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Bizarre, Criminal law, Society, Torts January 19, 2009

Man v. Toilet: Utah Man Shoots Toilet and Injures Both Himself and Nearby Woman at Carl’s Jr. Restaurant

Utah police have a novel case on their hands after a man shot a toilet at the Carl’s Jr. restaurant…

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Criminal law, Politics, Religion, Society January 18, 2009

God O Thunder: Former Head of Faith-Based Programs in Ohio Arrested on Prostitution Charges

Another representative of the faith-based political movement has been arrested on morals charges. Police have been looking for a man…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Lawyering January 18, 2009

Criminal Defense Attorney Arrested in Minnesota Courthouse for Drug Possession

It appears that another of the bar brethren is in difficulties with the law over drugs. Around the same time…

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Politics, Society January 16, 2009January 16, 2009

Wing Nuts vs. Doughnuts: Pro-Life Advocates Blast Krispy Kreme Over Inauguration “Abortion Doughnuts”

Krispy Kreme thought that it was just getting into the Inaugural fun with a promotion of a free doughnut. The…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Environment, Society, Torts January 16, 2009January 16, 2009

Faux Veterinarian Arrested in Bizarre Cross-Dressing Case of Fraud

A New Jersey man is in custody on a bizarre case of practicing medicine without a license. Daniel C. Tyce,…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, Politics, Society January 14, 2009

Pornotots: Teens Charged With Pornography For Sharing Photos Of Themselves

Prosecutors have discovered another hotbed of child pornographers: Greensburg Salem High School. Prosecutors have charged teenagers with child pornography for…

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Criminal law, Society January 14, 2009January 14, 2009

Just Another Vilan? No Charges Against Officer Who Killed Man After Grabbing His Girlfriend

The Riverside District Attorney’s Office has announced that it will not criminally charge Costa Mesa Police Department officer Scott Dibble…

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Courts, Criminal law, Lawyering, Society January 14, 2009

Justice Delayed; Justice Denied: Man Settles with County After Being Held Seven Months After Molestation Charges Were Disproven

Grant County in Washington has settled an exceptionally disturbing case involving false allegations of child abuse, allegedly ineffective representation by…

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Criminal law, Society January 14, 2009January 14, 2009

Big Box; Small Brain: Father and Son Arrested For Allegedly Butting in Line — and Then Assaulting an Officer

If researchers are looking for evidence of nature over nurture to rebut Skinner, they need to look no further than…

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Courts, Criminal law, Religion, Society January 13, 2009January 13, 2009

Sixteen-Year-Old Pregnant Rape Victim Murdered by Family in Honor Killing

The world has another honor killing. This time the family of Naile Erdas, 16, decided that the family honor demanded…

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Bizarre, Criminal law, International, Society January 13, 2009

Man Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Sell 14-Year-Old Daughter Into Marriage for a Dowry of 150 Cases of Beer, Meat, and Cash

Police in Greenfield, California are dealing with a considerable cultural disconnect. Macelino de Jesus Martinez, 36, was arrested after he…

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Criminal law, International, Religion, Society January 12, 2009

New York Waiter Charged Criminally For Playing Arabic Chant at Jewish Wedding

Stephen Buttafuoco, 23, is the subject of a rather curious criminal charge. He was a waiter at a wedding at…

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Criminal law, Society January 11, 2009

Soprano Cast Member Lillo Brancato Sentenced to 10 Years

Former Soprano cast member Lillo Brancato Jr. received 10 years in prison for his role in a burglary that resulted…

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Criminal law, Politics, Society January 10, 2009

Pay to PlayStation: Baltimore Mayor Indicted on Corruption Charges

Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon has been indicted Friday on 12 counts of corruption in the same investigation that resulted in…

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Constitutional Law, Courts, Criminal law, Society January 10, 2009

Inmate Pulls Out Only Good Eye and Eats It: State Insists He Is Perfectly Sane Under Texas Standards

Andre Thomas is perfectly sane according to Texas prosecutors. The view has not changed despite his habit of pulling out…

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