Tuesday, July 15, 2008 , Updated
Dallas lawyer foils prisoner’s courthouse escape attempt
When Melvin Wayne Richardson, 35 - a felony defendant standing trial at the Frank Crowley Courts Building - punched his escorting bailiff in the face and made a run for it, attorney Peter Schulte tackled him before he could get very far.
Turns out Schulte ran for Dallas County sheriff on the Democratic ticket earlier this year, and in addition to being a lawyer, he currently serves as a reserve officer for the Murphy PD.
Bailiff Nancy Beggs was treated for her injuries at Baylor Hospital.
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jtmbls, says:
Awww! He's adorable! Did anyone notice a wedding ring???
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Scott Doyle, says:
Actually, looks like dude got reasonably far. 2 floors, at least.
jtm, per his <a href="http://peterschulte.com/">website</a>:
"Pete's practice focuses in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Criminal History Information Management (Non-Disclosures, Expunctions), and Family Law. The firm also offers experienced attorneys with practice areas in Wills/Probate and Civil Litigation."
Clearly, you need to either commit a felony, have a relative die, or sue someone...and you'll be his irresistible client. Perhaps you have an aunt or uncle you despise? Apparently Pete is a former Computer Forensic Investigator, so...
Setup a hit of someone in your bloodline on the intertubes, throw the hard-drive you saved all your plans to in a river, and ride the coat-tails of our justice system to love!
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jtmbls, says:
Ahh, thank you Doyle! For once I am 10 steps ahead of you! Nothing like a cute boy to get a girl motivated!
It seems that Mr. Schulte has a rather impressive resume. Also, a friend of a friend in the DA's office confirms that he is not married. I’m still waiting to hear back from my Oak Lawn sources to rule out any other involvements.
So, in true stalker fashion, I have most all of his stats. Now what? I toyed briefly with the idea of posing as Peg reporter and interviewing him for a “human interest story”, but not so good with the big fib. So…???
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John Meyer, says:
jtmbls - I'll be glad to loan you my "press credential" - but be advised, it's executed in crayon.
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Scott Doyle, says:
Yeah, figured they would have mentioned on his campaign page that he's happily married, blah blah blah, bible belt, etc if that was the case.
You could always punch a bailiff in the face and try for the great escape!
Unfortunately, I'm a bit disinclined to the idea of meeting peeps via courthouse connections. One of the <a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/blogs/pegasusnewsblog/2008/jul/14/dating-websites-suck/#c30145">aforementioned </a> guano loco ex's worked for an area of the district courts while I was clerking for a firm in college. Granted, much different than tracking down a lawyer, but my bitterness gets the best of me.
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jtmbls, says:
John - You wouldn't tease a girl on a man hunt, now would you??? Is it laminated???
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jtmbls, says:
Doyle - Awww, sniffle - Ok, can we get back to me now???
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Jason Rice, says:
Hey jtmbls - if you're Jewish and kinda height-challenged, I have an excellent high tech spousal candidate for ya!
But then that's probably what those dating sites are for, to skip the initial third degree ;o)
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jtmbls, says:
Out of practice Catholic.
Oddly, I have a feeling I already know this person...Law degree?
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Scott Doyle, says:
IJS I didn't have the best luck is all!
Needs more damsel in distress schemes, sounds right up his alley imo.
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Jason Rice, says:
Ok, nope, this kid's a computer geek.
So ScoDo how do we get jtm intro-ed to loverboy up there?
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Scott Doyle, says:
Simply need to find out when he has a court appointment, watch for him, have her walking down courthouse steps as he's walking up, nab her purse, hope his blow is only hemorrhaging rather than fatal, and go about our business.
I nominate you since she probably wouldn't drop charges against me. Also, need half your health insurance deductible & potential out of pocket expenses up front...
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jtmbls, says:
You had better not be fixing me up with Pavel!
Exactly how height-challenged?
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Scott Doyle, says:
Btw, I just got a call from Carter blood care saying there's a shortage. So let me know if you're o-neg and I'll hold off on donating.
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jtmbls, says:
Oh! Good plan Doyle!! I swear, I will drop all charges! So good of you to put yourself in harms way like that.
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Jason Rice, says:
Good point ScoDo. I am fully insured. I'll take one for the team.
And jtm, I think he's about 5'5". Good, good kid, but his Jewish mom would kill him for straying.
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jtmbls, says:
Oh, well just as well since I won't be converting any time soon...So back to How To Trap a Future Sherriff…
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Pavel Lishin, says:
Make sure you get one that isn't <a href="http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/tarrant-county-sheriff-dee-anderson-injured-after-/">accident-prone</a>.
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jtmbls, says:
Um, let's try and stay focused on the hot one please.
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