCK THIS JUDGE FOR LIFE!!! FUCK TEXAS!!! FUCK YOUR STUPID RETARDED GOVERNOR! Do this country the biggest favor and secede like you tea bagger's rage about. Backward racist ignorant Christian self righteous yokels.
when I started this video I thought his previous crimes would be heinous and I wasn't prepared for any sympathy towards him but this is just disgusting. Clearly not an evil man and I applaud everyone in their big and small way who looked for justice for him. God bless him. I hope life is full of enjoyment and blessings for him.
I'm glad to see that the journalists are still capable and willing to pursue injustice and expose the underbelly. While the wrongs done were atrocious, the system worked in the end, setting a wrongly imprisoned man free. America isn't perfect, but at least we can still do the right thing when it counts. Good on 20/20 for going the mile.
Americans need to rise up and become militant. These are crimes against the people, and the people need a revolution to overthrow the oppression of the rich and privileged.
CrackEra1980, I don't think, the guy will enjoy his freedom for a long time: In the moment, police will face an open murder case, he will captured again - and sentenced to death. That's simply the Texanian system of justice. Never let a condammned go.
Yeah well, speeding is an absolute offence and doesn't carry a custodial sentence. Clearly it was proven that this guy smoked an illegal substance WHILST ON PROBATION. He was mocking the legal system and it caught up with him.
I'm not saying what he deserved or didn't deserve, all I'm saying is that he committed two crimes, one whilst on probation. So he can't complain when he gets sent to jail.
Do the crime, do the time (however long that time may be).
Wrong. Bemoan them. That's why we have the first amendment. And a judge cannot hand out whatever the hell he feels like as a sentence. The law limits him- sure as hell should limit him- all of them more severely when it comes to marijuana. It's ridiculous. He abused the system here, and the public knew nothing until the first news story broke. The judge should be the one in prison.
You understand nothing, if you knew anything you would know this criminal was not sentence to prison for life for smoking marajuana, he was sent there for armed robbery.
The law does limit Judges, the maximum sentence available was life (or 99 years since in both cases parole would have been available after serving 20 years but life is still technically longer).
Why are you bringing my age into this. It would appear that Texan law sides with me because, judging by the Texas penal code, both sentences were legal.
Because you're a high and mighty, arrogant douchebag. You sound like the judge. "I'm sorry. It's just the law". Go live where civilization is afraid to go- where men in suits would die of exposure without their money- and amongst those communities you'll figure out, justice has jackshit to do with words on paper- and everything to do with what's right in your conscience. This judge has no conscience. To hell with him.
Conscience? HAHAHAHAHA, and how about this animal who runs around robbing people at gunpoint, does he? I'd probably have given him 15 years initially and that would have been it. I don't know how old Brown was, if he was 16 at the time then he would have had to have been certified to stand trial as an adult and that would indicate the prosector felt the case was very serious and the juvenile justice system could not adequately reflect how serious his crime was in sentencing.
Asshole, we already know how old he was and how the whole thing transpired- well, those of us who were paying attention, anyway. He robbed the guy, felt bad and came back moments later, gave him his wallet and money back and then got caught. If it's so serious, then why in an interview did the victim say it wasn't that big of a deal and that he thinks the sentence for pot was excessive? So the court's reaction alone is how you judge the seriousness? You are a blind sheep. Conscience, yes.
In what way, it seems actually I have a better understanding of this case than most people posting here. He was not jailed for marijuana, it was for armed robbery- do you disagree with imprisoning armed robbers?
@theporksicle : He was not jailed for arm robbery. He already was sentenced for that. Thats why he was on probation. Obviously the terms of his probation where contingent apon him not breaking any more Laws. Robbery is a Felony. A Joint is a class C misdemeanor. Firstly he should of never been arrested for a joint. That arrest lead to his Probation officer violating him. That Violation did not have to go to court. That was the P.O.'s choice. then The Judge gave him 17 years.Learn the system yo
He was not on probation, the Judge used a DEFERRED AJUDICATION- that means you are not technically convicted, its akin to probation but it means if you violate the terms of you DA you can be sentenced for the original crime. You can't give someone life for possession of marijuana, its only a misdemeanor, he was sentenced for armed robbery- all that happened was the Judge deferred sentencing him for it.
You really need to read up on this case before you make such comments.
@theporksicle : I dont have to read up[ on the case because I know much about the Law & have fought many cases in both Federal & State court & won. LAw is about common sense. & the sentencing of this case was not common sense it was excessive & Texas has a history of such cases against Black young men. The same Judge gave a white murder suspect no time. You are missing the point because you are blinded by legal jargon. if I was this kids lawyer he would have been free.
