Costumed character found not guilty in "Tigger" trial

Posted Wednesday, August 4, 2004 11:49 PM | Contributed by Jeff

A jury tonight found Michael C. Chartrand not guilty of molesting a 13-year-old girl when he was dressed as the Tigger character at Walt Disney World. Chartand was found not guilty of misdemeanor battery and lewd and lascivious molestation, a felony charge. He faced 15 years in prison if convicted.

Read more from The Orlando Sentinel.

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rollergator

Thursday, August 5, 2004 6:53 PM
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Only for "definition of character"...:)

Or, lack of same where applicable....;)


*** This post was edited by rollergator 8/5/2004 2:53:51 PM ***

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redman822

Thursday, August 5, 2004 7:06 PM
The "evidence" that they had (AFAIK) was the girl's word and his "apology" (which was no more than, "I'm sorry if you think I touched you inappropriately." (adlib))

Also, Jeff, you _DID_ say he was guilty in this thread...

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CoastaPlaya

Thursday, August 5, 2004 7:56 PM
Yeah and I still say he's guilty.

I can spot guilty people a mile away. Guilty! Guilty!

You know what you'll have to do for your $20 right George? ;)

-'Playa

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redman822

Thursday, August 5, 2004 8:04 PM
Badger you incessantly?

Hey, I'd have paid off if he was guilty...

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CoastaPlaya

Thursday, August 5, 2004 8:16 PM
So when they lock him up for unmasked crimes you'll give it back, right?
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redman822

Thursday, August 5, 2004 8:25 PM
nope...the $20 was only in regards to this case. You (and others) already had him convicted from day one...
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Jeffrey R Smith

Thursday, August 5, 2004 9:47 PM
"What do you mean you hope they do the right thing."

1. Give the job back
2. Full back pay
3. Reimburse for his defense costs!

#3 seems like it may be a legit option. He was working on Disney property and fulfiling his job description when the alleged events took place. It seems logical that Disney should take some responsibility. IMO!

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kevin38

Friday, August 6, 2004 2:10 AM
He has gotten his job back He will be costumed but not neccessarly tigger.The one thing not mentioned this is a union job.So they had to give back pay and bennies.*** This post was edited by kevin38 8/7/2004 9:29:07 AM ***
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kpjb

Saturday, August 7, 2004 7:03 PM
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redman, that Badger animation nearly made me choke. If anything good comes of this case, it's that I saw that. Freakin' hilarious.

Thanks.

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redman822

Monday, August 9, 2004 1:02 PM
Mushroom Mushroom!
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