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08-21-2005, 09:47 PM
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- The chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores has completed half of a 24-hour jail sentence for speeding and is to return next weekend to complete the other half.
Thomas M. Schoewe pleaded guilty in Rogers (Ark.) District Court for reportedly driving 110 mph on Interstate 540.
A state trooper stopped Schoewe in his red Corvette at 1:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. District Judge Doug Schrantz sentenced him to a day in jail.
Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Schoewe served 12 hours in the Benton County jail. He is to report back to serve another 12 hours next Saturday.
A sheriff's office spokesman said Schoewe is not receiving any special treatment. He said Schoewe had his photograph taken and had to wear jail attire. He was housed with other misdemeanor inmates.
The judge also ordered Schoewe to pay a $100 fine and $75 in court costs. Schoewe also must complete a defensive driving course. He had to surrender his driver's license for 90 days, but is allowed to drive for work purposes.
Wal-Mart, based in Bentonville, Ark., is the world's largest retailer.
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Thomas M. Schoewe pleaded guilty in Rogers (Ark.) District Court for reportedly driving 110 mph on Interstate 540.
A state trooper stopped Schoewe in his red Corvette at 1:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. District Judge Doug Schrantz sentenced him to a day in jail.
Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Schoewe served 12 hours in the Benton County jail. He is to report back to serve another 12 hours next Saturday.
A sheriff's office spokesman said Schoewe is not receiving any special treatment. He said Schoewe had his photograph taken and had to wear jail attire. He was housed with other misdemeanor inmates.
The judge also ordered Schoewe to pay a $100 fine and $75 in court costs. Schoewe also must complete a defensive driving course. He had to surrender his driver's license for 90 days, but is allowed to drive for work purposes.
Wal-Mart, based in Bentonville, Ark., is the world's largest retailer.
www.wral.com