Sean McMorrow pleaded GUILTY to drug smuggling
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a former professional hockey player has pleaded guilty to smuggling large quantities of marijuana across the border from Canada for distribution in the United States.
U.S. Attorney William Hochul says 29-year-old Sean McMorrow of Toronto pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge David Larimer. McMorrow, who played for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League from 2003 through 2006, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1 million, or both. Sentencing is Jan. 11.
Prosecutors say McMorrow ran the drug operation while he was with the Americans, and that he hid the marijuana in hockey bags inside his sport utility vehicle when he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls.
Prosecutors say he also hired various people to act as drug couriers.
U.S. Attorney William Hochul says 29-year-old Sean McMorrow of Toronto pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge David Larimer. McMorrow, who played for the Rochester Americans in the American Hockey League from 2003 through 2006, faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a fine of $1 million, or both. Sentencing is Jan. 11.
Prosecutors say McMorrow ran the drug operation while he was with the Americans, and that he hid the marijuana in hockey bags inside his sport utility vehicle when he crossed the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls.
Prosecutors say he also hired various people to act as drug couriers.
Quote From McMorrows Facebook:
I HAD TO MAKE A DECISION TODAY THAT WAS VERY COMPLICATED.....THE DECISION WILL MAKE ME LOOK EXTREMELY BAD IN THE BEGINNING...WHAT I ASK IS FOR PEOPLE TO WAIT TILL THE OUTCOME TO MAKE A JUDGEMENT BECAUSE THE OUTCOME WILL PROVE TO BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW BAD IT MAKES ME LOOK NOW........I MADE THE DECISION FOR MANY REASONS AND MY HUMILITY I FACE NOW WILL BE WORTH IT COME JANUARY.....DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ THE REAL TRUTH WILL COME FROM THE RESULTS OF THE OUTCOME.... THE SHERIFF SEAN MCMORROW
I only posted this quote for information. I am neither defending nor attacking Mr McMorrow.
I HAD TO MAKE A DECISION TODAY THAT WAS VERY COMPLICATED.....THE DECISION WILL MAKE ME LOOK EXTREMELY BAD IN THE BEGINNING...WHAT I ASK IS FOR PEOPLE TO WAIT TILL THE OUTCOME TO MAKE A JUDGEMENT BECAUSE THE OUTCOME WILL PROVE TO BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOW BAD IT MAKES ME LOOK NOW........I MADE THE DECISION FOR MANY REASONS AND MY HUMILITY I FACE NOW WILL BE WORTH IT COME JANUARY.....DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ THE REAL TRUTH WILL COME FROM THE RESULTS OF THE OUTCOME.... THE SHERIFF SEAN MCMORROW
I only posted this quote for information. I am neither defending nor attacking Mr McMorrow.
Err in this country maybe!
If he'd been caught going the other way he'd get more than he will in the US but unless he has a co-accused and is going to claim duress from that person - i.e. Admit physically carrying it, but claim he was forced to - then pleading guilty will mean guilty. I've seen no mention of a co-accused, in fact the story suggests he was paying others. He will get a significant custodial term for this. If he really believes what he says i think he needs a new lawyer!
Re: Re: Sean McMorrow pleaded GUILTY to drug smuggling
As are most the drug dealers I have known.
It was cannabis, so hardly heroine or cocaine. He may have been moving it for personal use blah blah blah.
But him being a nice guy wouldn't preclude him also liking a toke.
demsy26 said:
I can't say i liked Mcmorrow as he was a goon but i don't think he would smuggle drugs, he was very nice of the ice and a really friendly man. 
It was cannabis, so hardly heroine or cocaine. He may have been moving it for personal use blah blah blah.
But him being a nice guy wouldn't preclude him also liking a toke.
Re: Re: Sean McMorrow pleaded GUILTY to drug smuggling
As are most the drug dealers I have known.
It was cannabis, so hardly heroine or cocaine. He may have been moving it for personal use blah blah blah.
But him being a nice guy wouldn't preclude him also liking a toke.
I'm not sure what to make of this comment Stub.
Most drug dealers are nice people?
Cannabis is OK, and McMorrow shouldn't be prosecuted?
Moving 100kg is a hell of a personal habit, involving at least 2 others to act as couriers for the drug and cash puts it more in the supplier / dealing side of things surely?
Just trying to figure out what you think of this is all.
For lack of a confused smiley - :|
TheStub said:
demsy26 said:
I can't say i liked Mcmorrow as he was a goon but i don't think he would smuggle drugs, he was very nice of the ice and a really friendly man.
