On The Lam

No, not "on the lamb" - that'd be something else entirely. The word lam has its origins in Old English and originally meant "to beat" or "thrash" and may have originally been used in the same way that we now say "beat it!" when we want someone to run away. Whatever its origins and however it got there, to be on the lam today means 'to be on the run from law enforcement', and that's exactly what Bill Denby is. It will shock you, I am sure, to learn that Bill did not show up for either of his court appearances today. As a result, according to sources with first-hand knowledge of the situation, two bench warrants were issued. If you see Bill around, I'm sure the authorities would appreciate hearing about it.What This MeansSentencing in November is in question. While the court could proceed with sentencing without him present, it probably won't. Additionally, this behaviour will likely have a very negative impact on his sentencing (or a positive impact, if your goal is to see him spend…