Wednesday, March 14, 2012

"Bad Hair Bandit" Trial Date Set

  • {London, Kentucky}...An April 30th trial date is set for Jason Fox, the "Bad Hair Bandit," and his wife, Tasha Fox, from Williamsburg. They are expected to appear in U.S. District Court in London after being indicted on charges of armed bank robbery and conspiracy to carry and use a firearm during a violent crime. In addition, Jason Fox was charged with using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Police say Jason Fox confessed to seven bank robberies in Kentucky and Tennessee. If convicted, Jason Fox would face a mandatory prison sentence of seven years on the firearm charge. He also could face a sentence of up to 25 years on the other charges. Tasha Fox could face a sentence of up to 25 years. The pair allegedly robbed several banks at gun point and got away with more than $60,000 in cash. Fox was arrested in Barbourville in December 2011.