Jeff Monson Faces 10 Years for "First-Degree Malicious Mischief"
(Photo courtesy of ESPN The Magazine via Fightlinker.)
According to The Olympian, a warrant has been filed in Olympia, Washington, for the arrest of UFC vet Jeff Monson, after pictures of him spray-painting an anarchy symbol on the state Capitol were published in ESPN The Magazine. Monson is being charged with first-degree malicious mischief, a Class B felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine; $19,000 was reportedly spent on cleaning up the graffiti, so they'd just be breaking even here. Says The Olympian:
Sounds like an open-and-shut case — way to blow up our comrade's spot, ESPN — but Monson hasn't yet turned himself in. He plans to contact State Patrol, but he's currently out of state and is "not sure what he’s going to do." Monson admitted the vandalism to The Olympian, and told them it was intended to protest the war in Iraq and economic inequality at home and abroad:
I think 50 years from now, we'll be telling our grandchildren about the days of struggle, when white men weren't allowed to spray-paint anarchy symbols on government buildings — that is, until one brave man rose up...
Monson, who compiled a 4-3 Octagon record over two stints in the UFC and challenged Tim Sylvia for the heavyweight title, went 3-1 last year in four separate MMA leagues, with wins over Mark Kerr, Jimmy Ambriz, and Ricco Rodriguez, and a loss to Josh Barnett at Sengoku 2 in May.
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ADW Says:
Man that sucks. I am from Olympia and I remember how huge that Grafitti on the capital thing was. How I Monson going to get a picture of him in the act PUBLISHED!! I am no longer a Jeff Monson Fan. What a fucking numbskull!
scott whitt Says:
Monson also admitted in print, that he had not paid taxes since the beginning of the war.
Very smart.
An in an IRS full body cavity audit to his list if things he will regret. Maybe Rage Against the Machine can add him to their hallowed list of bad icons that hate America.
Andrew Says:
What an idiot. I he hates America so much, why does he continue to live here. And he is such a smart guy wants to express his views, get involved in politics and have serious debates with people. Not act like Bart Simpson.
And for the people who are going to start complaining about the unfair puninishment, he won't get 10 years. He'll probably just get a big fine. 10 years is just the max for the class of felony.
Lysol Says:
Well, looks like we know who the Washington State Penetentary Grappling Champion is going to be. So if you're planning on starting your MMA career in jail, like Bernard Hopkins did with his boxing career, then try not to get arrested in Washington.
shitwhistle Says:
That looks like the "A" in "CAGE". Maybe he entered your silly contest and was breaking the law and spray painting "CAGE POTATO".
"Look at me, look at me, I'm a rebel!". What a douche. Everyone has to pay taxes, why he is he so fuckin' special?
Guys like him think they're so forward thinking. Does he have any idea what Anarchy means and how fucked up everything would be? Grow up Snowman.
Jugger Says:
I just don't get the concept: "I'm upset about what I see in the world around me, I think I'll get some spray paint and engage in property damage."
Call me crazy, but I just don't get that line of thought.
JM Says:
If someone is trying to rape you in prison don't pull guard...it just lines the penis and butthole up.
Ouch! That hurts Says:
Monson is great, I don't think he spray painted the building, he probably was just going to chain himself to the columns and one of his tattoos rubbed off. He's just lucky that is wasn't Bubbles from the powerpuff girls that came off.
Sickos Says:
Andrew,
Yeah Dude, because having "serious debates with people" really changes things. Hahahaha get a fucking clue man. Politicians are all peices of shit and politics is a joke..anyone who supports them are just as bad...All wars and problems in this world can be traced down to 2 things. Religion and Politics. Funny how both go hand and hand...Not trying to get into a "debate" with you or anyone on here....just stating the FACTS.
Monson seriously fucked up by admitting to this and releasing the picture to ESPN, so those douche bags could print it... Biggest mistake of his life. I do however hold him in a higher respect that he has admitted he is an "anarchist" and really seems to hold true to his beliefs. Being an "anarchist" does not have anything to do with living here or there. Anywhere you choose to live, you cannot escape the system or political game, no matter how much you object it....
Hope everything works out for you Monson....
rockied Says:
Politics is a joke...
Sucks about Monson, but why is everyone dropping heavy polisci views on an mma site? Monson is a little crazy which is why he is a little awesome. But thats it, dont spray crap on a govt building, and dont be doing an interview with a nationally syndicated magazine whilst anarchy-ing
Sickos Says:
Also, Ijust had to add one more thing...
