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Jailed Jedi: 45 days for man who launched light saber attack

An Oregon judge is using his force to order a 45-day jail sentence and mental health evaluation for a would-be Jedi who attacked toy store customers with light sabers in December.

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FP Archives|Jan 31, 2012, 10:27:50 IST

Portland: An Oregon judge is using his force to order a 45-day jail sentence and mental health evaluation for a would-be Jedi who attacked toy store customers with light sabers in December.[caption id="attachment_198460" align="alignleft" width="380" caption="The man has been banned from the toy store: Reuters"][/caption]David Allen Canterbury told Judge Kenneth Walker that he is already seeking mental health treatment. Canterbury also apologized to his victims.The Oregonian reports that the 33-year-old Canterbury pleaded no contest Monday to assault and resisting arrest.Portland police say Canterbury had a Star Wars light saber in each hand as he swung at three customers last Dec. 14 at a Toys R Us store. He carried the light sabers outside the store and swung at police.Officers eventually wrestled him to the ground.Canterbury has been banned from the toy store.

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First Published:Jan 31, 2012, 10:27:50 IST
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