Pathetic A son of the late Tribune columnist Mike Royko was arrested Friday after he allegedly attempted to rob a Northwest Side bank while claiming to be armed with a bomb that turned out to be phony, authorities said.
UPDATE: Royko's son is still in jail, but he has an attorney, Patrick O'Byrne.
But O'Byrne said it's "extremely unlikely" Royko will go to trial because he's likely try to strike a deal with prosecutors. O'Byrne and family members say Royko has long battled addiction problems, was taking medication and had money problems.
Although no one seems to be aware of any medicines.
"Apparently he was on some very serious, heavy-duty anti-depressant, anti-psychotic medication that I certainly wasn't aware of and a lot of members of the family weren't aware of," O'Byrne said.
At least no one was aware until he needed an excuse.
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That's too bad. I always enjoyed his Dad's column which was syndicated here on Long Island in the LI Press, then either the Post or Daily News (I think).
He should have plenty of time to read his Dad's old stuff, assuming the prison library carries it!
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