Does anyone find it repulsive how this "crime" carries up to 10 years, but 80% of all childmolesters will only do a maximum of 5 years in a detention center?????? Just another example of why some people object the system we live in today....Where monetary value is held in higher regards than HUMAN LIFE.
Ouch! That hurts Says:
And this might just be a smear campaign by ESPN the magazine, some of you might remember when Jeff was calling out Kimbo he ripped up a copy of the magazine. Coincidence? I think not!
BuckWild Says:
He needs to be locked up with DMX in the same cell wearing Pink.
He just made up the political thing because he was just drunk and goofing off.
mayhem420 Says:
I am sure that Jeff does not hate America... he just does not approve most of the things our Gov. does. I know allot of people who LOVE the US but hate Bush or just the Gov in general. However spray painting a Gov building is a little childish.
For such a tuff guy Jeff protests like a school girl, which should make him that more popular in prision!
UFCinCalgary Says:
He should just move to Canada....they'll never find him up here. What an idiot!
justin Says:
Unless Cecil Peoples is on the jury, Monson will lose this case by decision.
ovrbomb. Says:
its not like his carrer was "skyrocketing" anyway....
and how the fuck does it take 19,000 dollars to sandblast graffiti?
I should be working Says:
I think I just pissed myself
Netterbog Says:
Hilarious!
xocgx Says:
If your Microwave is acting up, do you move to another house or do you fix it?
I'm not defending his actions, but that whole 'love it or leave it line' people always parrot is pure retard speak. We all see things we love here and things we don't love. As the people in 'For the People', you have the right if not duty to try and change them....although there are better ways than graphitti...
rokabee Says:
Why the hell did he not cover his big ass mug up with an xxxxl size panty hose?
google Says:
The only thing Jeff Monson is guilty of is felonious bone hawking with intent to swallow
Anonymouserz Says:
Monson is the fucking man. Its not like all you shit talkers are gonna back it up anyhow. Bunch of E-thugz. Are you gonna stop Monson? I doubt it. SO LET HIM FINISH WRTITING "CAGEPOTATO" ON THE ONLYMPIA!~
The Truth Says:
Frankly I'm surprised an MMA fighter knows how to graffiti. I doubt he knows that is a letter A though. MMA fighters are all stupid from being hit in the head to many times.
sPeLLcHeCkEr Says:
I love how he's staring at it like he's contemplating on making minor adjustments.
Jeff "Bob Ross" Monson.
IMO the anarchy symbol doesn't look as nice without paint dripping down the wall, anyway.
walrus Says:
Jeez
talkin about gettin it rough
10 years is rediculous. I know a guy who got a 2nd DUI with a vehicular manslaughter and did 11 years. 10 year sentences should never be in the same sentence as graffiti
Derekrva Says:
I was never a big fan of the Snowman, but now I am. Is anarchy the answer...no, but if you want to make a statement you have to go big. I'm not going to use Cage Potato as a mouthpiece for my views on the world, but I'll say I'm glad people with reputations to lose (no matter how small) are acting out via non violent methods.
"Well I'm not going to leave you alone, I want you to get mad!. I don't want protest, I don't want you to riot, I don't want you to write to your congressman because I wouldn't know what to tell you to write. I don't know what to do about the depression and the inflation and the Russians and the crime in the street. All I know is first you've got to get mad. You've got to say "I'm a human being god damnit! My life has value!"
- The Network (go rent it).
fedor a million ankles Says:
ESPN's article stated it best: "The craziest thing about Jeff Monson is that he's not crazy at all."
You people should really look into the reasons so many people distrust our government. And I don't mean watching the Daily Show (you dumb liberal fucks).
MKXii Says:
@ Andrew
Who said he hates America?
google Says:
jeez, some of you fuckers are stupid as shit, including Monson? Did any of you learn anything from the latest and greatest installment of Rambo? if he is not using weapons, he ain't changing nothing.
Da Truth Says:
$19,000 to clean up that bit of paint? a prime example of why Amercia is in such terrible shape. Instead of getting a kid to do it with $5 worth of turps some idiot official gives his brother in laws company a 'golden handshake' and a contract for almost 20g's to do it. for shame. This guys dosnt 'hate amercia' he must Love it to put his life on the line to take a stand and send a message like this. thats a true patriot right there.
