Assault with a Deadly M&M and Dad is Going to Jail Because Daughter Is Not a Graduate

Every so often, I read a story about a court case or an arrest that makes me laugh. Yesterday, two stories fit that bill.

The first comes from Des Moines, Iowa. Sean McGuire is a college student at Drake University, who was arrested for assaulting an officer with M&Ms. While the Des Moines police were questioning one of McGuire’s friends about a hit-and-run accident, McGuire starting throwing M&Ms at the police officer. When the officer turned around, an M&M hit his shoulder. The Drake University security guards noticed the M&Ms and arrested McGuire. McGuire claims that he was “sticking up for his friend.” After being arrested, he was released after posting a $1,000 bond. I understand that you should not throw things at a police officer, but was arresting him really necessary?

The second comes from Fairfield, Ohio. Brian Gegner was sentenced to 180 days in jail for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. No, he did not show a minor porn or provide alcohol. Instead, his crime was that his 18-year-old daughter, Brittany Gegner, has not obtained a high school diploma or a GED. Even though Brittany is now a legal adult, the court still had jurisdiction over Brittany’s case because the issues began when she was a minor. Brittany begged for the court’s leniency stating that she was with her mother when she skipped classes, although her father had custody. My question is, are you kidding me? At what point will society realize that parents only have so much control over their kids.