Clearly, some extensive background searches are done when the Chicago Bulls hire mascots to make absolutely certain that these team representatives and fan favorites are model citizens and are therefore unlikely to embarrass the organization with sketchy off-court antics.

Just a little over one year after Da Bull (aka Chester Brewer) was sentenced to probation for 1 1/2 years for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, Benny the Bull (aka Barry Anderson) was charged with attacking an off-duty officer after driving a mini-motorcycle through an outdoor festival.

Once "Benny" has his day in court, perhaps we could see some mascot-style justice meted out -- preferably involving Randall "The Sausage Basher" Simon and a baseball bat. Or perhaps former Edmonton Oilers coach Craig MacTavish could give him the Harvey the Hound treatment and rip his tongue out. Maybe Tommy Lasorda can knock him around if he's done brawling with the Phillie Phanatic. 

Remember, we have ways of dealing with mascots that get out of hand.