Florida Man Who Threw Alligator Now Throwing Self At Mercy Of Court

A small alligator is now in an aquarium at Humane Society of Washington County after being rescued earlier this week from the Potomac River at Williamsport. Fishermen found the reptile and called the Humane Society. ... A small alligator is now in an aquarium at Humane Society of Washington County after being rescued earlier this week from the Potomac River at Williamsport. Fishermen found the reptile and called the Humane Society. AP Photo/Herald-Mail, Kevin G. GIlbert MORE LESS

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Florida man who threw an alligator through a drive-thru window is now throwing himself on the mercy of the court.

The Palm Beach Post reports (http://pbpo.st/26ZW1WB ) that 24-year-old Joshua James agreed in court Friday to plead guilty to unspecified misdemeanor charges on May 31 and let Judge Barry Cohen decide his sentence.

James was arrested in February on charges that he threw the 3 1/2-foot gator into a Wendy’s last October. He was charged with several felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon.

James told WPTV that he is sorry for throwing the alligator and said it was stupid stunt. He had found the gator by the side of the road.

No one was hurt by the gator, which was captured and returned to the wild.

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  1. Geez —

    Gators have to eat too …

    Double berger … or spicy chicken ? ? — (with a side of thighs )

  2. All this proves once again is Florida has its share of real cretins.

  3. Animal cruelty too. Forcing an alligator in a fast-“food” “store” is certainly cruel and unusual punishment.

  4. Avatar for dnl dnl says:

    …and he’s a Trump supporter…

  5. No. It’s pretty clear Florida has bred way more than its share…

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