Four transplant patients have been informed that their organ donor was infected with the AIDS virus and hepatitis C in a case that has exposed a serious flaw in the system for implants. Continue reading ‘Chicago Hospitals Implant AIDS and Hepatitis C Tainted Organs into Four Patients’
Archive for November, 2007
Chicago Hospitals Implant AIDS and Hepatitis C Tainted Organs into Four Patients
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Bizarre , Torts 3 CommentsPlanted Question Controversy: Students Says Clinton Campaign Official Had List of Prepared Questions
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Politics 4 CommentsThe controversy over the planted questions by the Clinton campaign appears to be deepening. Continue reading ‘Planted Question Controversy: Students Says Clinton Campaign Official Had List of Prepared Questions’
War Bill: $1.6 trillion or $20,900 per family
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Congress , Military , Politics Leave a CommentThe costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are estimated to total $1.6 trillion, according to a new report by Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. Continue reading ‘War Bill: $1.6 trillion or $20,900 per family’
Iraqi Higher Education Being Destroyed by Militias Without U.S. Intervention
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Academics 1 CommentReports from Iraq indicate that the once respected university system is being taken over by religious factions, which are killing professors and kidnapping students. Continue reading ‘Iraqi Higher Education Being Destroyed by Militias Without U.S. Intervention’
Casino Holds Great-Grand Mother for Almost Three Hours and Conducts Strip Search
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Bizarre , Torts 1 CommentMyrna Jones, a 65-year-old great-grandmother from was held for hours and strip searched at the Yonkers Raceway casino in search for a missing winner’s slip. Continue reading ‘Casino Holds Great-Grand Mother for Almost Three Hours and Conducts Strip Search’
11-Year-Old Rams Truck into Fence, His Father, and 72-Year-Old Lady
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Bizarre , Criminal law , Torts Leave a CommentPaul Laulu, 11, was being taught how to drive by his father, Antonio, when he put the truck in gear and went racing backwards. Continue reading ’11-Year-Old Rams Truck into Fence, His Father, and 72-Year-Old Lady’
Iranian Jusice: Gays Should be Tortured or Killed or Both, According to High Ranking Iranian Minister
Published 1, November 13, 2007 Justice 3 CommentsOn his recent visit to the United States, President Ahmadinejad insisted that there are no homosexuals in Iran. Many noted that the reason that he might think so is the execution of gays who are discovered by his government. Now, a high ranking minister admitted that in Iran gays must be tortured or killed or both under Islamic law. Continue reading ‘Iranian Jusice: Gays Should be Tortured or Killed or Both, According to High Ranking Iranian Minister’
Count the Torts and Crimes: Video Shows Dentist in Road Rage Incident
Published 1, November 12, 2007 Bizarre , Criminal law , Torts 1 CommentA recent video out of New York shows a dentist coming unglued after finding a car blocking his parking space. Continue reading ‘Count the Torts and Crimes: Video Shows Dentist in Road Rage Incident’
Video of Falling Flags: Clinton’s Not-So-Good Veteran’s Day Photo Op
Published 1, November 12, 2007 Bizarre , Politics Leave a CommentCandidates love Veteran’s Day. It is hard to blow a speech about veterans, then again . . . Continue reading ‘Video of Falling Flags: Clinton’s Not-So-Good Veteran’s Day Photo Op’
Former GOP Speaker of Alaskan House Said He Would “Sell Soul” to Make Oil Companies Happy
Published 1, November 12, 2007 Congress , Environment , Justice , Politics 2 CommentsCorruption in Alaska has always been an open secret, particularly with continual allegations surrounding Sen. Ted Stevens and his family. Now, the federal government has released secret tapes showing how crude and open this corruption is in the state capitol. Continue reading ‘Former GOP Speaker of Alaskan House Said He Would “Sell Soul” to Make Oil Companies Happy’
Man Convicted of Cutting and Poisoning 500 Trees for View in Nevada
Published 1, November 12, 2007 Bizarre , Environment , Torts 1 CommentA jury found Douglas Hoffman, a 60-year old Ariz. man, was found guilty of cutting down or poisoning 546 trees from October 2004 until his arrest in November 2005. Continue reading ‘Man Convicted of Cutting and Poisoning 500 Trees for View in Nevada’
Supreme Court May Decide Whether to Take Second Amendment Parker Case This Week
