Cop Shoot Cop rocker jailed after ridiculous attempt at armed robbery
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Stetson cologne’s latest ad campaign, featuring the above eulogy on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has been shown up by the actions of one Michael Kaminski. The ex-Cop Shoot Cop member is facing a jail term after attempting an ‘armed’ robbery at a video store using a bottle of the men’s fragrance shaped to look like a gun.
Cop Shoot Cop have something of a cult following in their native Brooklyn, though the offence Kaminski’s been charged with took place in Akron, Ohio where he has relocated since leaving the band.
Kaminski, who used to play guitar and percussion in the noise rock band, has been charged with aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon reports Pitchfork, who we also nabbed the picture from.
The hapless crim found his plot foiled when he was grappled at by an employee from a store nearby, causing him to drop the bottle, made to look more real, apparently, by Kaminski’s efforts to ‘colour it in’ with black marker.
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why not just get a real gun?
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Mike Kaminski
Hi, I just would like to make a comment here about Mike. He is struggling deeply with an addiction to a terrible drug. Micheal would have never done what he did if he were not under the influence of that drug. He felt desperate. This is so sad for his family and friends and fans. The knife he was had on him was a gift to him from his beloved Grandfather whom Micheal adored and he had carried it with him since he was a young boy. It was a strong remembrance of his Grandfather to Micheal. This entire incident is just tragic and I hope the rock community understands that Mike is a talented musician who also happens to have a terrible disease called addiction. Tragic.
Michael Kaminski
Judge Cosgrove of Summit County Court in Akron, Ohio sentenced Michael Kaminski correctly to a drug rehabilation clinic so he may have an opportunity to become clean of his addiction. Michael is truely remorseful for what he did under the influence of heroin. Most everyone who knows Mike is supporting Judge Cosgrove's decision and I personally applaud her. Good luck Mike.

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