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16 May 2008, 05:09 (Ref:2203671)
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Another Gobert Story...
from - www.formula-xtreme.com.au
MOTORCYCLE star Anthony Gobert has been banned from central Surfers Paradise after an alleged 'crime rampage' - including the robbery of a 70-year-old man. Gobert was one of Australia's top motorbike racers in the 1990s and early 2000s, winning an Australian superbike championship and eight world superbike races. But he was dubbed the sport's 'Wild Child' as his career spun out of control. Now unemployed, the 33-year-old faced Southport Magistrate's Court today charged with two counts of stealing. Police alleged that on Tuesday, he snatched two $20 notes from the hand of a 70-year-old man at a Coles supermarket checkout in Surfers Paradise. The following day, he allegedly snatched a woman's purse on the streets of Surfers. In his racing heyday, Gobert had a penchant for dying his hair weird and wonderful colours, but appeared in court with his head shaved. Prosecutor Trudi Jobberns strongly opposed bail, saying his offences were escalating and he was targeting the vulnerable. But duty solicitor Claire Boothman said the police case was weak and Gobert had been co-operative. Ms Jobberns retorted: ``That may be the case but he seems not to be co-operative with the public when he goes outside.'' Magistrate Michael Hogan warned an agitated Gobert to stop speaking from the dock while Ms Boothman was representing him. Gobert told Mr Hogan `I'm a professional motorcycle rider mate' but then said he was unemployed and had applied for a job at Subway. Mr Hogan described Gobert's alleged 'crime rampage' as 'appalling' but said bail had to be granted. ``I guess if he does it again one more time, there's no way in the world he'll be released,'' the magistrate said. Gobert was bailed on condition he surrender his passport, report five days a week to police and not enter central Surfers Paradise. He was remanded until June 11. He clashed verbally with Ms Jobberns as he left the dock, suggesting he might commit a third offence. ``That's it for now.'' Gobert said. The prosecutor responded: ``Are you going to do another one?'' Outside court, Gobert denied the charges and said they were causing him a 'lot of stress'. |
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16 May 2008, 17:25 (Ref:2204246)
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Do we really need to know anything more about this utter waste of talent?
Can you imagine what someone like Glen Richards or Steve Martin would have done with this idiots chances. |
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19 May 2008, 02:49 (Ref:2206079)
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19 May 2008, 06:12 (Ref:2206119)
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Inocent untill proven guilty. Will reserve judgement until then.
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What good would a forum be if everybody had an attitude like that...
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