I'm simply saying he was not put on probation for the armed robbery as in his first court case he was not convicted, so to say he was given life for marijuana is a lie.
The law is an ass and is not based upon common sense in many cases.
You are ignoring the fact that if those young Black men had not broken the law they would not need to worry about what sentence they received, its really a matter of minor importance.
@theporksicle : The joint was a catalyst to sentence him. I fully understand what his sentence was based on. thats not the point. The point is the ammount of time he was given. The judge could of sentenced him to how much time he chose. Fact!! Life was the Max! Fact. The Judge was a racist faggot. Fact. If I were a judge I would of gave the kid 3 years for being stupid & hop in those three years he would wake up. But first I'd send him to counseling etc. Correct-ion Facility (get it?)
Fact you could not have given the kid 3 years as aggravated robbery under Texas law is a FIRST DEGREE FELONY, the sentencing range is 5 years to 99 years or life.
@theporksicle : Okay Maybe not 3 years. Im not from Texas so I dont know the Minimum. But what ever it is is what I would of gotten that kid. 5 years then. But not Life.
fuck texas
BigBishop1 1 month ago
damm dats fuckd up.wat a piece of shit judge
wasted42db 1 month ago
Free Tkae
AlejandroN2r2 2 months ago
I feel for the poor guy....the system is so messed up.
Here over in the England you can be caught loads of times with weed before even receiving a slap on the wrist...
I take it the justice system is alot more harsher down south then from the rest of the USA?
leadster88 2 months ago
How much did that cost that taxpayers?
When they tell you nobody goes to prison for weed they are lying. I got caught with a nickel bag on my first offense, violated probation( i never showed up) and wound up doin 120 days in jail. If you smoke weed avoid the southern states. You will end up in the system!!!
blakefeeldz1 2 months ago
your not telling the whole story. You must be doing something stupid to get caught.
KripDrip 2 months ago
I remember this story. How can this judge sleep at night and live with himself after doing something like that. Dude is 34 years old, you pretty much just killed somebody, taking away nearly half of his life. The thing that sucks about this though is that white people will always deny they are racist, yet they do stuff like that.
Yezzur011 3 months ago
@Yezzur011 The thing that sucks most about this is that even though this guy was a victim of the same collectivist us-vs-them mentality, even those who find his treatment morally abhorrent are still clinging to the same old group-think. Isn't the accusation that one ethnic group ALWAYS exhibits some negative trait or characteristic the very definition of racism? The only cure for racism is the recognition that individuals can only be judged based on their own individualistic character.
paradigmentropy 2 months ago
@paradigmentropy Then let me know when white people start judging people based on their individualistic character.
Yezzur011 2 months ago
@Yezzur011 Is there no reasoning with you? Do you know for certain that every man, woman, and child with white skin is judging you based on the color of yours? Your hard-headed views punish those who don't profile based on skin color and empowers those who do profile. Your attitude is what fuels modern racism on both sides of the trench. What I mean to say is, you're sharing in the beliefs of every racist oppressor in America.
"Be the change you want to see in the world." - Gandhi
paradigmentropy 2 months ago
@paradigmentropy Gandi was a racist as a matter of fact.
jojo24love 1 month ago
@jojo24love Hmm, I wasn't aware of that particular controversy. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. However, in what little research I've been able to do before posting this, I haven't seen any particularly damning evidence that the proposition "Gandhi was a racist" is "a matter of fact". The subject seems steeped in deliberate quotes removed of their context, on top of the expected challenges presented by the language barrier (mistranslation, to be specific).
paradigmentropy 1 month ago
@jojo24love (part 2) It would be quite ironic if Gandhi was indeed racist and I had quoted him in a proposition to eliminate racism. However, just as I abhor Thomas Jefferson's racist tendencies but greatly admire his contributions to political ideology, I would equally abhor Gandhi's racism (if those allegations can be proven true) and equally admire his contributions to political ideology (especially in affecting nonviolent political change).
paradigmentropy 1 month ago
@jojo24love (part 3) After all, no man is perfect. Were we to throw out every otherwise valid idea on account of its originators imperfections, what would we have left? If every argument in a debate were subjected to immediate nullification by way of ad hominem attack, who would be left to argue? Imagine that, upon presenting your discovery of a cheap and renewable source of energy that would revolutionize the world, your idea is ignored because you once left your headlights on.
paradigmentropy 1 month ago
@jojo24love Where the hell did you get that I idea from? If that's what you think, then you don't know anything about Gandhi.
danzig159 1 month ago
@Yezzur011 because that judge is a devil that's why, that pale face devil is inhumane.
jojo24love 1 month ago
Thats fucked up man smh
MixedMami2187 3 months ago
Jailed for a joint????? WTF!!!!!
