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Reports: Bill Russell arrested after loaded gun was found in carry-on bag at airport
nba.si.com ^
| October 19, 2013
| Ben Golliver
Posted on 10/19/2013 7:44:27 PM PDT by Rabin
Legendary NBA center Bill Russell was arrested Wednesday at the Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Airport when a loaded handgun was allegedly found in his luggage, according to multiple reports.
KING-5 News and KIRO-TV in Seattle both report that Russell, 79, was arrested after a loaded .38-caliber handgun was found during a Transportation Security Administration screening of his carry-on bag.
Russell reportedly had a permit for the weapon, which was confiscated. KIRO-TV reported that Russell, who has since been released, was cited by the Port of Seattle for carrying a weapon in a prohibited area and that the TSA will assess a monetary penalty.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: banglist; gun; tsa
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In recognition of his achievements both on and off the court, President Barack Obama awarded Russell the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011.
rAB.
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posted on
10/19/2013 7:44:27 PM PDT
by
Rabin
To: Rabin
It’s okay, he’ll “rebound”.
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posted on
10/19/2013 7:47:50 PM PDT
by
EEGator
To: Rabin
The report I saw this morning merely said he was cited, not arrested. He made a mistake... Forgot to move it into his checked bag. I think they can cut the guy a little slack.
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posted on
10/19/2013 7:48:22 PM PDT
by
Ramius
(Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
To: Rabin
If it was one of us we would be locked in a cell with Bubba.
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posted on
10/19/2013 7:50:40 PM PDT
by
sickoflibs
(To GOP : Any path to US Citizenship IS putting them ahead in line. Stop lying about your position)
To: Rabin
You don’t want to be next to him on the range.
I’ve heard he dribbles before he shoots.
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posted on
10/19/2013 7:55:14 PM PDT
by
tumblindice
(America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
To: Rabin
In recent years I've lost respect for Russell due to all his talk of the racism he claims to have experienced while in Boston.
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posted on
10/19/2013 8:03:51 PM PDT
by
Gay State Conservative
(Osama Obama Care: A Religion That Will Have You On Your Knees!)
To: Ramius
In a sane world perhaps, but we have not been living a sane world for some time now, I am afraid...
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posted on
10/19/2013 8:05:02 PM PDT
by
fhayek
To: Gay State Conservative
Well be fair, the South has nothing on Boston when it comes to racism.
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posted on
10/19/2013 8:05:53 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: Gay State Conservative
Is Bill Russell another one who fans the flames for face time, like Sharpton or Bill Cosby?
To: Rabin
Joe Friday and Col. Potter (in Dragnet) both carried .38's with no trouble.
Plus the guy is almost 80. Old folks need an edge against the punks these days.
Make the BATFE and TSA stand down WRT Seasoned Citizens. Enough already.
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posted on
10/19/2013 8:14:09 PM PDT
by
Paladin2
To: Gay State Conservative
He actually complained alot about that in his book, which was published in the 60s. So not much has changed
To: sickoflibs
If it was one of us we would be locked in a cell with Bubba.No kidding. Shudder!
To: fhayek
In a sane world perhaps, but we have not been living a sane world for some time now, I am afraid...Insanity began with the proverbial original sin of Adam and Eve. Hasn't stopped yet. Do you think it ever will?
To: cloudmountain
"locked in a cell with Bubba"
I hear WillieJeff is a fun guy.
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posted on
10/19/2013 8:30:51 PM PDT
by
Paladin2
To: Rabin
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posted on
10/19/2013 8:30:59 PM PDT
by
Vendome
(Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
To: Rabin
He was called for “travelling” —
To: EEGator
To: Vendome
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posted on
10/19/2013 9:31:36 PM PDT
by
eyedigress
((zOld storm chaser from the west)/ ?s)
To: Gay State Conservative
” . . . all his talk of the racism he claims to have experienced while in Boston.”
That wasn’t racism, that’s just the way Bostonians treat everybody even family.
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posted on
10/19/2013 9:44:00 PM PDT
by
fella
("As it was before Noah, so shall it be again,")
To: Rabin
You would think he had flown enough times in his life not to forget the drill.
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posted on
10/19/2013 10:31:00 PM PDT
by
TigersEye
(Stupid is a Progressive disease.)
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