Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on May 9, 2014 7:40:08 GMT -6
Former AWA star Buck Zumhofe was sentenced today to 25 in prison after being convicted on six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and six counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct earlier today in the Kandiyohi County District Court Minnesota.
Zumhofe, 63, is also expected to be sentenced an additional 6-10 years tomorrow on charges of attempting to escape after being convicted on the sexual charges. With those additional years, Zumhofe will have to serve 25 years in prison before he is even eligible for parole.
Minnesota Extreme Wrestling promoter Curt Otterholt was present at the sentencing and noted that Zumhofe looked as if he had lost a great amount of weight and described his appearance as, "ratty, as if his hair was matted and he hadn't combed his hair." Zumhofe sat quietly shaking his head "no" as the Prosecutor spoke for about 25 minutes prior to the Judge passing Zumhofe's sentence.
The Judge scolded Zumhofe, reminding him that Zumhofe had denied any of this had happened and that him that if and when Zumhofe was released from prison, he would have very harsh supervision to look forward to. He also informed Zumhofe he was fined $200 and would be forced to register as a sexual offender upon his release from prison.
Zumhofe's attorney noted that the former wrestler was concerned that he would be a target in prison due to the nature of the crimes.
Zumhofe was arrested in 2013 and charged with the 12 counts he was convicted for, all perpetrated against a female member of his family, starting when she was 15 years old and living with him. The abuse went on for many years and even more sickening, appears to have been common knowledge among some in the Minnesota independent wrestling scene as Zumhofe was regularly promoting shows under the Rock N' Roll Wrestling banner.
As noted, Zumhofe will be back in court tomorrow to face sentencing on a separate charge of escaping from police custody. As we reported in March, he actually attempted to flee the courtroom in a last second bid for freedom after being convicted. Zumhofe went to use a restroom and from there, attempted to flee. Zumhofe didn't get far as he was tackled by court officers and immediately arraigned on the "escape from custody."
Zumhofe did not make a statement before the court. Given his age and the length of the sentencing, it's quite possible he will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Zumhofe, 63, is also expected to be sentenced an additional 6-10 years tomorrow on charges of attempting to escape after being convicted on the sexual charges. With those additional years, Zumhofe will have to serve 25 years in prison before he is even eligible for parole.
Minnesota Extreme Wrestling promoter Curt Otterholt was present at the sentencing and noted that Zumhofe looked as if he had lost a great amount of weight and described his appearance as, "ratty, as if his hair was matted and he hadn't combed his hair." Zumhofe sat quietly shaking his head "no" as the Prosecutor spoke for about 25 minutes prior to the Judge passing Zumhofe's sentence.
The Judge scolded Zumhofe, reminding him that Zumhofe had denied any of this had happened and that him that if and when Zumhofe was released from prison, he would have very harsh supervision to look forward to. He also informed Zumhofe he was fined $200 and would be forced to register as a sexual offender upon his release from prison.
Zumhofe's attorney noted that the former wrestler was concerned that he would be a target in prison due to the nature of the crimes.
Zumhofe was arrested in 2013 and charged with the 12 counts he was convicted for, all perpetrated against a female member of his family, starting when she was 15 years old and living with him. The abuse went on for many years and even more sickening, appears to have been common knowledge among some in the Minnesota independent wrestling scene as Zumhofe was regularly promoting shows under the Rock N' Roll Wrestling banner.
As noted, Zumhofe will be back in court tomorrow to face sentencing on a separate charge of escaping from police custody. As we reported in March, he actually attempted to flee the courtroom in a last second bid for freedom after being convicted. Zumhofe went to use a restroom and from there, attempted to flee. Zumhofe didn't get far as he was tackled by court officers and immediately arraigned on the "escape from custody."
Zumhofe did not make a statement before the court. Given his age and the length of the sentencing, it's quite possible he will spend the rest of his life in prison.