Korey Ward, 24, the reported “ring-leader” of a Yakima, Washington “skateboard group” called the Mayday Mob was convicted of six counts of second degree arson on Monday, June 7, 2010 for a slew of fires set at homes and businesses during the summer of 2007, according to a story in the Yakima Herald.
Authorities believe Ward was the ringleader of the Mayday Mob. They also believe members of the Mayday Mob were involved in as many as 10 fires set between April 2006 and October 2007, including a blaze that destroyed 10,000 bins at a CPC International fruit warehouse on Occidental Road on Nov. 12, 2006. . . . Other properties included the campus of Robertson Elementary School in Yakima, other local fruit warehouses, and a power pole and two dozen juniper trees at the corner of 80th Avenue and Zier Road.
Another member of the crew Eric Protsman, 19, who testified against Ward in this trial, says that in the beginning the Mob was about skateboarding and nothing else, according to statements made to the Yakima Herald in April.
“There were eight of us, we were all skateboarders and that’s all we did,” Protsman said from behind a glass window at the jail’s visitor area. “It was a skateboarding group that turned into a gang.
Ward could spend up to seven years in prison for his crimes. Do they have skateparks in prison?
Some jock and ball fan/blog site called Fanhouse interviewed Eric Koston at the Maloof Money Cup over the weekend and report that Frosty says that professional skateboarders don’t make enough prize money. Here’s a little of what he told them about prize money and Dyrdek’s Street League.
“You know, it’s always a weird thing talking about money, right? But it’s like, how much work do they put in to creating a TV show? A show is the product, the product is what sells to all the sponsors, so it’s that sort of trickle-down effect. But the guys who are actually putting on the show should actually get rewarded for putting on the fucking show . . . “Well, I’ve talked to Rob and I’ve known Rob for about 17 years. I’ve known him for a long time, and we’ve always discussed how bad it is, but recently when he’s taken the initiative to get this thing going, he’s really thought it out: What’s wrong with what’s currently going on and how do you make it better? And he figured it out, I know it, we all know it. It’s just, how do we do it? So we have to sort of band together to do it. That’s the reality. Everybody’s got to be part of it and if we all are one voice, then you have to talk to that person.”
The rain cooperated for the most part and Chris Cole did was he’s been doing a lot lately—he methodically destroyed section after section laying down a list of video game moves in each section. P-Rod had a good morning, but had some trouble in the final section.
There’s really nothing more to say other than to be sure and watch the replay on Fuel.TV if you missed it the first time.
No reason to drop your wallet on the Big Apple when Fuel TV is going to bring the NYC Maloof Money Cup to the world live and direct on June 5-6, 2010. And if you live in NYC or Orange County you can watch a bunch of the event live on Fuel TV or Fox Sports Net. Click here for details.
The New York Post is there for the official opening of the Maloof Money Cup park at NYC’s Flushing Meadows. Steve Rodriguez, Lauren Perkins, Jereme Rogers, and Steve Van Doren even get a couple words in. For photos check out Interstatemag.com.
The executive directors of the LA Skate Film Festival have announced the addition of two new members to the The Academy of Skateboard Filmmakers.
So far, ASF has proudly gathered the following members: Stacy Peralta, CR Stecyk III, J. Grant Brittain, Greg Hunt,Ed Templeton, Ricky Bedenbaugh, Bryce Kanights, Jamie Thomas, Mike Manzoori, Fred “French Fred” Mortagne and recent newest additions, Ty Evans and Geoff Rowley. . . ASF’s objectives are to advance and promote the art of filmmaking within the skateboarding industry. Its members will nominate the films and select the judges amongst other creative tasks.
Filmmakers still have four days left to enter a film in the festival. The submissions deadline is June 9, 2010. The festival runs at LA’s Downtown Independent Theatre from August 31 and September 2, 2010. For more information follow the jump. [click to continue…]
A 17-year-old skateboarder died from injuries he suffered while towing behind a truck Thrusday, June 3, 2010 in Northwest Regina, Saskatchewan, according to a story on Global TV Edmonton.
Around 10 p.m. Regina police responded to a call about a 17-year-old male who was receiving emergency medical treatment after falling from a skateboard. The incident happened on Wadge Street and Wellband Drive. . . A preliminary police investigation indicates the teen was holding onto or being towed by a vehicle before he fell. The act is known at “skitching”.
Our thoughts are with the skateboarders family and friends. But seriously, how many kids have to die?
There is nothing like hitting the streets for a little NYC skate action in wedge heels. Nobody does it better than Kate Hudson, according to story in the Daily Mail.
Running in heels is one thing, but Kate Hudson took it to a whole new level as she attempted to go skateboarding in a pair of wedge heels. . . And the actress’ outfit – a short shirt dress – was not exactly appropriate for action either. . . But thankfully the ridiculous scene was all for show on the Manhattan set of Something Borrowed, her new movie. . . The 31-year-old has been pictured in a series of smart outfits while on location in New York. . . . Kate is starring in the film as Darcy, a beautiful bratty bride who gets everything she wants.
Apparently, she doesn’t want to know how to hold a skateboard properly. . .
[Editors’ Note: Just a little reminder about tomorrow nights photo festivities. Be there.]
Neil Blender will be joined by The Skateboard Mag’sDave Swift and Grant Brittain at Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub in Carlsbad, California on June 5, 2010 for “an evening of artwork + photography.” Music will be provided by Adrian Demain and DJ Matt Hensley. Show begins at 6 PM.
Korey Ward, 24, the reported “ring-leader” of a Yakima, Washington “skateboard group” called the Mayday Mob was convicted of six counts of second degree arson on Monday, June 7, 2010 for a slew of fires set at homes and businesses during the summer of 2007, according to a story in the Yakima Herald.
