McKinnie & Smoot's trial dates set.

Prophet · 05-17-2006, 09:34 PM

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Vikings | McKinnie's trial date set
Wed, 17 May 2006 10:31:50 -0700

Margaret Zack, of the Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie will have his trial July 7 on charges stemming from a Minnesota boat cruise. McKinnie has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, indecent conduct and lewd and lascivious behavior.

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Vikings | Smoot's trial date set
Wed, 17 May 2006 10:30:41 -0700

Margaret Zack, of the Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Vikings CB Fred Smoot will have his trial May 30 on charges stemming from a Minnesota boat cruise. Smoot has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, indecent conduct and lewd and lascivious behavior.

**Vikes_King** · 05-17-2006, 10:03 PM

about time they schedual it.. just want to bury the damn boat stuff

**singersp** · 05-18-2006, 03:45 AM

Posted on Wed, May. 17, 2006

[size=18px]Boat party charges loom for 2 Vikings[/size]

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS - Vikings cornerback Fred Smoot and tackle Bryant McKinnie will go on trial on charges stemming from a boat-party sex scandal.

Smoot's trial is scheduled to begin May 30 while McKinnie's is slated for July 7. Both players are charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct, indecent conduct, and lewd and lascivious behavior.

Neither player appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing that was expected to deal with defense motions to dismiss charges.

Last month, former Vikings running back Moe Williams was convicted of disorderly conduct in connection with the cruise. Similar charges against former Minnesota quarterback Daunte Culpepper were dismissed.

In Williams' trial, the prosecution described the Oct. 6 cruise as a raunchy party in which women on the boat changed into thong underwear and bras, gave players lap dances and, in some cases, stripped naked.

Boat party charges loom for 2 Vikings

**BadlandsVikings** · 05-18-2006, 04:12 AM

let's just get it over with. New beginnings, new owner, new uniforms, new coach. Let's start the season

**NodakPaul** · 05-18-2006, 04:25 AM

I agree. Everything about that stupid boat party belongs back with last season's trash. Let's get it over with and move on to the next season.

To be honest, if either one of them walked into court and simply pled nolo contendo, citing a desire to put this behind everyone, they would gain a decent amount of respect in my eyes.

Prophet · 05-26-2006, 10:42 PM

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Vikings | Police and courts: F. Smoot
Fri, 26 May 2006 13:01:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Vikings CB Fred Smoot pleaded guilty Friday, May 26, to misdemeanor charges in the team's boat party scandal and agreed to pay a $1,000 fine and perform 48 hours of community service. he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and being a public nuisance on a watercraft. If he stays out of trouble, the second charge will be removed from his record.

**triedandtruevikesfan** · 05-26-2006, 10:47 PM

DANG IT!!! I just posted Smoot pleaded guilty and then read this!! I need to be faster!!

**sunny** · 05-26-2006, 11:06 PM

Acording to Fox sports both plead guilty.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5642966

**cajunvike** · 05-26-2006, 11:11 PM

Now all Smoot needs to do is stay out of trouble and play some football...McKinney too!!!

**whackthepack** · 05-26-2006, 11:14 PM

If was probably the best thing for them both to do and not drag this out any longer! Having people on the stand talking about 2 headed toys and other things would have just made it worse.