It was cannabis, so hardly heroine or cocaine. He may have been moving it for personal use blah blah blah.
But him being a nice guy wouldn't preclude him also liking a toke.
Most drug dealers are nice people?
Cannabis is OK, and McMorrow shouldn't be prosecuted?
Moving 100kg is a hell of a personal habit, involving at least 2 others to act as couriers for the drug and cash puts it more in the supplier / dealing side of things surely?
Just trying to figure out what you think of this is all.
For lack of a confused smiley - :|
Re: Re: Re: Sean McMorrow pleaded GUILTY to drug smuggling
As are most the drug dealers I have known.
It was cannabis, so hardly heroine or cocaine. He may have been moving it for personal use blah blah blah.
But him being a nice guy wouldn't preclude him also liking a toke.
I'm not sure what to make of this comment Stub.
Most drug dealers are nice people?
Cannabis is OK, and McMorrow shouldn't be prosecuted?
Moving 100kg is a hell of a personal habit, involving at least 2 others to act as couriers for the drug and cash puts it more in the supplier / dealing side of things surely?
Just trying to figure out what you think of this is all.
For lack of a confused smiley - :|
I was making the point that him being a nice person does not indicate he is innocent. If criminals looked dark and sinister and made small children cry it would easy to catch them.
Personally I think cannabis should be legal. For the harm it does, if cannabis is illegal so should alcohol and tobacco - both of which do more harm.
I guess my views on drugs laws, their ineffectuality and what we should do about it are more likely to provoke blind vitriol than any sort of debate, so I'll leave it there.
Imagine said:
TheStub said:
demsy26 said:
I can't say i liked Mcmorrow as he was a goon but i don't think he would smuggle drugs, he was very nice of the ice and a really friendly man.
It was cannabis, so hardly heroine or cocaine. He may have been moving it for personal use blah blah blah.
But him being a nice guy wouldn't preclude him also liking a toke.
Most drug dealers are nice people?
Cannabis is OK, and McMorrow shouldn't be prosecuted?
Moving 100kg is a hell of a personal habit, involving at least 2 others to act as couriers for the drug and cash puts it more in the supplier / dealing side of things surely?
Just trying to figure out what you think of this is all.
For lack of a confused smiley - :|
Personally I think cannabis should be legal. For the harm it does, if cannabis is illegal so should alcohol and tobacco - both of which do more harm.
I guess my views on drugs laws, their ineffectuality and what we should do about it are more likely to provoke blind vitriol than any sort of debate, so I'll leave it there.
Thanks for clearing it up
McMorrow could never be accused of looking sinister on the ice. More like bambi.
Drug laws always provoke 'healthy' debate.
I disagree on the cannabis front but the classifications definitely need reviewing.
It'll never happen though. Imagine the Daily Wail if alcohol was classified as more dangerous then cannabis, cocaine & ecstacy It'd be a meltdown
McMorrow could never be accused of looking sinister on the ice. More like bambi.
Drug laws always provoke 'healthy' debate.
I disagree on the cannabis front but the classifications definitely need reviewing.
It'll never happen though. Imagine the Daily Wail if alcohol was classified as more dangerous then cannabis, cocaine & ecstacy It'd be a meltdown
Re: Re: Sean McMorrow pleaded GUILTY to drug smuggling
Remove the illegality and licence the sale of all drugs. Most problems are due to the illegality. Legal and controlled. Reduce the burden on police and health service.
Tax the hell out of them too. :lol:
Me and the chief of North Wales Police actually agree on that. Yes, I was shocked too.
Imagine said:
Thanks for clearing it up
McMorrow could never be accused of looking sinister on the ice. More like bambi.
Drug laws always provoke 'healthy' debate.
I disagree on the cannabis front but the classifications definitely need reviewing.
It'll never happen though. Imagine the Daily Wail if alcohol was classified as more dangerous then cannabis, cocaine & ecstacy It'd be a meltdown
McMorrow could never be accused of looking sinister on the ice. More like bambi.
Drug laws always provoke 'healthy' debate.
I disagree on the cannabis front but the classifications definitely need reviewing.
It'll never happen though. Imagine the Daily Wail if alcohol was classified as more dangerous then cannabis, cocaine & ecstacy It'd be a meltdown
Tax the hell out of them too. :lol:
Me and the chief of North Wales Police actually agree on that. Yes, I was shocked too.
