Guess what happened at Jeff Hardy’s court hearing today?
When the news broke in December that TNA star Jeff Hardy would plead guilty to drug charges in a Moore County (N.C.) courtroom this month, it looked like a certainty that there would finally be a resolution to a case that is more than a year old and has seemingly had more continuances than Ric Flair has had world title reigns.
But just like some of TNA’s matches, the real-life drama had a groan-inducing swerve and a non-finish.
Hardy’s latest day in court took place this morning and – surprise – the case received yet another continuance. Both sides said that they needed more time to negotiate a potential plea deal, according to a report on The Pilot (N.C.) website. Another hearing has been set for Feb. 16.
The report also said that Hardy’s attorney, James Van Camp, thought the two sides were closer to an agreement when he advised the court last month that he expected a resolution at today’s hearing.
Hardy was arrested in September 2009 after Moore County deputies raided his home. He was charged with trafficking in opium, two counts of possession with intent to sell or deliver a controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Comments
I guess Vince Russo is the judge for Hardy's case. Your tax dollars at work.
Posted by: The Nature Boy | January 20, 2011 7:20 PM
Can't say I'm too surprised here. I'm just speculating, but the sticking point probably revolves around: 1) avoiding jail time 2) a probation agreement that allows Hardy to travel with TNA, meaning no house arrest which would eliminate his ability to travel.
What he has against him is that he's in North Carolina, facing "hard drug" charges, in a not-so-lenient state. If anything, the fact that there's a continuance probably works in Hardy's favor.
Posted by: Tim | January 20, 2011 8:13 PM
Hey nice zinger towards TNA. Why did'ent you have something like this to say when you interviewed Jeff Jarret?
Posted by: RandomDeadGuy | January 20, 2011 11:45 PM
It's obvious what happened here. Fit Finlay. Yeah Jeff started hanging out with Finlay and they took a trip to Ireland. Finaly showed him to his secret stash of lucky shamrocks. Jeff stole a few and crammed them up his a**. He's been crapping miracles and good fortune ever since. This is just the latest shamrock speckled turd. Vince Russo drops a few every week.
Posted by: Tony | January 21, 2011 12:01 AM
Plea-deal-on-a-pole match?
Posted by: John Cena's Merchandising Fees | January 21, 2011 9:30 AM
@ Tony
If "Fearless Leader" (you must supply your own Boris Badenov here) still did a Comment of the Week, you'd be good for a month!!
Posted by: Boomerang41144 | January 21, 2011 11:08 AM
Best 2-out-of-3 trials?
Verdicts count anywhere?
Posted by: Da Noid | January 21, 2011 5:12 PM
Kevin,I for one hope they throw the book at this clown.I have lost all respect for this clown.He has real talent then blows it.Now we have the other idiot brother in TNA.Just goes to show ya the more you screw up the more TNA will take you in!
Posted by: Allen Eshleman | January 22, 2011 4:40 PM
I hope jeff wins case+tna rocks and so does matt
Posted by: fly | January 24, 2011 7:53 PM
God has a plan for each one of our lives. He gave Jeff's attorney the knowledge he has, and he is in total control of this case. God believes in us, and we owe it to each other to believe in each other including Jeff. He is Human, and he messed up. I am not condonig his actions, but I am not fully convinced he is totally guilty. He got arrested the same week of his house fire, and the same week he was supposed to go to Wrestlemania. This was his "little boy dream". Why would he mess that up?
Posted by: lorigibson28345 | February 8, 2011 12:39 PM