Mark Wahlberg asks Massachusetts for pardon in 1988 assault charges so to become more active in law - Polidicks

[quote](CNN) -- On April 8, 1988, when he was 16 and long before he became a model, rapper and actor, Mark Wahlberg -- high on drugs and alcohol -- assaulted a man while trying to steal two cases of alcohol and then punched another man in the face as he attempted to avoid the police. He was arrested, sentenced and tried as an adult, and he served 45 days in prison. Today, at 43, Wahlberg is a much different person -- a father of four, a successful movie star, a philanthropist who works with at-risk youth -- but says he's still legally affected by his convictions. In a petition submitted Monday (PDF), he's asking for a pardon. "I am deeply sorry for the actions that I took on the night of April 8, 1988, as well as for any lasting damage I may have caused the victims," he writes in the petition. "Since that time, I have dedicated myself to becoming a better person and citizen so that I can be a role model to my children and others." Wahlberg says his record "can potentially be the bases to deny me a concessionaire's license in California and elsewhere," something important to him because of his interest in Wahlburgers, a restaurant he hopes to expand. Moreover, he says, "given my prior record, Massachusetts and California law prohibit me from actually obtaining positions in law enforcement," which he says prevents him from becoming "more active in law enforcement activities."[/quote] [url]http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/mark-wahlberg-pardon/index.html[/url]

I he as not done anything since then I don't see why not. Clearly he as his shit together.

Was that the "Vietnam fucking shits" incident?

-snip- not sure how to feel now

I'm surprised you didn't mention he poked out some guy's eye with a tree branch.

I just hope he doesn't get special treatment because of his fame and wealth. If they would be willing to pardon anyone in that situation, then they should do it for him, but if not, then not for him either.

he might want to apologize to Vietnam first

I mean, he blinded a guy

I dunno how to feel about this. On the one hand, he was a damn good cop. On the other hand, he shot Matt Damon. Murder is murder, even if he was a [I]dirty stinkin' rat[/I]

[QUOTE=person11;46647458]I mean, he blinded a guy[/QUOTE] not just a guy but a VIETNAM FUCKING SHIT

I know I'm not the only one that heard Mark Wahlberg reading what he wrote in my head in that weird faded voice you hear when people read something in a movie.

He didn't just steal some M&Ms a couple of times, or a car a couple of times... which he also did... but he assaulted and blinded a guy in one eye. That shouldn't be expunged from his record unless the blind guy says it's okay, if he's even alive still. If not, then sorry Marky Mark

I can't understand how this should affect him expanding his burger business , unless California law sucks, we shouldn't actively ban former criminals from starting businesses

Marky Mark is a really good guy now, i say give it to him And not because my name is Mark as well. Marks gotta stick together tho

I'd say dont give him one. Just because you're famous now doesnt mean that you get special treatment to shield your poor decisions as a youth.

[QUOTE=ilikecorn;46647977]It should be expunged if a judge rules it to be expunged, not if the guy forgave him or not. Christ what's up with everyone thinking the justice system is about fixing hurt feelings and shit. Who cares what he thinks, does the judge think there is adequate evidence that mark has paid for his crime, yes or no? That's it.[/QUOTE] The Governor has the authority to pardon him, IIRC, and it's mostly personal and not so much judicial

[QUOTE=LoLWaT?;46647988]That's another thing. How much weight do you think his fame would add? Unwavering support that any other person might not have might not have. [editline]5th December 2014[/editline] I guess it wouldn't matter if outside opinion weren't taken into account in the first place.[/QUOTE] Only the governor can pardon him. I'm sure every person who drove drunk and killed a person also has changed greatly and has a lot of regret from their event. Why shouldn't they get a pardon? That power is used in mostly bigger cases (such has draft skippers) and not on things because someone wants to be more active in law enforcement.

i think not only should wahlberg get a pardon for this, but all convicts should be able to have their records expunged eventually. i think one of the big failings of the justice system is how a conviction pretty much haunts you for life

[QUOTE=LoLWaT?;46648112]Depending on the crime at hand it really should imo. Some things should never be forgotten or just magically disappear with zero consequence. I don't think this should be a case of that though, personally.[/QUOTE] that's what prison/fines/probation etc are, consequences. i don't think it's right to keep punishing someone for the rest of their life

wahlburgers literally the best thing I've heard all day

I hope things work out for him. Worst case scenario is cubeman writes up a very nasty thread about an incident involving officer Wahlberg on facepunch.

[QUOTE=Lachz0r;46648094]i think not only should wahlberg get a pardon for this, but all convicts should be able to have their records expunged eventually. i think one of the big failings of the justice system is how a conviction pretty much haunts you for life[/QUOTE] Yeah our current scenario basically never allows you fully repay your "debt" to society. You will always be a second rate citizen.

I liked his work in Transformers

I want to live in a world where Wahlburg is a cop.

[QUOTE=Banhfunbags;46648300]I liked his work in Transformers[/QUOTE] Of all the movies he's been in, really?

he played a pretty good cop in max payne I unironically love max payne even if it's an abysmal adaptation

[QUOTE=Dick Slamfist;46648328]I want to live in a world where Wahlburg is a cop.[/QUOTE] I always found it interesting how Bryan Cranston wanted to be a cop his whole life; but after this one time he ended up going to an acting class and was given a kiss scene with a girl, he decided he wanted to become an actor that same day.

[QUOTE=rilez;46647659]I dunno how to feel about this. On the one hand, he was a damn good cop. On the other hand, he shot Matt Damon. Murder is murder, even if he was a [I]dirty stinkin' rat[/I][/QUOTE] What a fucking excellent movie.

[QUOTE=Lachz0r;46648130]that's what prison/fines/probation etc are, consequences. i don't think it's right to keep punishing someone for the rest of their life[/QUOTE] I've always thought it was kinda interesting how the punishment for crime can be "outsourced" simply because of ruined reputation, criminal records etc. No need to pay to keep them in prison when you can make other people carry out the sentence for you.

[QUOTE=Mmrnmhrm;46648877]I've always thought it was kinda interesting how the punishment for crime can be "outsourced" simply because of ruined reputation, criminal records etc. No need to pay to keep them in prison when you can make other people carry out the sentence for you.[/QUOTE] yeah except they're kept in prison and then released with a big red flag over them that says "THIS PERSON IS A CRIMINAL" even if they're completely reformed and paid their debt