RIPPA Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 More from the Big Lead http://thebiglead.com/2017/09/06/craig-carton-had-racked-up-3-million-in-gambling-debt-per-federal-complaint/ Carton had 3 million in gambling debts 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 1 hour ago, RIPPA said: I am just sad Boomer wasn't arrested with him. I also loved that they claimed on the radio that Carton was "under the weather" Boomer was my childhood football hero so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Quote CARTON, 48, of New York, New York, and WRIGHT, 41, of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, are each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of securities fraud. The conspiracy count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The securities fraud count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $5 million, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The wire fraud count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The maximum potential sentences in this case are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendants will be determined by the judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'm kind of surprised it wasn't Stugotz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, supremebve said: I'm kind of surprised it wasn't Stugotz. Or Sid Rosenberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Between the WFAN and wJR stories, bad time to be a jerk sports radio morning man. I really loathe Carton from his time at WIP. Anything that makes me sympathetic towards the flyers and lindros ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I find this hilarious, as I absolutely loathe Craig Carton. The best show on WFAN is Joe Beningo and Evan Roberts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: I find this hilarious, as I absolutely loathe Craig Carton. The best show on WFAN is Joe Beningo and Evan Roberts. Is Richard Neer (sp) still on Sunday mornings? It's very mellow for spor ts talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, odessasteps said: Is Richard Neer (sp) still on Sunday mornings? It's very mellow for spor ts talk. I honestly couldn't tell you, as I'm usually sleeping in Sunday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 2 hours ago, supremebve said: I'm kind of surprised it wasn't Stugotz. Maybe I am easily fooled but I still believe that Stugotz is 100% gimmick when he is in the ESPN bubble. Carton has been a douche in radio and TV no matter whether he is small time or on well bigger time depending on what you think of CBS Sports Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Carton has been on so long in NY I forgot he was in Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 32 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Carton has been on so long in NY I forgot he was in Philly He was also on New Jersey 101.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: He was also on New Jersey 101.5. And Cleveland, Buffalo, and Denver. NY was about his sixth job in broadcasting. I'm really sad about this situation. Specifically, I'm really sad it wasn't someone in my home market, probably Mark Madden. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 12 hours ago, RIPPA said: More from the Big Lead http://thebiglead.com/2017/09/06/craig-carton-had-racked-up-3-million-in-gambling-debt-per-federal-complaint/ Carton had 3 million in gambling debts Cue shmoes like me asking "how the fuck are you even able to gamble enough to get yourself $3 million in the hole?" Was he living in a cardboard box beneath an overpass or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 6 hours ago, Gonzo said: Cue shmoes like me asking "how the fuck are you even able to gamble enough to get yourself $3 million in the hole?" Was he living in a cardboard box beneath an overpass or something? Cue dudes who like me who wonder, "how the fuck do you get yourself into $3 million dollars of gambling debt, before your bookie kills you?" As far as I know, his legs aren't even broken. Fucking millennial bookies, too lazy to hire a goon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 http://thebiglead.com/2017/09/07/audio-boomer-esiason-poignantly-discusses-craig-carton-situation-on-air/ Big Lead recaps Boomer's comments on the situation EDIT - As Boomer notes, CBS Radio REALLY doesn't want anyone talking about it (at least the internal folks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 However, Boomer and Phil Simms were exponentially more listenable this morning than Carton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 On 9/6/2017 at 11:29 PM, Gonzo said: Cue shmoes like me asking "how the fuck are you even able to gamble enough to get yourself $3 million in the hole?" Was he living in a cardboard box beneath an overpass or something? That's the lie of addiction. The next hand, next roll of the dice, next spin of the roulette wheel, etc. are going to be the big winner. From my experience with cocaine, the next line was always going to feel as good as the first time. With heroin, it's referred to as chasing the dragon. Fortunately, I never got the gambling bug outside of slot machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 22 hours ago, Horton Hears a Wooo!!! said: And Cleveland, Buffalo, and Denver. NY was about his sixth job in broadcasting. I'm really sad about this situation. Specifically, I'm really sad it wasn't someone in my home market, probably Mark Madden. Mark Madden looks like he's still working on a heart attack, so you still have hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: That's lie of addiction. The next hand, next roll of the dice, next spin of the roulette wheel, etc. are going to be the big winner. From my experience with cocaine, the next line was always going to feel as good as the first time. With heroin, it's referred to as chasing the dragon. Fortunately, I never got the gambling bug outside of slot machines. Well, I get the psychological part of it, sure. I'm just wondering how someone. . .anyone. . .outside of super rich people gets access to enough money to run up $3 million in debt. Maybe it's my personal naivete, but I just can't grasp it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Maybe not %1 rich, but presumably being the morning drive co-host of a radio station in New York City for X years puts good coin in your bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 He probably gambled all of his assets and savings and maybe even took out loans and other shit. There's all kinds of ways to rack up debt from money you don't have to pay it back when you have a lot to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 18 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Mark Madden looks like he's still working on a heart attack, so you still have hope. Like Madden still has a heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 He had it replaced with a cheeseburger in 1994. Somehow he's still alive. I blame dark magics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I'm just saddened that I haven't heard a situation yet where a caller asks Francesa to comment on the Carton arrest and then he says he's not going to spend time on that while spending a good ten minutes ripping the guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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