This doesn't just happen in the movies, folks -- it also happens in Canada! Judge Marvin Garfinkle has agreed to release a rather problematic child on bail, granted he provides the court with his beloved console as collateral. The
Winnipeg Sun reports that the 12 year old -- whose name has not been released -- has forked over his Wii and, among honoring court dates, must pledge to remain out of trouble, reside with his grandma and participate in a bail management program.
For being 12 years old, the kid certainly has acquired quite an adult-sized rap sheet over the last year, which includes assault, vandalism and even a case of disobeying court order by going to school when he wasn't supposed to.
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{ Nov 5th 2009 at 3:09PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Phil @ Nov 5th 2009 3:33PM
'and even a case of disobeying court order by going to school when he wasn't supposed to.'
My god Canadians have it backwards.
drywall69 @ Nov 5th 2009 5:10PM
Hahaha!
He's beat on a teacher and students, is a serious physical threat, a hindrance to an entire classroom's development and just begging to be placed in a more disciplined environment! So they removed him from the school environment via court order to ensure he no longer terrorizes student and faculty! THOSE WACKY CANUCKS!
I doubt they're punishing an eagerness to learn as you're implying with your 'god they're backwards' statement.
esposch @ Nov 5th 2009 6:16PM
@Phil
At least Canadia (yes, I know) has a decent education system.
Phil @ Nov 5th 2009 7:04PM
'effin Joystiq trolls...
If the kid was really that bad why would he want to be in school, especially when he was told not to be there? It IS an uncommon, right? Most kids get in trouble for skipping school, not randomly showing up.
I meant nothing disparaging about our northern neighbors. You guys have health care down right and I'm sure your schools are fine too.
readmore @ Nov 5th 2009 4:01PM
And here I thought the Wii was for pussies.
NForever @ Nov 5th 2009 5:52PM
What they don't mention is he also has a beanie bag collection and watches barney on saturday mornings, before his Captain Crunch and followed by his afternoon playthroughs of MadWorld.
Rojelio @ Nov 5th 2009 9:27PM
wait, wait wait, he went to school when he was told not to go, whats wrong with this kid.
otis @ Nov 6th 2009 1:53PM
take away his home entertainment and he will be back on the street looking for something else to do.
judges need to suck it, they cause more problems than they solve.
canada's legal system is about as big a joke as the US