He is sentenced to 16 years and 10 months at the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia , eventually serving more than eight years .
12 December -- American Championship claimant Jimmy Elliott is arrested and convicted of highway robbery and assault with intent to kill .
Jimmy Elliott is sentenced to 16 years and 10 months at the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia , eventually serving more than eight years .
12 December -- American Championship claimant Jimmy Elliott is arrested and convicted of highway robbery and assault with intent to kill .