Published 1, November 11, 2007 Constitutional Law , Supreme Court 1 CommentThe Court may be decide whether to accept a potentially historic second amendment case. Continue reading ‘Supreme Court May Decide Whether to Take Second Amendment Parker Case This Week’
Bush Intel Official Says that People Must Forget About Former Privacy Expectations
Published 1, November 11, 2007 Constitutional Law 2 CommentsA top intelligence official says it is time people in the United States changed their definition of privacy. Continue reading ‘Bush Intel Official Says that People Must Forget About Former Privacy Expectations’
U.S. Ranks as One of Worst Industrialized Nations in Infant Deaths
Published 1, November 11, 2007 Environment Leave a CommentThe United States ranks near the bottom of industrialized nations in infant deaths with roughly seven babies died for every 1,000 live births dying before their first birthday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Continue reading ‘U.S. Ranks as One of Worst Industrialized Nations in Infant Deaths’
South Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Man-Mannequin Indecency Conviction
Published 1, November 11, 2007 Bizarre , Criminal law 1 CommentThe South Dakota Supreme Court has overturned the indecent exposure conviction of a man who was caught having relations with a mannequin in the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science in Sioux Falls. Continue reading ‘South Dakota Supreme Court Overturns Man-Mannequin Indecency Conviction’
Bargain Shoppers Kill 3 and Injure Dozens
Published 1, November 10, 2007 Bizarre , Torts Leave a CommentIn China, shoppers trampled three people to death and injured at least 31 in the rush to by discounted rapeseed oil. Continue reading ‘Bargain Shoppers Kill 3 and Injure Dozens’
Mother Charged After Underage Son Crashes SUV
Published 1, November 10, 2007 Criminal law , Torts Leave a CommentA Portsmouth, N.H. mother has been charged with child endangerment after allowing her 15-year-old take her SUV on a joy ride. Continue reading ‘Mother Charged After Underage Son Crashes SUV’
Georgia Governor Takes Action on Drought: Organizes Mass Prayer for Rain
Published 1, November 10, 2007 Bizarre , Constitutional Law , Politics Leave a CommentGeorgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has decided to take action on the Southeaster drought: he will lead a mass prayer for rain. Continue reading ‘Georgia Governor Takes Action on Drought: Organizes Mass Prayer for Rain’
Learning from FEMA? Clinton Campaign Uses Plant at Event
Published 1, November 10, 2007 Politics Leave a CommentAfter the great controversy over the faked FEMA presser, one would think that no one would take the lesson that planted questions are a useful thing for public officials. However, the Clinton campaign has admitted that it did plant at least one question in Iowa about global warming. Continue reading ‘Learning from FEMA? Clinton Campaign Uses Plant at Event’
Ship Smoke Kills 60,000 People a Year, Study Finds
Published 1, November 9, 2007 Environment Leave a CommentEnvironmentalists have long complained that ships cause serious environmental damage with diesel fuel that has over 2000 times the sulfur content of car diesel. Now, a U.S. study estimates that as many as 60,000 people die each year from the pollution, particularly in coastal areas. Continue reading ‘Ship Smoke Kills 60,000 People a Year, Study Finds’
Laying Hands on Religious Racketeers
Published 1, November 9, 2007 Constitutional Law , Justice 2 CommentsIn light of the Oral Roberts scandal, the following exerpt from my prior law review article entitled Laying Hands on Religious Racketeers may be of interest: Continue reading ‘Laying Hands on Religious Racketeers’
Scandal Deepens for Oral Roberts University Which Appears Close to Financial Bankruptcy and Long Past Moral Bankrupcy
Published 1, November 9, 2007 Constitutional Law , Justice 2 CommentsThe allegations against the family of Oral Roberts are building, including breathtaking accounts of lavish spending at the very time that Oral Roberts was begging twenty years ago for donations or he would be “called home” by God. Continue reading ‘Scandal Deepens for Oral Roberts University Which Appears Close to Financial Bankruptcy and Long Past Moral Bankrupcy’
British Convict “Lyrical Terrorist” — Muslim Who Merely Wrote About Beheadings
Published 1, November 9, 2007 Bizarre , Constitutional Law , Justice 2 CommentsSamina Malik is not likely to be a popular poet but it is unclear why she is a terrorist. Continue reading ‘British Convict “Lyrical Terrorist” — Muslim Who Merely Wrote About Beheadings’
Fifty-Three Senators — Including Schumer and Feinstein — Confirm Both Mukasey and Their Unwillingness to Confront Torture
