Ex-Fresno State student and gun fan Jonquel Brooks has been given life in prison following an attack on four men who accused him of stealing a PlayStation 2. On May 7, 2007, Brooks was approached by group who maintained that he stole the system, and to prove that he's not a man with criminal inclinations, he shot them, killing one and hitting two others.
Brooks still claims he never stole the PS2, and no evidence was found at his house, though to be fair that's the last of his troubles. He also states that the killing was in self defense, but the prosecution alleged that he was known for "flashing a gun" as well as dealing drugs, and that he went to extreme lengths in his "self defense."
The mother of the dead man (Brant Daniels), forgave Brooks, calling him a "good kid who made the wrong choice." He'll be spending 25 years in jail for the murder, another 25 for using the gun, and an extra 59 years and four months for the attempted murder of the other men.
If anybody is interested in a PS2, I've been trying to get rid of this spare one for a couple of years.
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8:20 AM on 06.29.2009
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This includes being attacked on the streets. It is your duty in California to retreat to survive. You have no rights in California to defend yourself if you are not receiving immediate deadly force.
As most people are aware it usually only takes one stab, one shot, and sometimes one punch to cripple or kill you.
It's a sad fact of life for California, and I feel sorry for everyone who lives there.
(I AM NOT A LAWYER NO LEGAL ADVICE OR OPINION HAS BEEN GIVEN.)
This guy shoots people that threaten him and gets sentenced to 25 years to life. But this makes since because he sells drugs and flashes guns according to witnesses. not that they found any hard evidence of either of those claims. But who needs silly things like evidence when all you have to do is look at the guy.
"alleged that he was known for "flashing a gun" as well as dealing drugs, and that he went to extreme lengths in his "self defense.""
Character witnesses based on speculation? Allegations that appear to be based on nothing or hearsay in a criminal proceeding? No one else thinks that's fishy? This case might even be politically motivated, because in any other state this kid wouldn't have even been held or arrested. Probably barely even questioned. Normally when someone comes to you house with entourage in tow trying to get into your house, most likely by physical means. You can shoot them.
Hell a guy got acquitted for killing a 5 year old who came in his house unannounced. I have a hard time with this one.
He's most likely got some grounds for an appeal, if he can afford it.
(I AM NOT A LAWYER NO LEGAL ADVICE OR OPINION HAS BEEN GIVEN.)
And trying to kill a few people and failing is twice as bad as actually killing somebody. What the fuck is wrong with... I'd say America's, but it happens here too. What the fuck is wrong with institutionalised justice.
Aso, what's up with the mother? She forgives the kid because he's good? Good kids don't wave their guns around, deal drugs, and kill people.
I guess that one words works too as I was going to say: Retarded!
@Justiceface
I made a blog about that kid. He got sentensed to life to and Parole in 23 years if he's lucky.
Also, it most likely wasn't over his Ps2, more the principle of them 4 dudes trying to hustle him out of something, he obviously wasn't gonna take any shit, I know I wouldn't just let some guys accuse me of stealing and then steal from me. But I guess the out of context 'Killing over a PlayStation 2' gets more readers..
If you come over to my place talking shit after I let you in, what's to stop me from shooting you and claiming that you attacked me? You're the only other person who was there, and you're dead, so who's going to say it's not the truth? Until I saw more details of what happened, I'd reserve judgement if I was you guys.
But nah seriously, isn't this self defense? Nonetheless, this makes me glad that guns aren't legal in the UK.
In this case from the facts given the punishment doesn't fit the crime.
just dont hang out with sketchy people... where i live
this is the second time my area has been mentioned on here... atleast no katana was involved this time
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You also have to realize when you put your fate in the hands of the Fresno County Public Defenders Office that you will ultimately loose, the attorney he had has never really won a case, and she has been there forever, and it's been widely known that her character would be very questionable and might have made deals just to keep herself out of trouble. It's plain and simple if they thought this guy had stole he Play Station call a cop, report it. The pushed their way into his residence and theatened him, they got shot? Wouldn't you defend your home. In Fresno calling 911, they might put you on hold. This is not a friendly town, and the the attorneys in Fresno, CA are all in bed together, thet make back room deals every day, and protect each other.