Legal Commentary

Man Taunts Hells Angel Gang Members, Throws Puppy At Them, and Escapes on Stolen Bulldozer

Posted on June 16, 2010
A German man outside of Munich has been arrested after a bizarre scene where he stormed into a clubhouse of Hell’s Angels, dropped his pants and threw a puppy at gang members. He then stole a bulldozer and tried to make an extremely slow getaway...

Do Laws Matter?

Posted on June 15, 2010
Below is today’s column exploring the growing anger of voters and the possible linkage of controversies ranging from the bank bailouts to immigration to the BP oil spill. As soon as Arizona passed its recent immigration law, some reporters and commentators were quick to cast the story with the usual actors: “Tea Partiers,” race activists, [...

The Smokeless Churchill: Musuem Displays Picture With Churchill?s Iconic Cigar Airbrushed Away into History

Posted on June 15, 2010
A London Museum has triggered a controversy when it displayed an iconic picture of Sir Winston Churchill on its exterior with his equally iconic cigar airbrushed away into history. The well-known photograph shows Churchill with the cigar firmly in his clenched teeth, but the visitors to the exhibit Churchill’s Britain At War Experience are greeted [...

Nevada Woman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment For Kissing 13-Year-Old Boy and Putting His Hand on Her Breast

Posted on June 15, 2010
In Nevada, the sentence of Michelle Lyn Taylor, 34, is attracting considerable debate. Taylor was convicted of lewdness with a minor under 14 after kissing a friend’s 13-year-old child, putting his hand on her breast, and offering to have sex with him...

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Mountain Tragedy: Woman Killed by Lightning Shortly Before Boyfriend Was To Propose to Her

Posted on June 15, 2010
This story is absolutely horrific. In Western North Carolina, Richard Butler went with his girlfriend, Bethany Lott, 25, on a hike to the top of a mountain. His plan was to propose to her at the top. However, when they reached the top, lightning struck and killed Lott...

Alleged Strangler to Police: ?If You Were Married, You Would Understand?

Posted on June 15, 2010
In New Port Richey, Florida, Christopher Bukowski, 39, had a curious defense for the officers after being arrested for trying to choke his wife: ?If you were married, you would understand.” Bukowski met the officers at the scene with the words, “Arrest me...

Pressing the Flesh: Democratic Congressman Assaults College Student Outside Pelosi Fundraiser

Posted on June 14, 2010
The amazing videotape below shows an encounter of Rep. Etheridge (D, NC-02) with college students outside a Nancy Pelosi Fundraiser. The students are presumably conservative activists but Etheridge quickly turns physical after the students ask the congressman to confirm that he supports the Obama agenda...

Hooters Booms: The Women of Hooters Step Forward To Clean Up Gulf Oil Spill

Posted on June 14, 2010
With a series of failures in the Gulf in dealing with the BP spill and complaints over the lack of action from the government, help has finally arrived by one of the most trusted groups in America: the Hooter girls. Hooters has announced that its employees will be donated their torn pantyhose to help absorb [...

Woman Shoots Herself To Take Medical Treatment For Her Shoulder

Posted on June 14, 2010
For those who do not believe we need health reform, they might want to talk to Kathy Myers, 41. Myers had a painful shoulder injury that had gone without medical attention because she lacked insurance. She was told that she would only be treated for emergency or life-threatening injuries ...

Man Chases Kite Over Rock Outcroppings and Dies After Falling into Ocean

Posted on June 14, 2010
Dennis Keith Brockus, 45, in Oregon died in an example of the danger of flying kites near cliffs or rock outcroppings. Brockus was reportedly chasing his kite when he fell off rocks and into the ocean. Brockus may have been trying to retrieve one of his kites when he fell into the ocean and was [...

Connecticut Man Sentenced for DUI Despite Effort to Destroy Evidence By Drinking His Own Urine

Posted on June 14, 2010
Dionysus (or Dionysos) of Greece was a God who was ready to drink most anything for a good time, particularly wine. Dionisio of Connecticut, however, may have out done him. After killing a man in a drunk driving incident, Gregory Dionisio, 22, decided to get rid of the evidence by drinking his own urine...

International Red Cross Denounces Israeli Blockade of Gaza As Violation of International Law

Posted on June 14, 2010
The respected International Committee for the Red Cross has released a statement denouncing Israel’s blockade of Gaza as a violation of international law. The ICRC stated today that As the ICRC has stressed repeatedly, the dire situation in Gaza cannot be resolved by providing humanitarian aid...

Cat and Dog: A Love Story

Posted on June 13, 2010
I just saw these pictures on Reddit: proof that there is hope in the world for opposites to attract and natural enemies to live in harmony. Not surprisingly, the owners report that the cat is the boss of the English Terrier.

Polish Police Arrest First Suspect in the Dubai Assassination

Posted on June 13, 2010
Things may have gotten more serious for Israel in the ongoing controversy of the assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. Interpol is looking for the agents involved in the operation with the aid of pictures from their false travel documents. Now, one of the alleged Mossad agents involved has been arrested in Poland and is [...

Hero or Felon? Police Charge River Guide For Trying To Rescue 13-Year-Old Girl

Posted on June 13, 2010
Ryan Daniel Snodgrass, 28, would be a hero in most people’s book. However, the guide with Arkansas Valley Adventures was arrested by the Clear Creek sheriff’s office after he swam to a stranded 13-year-old rafter who fell off her boat in Colorado...