Published 1, November 9, 2007 Congress , Politics 3 CommentsIn a vote of 53-40, Michael Mukasey was confirmed with the help of democratic senators Schumer and Feinstein. Continue reading ‘Fifty-Three Senators — Including Schumer and Feinstein — Confirm Both Mukasey and Their Unwillingness to Confront Torture’
Congressional Free Trips: Educating Members at the Hands of Lobbyists
Published 1, November 8, 2007 Columns , Congress , Politics 1 CommentGiven the recent shock expressed by members of Congress over the very notion of Executive Branch officials accepting free trips, this past column may be enlightening. Continue reading ‘Congressional Free Trips: Educating Members at the Hands of Lobbyists’
Lawmakers Condemn Free Corporate-Supplied Trips of Bush Administration Officers — While Ignoring Their Own Past Practices
Published 1, November 8, 2007 Congress , Politics 2 CommentsThere are times when the hypocrisy in Congress rises to a level that being the most hardened beltway bandit winces. That moment came this week when members of congress expressed outrage and shock Consumer Product Safety Commission chief Nancy Nord haad accepted free trips from companies. Continue reading ‘Lawmakers Condemn Free Corporate-Supplied Trips of Bush Administration Officers — While Ignoring Their Own Past Practices’
New York’s Oldest Inmate Charles Friedgood Granted Parole at 89
Published 1, November 8, 2007 Criminal law , Justice 1 CommentCharles Friedgood, New York’s oldest prisoner at n 89-year-old has been granted parole. Continue reading ‘New York’s Oldest Inmate Charles Friedgood Granted Parole at 89′
15,000 Seeking to Get Off Terror Watch List of Over 200,000
Published 1, November 7, 2007 Uncategorized 1 CommentThere are 15,000 people trying to get off the government’s growing terror watch list, but facing bureaucratic delay and indecision. Continue reading ’15,000 Seeking to Get Off Terror Watch List of Over 200,000′
Boy Who Brutally Tortured a Tortoise Gets Only 270 days
Published 1, November 7, 2007 Bizarre , Criminal law , Environment , Justice 1 CommentJose Antonio Mosqueda, 18, was sentenced to just 270 days in jail (with credit for 156 days already served and for good conduct) after he admitted to taking a pet tortoise from an autistic boy, slashing its legs and neck, stabbing it through the shell, and throwing it against a wall. Continue reading ‘Boy Who Brutally Tortured a Tortoise Gets Only 270 days’
Seasonal Christmas Fights Start Early
Published 1, November 7, 2007 Constitutional Law , Politics , Supreme Court 3 CommentsEach year, the faithful celebrate Christmas with a slew of lawsuits seeking to put religious symbols in public places. Continue reading ‘Seasonal Christmas Fights Start Early’
Court Rejects Roe v. Wade for Men Claim
Published 1, November 7, 2007 Constitutional Law , Torts Leave a CommentIt is called a Roe v. Wade for Men claim: when men demand the right to refuse to procreate or, if denied that right, the responsibility to pay child support. Continue reading ‘Court Rejects Roe v. Wade for Men Claim’
Educators Battle Affection: Punish Acts of Hugging Among Students
Published 1, November 7, 2007 Bizarre Leave a CommentIn two different school district, children have been punished for hugging or holding hands against school rules. Continue reading ‘Educators Battle Affection: Punish Acts of Hugging Among Students’
In the latest story of alleged taser abuse, the Chicago police tasered an 82-year-old woman — an act that could have easily resulted in a heart attack. For the full story, click here
Cheney Impeachment Tabled
Published 1, November 7, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Politics 2 CommentsA effort by Rep. Dennis Kucinich’s, D-Ohio, effort to bring up a debate on impeaching Vice President Dick Cheney was sent back to Committee to die by democrats. Continue reading ‘Cheney Impeachment Tabled’
Roughly Seventy Percent of Americans Know What Mukasey Does Not: Waterboarding is Torture
Published 1, November 6, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Justice , Politics 4 CommentsA recent poll shows that 68 percent of Americans know that waterboarding is torture and roughly 60 percent oppose it used against terrorists. Continue reading ‘Roughly Seventy Percent of Americans Know What Mukasey Does Not: Waterboarding is Torture’
Democratic Voters’ Call for Filibuster of Mukasey is Met By Total Silence from Senate Leaders
Published 1, November 6, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Justice , Politics 4 CommentsDemocratic voters are irate over the shocking decision of Senators Schumer and Feinstein to support Michael Mukasey. Continue reading ‘Democratic Voters’ Call for Filibuster of Mukasey is Met By Total Silence from Senate Leaders’