What the fuck these people think in Texas ?
Bastards this really pissed me offf f cunts
Justifyitplz 3 months ago
texas law is fucked up!!!
dwaydway1 3 months ago
I can almost understand ONE man being a racist and handing out such a stupid sentence but I do not understand how a whole state actually kept this man in prison for so long ...
belfast479 3 months ago
I wonder if he went home and smoked a joint?
firethower99 3 months ago
I dedicate this sack Tyrone Brown.
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oh my gawd cant talk about it? we all know your people are racists
paperarcher 4 months ago
I think the Justice system is good at making criminals.
Jayjon81 4 months ago 3
17 years for a joint? Proof racism still exists and such a retarded law making marijuana illegal
imthetank3 4 months ago
@imthetank3 agree with you f much. I cant believe the judge
What a facking wackkoo!!!!
Justifyitplz 3 months ago
in germany u got nothing , maybe 100 euro fine , don´t matter if dark oder bright colored. and America is the LAND OF FREE ????
hahahahahahahahha... fuck off
visborg1 4 months ago
They took half his life. I'd kill that judge if I were him.
CitizenTyrant 4 months ago
Yeah... Texas is still very backward, not that different still, shit like this still happens in this state, but no one gives a fuck anymore.
luciferiexcelsil 4 months ago
I love how the description says a $2 theft. The man robbed another man demanding money from him. The other guy only had $2 on him but he would have taken as much as the guy had on him. The description makes it look like he took $2 that was on some random guy's dresser.
FearTheVest 5 months ago
@FearTheVest That was my initial reaction as well, but my perspective changed when they showed the contrast to the white man's penalties. He actually KILLED someone and violated his parole using cocaine, but got no jail time. So when you put the two side by side and you can clearly see there is an inconsistency and discrimination. Is there any other way to explain the disparity?
1775novten 5 months ago
Black + Joint = Time
AtheistSpanker 5 months ago
@AtheistSpanker No, Robbery + Probation Violation = Time. Although, it is blatant discrimination to give one man a life sentence and another no time at all. Clearly an injustice.
1775novten 5 months ago
black, white , red, or other skin color just don't matter in my eyes you see this kind of corruption going on it just makes you really angry! Fair justice for everyone period. Judging by the story and not knowing all the details I personally don't understand why this guy didn't do a year or two and be done with it.
Armedlegally 6 months ago
First thing he did when he got home was smoke a fat ass blunt hahaha. Either way this is some fucked up shit. Our criminal justice system in this country sucks balls. Fuck the jury system and fuck crooked judges.
WCOASTBIGC 6 months ago
Fuck THAAATTT! Give him Seventeen million dollars! That would make it about right. That sissy ass judge should pay him 80% of what he makes in a year for seventeen years straight, (That's probably what most working poor make annually with the money that's left) and see how he feels. Fuck that jail time, why pay for a posh jail cell & some free dick for that bitch? Let that bastard really see how the ghetto can be.
schildno5 6 months ago
mann poor tyrone brown :'(
dannyq1025 6 months ago
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should have gotten more time
osamabindead1 7 months ago
ITS A SHAME THE RACISM THAT STILL GOES ON AND WAT PISSES ME OFF IS PEOPLE TRY TO SUGAR CODE IT, THERE IS NO SUGAR CODE, ONE RACE DONT CONTROL EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON IN THE WORLD, SO THEY NEED TO REALIZE THAT AMERICA IS BROKE, SO THE CHINAMAN HAS THE MONEY NOW, HEHEHE
lakitial 7 months ago
@lakitial it's sugar 'coat', as in covering shit with sugar to make it look or 'taste' better.
ShadowofLocke 6 months ago
No go look 4 a job Mr freeman. Stay off drugs!
bextman 7 months ago
its kind of crazy HOW people are upset at his release... everyday celebrities do ignorant shit, use drugs and get a slap on the wrist... this man committed a 2 dollar robbery... so what about all of the politicians embezzling YOUR tax dollars? its the same shit... from one nigga to another, im glad he got out... this double standard shit has got to go.. prime example, the fucking CASEY ANTHONY CASE!?!? THAT BITCH WAS NOT INNOCENT.. HOW THE FUCK DO YOU WAIT A MONTH TO REPORT YOUR CHILD MISSING?
