- Chad Holt
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Chad Holt is an American writer, actor, and performer in Austin, Texas. He is the subject of an independent documentary film, Total Badass, by director Bob Ray about his struggles with drug use and the criminal justice system.
Chad Holt Born Galveston, Texas Residence Austin, Texas Education Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Alma mater The University of Texas at Austin Occupation Writer, Actor, Musician Employer Whoopsy! Magazine Notable works Subject of the movie Total Badass Home town Austin, Texas Criminal charge Trademark Counterfeiting Criminal penalty 5 years probation Criminal status completed Children 2 Contents
SXSW wristbands
Chad Holt first came to notoriety when he was arrested and then convicted of counterfeiting wristbands to the annual South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW).[1] He avoided a prison sentence by agreeing to be placed on community supervision for five years. Subsequently, he has excelled as a legal assistant for the reputable criminal defense firm of Adam T. Reposa.
Total Badass
Holt's struggles to remain clean and sober while on probation for the counterfeiting charges is the central topic in the documentary film Total Badass by independent filmmaker Bob Ray.[2]
External links
Chad Holt at the Internet Movie Database
References
- ^ King, Michael (May 9, 2003). "Naked City: SXSW Counterfeit Bust". Austin Chronicle. http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A159117. Retrieved December 1, 2010.
- ^ Hale, Mike (November 18, 2010). "Sport and Grim Reality". New York Times. New York Times Co.. http://movies.nytimes.com/2010/11/19/movies/19haleroundup.html. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
Categories:- Living people
- People from Austin, Texas
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