In Minnesota, three eighth graders have been suspended for sitting during the pledge of allegiance. The principal of Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Junior High School states that, while they are not constitutionally required to recite the pledge, they must still stand for the pledge. It is difficult to see how students are protected from pledging but must give the outward appearance of approving or respecting the pledge and flag. Continue reading “Pledge or Perish: Eighth Graders Suspended for Lack of Patriotic Respect”
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An interesting story is emerging over possible false light and defamation violations involving Mischa Barton’s thighs. The starlet is objecting that a widely distributed picture of her backside and thighs covered in cellulite is doctored. If the culprit is found, it would make for an interesting tort case since she could bring charges of misappropriation of likeness or image, false light, and defamation. Britain’s Daily Mail first published the pictures. Australian photographer Jamie Fawcett has also been named in the controversy as a possible culprit, though there is no direct proof of doctoring of the photographs. Continue reading “Getting to the Bottom of Mischa Barton: Star Claims Cellulite Doctoring”
Even though in a city that prides itself on “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” Elizabeth Halverson has achieved national infamy for conduct as a judge that allegedly ranges from having a bailiff rub her back to sleeping in the courthouse to making her husband swear under oath that he has done the chores at home. Now the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission is starting a week of hearings to remove her from the bench. Continue reading “Nevada Judge Halverson Faces Possible Removal Over Bizarre Conduct”
Al Sharpton is once again in the legal news with the disclosure that he and his various enterprises owe $1.5 million in back taxes. Currently under criminaL investigation, the question is why Sharpton appears to get a free pass with politicians like the Clintons and Obamas despite a history of overt race baiting and alleged corruption. Continue reading “Sharpton and His Businesses Own Almost $1.5 Million in Back Taxes”
For many years, civil libertarians have complained about the increase in “no knock”warrants, particularly after the decision in 2006 by the Supreme Court in Hudson v. Michigan. Now, it appears that no knocks have collided with another trend: castle doctrines or “make my day” laws allowing homeowners to defend their homes with lethal force. When Tracy Ingle in North Little Rock heard someone coming through his window, that is precisely what he did. He grabbed his legal handgun and pointed it at the window. A shot immediately ran out, severing most of one leg. After he fell from the bed, he was hit by four more shots from police — who later charged Ingle with assaulting them, even though he had not fired a single shot. Continue reading “No Knock Meets the Castle Doctrine: Man Shot Five Times by Police, No Drugs Found, Arkansas Man Charged with Assaulting Officers”
Former weather channel anchor Hillary Andrews, 38, has won a sexual harassment arbitration ruling against her male co-anchor, Bob Stokes. Stokes is accused of some pretty raw stuff and it now looks that inclement legal conditions for the weather channel as the owner tries to sell it off. Stokes was fired after the judgment and TWC is now allegedly trying to keep the facts from being aired publicly. Continue reading “Sex Storm at Weather Channel: Former Anchor Wins Sexual Harassment Action”
In the law, some people become immortal through a case name. Most reach such immortality through stupid or savage criminal acts like Miranda or Gideon. In the case of Mildred Loving, the case name seemed to fit the principle precisely: she and her husband Richard fought for their right to marry and against the Virginia miscegenation laws. She died this week at 68. Continue reading “Mildred Loving Dies”
Former judge Richard McLean and attorney Edith Stevens appear to have had an eye on some land of neighbors Don and Susie Kirlin for some time. They got their wish when another judge, District Judge James C. Klein ruled that a mysterious path that appeared on the property gave them possession of 34 percent of the Kirlins’ lot on Hardscrabble Drive. Continue reading “A Judge Runs Through It: Family Loses Land by Adverse Possession to Colorado Judge”
Former Palm Beach police officer Molly Olson has lost her job after a crash with her police cruiser was captured on her own dashboard cam on December 25, 2006. After first denying the accident, Olson later blamed her medication, particularly her use of Ambien the night before. The video below shows the crash and her bizarre denial. This week, her termination was upheld. Continue reading “Video: Police Officer’s Incriminated by Her Own Dashboard Cam in Accident”
As the only filly in the Kentucky Derby, Eight Bells was embraced by Hillary Clinton as her horse in the race — even sending Chelsea to bet on her. She ended up being euthanized and PETA calling for the jockey to be suspended. To fulfill the bad omen for the superstitious, Obama’s horse Big Brown won. Continue reading “For Whom the Bell Toll: Clinton’s Bet on Eight Bells Turns from Feminist to Ominous Moment”
Minnesota lawmakers in St. Paul have announced a tentative settlement deal with the victims of the collapse of the Minneapolis bridge collapse that killed 13 people. The deal would cost $38 million with each victim receiving $400,000. What is most striking is the fact that the state of Virginia has used its highly restrictive laws to force victims of Virginia Tech to receive a maximum of $100,000. Both states were accused of negligence. Thus, it would appear that it is simply a bargain to kill Virginians rather than Minnesotans. Continue reading “What a Deal: Virginia Tech Victims Worth One-Fourth of Minnesota Victims”
Former American League MVP Jose Canseco has lost his house while he continues to be questioned about the controversy over performance enhancing drugs in basement. His account of the foreclosure of his $2.5 million suggests that he has burned through most of his hefty earnings from the major league. Continue reading “Jose Canseco Loses Home in Midst of Steroid Controversy”
Dear Beloved Readers:
I am taking the little livestock camping today, so there may be an interruption in Saturday’s blog entries. Should I return alive from this experience, I hope to be blogging again by Sunday. If you do not hear from me by Sunday, send the dogs.
Jonathan
Mickey Kantor was a close advisor to Bill Clinton, served as his Secretary of Commerce, and is currently a top advisor to Hillary Clinton. He is now being pursued after the video clip below surfaced — reportedly showing him calling Indiana voters “sh–” and “white n—-ers.” Yet, the maker of the film is now saying that it was doctored while the editor denies changing any words on the video. Continue reading “Hosing the Hoosiers: Was the Clip Showing Clinton Adviser Calling Indiania Voters “Sh–” Doctored?”
Wheaton College professor Kent Gramm thought that divorcing his wife of 30 years was bad enough. Yet, he probably did not expect that the one asset that neither he nor his wife Lynelle would share is his income. He was fired by the college after 20 years, which viewed his divorce to be immoral. Continue reading “Matthew 19: Thou Shall Not Teach if Divorced — At Least at Wheaton College”