With the start of the Detroit trial, the following column from the L.A. Times October 2003 may be of interest. Continue reading “Nuns, Sailor-Mongers and Terorrism”
In Detroit, a terrorism prosecutor is facing criminal charges for allegedly lying and obstructing justice. Continue reading “Former Prosecutor Faces Trial Stemming From Terrorism Case”
January 20, 2006
This is the opening statement from the hearing immediately after the disclosure of the NSA program. Continue reading “Prior Testimony on the NSA Program”
The Democrats unveiled their new proposal for a surveillance bill today. It is a document that is far more about contemporary politics than constitutional principle. Continue reading “Some Dems Appear Ready to Cave on Surveillance Law — Again”
A jury finally as the case of Priscilla Slade, former president of Texas Southern University, a small predominantly black institution. Slade is accused of spending more than half a million dollars on decorations and high lifestyle at a school with fewer than 10,000 students – 85% of whom are on financial aide. Continue reading “Former University President’s Case Goes to the Jury”
The basis for arrest in many cases is often a field test of suspicious substances. A case out of Tampa Florida shows how unreliable these tests can be. Continue reading “Field Tests Under Question: Woman Jailed for Contraband Cat Urine”
A North Carolina judge on Monday dismissed murder and robbery charges first filed in 1993 against a mentally retarded defendant without trial for murder and robbery. Continue reading “Judge Frees Man After 14 Years Without Trial”
A case out of the Third Circuit may help define the line between public education and religion. Continue reading “Appellate Court to Decide Role of Prayer in High School Football”
In Missouri, they take their doughnuts seriously. After a man store a single doughnut from the County Mart and shoved a store worker, prosecutors are seeking a conviction for strong-arm robbery and potentially 30 years. Continue reading “Doughnut Thief May Get 30 Years”
It appears that allegedly soliciting sex in a public bathroom is not a barrier to entry in the Idaho Hall of Fame, which has announced the induction of Sen. Larry Craig. Continue reading “Sen. Craig Chosen for Idaho Hall of Fame”
Oral Roberts University has long been controversial, ever since God was going to “call him home.” Now his son and new head of the university is involved in a raging scandal involving his family and has said, as with his father, God has intervened to tell him to deny everything. Continue reading “Professors Sue Oral Roberts University Alleging Corrupt and Seedy Practices by Roberts Family”
For years, experts have complained with passengers that the ridiculously little legroom offered by airlines is not just uncomfortable but unhealthy. Now, a tort case could force airlines to give passengers more space. Continue reading “Airlines May Be Liable for Reduction of Legroom on Flights”
In a shocking crime in Nebraska, three teenagers stole a car, kidnapped a baby, then threw the baby out the window. Continue reading “Teenagers Beat Mother, Steal Car, and Throw Baby Out Window”
A prosecutor joined a worrisome trend by trading criminal charges for push ups. Continue reading “Prosecutor Drops Charges for Push Ups”
A New York settlement will give up to $4000 for prisoners improperly strip searched. Continue reading “150,000 Former Prisoners to Receive Between $3000 to $4000 Each for Improper Searches”