A Kiss Before Flogging: Saudi Police Sentence Man to Jail and Flogging for Kissing Friend in Mall

Posted on June 13, 2010
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to four months in prison and 90 lashes for kissing a woman in a mall. This is yet another example of the Sharia based legal system in the Kingdom and the continued work of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice...

Sunday Times: Japanese Officials Bought Votes on International Whaling Commission With Aid and Prostitutes

Posted on June 13, 2010
The London Sunday Times has published the results of an investigation that allegedly show that officials from six countries were involved in a scheme by Japanese officials to buy votes on the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Japan continues its global effort to shatter the 24-year moratorium on commercial whaling...

Bloggie Doggie: Meet Dallas, Our Pet of the Week

Posted on June 12, 2010
This beautiful creature is Dallas Winston, or Dally. He is the faithful companion of Tim Hanner and was named for Dallas Winston of The Outsiders. He is described by Tim as “lovable and loyal one minute and tough as nails (and a tad scary) the next...

China Lifts Ban on the Bald

Posted on June 12, 2010
China has apparently rescinded a visa restriction on bald Taiwanese visitors. Officials in Xiamen imposed a rule barring entry permits to bald people out of concern that they could more easily disguise themselves. This will make it unnecessary for bald men to march upon Beijing...

Subway Fires Woman Who Gave Her Free Sandwich to Two Homeless Neighbors After Apartment Fire

Posted on June 12, 2010
A Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Subway restaurant has fired a woman because she gave two homeless neighbors something to eat after an apartment fire. Heidi Heise was entitled to the free food for herself, but failed to record it so she was fired for giving away free food...

Arizona Police Officer Charged With Theft From Drug Dealers

Posted on June 12, 2010
A Phoenix officer is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing from drug dealers. The story details the allegations against James Wren, 23, of suspicion of conspiracy, attempted theft, attempted money laundering and aiding a criminal syndicate. Wren is accused of taking nearly $40,000 in drug cash since 2008...

The Few, The Proud, The Geese

Posted on June 12, 2010
Ever wonder how the Marines become such lean, mean, fighting machines? Duck, Duck, Goose. Wouldn’t it be great if we could just challenge the Taliban to a winner-takes-all Duck, Duck, Goose competition? Our boys are ready.

Learning Your Scarlet Letters: School Fires Teacher as Fornicator

Posted on June 11, 2010
Jarrestta Hamilton has been fired as a fourth grade teacher at Southland Christian School in Florida after administrators declared her a fornicator. Hamilton was about to be married but became pregnant before her vows — leading to her dismissal...

Criminal Work Ethic: Accused Felon Allegedly Uses Break In Court To Break Into Cars

Posted on June 11, 2010
Thomas Peno is apparently not a man to sit idle when he can be working. Connecticut police say Peno found himself waiting during a break in a courtroom where he was supposed to address larceny charges . . . so he allegedly used the down time to break into cars around the courthouse...

Notice: Looking For 5,500 Left Shoe Believed Left in Cave Near Armenia

Posted on June 11, 2010
It seems that losing one sock or shoe has been a problem for thousands of years. Diana Zardaryan ,of Armenia?s Institute of Archaeology has discovered the oldest known shoe — a leather 5,500 year-old shoe complete with laces and grass inserts. This shoe is 1,000 years older that the Great Pyramid of Giza and predates [...

Illegal Foodstuff or Liquid Asset? English Woman Causes Stir By Selling Breast Milk Online

Posted on June 11, 2010
England is facing a rather novel legal issue: Toni Ebdon has opened up a type of Internet dairy . . . using her own breast milk. The 26-year-old nursing mother is selling her excess milk — raising obvious legal questions. Most of her customers apparently are men...

Shock Video: Former Major League Player Wally Backman Goes Ballistic At Minor League Game

Posted on June 11, 2010
I just saw this on Reddit and it may be the most incredible display of bad sportsmanship and uncontrolled rage that I have seen at a sporting event. Former major league player and South Georgia Peanuts manager Wally Backman is thrown out of the game and proceeds to unleash a storm of profane comments...

The Scarlet Letter: New York Woman Charged With Adultery

Posted on June 10, 2010
New York prosecutors have charged a woman with criminal adultery after she was arrested allegedly during a tryst with a man in a public park. Suzanne Corona, 41, is the 13th person charged with adultery in New York since 1972. I have previously written about the unconstitutionality of these laws...

George Mason Reportedly Settles Rotunda Harassment Lawsuit With No Payment of Damages

Posted on June 10, 2010
Recently we saw how the lawsuit filed by former George Mason Clinical professor Kyndra Rotunda (wife of constitutional law professor Ron Rotunda) against George Mason Law School and Dean Daniel Polsby (left) was largely dismissed by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema...

Drunken Stupar: Woman Found Passed Out in Van With Toodler ? With Five Times the Legal Limit for DWI

Posted on June 10, 2010
This is a frightening story. In Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Joleen Stupar, 40, was found passed out in her running minivan with her 3-year-old car strapped in the back. She was found to have been driving with a blood alcohol level that was five times the legal limit...

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