Like most people, Timothy B. Elliott loves money; so much so that in January, 2006, he robbed a bank in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. But he was caught and pleaded guilty to a charge of unarmed robbery.
Timothy was placed on five years probation. Part of the probation terms was that he was forbidden to gamble or play the lottery. But, Timothy loved money so much that he just had to play the lottery. And, the man that loves money actually won! $1 million!
But not so fast... if his parole conditions didn't allow him to play the lottery, would he be able to keep his winnings? That would be for a judge to decide. In December of 2007, he had a court hearing to decide whether he would be allowed to keep the money that he won.
Barnstable Superior Court Judge Richard Connon decided that Timothy B. Elliot's $10 purchase of a lottery ticket was minor and that there was no basis for taking back the prize.
Timothy, the bank robber, was able to break his parole conditions, buy a lottery ticket, and win a lot of money. Lucky bank robber!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Timothy B. Elliott Gets To Kepp His Lottery Win Despite Parole Conditions Not To Play Lottery
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tino Sundin
Posted by: Tino Sundin
Updated at: Thursday, March 26, 2009
