Hulk Hogan’s son. Nick Bollea is due to stay in jail for the
next eight months as ordered Friday. The wrestling superstar’s son pleaded
guilty to the crash that seriously injured his best friend, John Garziano, who
will now face medical treatment for life. The 17-year-old teenager took the
news pretty good. According to the Associated Press, he cast a quick backward
glance at his family just before his tie and belt were removed and he was
taken to the jail next door.
On Nov. 7 Nick was
arrested on reckless-driving charges after a car crash. Clearwater police said Bollea crashed his
1998 Toyota Supra on Aug. 26 while he was street racing against a silver Dodge Viper
driven by a friend. His blood alcohol level was over 0.02 percent and he was
driving 69 miles per hour on a busy road. Besides the 8 months in jail the teen
will face 5 years probation, DUI classes and he won’t be able to drink until
the end of his probation period.
Garziano’s family
asked the judge to sentence Bollea to one year in jail saying that they’re not
seeking revenge, but only justice. Further more the family accuses Nick’s
family of their son’s behavior. "Speeding to Nick was a badge of
honor," Graziano's mother, Debbie, said during the hearing. "I'm not
seeking revenge, only justice."
Garziano, a former Marine who served in Iraq was not
wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. He made friends with Nick as
they were sharing the same passion: cars. In court, Bollea apologized to the
Grazianos, turning his back to the judge and addressing the family directly.
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