NEGkompa09 7 months ago
Fuckin ` USA! Sort it out for fucks sake, You put your people in jail, For that sort of time for mickey mouse shit, At the taxpayers expense? I would Put the fucking judge in the big house for defrauding the state
xmoroseguyx 7 months ago
His release makes me angry as well. Tyrone Brown was originally sentenced to probation after committing an aggravated armed robbery. How much he got during that robbery is irrelevant (victims were still threatened). During probation, he tested positive for drug use and his sentence changed (as punishment for now 2nd offense, the drugs) to life with possibility of parole. Governer should not have pardoned those offenses. Parole board, after review of his behavior, should have decided release.
stewartx5 8 months ago
@stewartx5 Read your comments with amazement - please justify the waste of public money on this man when it could have been used for so much good .
jimbo5009 7 months ago
someone murder that judge
ThunderousTurd 8 months ago
marijuana is a herb from the earths soil, yeah its illegal and anyone shifting heavy loads gets whats coming, but a piece of paper with some natural herbs in is worthy of a life sentance!? NO!
ThaLoveShack 8 months ago
Wait... He served his time in prison after he committed armed robbery of two dollars when he was 17 years old, then when he got out he violated his parole by smoking marijuana, so he was then sentenced to life? That's all he did? That can't be right.
davitodude 8 months ago
@davitodude
Tyrone Brown did not serve one day in prison for the aggravated armed robbery. His weak punishment for that was ten years of probation. During that probation, he committed a second offense (tested positive for drug use). His sentence was only then increased to life with possibility of parole. His release at that point was dependant on ongoing reviews by a parole board.
stewartx5 8 months ago
@davitodude
the joint was an excuse to sentence him for life.
TheRustedX 7 months ago
this is ridiculous
officialXPRESSION 8 months ago
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SEE THE STORY ON CORNELL HOOD, GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE IN LOUISIANA FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA. AFTER YOU SEE HOW SENSELESS THE PUNISHMENT WAS PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO FREE HIM.
upt123 8 months ago
This worthless nigger commited armed robbery. He was on parole and was charged with violating that parole. Fuck him.
Pappyof7 9 months ago
@Pappyof7 yeah, but in civilized countries you don't get life without parole for armed robbery. that's only normal in venezuela, absurdistan, qatar and usa.
UberTankred 8 months ago
this is the stuff that just makes you angry..
ahioud 9 months ago 19
Because he is black, duh.
CatFacedKillers 9 months ago
country is sick, it's obviously cause he's black.
XXTheRealMcCoyXX 9 months ago
A minor sent to prison for LIFE for a 2 dollar robbery and possessing a joint?
WTF? Why was the media not all over this earlier? How was he allowed to remain inside for 17 years?
I really hope something bad happens to that judge, because he is clearly an evil rascist with no regard for justice or his former office.
truthiness2010 9 months ago
@truthiness2010 A 2 dollar robbery? Do you think it makes a fuck to the victim how much money he got?
Pappyof7 9 months ago
One of these days, the injustices and corruption in the system (all the way up to the supreme court) is going to cause the anger to boil over into the streets.
The laws of the land are now being made by people who are paid by corporations. Look up the definition of fascism.
Davetech23 9 months ago
y'all are forgetting that the negro was pm parole for robbery. he broke parole.
graverobber35 10 months ago
this is the great american democracy
hudfadz 11 months ago
Fucking insane. I watch this while smoking a joint, knowing that it is legal here and that nothing is wrong. I think this is a case that is so unjustified most humans can't think about it. Most people don't get how wrong this is, look at the comment sections, people joking and making fun comments. This is not fun, killing your mother aint fun, sitting 17 years in prison for smoking a plant is not fun. Show some fucking respect.
philateliceun 11 months ago
white people suck
AdventuresOfMrQuest 1 year ago
@AdventuresOfMrQuest niggers suck.
Pappyof7 9 months ago
Note that his pardon is "conditional" If he uses marijuana again, he must be returned to prison to complete his sentence. Murder and cocain is one thing. Marijuana is socially deviant and morally reprehensible. It makes White Texas Women sleep with colored men. In large Texas cities, White women are often seen in the company of Black men, they're often seen smoking marijuana just before hand.
IFlick 1 year ago
@IFlick lol , It's a Demon Plant!!
