O.J just needs to lay low and stay out of trouble- or move to Mexico!
According to LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two weeks after O.J. Simpson and two other men were ordered to stand trial on kidnapping and armed robbery charges, the former football star and his co-defendants face arraignment.
The three men were due in court Wednesday to enter a plea and have a trial date set for the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers.
Simpson and co-defendants Clarence "C.J." Stewart and Charles "Charlie" Ehrlich were expected to plead not guilty to 12 charges. A 3 1/2-day preliminary hearing offered a nationally televised glimpse of what could come at trial -Simpson, Stewart and Ehrlich each face kidnapping, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, coercion and conspiracy charges. A kidnapping conviction could bring a life sentence with the possibility of parole. An armed robbery conviction carries mandatory prison time.
No new testimony was expected Wednesday, although defense lawyers have hinted at pretrial maneuvers that could affect the case. Lucherini has said he might move to separate his client's case from Simpson's.Galanter said he will seek a date "sometime next year," but declined to be more specific.Neither Stewart, 53, a Simpson friend and golfing buddy from North Las Vegas, nor Ehrlich, 53, a friend from Miami, are accused of wielding weapons during the alleged heist.
Simpson and his lawyers contend that he never asked anyone to bring guns to the hotel room at the Palace Station casino and he did not know anyone had guns.
Simpson, 60, of Miami, has maintained that he intended only to retrieve items that had been stolen from him by a former agent, including photographs, football awards and the suit he wore the day he was acquitted in 1995 of murdering his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Joran van der Sloot has denied involvement in Natalee Holloway's disappearance
Will we ever know what happened to Natalee Holloway?
A Dutch man who has been transferred from Netherlands to Aruba to face charges in the suspected death of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway will go before a judge in a closed hearing Monday afternoon.
The judge in the Caribbean island territory will determine if there is enough evidence against Joran van der Sloot, 20, to hold him for eight days, per Aruban law. Van der Sloot, the son of a judge in Aruba, was attending college in Netherlands when a Dutch court OK'd his transfer to Aruba, a Dutch territory, to face charges.
Van der Sloot and two men from Suriname -- brothers Deepak Kalpoe, 24, and Satish Kalpoe, 21 -- were allegedly the last people seen with Holloway after she left a bar in Aruba.
They are charged with "involvement in the voluntary manslaughter of Natalee Holloway or causing serious bodily harm to Natalee Holloway, resulting in her death."
Aruba's chief prosecutor said Friday that there is enough evidence to prove Natalee Holloway is dead -- even if the Alabama teenager's remains are never found. Aruban law does not require a body to prove someone is dead "and any day that passes now is just more evidence that she is not alive anymore.
In the recent investigation, advanced techniques were used to re-examine existing information, including cell phone records and text messages exchanged the night Holloway disappeared. Van der Sloot and the Kalpoes were the last people seen with Holloway as she left Carlos'n Charlie's nightclub in Oranjestad, Aruba, about 1:30 a.m. on May 30, 2005. The men have maintained they had nothing to do with her disappearance. She has not been found.
A Dutch man who has been transferred from Netherlands to Aruba to face charges in the suspected death of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway will go before a judge in a closed hearing Monday afternoon.
The judge in the Caribbean island territory will determine if there is enough evidence against Joran van der Sloot, 20, to hold him for eight days, per Aruban law. Van der Sloot, the son of a judge in Aruba, was attending college in Netherlands when a Dutch court OK'd his transfer to Aruba, a Dutch territory, to face charges.
Van der Sloot and two men from Suriname -- brothers Deepak Kalpoe, 24, and Satish Kalpoe, 21 -- were allegedly the last people seen with Holloway after she left a bar in Aruba.
They are charged with "involvement in the voluntary manslaughter of Natalee Holloway or causing serious bodily harm to Natalee Holloway, resulting in her death."
Aruba's chief prosecutor said Friday that there is enough evidence to prove Natalee Holloway is dead -- even if the Alabama teenager's remains are never found. Aruban law does not require a body to prove someone is dead "and any day that passes now is just more evidence that she is not alive anymore.
In the recent investigation, advanced techniques were used to re-examine existing information, including cell phone records and text messages exchanged the night Holloway disappeared. Van der Sloot and the Kalpoes were the last people seen with Holloway as she left Carlos'n Charlie's nightclub in Oranjestad, Aruba, about 1:30 a.m. on May 30, 2005. The men have maintained they had nothing to do with her disappearance. She has not been found.
Kanye West's mom dies after cosmetic surgery
Could a law suit stem from this- is the surgons at any way at fault???
Hip-hop superstar Kanye West mother died after cosmetic surgery that at least one doctor told her could be dangerous.
Sources say Donda West, 58, received a combination breast reduction and tummy tuck and likely suffered uncontrolled bleeding after going home to recover from the radical operation.
One plastic surgeon who saw Donda West in June said he recommended she first get a cardiac stress test from an internist because of her age.
