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I can't fathom the idea of a publicity stunt. Why would anytime damage their own brand in this manner?
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Michael Berry Accoused Of A Hit And Run Charges Comming
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sdh483 said:
I know, but I just didn't have the energy. Although I admit, last year when I was driving through and saw the signs for the Big Gay Yard Sale, I couldn't resist and got an awesome set of end tables.
What will the repercussions be if Berry is arrested for this? You know, with the televised frog march and all?
Don't count on a perp walk or a frog march. Won't happen. This is just a misdemeanor, and if he is charged, he'll just turn himself in at the police station, with his lawyer in tow of course.
He won't spend a moment in jail. He has a smart lawyer who will tell him to plead guilty and pay the fine. It'll be forgotten by next week.
As for what will happen to him vis a vis his job at KTRH, who knows? Controversy attracts listeners, and he'll probably get a pay raise.
He won't spend a moment in jail. He has a smart lawyer who will tell him to plead guilty and pay the fine. It'll be forgotten by next week.
As for what will happen to him vis a vis his job at KTRH, who knows? Controversy attracts listeners, and he'll probably get a pay raise.
stan said:DToTheJ said:The million dollar question is, has News 92.1 reported this yet?
I heard the story covered today on News 92 FM.
The story originated on Houston's NBC affiliate KPRC-TV (not related to KPRC-AM). The story was picked up by the Houston Chronicle, bloggers and eventually KHOU-TV (CBS) and was mentioned on KRIV-TV (Fox). The story has, so far, not been carried by ABC'S O/O KTRK-TV (no relation to KTRH).
It's already last week's news story. How often do we berate the reporters (tv and radio) who perpetuate a story well beyond it's time, to a public who could care less? I can recall a number of Houston tv and radio personalities, over the years, who did a lot worse. But, I'll bet you John Q. Public couldn't even remember their names or what they did, two weeks after it happened.
mrbeasley said:
Oh, I don't know. One situation comes to mind, involving a former KPRC talk show host: www.bloghouston.net/item/4872
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FilioScotia said:
He's hired (or has been provided) Dick DeGuerin. Since anyone can file paperwork, I tend to think the big guns are out because a protracted period of trouble is anticipated. There may be no perp walk, as you say. Then again, having dropped the ball on the first investigation, HPD may feel some pressure to come with a more heavy hand.
Jeez the guy just had a public meltdown. He needs to get some help.
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I noted during his rant that he says station ownership stands behind him. He cannot be that deluded not to know that Clear Channel will drop him in a New York minute if this story continues.
They dumped Glen Beck in favor of having Michael on twice a day because his show was easier to sell and they didn't have to give avails to Beck.
The second they have a sponsor or two cancel their schedules he'll be toast.
You're first clue will be hearing Joe Pags instead of Michael.
They dumped Glen Beck in favor of having Michael on twice a day because his show was easier to sell and they didn't have to give avails to Beck.
The second they have a sponsor or two cancel their schedules he'll be toast.
You're first clue will be hearing Joe Pags instead of Michael.
OK, so, Michael Berry this morning says he is not a gay-basher and has, in fact, defended gays. He reminded his audience of several instances where he has taken up for gays and accused others of politics of destruction just to gain advantage, Karl Rove, Pat Robertson et al. I have still heard Berry make jokes at the expense of gays but that aside, if I accept that he is not a gay basher, did he or did he not back into a car and drive off? IF he did, that is still a hit and run. Knowing that he is a high-profile individual, wouldn't it have made sense to have called the police and had a report done to remove ANY appearance of impropriety.
I was fine with the explanation and even the lack of an explanation for the accident and then he had a screaming fit, using the "F-Word", as in "F...in" threatening KPRC-TV and others for a "hit job." So here is where I am today with this:
1.) I get that Berry does not hate gays.
2.) I still don't know if there was a hit and run or not.
3.) He has a history of not calling the police after he is involved in incidents which makes me question whether he is telling the truth. After all, "when you poke your finger in people's eyes" it would make sense to leave no stone unturned.
4.) He is still a right wing loon on the radio, although, he is, arguably, a compelling talent and fits in well with Beck, Limbaugh and the rest of Clear Channel's right wing line-up.
I was fine with the explanation and even the lack of an explanation for the accident and then he had a screaming fit, using the "F-Word", as in "F...in" threatening KPRC-TV and others for a "hit job." So here is where I am today with this:
1.) I get that Berry does not hate gays.
2.) I still don't know if there was a hit and run or not.
3.) He has a history of not calling the police after he is involved in incidents which makes me question whether he is telling the truth. After all, "when you poke your finger in people's eyes" it would make sense to leave no stone unturned.
4.) He is still a right wing loon on the radio, although, he is, arguably, a compelling talent and fits in well with Beck, Limbaugh and the rest of Clear Channel's right wing line-up.
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So much for a touching teaching moment.
Michael Berry responds to hit-and-run allegations: http://mobile.chron.com/chron/db_273428/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Mep0PrR7
It's a shame that the loser in all of this is the young man whose car was trashed while he was doing his job at a local business. A sincere apology and an attempt to make good would have gone a long way for a lot of folks I know. Suing the news outlet which did its job and broke the story is more in keeping with my expectations, if not my idealistic little hopes for a better world.
Michael Berry responds to hit-and-run allegations: http://mobile.chron.com/chron/db_273428/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Mep0PrR7
It's a shame that the loser in all of this is the young man whose car was trashed while he was doing his job at a local business. A sincere apology and an attempt to make good would have gone a long way for a lot of folks I know. Suing the news outlet which did its job and broke the story is more in keeping with my expectations, if not my idealistic little hopes for a better world.
