The Guy Who Helped The Gators

S.I. Rosenbaum: He'll tell you flat out: He did it.

He shows no remorse, this 80-year-old man with bright blue eyes and a nose like a boxer's after one round too many.

"I'm defending the damn alligators," he says. "Simple as that."

Next week, Bill Warner will stand trial before a judge, accused of theft, harassment and sabotage.

He plans to represent himself. He's looking forward to it.

"I wouldn't mind a couple nights in jail," he says.