Punxsutawney Phil ‘indicted’ for lying about early spring

[anisa]

Grounds for execution?: Punxsutawney Phil ‘indicted’ for lying about early spring

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/03/22/grounds_for_execution_punxsutawney_phil_indicted_f or_lying_about_early_spring.html


Prosecuting Attorney Michael Gmoser of Butler County told CNN the groundhog purposely misled the nation.

He is recommending the death penalty.

Here is how the indictment reads:



“On or about February 02, 2013, at Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney Phil did purposely, and with prior calculation and design, cause the people to believe that Spring would come early. Contrary to the Groundhog Day report, a snowstorm and record low temperatures have been and are predicted to continue in the near future, which constitutes the offence of MISREPRESENTATION OF EARLY SPRING, a Unclassified Felony, and against the peace and dignity of the State of Ohio.

SPECIFICATION: The people further find and specify that due to the aggravating circumstances and misrepresentation to the people that the death penalty be implemented to the defendant, Punxsutawney Phil.”


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[i_forget]

This is a bit scary. I *think* that they are joking....because the one man looked like he could laugh at any minute, but the sheriff they interviewed for the clip and the random citizen on the street were way too serious looking....almost as if they believed it.

Should someone call PITA or get change.org involved to save this guys life???

Too funny.

[Darth Penguin]

[xox2010]

I hope they make an example out of him.

[anisa]

i'm just glad someone is taking this is seriously as i feel about it!

off with his head!

[abbasgirl]

Poor Phil! All he wants is to curl up in his hole until Spring. He never could figure out why they kept dragging him out of bed in February and now he has to go to court!

[anisa]

are you kidding... he did it for the fame!

lol

[walkonby]

which was it ? shadow = Spring? , no shadow = Shoveling? Death penalty over that? Why not the regular weather guys and gals, they lie every day to us! ( we know this is a joke story right? ....it is right? )

[i_forget]

Dont worry Phil....you can come to my house....I love lost souls.
You will get good food, a nice warm house....it gets a bit noisy between the hours of 7 am and 9pm, but you will adjust...

[Mamaelmo]

wow that poor groundhog, he never hurt anyone . i'll take ya phil just have to get used to two cats and two kids