One in Four Lawyers in Pakistan Now in Jail During Constitutional Crisis
Published 1, November 6, 2007 Constitutional Law , Justice , Lawyering Leave a CommentLawyers in Pakistan are leading the fight for democratic reforms with many beaten by police and a shocking one in four lawyers in prison. Continue reading ‘One in Four Lawyers in Pakistan Now in Jail During Constitutional Crisis’
Lost Ashes: How UPS May Have Turned a Bailment Case into a Defamation Case
Published 1, November 6, 2007 Bizarre , Torts Leave a CommentIn Georgia, Rachelle McIntosh has accused UPS of losing her mother’s ashes, which she mailed to New Jersey because she was unable to take the urn on the plane with her. Continue reading ‘Lost Ashes: How UPS May Have Turned a Bailment Case into a Defamation Case’
First Amendment Pornography Case Brewing in Staunton Virginia
Published 1, November 5, 2007 Constitutional Law , Justice , Politics , Supreme Court Leave a CommentThe owner of an adult bookstore has been charged by a Virginia grand jury with 16 felony obsenity charges for his business in Staunton Virginia. Continue reading ‘First Amendment Pornography Case Brewing in Staunton Virginia’
Spector Downplays Torture as Issue and Throws Support to Mukasey
Published 1, November 5, 2007 Congress , Politics 3 CommentsSen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday that he will also vote for Michael Mukasey despite his position on torture. Continue reading ‘Spector Downplays Torture as Issue and Throws Support to Mukasey’
Maryland Town Moves to Block Mosque
Published 1, November 5, 2007 Constitutional Law Leave a CommentWalkerville politicians are seeking to block a Muslim organization from building a mosque and a rather raw example of sectarian prejudice. Continue reading ‘Maryland Town Moves to Block Mosque’
Dancing Dentist Sued by Injured Patient
Published 1, November 5, 2007 Bizarre , Torts Leave a CommentDr. George Trusty (yes, that is his name) is a dentist who loves dancing, even when working on patients. Recently, while dancing to the tune fo Car Wash, Trusty is accused of snapping off a drill bit in her head — lodging it near her eye. Continue reading ‘Dancing Dentist Sued by Injured Patient’
Texas Police Union President Accused of Being Grand Wizard
Published 1, November 4, 2007 Justice , Lawyering , Torts Leave a CommentIn what appears to be a defamation case in the making,the San Antonio Observer accused San Antonio Police Association President Teddy Stewart of being a Grand Wizard. Continue reading ‘Texas Police Union President Accused of Being Grand Wizard’
Va. Judge Thrown Off Bench After Deciding Custody Issue with Coin Flip and Having Another Woman Drop Her Pants in Open Court
Published 1, November 3, 2007 Bizarre , Justice , Lawyering 1 CommentA Virginia judge has been removed from the bench after deciding a custody matter with a flip of the coin and ordering another woman to drop her pants in open court. Continue reading ‘Va. Judge Thrown Off Bench After Deciding Custody Issue with Coin Flip and Having Another Woman Drop Her Pants in Open Court’
Nowak Case Presents Classic Elements of 5th Amendment Violations
Published 1, November 3, 2007 Constitutional Law , Criminal law , Justice , Lawyering , Uncategorized Leave a CommentThe judge in the Nowak case detailed a series of violations by the police, who seemed intent on getting incriminating statements from her despite her lack of sleep, absence of a lawyer, and failure to clearly consent to a waiver. Continue reading ‘Nowak Case Presents Classic Elements of 5th Amendment Violations’
Lisa Nowak Wins Major Victory Due to Police Abuses
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Constitutional Law , Criminal law , Justice 6 CommentsFlorida circuit Judge Marc Lubet has ruled that some of the most damaging evidence against former astronaut Lisa Nowak is inadmissible due as unlawfully obtained. For the full story, click here
Feinstein and Schumer Support Mukasey Despite Stance on Torture
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Congress , Politics 12 CommentsIn shocking development for many democrats and civil libertarians, Senators Feinstein and Schumer have decided to support Michael Mukasey and thus yield on the issue of torture. Continue reading ‘Feinstein and Schumer Support Mukasey Despite Stance on Torture’
Leahy to Vote Against Mukasey But Where Are Schumer, Feinstein, and Feingold?
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law Leave a CommentThe chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Patrick Leahy, has announced that he will stand vote against Michael Mukasey on the issue of torture. Continue reading ‘Leahy to Vote Against Mukasey But Where Are Schumer, Feinstein, and Feingold?’