InerSpce 1 year ago
That judge is a racist.
subthis 1 year ago
hit him hard just like a blunt
innHD 1 year ago
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This is fucked up
MrJas1991 1 year ago
1 person helped him get life in prison
jack5540 1 year ago
Raciest texas , judge was def a raciest
Mikesjessj408 1 year ago
Someone give that man a blunt!
azurescens420 1 year ago 26
lindsay lohan should be jailed for cocaine use, little spoiled bitch
LowLowSpinners 1 year ago
i feel sorry for americans,
while im here in amsterdam smoking weed in front of the police office while they greet you laughing.
and there are americans like this..
LowLowSpinners 1 year ago
im on probation im only 14 though, but all i got for a drug charge was 48 hours in detention and thats standard. man i feel sorry for this guy that judge is an asshole.
niemaya 1 year ago
Speak about injustice! Holy fucking BS. US justice system is criminal. There should be a constant review of all judges! Don't judges have some kind of ombudsman review judges ethics? Why didn't this kid appeal his sentence when he got life? This man should take the state to court and sue for civil damages.
TheyFeedingULies 1 year ago
This is such a huge issue in this country. The man lost half his life for doing one stupid thing as a kid, and then having one joint! An organic herb that is less dangerous than caffeine. That's messed up.
demmmmm1 1 year ago
Tyrone Brown seem like he turned gay while he was in there.
90sEraEra 1 year ago
@90sEraEra
yeaaaa, totalllly...I bet you would be sooo hard edge if you got life in prison for smoking on a J
you schmuck
420xwaytoomanyx420 1 year ago
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90sEraEra 1 year ago
in dade county you get three months and some comunity service
esemoner 1 year ago
good job 20/20!! his life was over.
esemoner 1 year ago
the judge is probably a racest that is the only thing i can think of why he would do this this is sick poor guy im glad he is out of prison
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy 1 year ago
LOL. this Is nothing. I'm surprised they don't publicize what happens in south Texas.
xJSLRx 1 year ago
congrat!!! these fucking red neck and thier red neck laws. its alright for them to kidnap and make other people slaves but life for a joint, fucking red neck
intherise 1 year ago
guarantee the first thing he did was smoked a joint and went to get some burger king
godlyimmortal 1 year ago
TEXAS IS FULL OF SHIT
Tevado100 1 year ago
there is not enough time on earth or film created to broadcast every judge in america currently participating in this type of behavior.
artistanley 1 year ago
the judge who sentenced him for 17 years should be publicly sodomized and be put in prison, he ruined this man life, fuck me off to the max when shit like this happen, the cop that arrested him should be in prison too for being a cunt, just a fucking joint, the cop was properly molested by his mama and dada when he was young so he is fucked off at the world we live in, fuck me that judge need to get stabbed fucking faggot peado looking cunt.
MultiBrunolucas 1 year ago
FUCK TEXAS
selllout101 1 year ago
texas rednex
neoisme 1 year ago
what i hate is when people say dumb things like "i would never kill somebody." lol dumb shits. i bet if you ask the people that end up killing, 99% would have said no prior to the incident. and this is me not saying 100% just because if one person really does ever happen to be born wanting to kill, i don't want some conservative hillbilly pointing the finger at me.
ultradumbass 1 year ago
Wouldn't of happened in Canada.....thats for sure!
2012darkages 1 year ago
that is a strong man.
To still be alive and not kill anyone while in jail out of sheer frustration is amazing
brothaman007 1 year ago
"Tyrone din do nuffins" ==except commit armed robbery. The marijuana joint is a red herring , a smoke screen. He belonged in jail for robbery
I wonder if tyrone has been clean this time around. Perhaps he should apply for a VP job at McDonalds.365
graverobber35 1 year ago
FUCK THAT JUDGE.
RickPaniagua 1 year ago
unequal justice.. duh he is black what should he expect.. fairness? suuuure in o called liberal new york I see the disparities...its like they WANT to lock peop le up especially colored people.. its like ok we gave you civi9l rights but now we will use you as fodder to keep the system running.. criminalize everything and target the poor and colored.. whooptee doo whats new.. from a non humanitarian pov I understand the system.. but it s racist and pathetic..
ACasualObservation 1 year ago
Oh shut up. You have a sample size of one. Across the board all you black people have lower standards to get everything you want. Full scholarship? I need a 1500 on my SAT. You need like 1150. Get a job? Who needs qualifications when you have affirmative action? That's right, white people! And yet you have more unemployment than any other race. Maybe when you start supporting a merit-based system you'll earn some respect. Until then, I'm going to assume you don't deserve what you have.