"Donda was pushing me, 'Can I go home after surgery?' But I told her it just doesn't work that way," said Dr. Andre Aboolian of Beverly Hills. "The most dangerous time after surgery is the first 48 hours. I told her you have to go to an overnight care facility with nurses who look after you."
West, a former chairwoman of the English Department at Chicago State University, died at 8:29p.m. Saturday at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Marina Del Rey, Calif.
The Los Angeles County Coroner plans an autopsy by tomorrow, said LAPD Lt. Fred Corral. "We're looking at possible complications of surgery."
Death from cosmetic surgery is relatively rare, occurring in just one of 51,459 operations, according to the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
"If, for God's sake, the surgeon tells you it's too risky, don't find someone who will do it for you," said Dr. Richard D'Amico, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Hip-hop superstar Kanye West mother died after cosmetic surgery that at least one doctor told her could be dangerous.
Sources say Donda West, 58, received a combination breast reduction and tummy tuck and likely suffered uncontrolled bleeding after going home to recover from the radical operation.
One plastic surgeon who saw Donda West in June said he recommended she first get a cardiac stress test from an internist because of her age.
"Donda was pushing me, 'Can I go home after surgery?' But I told her it just doesn't work that way," said Dr. Andre Aboolian of Beverly Hills. "The most dangerous time after surgery is the first 48 hours. I told her you have to go to an overnight care facility with nurses who look after you."
West, a former chairwoman of the English Department at Chicago State University, died at 8:29p.m. Saturday at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Marina Del Rey, Calif.
The Los Angeles County Coroner plans an autopsy by tomorrow, said LAPD Lt. Fred Corral. "We're looking at possible complications of surgery."
Death from cosmetic surgery is relatively rare, occurring in just one of 51,459 operations, according to the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
"If, for God's sake, the surgeon tells you it's too risky, don't find someone who will do it for you," said Dr. Richard D'Amico, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Sabotaged beauty queen?
These beauty pagents are getting out hand, first the Miss USA Tara Connors scandal now this...
The new Miss Puerto Rico swelled up with hives after someone allegedly doused her evening gown and makeup with pepper spray. The Village Voice's Michael Musto talks about the controversy.
Pepper spray failed to deter Ingrid Marie Rivera, who beat 29 rivals to become the island’s 2008 Miss Universe contestant.
Pageant organizers said they hope to catch and expose whoever was responsible for dousing Rivera’s evening gowns with pepper spray and spiking her makeup, causing her to break out in hives.
However, organizers said they are handling the investigation and police aren’t involved.
Rivera was composed while appearing before cameras and judges throughout the competition. But once backstage, she had to strip off her clothes and apply ice bags to her face and body, which swelled and broke out in hives twice.
Rivera was composed while appearing before cameras and judges throughout the competition. But once backstage, she had to strip off her clothes and apply ice bags to her face and body, which swelled and broke out in hives twice.
The new Miss Puerto Rico swelled up with hives after someone allegedly doused her evening gown and makeup with pepper spray. The Village Voice's Michael Musto talks about the controversy.
Pepper spray failed to deter Ingrid Marie Rivera, who beat 29 rivals to become the island’s 2008 Miss Universe contestant.
Pageant organizers said they hope to catch and expose whoever was responsible for dousing Rivera’s evening gowns with pepper spray and spiking her makeup, causing her to break out in hives.
However, organizers said they are handling the investigation and police aren’t involved.
Rivera was composed while appearing before cameras and judges throughout the competition. But once backstage, she had to strip off her clothes and apply ice bags to her face and body, which swelled and broke out in hives twice.
Rivera was composed while appearing before cameras and judges throughout the competition. But once backstage, she had to strip off her clothes and apply ice bags to her face and body, which swelled and broke out in hives twice.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds was indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice Thursday and could go to prison instead of the Hall of Fame for telling a federal grand jury he did not knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs.
The indictment came just three months after the San Francisco Giants star broke Hank Aaron's career home run record, and it culminated a four-year investigation into steroid use by elite athletes.
But for all the speculation and accusations that clouded his pursuit of Aaron, Bonds was never identified by Major League Baseball as testing positive for steroids, and personal trainer Greg Anderson spent most of the last year in jail for refusing to testify against his longtime friend.
Then came the indictment - four counts of perjury, one of obstruction of justice; a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison - and Bonds' lawyers seemed caught off guard.
No team will sign Bonds as a free agent now that he has been indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice by the federal government.
If any club was even considering Bonds it will quickly abandon the idea, knowing his availability would be in question, his presence a crippling distraction and marketing nightmare.
It's over, folks — Bonds' playing career, and maybe any chance for him to reclaim his name.
The indictment came just three months after the San Francisco Giants star broke Hank Aaron's career home run record, and it culminated a four-year investigation into steroid use by elite athletes.