The story seems to be getting more bizarre by the minute. Berry hires a million dollar lawyer for a $100 penalty crime. And now he actually has commenced on some windmill tilt against the media that reported his embarrassing behavior. I get the point that this might work with his audience ala Newt Gingrich in South Carolina, but I doubt this is going to work with his advertisers. My bet, he's gone in a week.
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TheSpinMan said:
Or, Rush, O'Reilly, Hannity, and Palin could all come lumbering to his defense against the lamestream media and the left wing, and he becomes a poster boy. It would take guts to make him out to be any sort of victim if the allegations against him are true, and it would be a hard sell to the conservative base, but that's what hotdog lawyers and Fox and Friends are for.
We're losing sight of the real story here, which is the allegation that Berry hit somebody's car and drove away without exchanging personal and insurance information. FSGI - a misdemeanor crime at worst.
Where it happened -- outside a gay bar -- is irrelevant. The fact that he was video'd inside said gay bar -- also irrelevant. Berry's "proclivities" and bar hopping habits have nothing to do with anything.
Fact is it doesn't matter where this happened. If it had happened outside his church, or City Hall, or Reliant Park, the FSGI would still be the story, and that's what he'll be prosecuted for if it comes to that.
Granted, Berry is pouring fuel on the "gay bar" side of the story with his paranoid rants about some kind of conspiracy against him, but that also has nothing to do with his motoring carelessness.
The HPD Internal Affairs investigation of the way police handled this case is a whole nother story, but it's only relevant to the officers who were involved -- not Berry.
Where it happened -- outside a gay bar -- is irrelevant. The fact that he was video'd inside said gay bar -- also irrelevant. Berry's "proclivities" and bar hopping habits have nothing to do with anything.
Fact is it doesn't matter where this happened. If it had happened outside his church, or City Hall, or Reliant Park, the FSGI would still be the story, and that's what he'll be prosecuted for if it comes to that.
Granted, Berry is pouring fuel on the "gay bar" side of the story with his paranoid rants about some kind of conspiracy against him, but that also has nothing to do with his motoring carelessness.
The HPD Internal Affairs investigation of the way police handled this case is a whole nother story, but it's only relevant to the officers who were involved -- not Berry.
Just noticed this item about KTRH holding town hall meetings featuring Michael Berry (and Matt Patrick):
http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2012/02/740-ktrh-to-hold-town-hall-meetings.html
Not what you'd call maintaining a low profile, is it?
http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2012/02/740-ktrh-to-hold-town-hall-meetings.html
Not what you'd call maintaining a low profile, is it?
aunti-terrestrial said:
I would usually agree with that assessment, but with homosexuality involved, and given the blatant homophobia of the right wing in this country and all the religious baggage they drag around with it, I just don't know if this is going to swing Berry's way, depending on how he swings, heh heh.
***Just noticed this item about KTRH holding town hall meetings featuring Michael Berry (and Matt Patrick):
http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2012/02/740-ktrh-to-hold-town-hall-meetings.html
Not what you'd call maintaining a low profile, is it?***
Well, it's not like they planned these events today. This has been in the planning stages for months.You can bet Berry's superiors at CC are thinking about waving him off from them. His mere presence will be a distraction from the event's purpose.
That's what I would do if I were one of his CC superiors. Tell him to stay home. It's the only way to be sure the town hall will be about the issues and the candidates - not Michael Berry.
http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2012/02/740-ktrh-to-hold-town-hall-meetings.html
Not what you'd call maintaining a low profile, is it?***
Well, it's not like they planned these events today. This has been in the planning stages for months.You can bet Berry's superiors at CC are thinking about waving him off from them. His mere presence will be a distraction from the event's purpose.
That's what I would do if I were one of his CC superiors. Tell him to stay home. It's the only way to be sure the town hall will be about the issues and the candidates - not Michael Berry.
Heard much of the explanation today on his 5PM show. Pretty non-threatening as an issue to anyone, save for the other competing show hosts that could face slander suits down the line (see Josh Innis). If I had advertisers ready to go, Berry would be the first place I'd go. The ratings are probably the highest ever at the moment. Like someone else referred, nobody was molested, no body physically or emotionally destroyed, so what's the point in advertisers bailing out. Advertisers currently in place have no reason to run. Advertisers not running probably don't want to be there anyway because they may not agree with Berry's politics.
I heard Josh Innis' rant on Berry last week when it broke and normally I just listen for the entertainment value, but he went way over the line IMHO. In fact it was interesting to listen to Rich Lord stay as far away from the issue as possible. I was offended by the guy as he referred anyone who listened to Berry or any "right wing radio nutjob" was disturbed. I'm not a regular listener, but I do tune in from time to time. Innis better hope that he can prove what he said about Berry was truthful. Otherwise he might be in deep horse ca ca with Berry, not to mention his own employer. CBS isn't exactly your neighborhood bridge club.
I heard Josh Innis' rant on Berry last week when it broke and normally I just listen for the entertainment value, but he went way over the line IMHO. In fact it was interesting to listen to Rich Lord stay as far away from the issue as possible. I was offended by the guy as he referred anyone who listened to Berry or any "right wing radio nutjob" was disturbed. I'm not a regular listener, but I do tune in from time to time. Innis better hope that he can prove what he said about Berry was truthful. Otherwise he might be in deep horse ca ca with Berry, not to mention his own employer. CBS isn't exactly your neighborhood bridge club.
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