Quinton Wesley’s lawyer speaks

Jay Perry, the Starkville-based lawyer who represented Quinton Wesley, was finally able to catch his breath and talk a little about the shooting incident and all that his client is going through.

But let me say one thing . . . I think every 15-17 year-old kid should have to go set through a hearing like I witnessed today. It’s eye-opening and it would probably make kids think twice about their actions.

I can tell you that Mike Brown was very fearful of the sentencing, to the point I thought he was going to pass out. I’ve never seen a man his size so scared.

Anyway, here is what Jay had to say:
“Quinton had a complete lapse in judgment. I want to underscore that at no time was there any attempt to harm anyone. Instead, in the heat of the moment Quinton made a split second decision that not only affected him but his family, teammates, coaches, classmates, friends, administrators, and fans.  He is truly sorry and offers his heartfelt apology to all those people his actions affected. He is incredibly grateful to have another opportunity. He is thankful to be with his family and looks forward to continuing his education somewhere.”

No jail for Brown, Wesley

Just left the courthouse, where Judge Lee Howard suspended the sentences of Mike Brown and Quinton Wesley. Both will be on probation, but neither will serve jail time for the felony charge of firing a weapon on an educational property.

Brown received a two-year sentence, while Wesley was given three years because of a past assault charge. They have little room room for error for the next couple of years, which is how it should be. They were also fined $1,200 and $2,000 respectively, and told they had to report to their respective probation officer once a month.

Both chose not to comment afterward.

 

A few numbers to consider

I know, I know. The road to Hoover is laded with so many obstacles for MSU that you’d need a bulldozer to get to Regions Park.

However, the Bulldogs remain mathematically alive.

But if they are to do the unthinkable and win out, there are two components that can’t be repeated from the Auburn series - hitting just .202 and striking out 28 times.

Here are some more quick facts on MSU.

Today, I’ll be in Starkville for the sentencing hearing for Mike Brown and Quentin Wesley. I’ll blog their fate after the judge announces his decision.