Vulpine7 1 year ago
@Vulpine7 asshole affirmative action wouldnt exist if you didnt discriminate so much against qualified people.. and quite frankly I am sick of you blaming blacks when infact it is mexicans who cause the lowering of standards, at least here in nyc, blacks from africa and the caribbean are on par with asians with ivy league enrollments and cannot use affirmative action because they are foreign. U are just racist and for your info I got a near perfect score on my SATs in 98 and I am half black
ACasualObservation 1 year ago
@Vulpine7 cont. for a apeople that whites purposely tried to hinder from educating themselves and barred them from everything blacks are playing catch up and are doing well despite the fact that it has only been 4 decades or so.other races in similar situations took longer and even died ourt in their struggles..say all you want but it is sad that the lcak child prodigy is given zero media attention I bet if he were oriental it would be front page.. u cant offend i run on facts not racist emotion
ACasualObservation 1 year ago
@Vulpine7 pardon me, but you have one serious flaw in your arguement. the way that you state your reasoning of black people easily getting jobs because of affirmative action is complete bullshit. affirmitive action was and is designed to give a certain percent of the population a chance to get into certain jobs. it was NOT designed to give anyone of a minority a job. people under the affirmative action plan met the qualifications needed to be hired.
oh, and by the way, im white and support it.
keneke45 1 year ago
@Vulpine7 The truth is, you're afraid to lose your privileges as a white American. stand up and be a person, not a color
turtle53081 1 year ago
oh man
i would hug him too if i was there (no homo)
YOUMADAFAKA 1 year ago
WOW
fuck the system
xIIDeSTiNYIIx 2 years ago
usa is an embarrassment to the rest of the world..
Taderbaraeg 2 years ago 7
@Taderbaraeg What are you? A sand nigger? What kind of name is Taterbag?
Pappyof7 9 months ago
that judge is nothing but a pussy
everyone should have the right to pound him to a fucking pulp
WTFWILLx 2 years ago
some one needs to spark a bowl with him now
Blazeddaze 2 years ago 3
USA is fucked up
Brainkicker 2 years ago 43
@Brainkicker Your page shows guns. Do you own one? Just a stupid nigger boy pretending. Fuck you.
Pappyof7 9 months ago
WTF! Is wrong with USA!?! Put a guy in jail for a joint?? A fucking joint? Thats fucked up!!
Brainkicker 2 years ago
I want out of the USA, this place sucks
ddrfrk 1 year ago
That judge should be sent to prison for life.
schniv 2 years ago 44
The problem, people assume this is a rare occurrence. There are thousands of people serving years in State and Federal Prison for relatively minor drug offences. It's one of the few crimes you can be incarcerated for on a first offence.
IFlick 2 years ago
This is an absolute travesty of justice!! Disgusting aberration of the law. FUCK THIS JUDGE FOR LIFE!!! FUCK TEXAS!!! FUCK YOUR STUPID RETARDED GOVERNOR! Do this country the biggest favor and secede like you tea bagger's rage about. Backward racist ignorant Christian self righteous yokels.
kaptainkool408 2 years ago 4
thank god he was set free, he should be able to sue the fucking state!!!
kaptainkool408 2 years ago
holy shit tht judge is fucking racist!
SkatingGame 2 years ago 3
properlys gonna go get totally blazed straight away
Tightmanhole 2 years ago
south south south
rundat 2 years ago
17 years for a joint????
i would have bomed some buildings if that were me
rocwiler0 2 years ago
Seeing him get out really warmed my heart :].
NO HOMO.
FUCK Texas. I fucking hate that piece of shit state. Has the worst laws and all of them are racist fucks. FUCK YOU TEXAS.
MyRangeOwnsYou 2 years ago
agreed fuck texas just a bunch of bigoted christians yuk, fuck the bible
buddhaknowsall 2 years ago
i got locked up for a year over a joint
aaronlovespot 2 years ago 3
This could only happen in America. shocking! Did he get any compensation? How do you repay someone for an injustice like that?!!!
MissBeeMee 2 years ago
@MissBeeMee
It wasn't an injustice, it was a disproportionate sentence, but perfectly legal. A life sentence for armed robbery is not disproportionate.
theporksicle 1 year ago
i bet you he went home and smoked the biggest fucking joint
cracker6910 2 years ago 3
He has 17 years worth of punching cones to catch up on
hectic1er 2 years ago
Any doubt the judge is KKK?
