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Free Willie!

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Posted in Speakeasy Main by Scott Morgan on Mon, 09/18/2006 - 9:41pm

After a 50 year investigation, Operation Follow Willie Nelson’s Tour Bus has finally produced results:

Willie Nelson and some friends were cited yesterday for illegal music downloading marijuana and mushroom possession.

THE ULTIMATE IRONY: Nelson and others weren't arrested because the St. Martin Parish (Louisiana) jail was already filled to capacity.

If convicted, Nelson and four others could each face up to 6 months in jail, however, they are more likely to receive probation and/or fines.

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Too Bad Willie Was is Austin not Louisana

Comment posted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 10:56pm

This actually happened in Austin at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. I know this because i was there. so whoever says the "St. Martin Parish" (louisana) Jail was full ur really stoned or something. Also there were 12 people on the bus, and the officers divided the ammounts of Mushrooms and Dank Marijuana by 12 accounting for minor posession charges as opposed to one fat felony charge. Just FYI Willie doesnt need to be free, but i wish these Austin Cops would leave the hometown hero alone!

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willie's quote

Comment posted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/01/2007 - 10:28am

i would lilke to know what Willie said when he was arrested. Does anyone recall?

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