This Day in History – May 20, 1992: The "Long Island Lolita" is arrested - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Mr. Mojo · 05-20-2003, 06:48 AM

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1992 The "Long Island Lolita" is arrested

Amy Fisher, the so-called "Long Island Lolita," is arrested for shooting Mary Jo Buttafuoco on the front porch of her Massapequa, New York, home. Fisher, only 17 at the time of the shooting, was having an affair with 38-year-old Joey Buttafuoco, Mary Jo's husband. The tawdry story soon became a tabloid and talk-show fixture, the source of three television movies, and countless jokes.

Mary Jo Buttafuoco survived the attack but was left with a bullet lodged in her head and a partially paralyzed face. Fisher, who pled guilty to the shooting, was convicted of assault and received a sentence of 5 to 15 years the following year. Mary Jo called her a "prostitute," yet seemed to think her husband was blameless in the affair. The courts, however, were less forgiving; Joey was convicted of statutory rape and received a six-month jail sentence in 1993.

While in prison, Fisher claimed that she had been raped by guards and filed a $220 million lawsuit. But the judge who received the complaint said that it read like a "cheap dime-store novel." Fisher also claimed that her defense attorney, with whom she was having an affair at the time, coerced her into pleading guilty. This line of appeal was not very successful but Mary Jo Buttafuoco, apparently having a change of heart, eventually got Fisher out of prison.

After taking anger-management courses in jail, Fisher wrote to apologize to Mary Jo, who later appeared at her parole hearing and forgave her. Fisher was released on parole in May 1999, after serving six years. The Buttafuocos moved to California where Joey attempted to become a movie star and talk-show host.

I remember this. It was innocent times. No wars, now terrorist attack. I long for these days. - Good times....

SNL did a "Masterpiece Theater Presents: The House of Buttafuoco

BBtB · 05-20-2003, 09:58 AM

Ah, see I finally know the story. This all happened when I was quite young (8 or 9ish) so I had heard of it all and seen the references but never read the actull story. Thats right kids. Its good to learn.

Glory's Sun · 05-20-2003, 10:00 AM

I remember when this happened.. I didn't pay much attention to it though.. I was listening to Nirvana

05-20-2003, 06:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Mojo Addict Location: NYC	This Day in History – May 20, 1992: The "Long Island Lolita" is arrested <a target=new href="http://www.historychannel.com/tdih/">Brought to you by the History Channel</a> 1992 The "Long Island Lolita" is arrested Amy Fisher, the so-called "Long Island Lolita," is arrested for shooting Mary Jo Buttafuoco on the front porch of her Massapequa, New York, home. Fisher, only 17 at the time of the shooting, was having an affair with 38-year-old Joey Buttafuoco, Mary Jo's husband. The tawdry story soon became a tabloid and talk-show fixture, the source of three television movies, and countless jokes. Mary Jo Buttafuoco survived the attack but was left with a bullet lodged in her head and a partially paralyzed face. Fisher, who pled guilty to the shooting, was convicted of assault and received a sentence of 5 to 15 years the following year. Mary Jo called her a "prostitute," yet seemed to think her husband was blameless in the affair. The courts, however, were less forgiving; Joey was convicted of statutory rape and received a six-month jail sentence in 1993. While in prison, Fisher claimed that she had been raped by guards and filed a $220 million lawsuit. But the judge who received the complaint said that it read like a "cheap dime-store novel." Fisher also claimed that her defense attorney, with whom she was having an affair at the time, coerced her into pleading guilty. This line of appeal was not very successful but Mary Jo Buttafuoco, apparently having a change of heart, eventually got Fisher out of prison. After taking anger-management courses in jail, Fisher wrote to apologize to Mary Jo, who later appeared at her parole hearing and forgave her. Fisher was released on parole in May 1999, after serving six years. The Buttafuocos moved to California where Joey attempted to become a movie star and talk-show host. I remember this. It was innocent times. No wars, now terrorist attack. I long for these days. - Good times.... SNL did a "Masterpiece Theater Presents: The House of Buttafuoco __________________ When I jerk off I feel good for about twenty seconds and then WHAM it's right back into suicidal depression

05-20-2003, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
BBtB ClerkMan! Location: Tulsa, Ok.	Ah, see I finally know the story. This all happened when I was quite young (8 or 9ish) so I had heard of it all and seen the references but never read the actull story. Thats right kids. Its good to learn. __________________ Meridae'n once played "death" at a game of chess that lasted for over two years. He finally beat death in a best 34 out of 67 match. At that time he could ask for any one thing and he could wish for the hope of all mankind... he looked death right in the eye and said ... "I would like about three fiddy"

05-20-2003, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	I remember when this happened.. I didn't pay much attention to it though.. I was listening to Nirvana