By now, don't they get it yet. The excuse that he is young and learned his lesson doesn't wash. The media, MADD, OPP, etc... have made all aware that drinking and driving is lethal and will kill people.
Cannot say what is wrong with the young people, the old ones still want to test the waters. Just hoping they will raise the penalty for DUI to a 5 year minimum charge.
A two-day break for the Raptors has proven to be too much downtime for one of their young players.
Jonas Valanciunas, the Raptors starting centre and one of two second-year players starting for the team, was charged with driving under the influence while spending some time in Wasaga Beach.
The charge came at about 2:30 a.m. Monday morning after Valanciunas allegedly went through a drive-thru with open beer bottles in his car. The information was forwarded to police who subsequently tracked down the vehicle and, after a short investigation, charged Valanciunas with “exceeding 80 mgs.”
The Lithuania-born big man is to appear in court in nearby Collingwood on April 22.
The Raptors will begin their first round NBA playoff series on either April 19 or 20.
“I hold myself to a high standard and take my role as a member of the Toronto Raptors very seriously,” Valanciunas said in a statement released by the team. “I apologize to the organization, my teammates, my family and my fans, and regret any negativity this incident has brought upon them.”
The Raptors last played on Saturday in Milwaukee and, without another game until Wednesday, had both Sunday and Monday off.
The team will get together Tuesday for a practice.
The Raptors released the following statement on Monday evening.
“We were made aware (Monday) morning of the incident involving Jonas Valanciunas and are disappointed he has put himself in this situation. We take this matter very seriously as we have the highest expectations for all members of our organization.
“At this time we are continuing to gather information and we will comment further when appropriate.”
Valanciunas is less than a month shy of turning 22. He is averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds in 76 games this season.
https://www.torontosun.com/2014/04/07/raptors-jonas-valanciunas-charged-with-drinking-and-driving
Cannot say what is wrong with the young people, the old ones still want to test the waters. Just hoping they will raise the penalty for DUI to a 5 year minimum charge.
A two-day break for the Raptors has proven to be too much downtime for one of their young players.
Jonas Valanciunas, the Raptors starting centre and one of two second-year players starting for the team, was charged with driving under the influence while spending some time in Wasaga Beach.
The charge came at about 2:30 a.m. Monday morning after Valanciunas allegedly went through a drive-thru with open beer bottles in his car. The information was forwarded to police who subsequently tracked down the vehicle and, after a short investigation, charged Valanciunas with “exceeding 80 mgs.”
The Lithuania-born big man is to appear in court in nearby Collingwood on April 22.
The Raptors will begin their first round NBA playoff series on either April 19 or 20.
“I hold myself to a high standard and take my role as a member of the Toronto Raptors very seriously,” Valanciunas said in a statement released by the team. “I apologize to the organization, my teammates, my family and my fans, and regret any negativity this incident has brought upon them.”
The Raptors last played on Saturday in Milwaukee and, without another game until Wednesday, had both Sunday and Monday off.
The team will get together Tuesday for a practice.
The Raptors released the following statement on Monday evening.
“We were made aware (Monday) morning of the incident involving Jonas Valanciunas and are disappointed he has put himself in this situation. We take this matter very seriously as we have the highest expectations for all members of our organization.
“At this time we are continuing to gather information and we will comment further when appropriate.”
Valanciunas is less than a month shy of turning 22. He is averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds in 76 games this season.
https://www.torontosun.com/2014/04/07/raptors-jonas-valanciunas-charged-with-drinking-and-driving