Saudi Cleric and Television Celebrity Counsels on How to Beat One’s Wife
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Bizarre 1 CommentHe has been called the Saudi Dr. Phil with a twist. Continue reading ‘Saudi Cleric and Television Celebrity Counsels on How to Beat One’s Wife’
Sixty Minutes Outs Curve Ball
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Bizarre , Military , Politics Leave a CommentThe key to the claims over WMDs by the Bush Administration to justify the Iraq invasion was its source known only as “Curve Ball.” CBS Sixty Minutes now claims to know who he is and has revealed that he is an accused thief and not any sort of expert. Continue reading ‘Sixty Minutes Outs Curve Ball’
Schumer Appears to Downplay Torture in Mukasey Vote
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Politics 2 CommentsIn a surprising development, New York Senator Chuck Schumer appeared to downplay the significance of torture in determining whether to confirm Michael Mukasey. Continue reading ‘Schumer Appears to Downplay Torture in Mukasey Vote’
Consumer Protection Officials in Bush Administration Took Free Trips and Gifts From Companies
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Congress , Politics Leave a CommentAccording to the Washington Post, the chief of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and her predecessor accepted dozens of trips from toy, appliance and children’s furniture industries and others they regulate. Continue reading ‘Consumer Protection Officials in Bush Administration Took Free Trips and Gifts From Companies’
New Video of Japanese Slaughter of Dolphins
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Environment , Justice Leave a CommentOne of my former students, Courtney Stark Vail, is an international environmental activist and sent this additional video of the dolphin massacre conducted each year in Japan. These videos are efforts to educate the world as to the sheer brutality and senselessness of this tradition. For the video, click here
Bush: No Mukasey, No Attorney General
Published 1, November 2, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law Leave a CommentPresident Bush yesterday suggested that if Michael Mukasey is not confirmed, there will be no attorney general since any nominee would face the same problem. Continue reading ‘Bush: No Mukasey, No Attorney General’
Texas Supreme Court Refuses Rehearing in Roman Frozen Embryo Case
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Constitutional Law , Torts Leave a CommentThe Texas Supreme Court has refused to grand a rehearing in an important case concerning the right of ownership or control of frozen embryos. Continue reading ‘Texas Supreme Court Refuses Rehearing in Roman Frozen Embryo Case’
McCain and Graham Support Mukasey Despite Stand on Torture — Schumer Now May Be Critical Vote
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Criminal law , Politics Leave a CommentDespite their repeated expressions of opposition to waterboarding as torture, Senators McCain and Graham has decided that torture should not stand in way of confirmation of Michael Mukasey. Continue reading ‘McCain and Graham Support Mukasey Despite Stand on Torture — Schumer Now May Be Critical Vote’
Video Shows Japanese Massacre of Dolphins Turning Waters Red in Brutal Annual Tradition
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Bizarre , Environment Leave a CommentJapan has long been the focus of international condemnation for its killling of whales and dolphins. Like seal killers, however, these practices were only recently captured on camera to show the brutality of the process. This video captures the annual trapping and killing of dolphin for their meat, which happens is high in mercury but sold regardless of health warnings. For the video, click here
Senate Appears Ready to Rollover on FISA
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Politics Leave a CommentThe Senate held a hearing on the FISA legislation this week and there seems little good news out of that house for civil libertarians. Continue reading ‘Senate Appears Ready to Rollover on FISA’
Judge Says Gang Rape of Prostitute Was Merely Theft
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Bizarre , Criminal law , Justice 1 CommentThe state bar association has criticized has criticized a judge for dismissing sexual assault charges in a gang rape case because she considered the case “theft of services.” Continue reading ‘Judge Says Gang Rape of Prostitute Was Merely Theft’
Bush Calls for Mukasey’s Confirmation Without Confirmation of Waterboarding Stance
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Congress , Constitutional Law , Justice , Politics Leave a CommentToday President Bush called for the confirmation of Michael Mukasey as opposition continued to mount. Continue reading ‘Bush Calls for Mukasey’s Confirmation Without Confirmation of Waterboarding Stance’
Parent Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Criticism of School District
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Academics , Constitutional Law , Torts 3 CommentsSandra Tetley, a parent with a child in the public school, has vented against the school district on her small blog and now faces a threat of a defamation action for what the school officials claim are libelous statements. Continue reading ‘Parent Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Criticism of School District’
Judge Roy Pearson Loses Pants and Now Position
Published 1, November 1, 2007 Lawyering , Torts 1 CommentRoy L. Pearson Jr., the administrative law judge who became infamous over his failed $54 million lawsuit against a Northeast Washington dry cleaner was finally kicked off the bench this week. Continue reading ‘Judge Roy Pearson Loses Pants and Now Position’
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