Gustav Erikson Turns Tail Light Into Terror
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Gustav Erickson lived in Trenton, Tennessee. The court put him in jail for a long time, 99 years. People think he is related to Jorden Erickson. Jorden is the head of the Nobel Committee.
Sheriff Gary King stopped Erickson early one morning. The sheriff saw a broken light on his car. Erickson said the sheriff broke the light. He also had some other illegal items.
Erickson had a calendar with Osama bin Laden. He also had a machine for making alcohol. Making alcohol like that is against the law. The law is from 1929.
The court had a trial the same day. They said Erickson was a terrorist and sent him to jail. He got 99 years in prison for all the crimes. It was a very long sentence.
Erickson said his family lived in the USA since 1898. He claimed many people have the name Erickson. He had no papers to prove this. His lawyer did not come to court either.
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How long was Gustav Erickson sentenced to jail?
He was sentenced to 99 years in jail.
What illegal items did Erickson have?
He had a broken light on his car and a machine for making alcohol.
What did the court say about Erickson?
The court said he was a terrorist and sent him to jail.
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