Bootylam! Says:
This is the stuff that will bring down the general public's view of MMA. Sad but true. He's a dipshit and who the fuck cares about his shitty political views? This is reality, not the movie Fight Club.
Armbreaker Says:
Monson should keep his bullshit political views to himself. I may have to go on the internet and call him out. I hope he spends some time in jail for this.
Sneaky Pete Says:
@The Truth:
Monson isn't an idiot per se. He's an educated dude, psychology I think. But I do feel that this is a bit of a non sequitur. There's nothing inherent in the anarchy symbol that implies a anti-war stance, or a pro-peace one for that matter. And am I supposed to believe that if we pulled out of Iraq tomorrow Monson would be fine with the concept of taxes? It's a bit disingenuous.
There are better, more effective methods of protest.
cpanger Says:
he should have been spray painting CAGEPOTATO.COM, then he could of at least won a bit of cash out of the deal!
oh wait, he broke the law so it doesnt count, silly Monson.
aweirdpoet Says:
"I mean if Thomas Jefferson didn't like it here he could have just moved back to England."
"What if it was your tea that got dumped overboard, then would it have been just a protest?"
Monson has strong beliefs and did something about it. Still my favorite fighter.
gesus Says:
how the hell did that man get his master's degree in psychology?? hes not that smart.
Aaron Says:
I remember at one point (maybe when I was 13) when I thought the anarchy symbol was cool. Now I don't think there is anything cool about it. Educated or not, Monson should have better things to do than spray paint a juvenile sybol on his state capitol, further reducing himself to a tagger. He probably should have settled for yet another tattoo.
Pac-Man Says:
Give Justin a shirt... and give me one too to clean the beer of my computer from when I laughed out loud reading read that.
$19,000 to clean up spray paint? Ironic- The fact that the city is spending that much taxpayer money on a $20 job pretty much justifies Monson's actions.
If I paid taxes in Wasington I'd want to see Monson do some community service for being a knucklehead but WAYYYYYYY more importantly, I'd want to see the retard who thought $19,000 of taxpayer's money was an appropriate amount to spend on cleaning up paint ripped out of whatever office he holds.
gvd Says:
What the fuck 10 years for spray painting shit? Jesus christ what has the world come to.
Crittino Says:
It would take Keith Jardine 8 fights to come up with the cash to pay that fine
banjo Says:
Apparently he didnt read the rules... and didn't finish his cagepotato tag.
The Survivalist Says:
Monson just stepped up a notch in my book.
AKRhino Says:
I wonder if Monson will be the pitcher or the catcher????
Oatmeal Says:
as i sit here and inhale chemtrails all day, i cant blaim him
for hating our evil dictators ^.^
Renn Says:
Jeff Monson may be a great JJ player and an ok fighter, but he is a political moron. Jeff Monson is pro-anarchy, but is a member of a communist leaning labor union (IWW). I hope he gets the max fine and at least a little jail time.
Steve-O Says:
damn there really are some fucking idiots here.
some touched on it, the fact that it cost that much to fix that graffiti means somebody should go to jail and it's not monson.
if we live in a country where it's possible to be sent to prison for 10 years for that, (let's say the judge just read some article about rampage's stint, then levens murder/suicide and he feels he needs to make an example out of monson) than there's much larger problems that can't be solved by some ignorant "if you don't like it, leave" bullshit argument. if you say that then you don't really love your country you're just too scared to wake up and see what's really going on and try to change it you pussies.
how much money do you think it'd cost to put monson in prison for 10 years? it'll cost a shitload of taxpayer money and they'd probably get a shitload of labor out of him, the fruits of which the public would never see in return.
if you guys read this and don't immediately think it's a fucked up place we live in than you're fucking ignorant and apathetic and are the very reason this place is being turned upside down......we need a good cleansing, and it's knocking on our door.
Eat My Buns Says:
too bad he didn't graffti "cagepotato.com" could of got a free shirt
pierre larouche Says:
10 years in jail for graffiti?
How much do you get for murder?
7 years?
probably better off killing someone instead.
hell, if he just killed a blogger in protest, Im sure bail would be set at a half eaten burrito and he might have to clean some graffiti or road side trash as penalty.
Jay Smith Says:
I hate when mutha fuckas keep usin the same joke "premise" even though you know they saw someone else post something similiar to it already. That's so pathetic and aggrivating. Enough with the cagepotato contest jokes already......geez.
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