Waxthumper 2 years ago
@Waxthumper None what so ever
titangnosis 1 year ago
The Amerocan justice system is rediculous. Thank god I don't live there!!!!
mightyice2000 2 years ago
when I started this video I thought his previous crimes would be heinous and I wasn't prepared for any sympathy towards him but this is just disgusting. Clearly not an evil man and I applaud everyone in their big and small way who looked for justice for him. God bless him. I hope life is full of enjoyment and blessings for him.
kittenshateyou 2 years ago
he spent 17 years mayn dayum
iwillandalwaysbeme 2 years ago
alarming!
XgreenjacketX 2 years ago
Hey he used to be at Terrell (Polunsky) on 8 building.
kaastle 2 years ago
I'm glad to see that the journalists are still capable and willing to pursue injustice and expose the underbelly. While the wrongs done were atrocious, the system worked in the end, setting a wrongly imprisoned man free. America isn't perfect, but at least we can still do the right thing when it counts. Good on 20/20 for going the mile.
thedrew4you 2 years ago
Americans need to rise up and become militant. These are crimes against the people, and the people need a revolution to overthrow the oppression of the rich and privileged.
Rebellious108 3 years ago
Some laws in America are so stupid - the Weed law is the worst.
In Nevada you can get life for 1 spliff.
It's fucknig bullshit. People should wake up to the real problems in the world, and stop trying to make everything into a crime.
Poor dude, fucking idiot laws fucked your entire life up.
Why not move to a real country with real laws.
tjbayliss 3 years ago
Guess what people things are only gonna get worse
CrackEra1980 3 years ago
CrackEra1980, I don't think, the guy will enjoy his freedom for a long time: In the moment, police will face an open murder case, he will captured again - and sentenced to death. That's simply the Texanian system of justice. Never let a condammned go.
;-))
sacha4you 3 years ago
It´s the fucking US justice!!
Get well soon America.
tibskitchen 3 years ago 3
Amen to that.
scumgod13 3 years ago
Sixteen years old & they send him to prison for life? What kind of fucking justice is that??
END THE DRUG WAR. ITS NOTHING BUT A SUBSIDY FOR ORGANISED CRIME
Palfium66 3 years ago 2
its all who u know!
kylecorreia 3 years ago
your fuckin dumb dude. I hope you get thrown in jail for speeding in your car.
wmarcus1203 3 years ago
Yeah well, speeding is an absolute offence and doesn't carry a custodial sentence. Clearly it was proven that this guy smoked an illegal substance WHILST ON PROBATION. He was mocking the legal system and it caught up with him.
whiteworldreturns2 3 years ago
yea, and he deserved a life sentence right. This is one of the most messed up things I have ever heard of. Gotta love the Texas judicial system.
usdvikes 3 years ago
I'm not saying what he deserved or didn't deserve, all I'm saying is that he committed two crimes, one whilst on probation. So he can't complain when he gets sent to jail.
Do the crime, do the time (however long that time may be).
whiteworldreturns2 3 years ago
what about the rich white man that gets away scott free?? is that justice? fuck that.
wmarcus1203 3 years ago
The point is that when you committ a crime don't bemoan the punishment you get. If you don't committ crimes then you don't risk going to jail.
whiteworldreturns2 3 years ago
Wrong. Bemoan them. That's why we have the first amendment. And a judge cannot hand out whatever the hell he feels like as a sentence. The law limits him- sure as hell should limit him- all of them more severely when it comes to marijuana. It's ridiculous. He abused the system here, and the public knew nothing until the first news story broke. The judge should be the one in prison.
sorenkierkegaard2008 3 years ago
You understand nothing, if you knew anything you would know this criminal was not sentence to prison for life for smoking marajuana, he was sent there for armed robbery.
The law does limit Judges, the maximum sentence available was life (or 99 years since in both cases parole would have been available after serving 20 years but life is still technically longer).
theporksicle 3 years ago
he is going to super hell
brooklynnewsat6 3 years ago
Think about it like this. The penalties these men, both of them, suffered were legitimate and fair under Texan law, neither is illegal.
The decision over what sentence to impose is at the discretion of the Judge, and he uses whatever criteria he likes.
The point is that neither sentence was unconstitutional or illegal under Texan law.
