Montgomery: Window Dressed Career

Tim Montgomery held a world record. He won a gold medal. He was a track idol and an African-American hero. His wife was Marion Jones. Sadly, Montgomery discarded everything.

In 2005, drug allegations precipitated a two-year suspension. They also voided Montgomery’s record. On Monday, Montgomery plead guilty in a bank fraud and money-laundering scheme. He faces between thirty-seven and forty-six months in prison.

Roughly, 800,000 African-American men are incarcerated. Following his sentencing, Montgomery will join them. The aforesaid is ordinarily unfortunate.