Man Fined for Jumping White House Fence
From Times Wire Services
A man who claimed to have a cellphone implanted in his head was convicted of jumping a White House fence in a bid to meet Chelsea Clinton.
Shawn A. Cox, 29, of Mammoth Spring, Ark., was sentenced to 150 days in jail, but that was suspended with the stipulation that Cox stay at least one block away from the executive mansion. He also was fined $50.
Cox was arrested Dec. 4 after he scaled the wrought iron fence on the north side of the White House. He said he planned to meet the former first daughter.
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