Wednesday, October 10, 2007

A Bad Rap

Blaxican is going to jail,
Can't find no one for to go his bail.
Fifteen years
Fifteen years
Never should have used the U.S. mail.

He's Eric Jaglicic, and he raised $1.6 million from people who were told they were funding a new movie by Adam Sandler. Who knew the comedian had so many fans in Will County, Illinois?

The rapper and his manager, Brian Falatovich, have been indicted for wire fraud and theft, after they were caught in their little scheme to generate capital without actually doing any work to earn it. Adam Sandler is going to make a movie called "The Record Deal" they said, and the money poured in. Everyone wants to see their name scrolling on the big screen, under the "Producer" title, which made the plan so lucrative.

Of course, there never was a movie, but Eric did manage to buy himself a lovely home in Homer Glen that was worth $450,000. The State of Illinois is keen to sell it as soon as possible, since home values are dropping by the minute and the victims of the crime would like to get some of their money back. Blaxican has been in jail since March, not trying very hard to get himself a lawyer, and the State's Attorney is growing weary of all the delays.

The rapper is looking at fifteen years for fraud and theft, with another five years tacked on for illegally communicating with a witness. That should give him plenty of time to hone his rapping skills. With all the new experiences he'll find while behind bars, he should have plenty of material to work with. Keep it real, bro.

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