Where the sentences disproportionate in my view, yes, completely, should they be overturned, no.
whiteworldreturns2 3 years ago
shut the fuk up your 15 years old. you dont understand justice.
wmarcus1203 3 years ago
Why are you bringing my age into this. It would appear that Texan law sides with me because, judging by the Texas penal code, both sentences were legal.
whiteworldreturns2 3 years ago
Because you're a high and mighty, arrogant douchebag. You sound like the judge. "I'm sorry. It's just the law". Go live where civilization is afraid to go- where men in suits would die of exposure without their money- and amongst those communities you'll figure out, justice has jackshit to do with words on paper- and everything to do with what's right in your conscience. This judge has no conscience. To hell with him.
sorenkierkegaard2008 3 years ago
Conscience? HAHAHAHAHA, and how about this animal who runs around robbing people at gunpoint, does he? I'd probably have given him 15 years initially and that would have been it. I don't know how old Brown was, if he was 16 at the time then he would have had to have been certified to stand trial as an adult and that would indicate the prosector felt the case was very serious and the juvenile justice system could not adequately reflect how serious his crime was in sentencing.
theporksicle 3 years ago
Asshole, we already know how old he was and how the whole thing transpired- well, those of us who were paying attention, anyway. He robbed the guy, felt bad and came back moments later, gave him his wallet and money back and then got caught. If it's so serious, then why in an interview did the victim say it wasn't that big of a deal and that he thinks the sentence for pot was excessive? So the court's reaction alone is how you judge the seriousness? You are a blind sheep. Conscience, yes.
sorenkierkegaard2008 3 years ago
@theporksicle : shut the fuck up pig. You think with the same diseased mind as the rest of you pigs,judges etc.
TheSonsOfLight 1 year ago
@TheSonsOfLight
Thank you for your polite and sensible comment. Which comment of mine were you referring to?
theporksicle 1 year ago
@theporksicle : I was referring to all your comments. They all are asinine & ignorant.
TheSonsOfLight 1 year ago
@TheSonsOfLight
In what way, it seems actually I have a better understanding of this case than most people posting here. He was not jailed for marijuana, it was for armed robbery- do you disagree with imprisoning armed robbers?
theporksicle 1 year ago
@theporksicle : He was not jailed for arm robbery. He already was sentenced for that. Thats why he was on probation. Obviously the terms of his probation where contingent apon him not breaking any more Laws. Robbery is a Felony. A Joint is a class C misdemeanor. Firstly he should of never been arrested for a joint. That arrest lead to his Probation officer violating him. That Violation did not have to go to court. That was the P.O.'s choice. then The Judge gave him 17 years.Learn the system yo
TheSonsOfLight 1 year ago
@TheSonsOfLight
He was not on probation, the Judge used a DEFERRED AJUDICATION- that means you are not technically convicted, its akin to probation but it means if you violate the terms of you DA you can be sentenced for the original crime. You can't give someone life for possession of marijuana, its only a misdemeanor, he was sentenced for armed robbery- all that happened was the Judge deferred sentencing him for it.
You really need to read up on this case before you make such comments.
theporksicle 1 year ago
@theporksicle : I dont have to read up[ on the case because I know much about the Law & have fought many cases in both Federal & State court & won. LAw is about common sense. & the sentencing of this case was not common sense it was excessive & Texas has a history of such cases against Black young men. The same Judge gave a white murder suspect no time. You are missing the point because you are blinded by legal jargon. if I was this kids lawyer he would have been free.
TheSonsOfLight 1 year ago
@TheSonsOfLight
I'm simply saying he was not put on probation for the armed robbery as in his first court case he was not convicted, so to say he was given life for marijuana is a lie.
The law is an ass and is not based upon common sense in many cases.
You are ignoring the fact that if those young Black men had not broken the law they would not need to worry about what sentence they received, its really a matter of minor importance.
theporksicle 1 year ago
@theporksicle : The joint was a catalyst to sentence him. I fully understand what his sentence was based on. thats not the point. The point is the ammount of time he was given. The judge could of sentenced him to how much time he chose. Fact!! Life was the Max! Fact. The Judge was a racist faggot. Fact. If I were a judge I would of gave the kid 3 years for being stupid & hop in those three years he would wake up. But first I'd send him to counseling etc. Correct-ion Facility (get it?)
TheSonsOfLight 1 year ago
@TheSonsOfLight
Fact you could not have given the kid 3 years as aggravated robbery under Texas law is a FIRST DEGREE FELONY, the sentencing range is 5 years to 99 years or life.
theporksicle 1 year ago
@theporksicle : Okay Maybe not 3 years. Im not from Texas so I dont know the Minimum. But what ever it is is what I would of gotten that kid. 5 years then. But not Life.
TheSonsOfLight 1 year ago