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Bizarre, Courts, Criminal law, Lawyering, Society October 29, 2009October 30, 2009

La Livas Loca: Judge Accepts Jerk Chicken in Lieu of Community Service

Associate Judge Robert Livas may be put on a vegan diet. The former prosecutor and former police officer is in…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society October 29, 2009

Not So Sharpie: Iowa Men Arrested After Allegedly Trying to Burglarize Apartment with Poor Man’s Mask

Matthew McNelly, 23, and Joey Miller, 20, have discovered that, since the days of highwaymen, the purpose of a mask…

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Bizarre, International, Politics, Society October 28, 2009October 28, 2009

Nanny State Bans Nannies: English Town Bars Parents and Nannies from Playgrounds

We previously discussed whether England was becoming a “Nanny State.” Now, it turns out that even the nanny is not…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Politics, Society October 28, 2009

Wisconsin Legislator Falls During Sobriety Check in Third Arrest for DUI in One Year

Rep. Jeffrey Wood has achieved a degree of unwanted national fame after being shown in a police dashcam falling down…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society, Torts October 28, 2009October 31, 2009

A Bit Too Scary: Maryland Officer Arrested For Pulling Gun on Character in Haunted House

Maryland police Sgt. Eric Janik, 37, may not get the thrust of trick of treat traditions. The Baltimore police officer…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society October 27, 2009October 27, 2009

This Too Shall Pass: Man Refuses To Go To Bathroom For 16 Days After Swallowing Heroin Bags

It is very common for “mules” to swallow balloons of heroin or other narcotics — only to be put under…

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Bizarre, Environment, International, Society October 27, 2009October 27, 2009

Snakes on a Ferry: Norwegian Man Found with Tarantula, 14 Pythons, and 10 Lizards Taped to His Body

Norwegian police had a bit of a surprise when they noticed something moving on the body of a 22-year-old man…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, International, Society October 27, 2009October 27, 2009

Officer Races Car at 104 mph on Personal Errand With Lights and Sirens — Kills Woman Crossing Street with Husband

Sandra Simpson, 61, probably thought of a myriad of dangers in London but never saw this one coming. Simpson was…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society October 27, 2009October 27, 2009

Guess Jeans: Video Shows Arsenal Hidden in Baggy Jeans

While this site often explores police abuse allegations related to overreactions or excessive force by officers (as well as members…

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Bizarre, Congress, Constitutional Law, Courts, Criminal law, Lawyering, Media, Politics, Society, Supreme Court October 26, 2009October 26, 2009

Shooting the Messenger: Prosecutors Subpoena Grades and Emails of Students of Innocence Project

There is an incredible story out of Chicago and my alma mater Northwestern University. The Cook County District Attorney has…

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Bizarre, Constitutional Law, International, Politics, Religion, Society, Uncategorized October 26, 2009October 26, 2009

Iranians Round Up Satanists (aka Westernized Teens)

I guess Black Sabbath will skip that tour in Iran. The Iranian government has arrested a dozen people for “promoting…

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Bizarre, Constitutional Law, Criminal law, Media, Politics, Society October 25, 2009

The Watchers: The LAPD Releases IWatch in a Rather Orwellian Video

Ok, it may be early in the morning before sufficient caffeine, but this video is a little creepy, right?

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society October 23, 2009October 23, 2009

You Scream, I Scream . . . Kansas City Man Charged With Luring Girls with Ice Cream Laced With Sedatives for Pornographic Pictures

Police say this cheerful mug shot is dangerously deceptive. James Phillips Edwards, 60, has been charged by Kansas City police…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society October 23, 2009

Friends Don’t Let Friends Drink and Recline: Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to DUI For Motorized Comfy Chair

Dennis Anderson, 62, of Proctor, Minnesota is not exactly your typical DUI defendant. He pleaded guilty after being arrested while…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Lawyering, Media, Society October 23, 2009October 23, 2009

Victim in Notorious Rape Case Recants Her Story

The woman at the center of one of the most shocking rape cases of the last decade has recanted her…

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