One Columbia Kid Left In Jail Because Dad Won't Pay Bail

As Columbia's awful PR week continues, four out of the five Columbia students charged with running a drug ring out of the school's dorms and frats are now free on bail. Only Harrison David, who reportedly told cops he was dealing because his father "wouldn't pay my tuition," remains in the Manhattan Detention Center. It is unclear if he will be out for Christmas, as David claims his father hung up on him without saying anything when he tried to call his father from jail.

Meanwhile, David's father, Dr. Dave David (seriously) tells the Boston Herald that reports that he isn't paying for his son's education are false. The cosmetic surgeon, apparently a frequent TV analyst in Massachusetts, told the paper that it's "sad to have read a statement in the press reportedly coming from my son that I would not pay his tuition. This obviously is a misquote, as I have been funding his college since Day 1.”" He also told the paper that he was flying down to the city today to “take care of everything and be with my son.” Only took him three days.

The younger David says he didn't call his mother in California because he was too embarrassed. "I don't even know if I could look her in the face," he said.

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By Garth Johnston in News on December 10, 2010 12:35 PM

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langleycollyer

The lesson here: Stay in school and don't do -- oh wait.

Inkognita

Nah, the real lesson here is just because you're smart enough to get into Columbia doesn't necessarily mean that you're also smart enough to avoid arrest for drug dealing.

Inkognita

"My dad told me growing up that if I ever get in trouble, he wasn't going to help me out, said David, 20, who remains jailed at the Manhattan Detention Center."

Whatever his motivation was for selling drugs, Harrison David can't say that he wasn't warned.

Mike

My dad would probably say "send that hippie to prison"

TheRealCannibal

LOL my dad would've done the same...

Guest

drugs bad. lip augmentation good.

streber

Dr. Drew, an expert on addiction, explained very clearly to his own children that if they ever get into legal trouble regarding drugs he will not assist in any way. Seems reasonable to me.

jennesy

Dr. Drew has kids?!

Guest

"sorry son -- i can't bail you out. you even failed me as a drug dealer."

theevilone

Good for the father. His kid is learning that when you make jackass decisions, you suffer the consequences.

loratliff

What do you mean "only took him three days"? His kid was just arrested for dealing drugs—I don't think my parents would be all too excited about hopping on a plane to come bail me out either.