But for all the speculation and accusations that clouded his pursuit of Aaron, Bonds was never identified by Major League Baseball as testing positive for steroids, and personal trainer Greg Anderson spent most of the last year in jail for refusing to testify against his longtime friend.
Then came the indictment - four counts of perjury, one of obstruction of justice; a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison - and Bonds' lawyers seemed caught off guard.
No team will sign Bonds as a free agent now that he has been indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice by the federal government.
If any club was even considering Bonds it will quickly abandon the idea, knowing his availability would be in question, his presence a crippling distraction and marketing nightmare.
It's over, folks — Bonds' playing career, and maybe any chance for him to reclaim his name.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
More on the strike...
About 500 unionized news writers could soon join their creative colleagues at the picket lines. The writers, employees of CBS television and radio, are expected to overwhelmingly approve a strike authorization. Represented by Writers Guild of America East, the writers were scheduled to vote Thursday. WGA drama and comedy writers are entering the second week of an entertainment industry strike that has shaken network and cable television, threatening popular shows such as Fox's "24" and sending late-night talk shows, such as Comedy Central's "Daily Show with Jon Stewart," into unplanned reruns. The CBS television and radio writers have been working under an expired contract since April 2005, WGA East spokeswoman Sherry Goldman said. The strike authorization vote does not mean the writers—who work in New York, LA, Washington and Chicago—will necessarily stage a work stoppage, but neither side seemed optimistic. "CBS News is prepared for the possibility of a writers strike. We will continue to produce quality news programming for our viewers," CBS said in a statement. A spokeswoman said CBS News would not have any further comment. Goldman said the parties have not been at the negotiating table since January after the union rejected what CBS at the time called its final offer in November 2006. She said the employees balked at a wage package that would pay television and network radio workers a higher wage than local radio writers. The union also rejected CBS demands to assign nonunion staff certain writing duties currently reserved for union employees.
SECOND AMENDMENT
SECOND AMENDMENT
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
According to US Today.... the appeals court decision defying precedent on gun rights has reached the steps of the Supreme Court, carrying with it the potential for a seismic shift in laws across the nation.
Since 1939, the nation's judges had generally regarded the Second Amendment right "to keep and bear arms" as belonging to state militias, such as National Guard units, not to individual gun owners. But on March 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit interpreted the Second Amendment differently. The panel concluded that it protects an individual's right to firearms and struck down a Washington, D.C., ban on handguns.
Now the justices are poised to announce today whether they will take up the case. The court's last major ruling on gun rights came in 1939 in United States v. Miller, when the justices said the Second Amendment covers a collective right of militias.
This is the most significant Second Amendment case to come before the court, maybe ever, but especially since the Miller case," says Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "There are a lot of cities, a lot of states, looking at this. It could affect gun laws across the country. It could end up playing a role in the 2008 elections."
"Every American who owns a firearm would cheer the court taking this," he adds. "I don't see how the justices could come to any other decision than that it is an individual right."
A Gallup Poll last month found that 42% of those surveyed had a gun in their home. Asked whether there should be a ban on the possession of handguns, 30% said yes, 68% said no, and 2% had no opinion.
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
According to US Today.... the appeals court decision defying precedent on gun rights has reached the steps of the Supreme Court, carrying with it the potential for a seismic shift in laws across the nation.
Since 1939, the nation's judges had generally regarded the Second Amendment right "to keep and bear arms" as belonging to state militias, such as National Guard units, not to individual gun owners. But on March 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit interpreted the Second Amendment differently. The panel concluded that it protects an individual's right to firearms and struck down a Washington, D.C., ban on handguns.
Now the justices are poised to announce today whether they will take up the case. The court's last major ruling on gun rights came in 1939 in United States v. Miller, when the justices said the Second Amendment covers a collective right of militias.
This is the most significant Second Amendment case to come before the court, maybe ever, but especially since the Miller case," says Paul Helmke, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "There are a lot of cities, a lot of states, looking at this. It could affect gun laws across the country. It could end up playing a role in the 2008 elections."
"Every American who owns a firearm would cheer the court taking this," he adds. "I don't see how the justices could come to any other decision than that it is an individual right."
A Gallup Poll last month found that 42% of those surveyed had a gun in their home. Asked whether there should be a ban on the possession of handguns, 30% said yes, 68% said no, and 2% had no opinion.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
STRIKE UPDATE
The first day of the Writers’ Guild strike passed with several developments and an apparent hardening of the two sides’ positions.
ABC’s Cashmere Mafia, which had been given a start date of 11/27, became the first casualty of the strike; the Alphabet net will now keep the show on hold rather than start it and run out of episodes without the ability to order more if it is successful...... As expected, all the late night shows immediately went into reruns on Comedy Central and on the broadcast networks......The Hollywood Reporter said “for most part, the shows go on,” but several cast members
of The Office did not show up for work on Monday; nor did Ellen DeGeneres for her syndicated talk show that only had yesterday’s and today’s shows already in the can.
THR says it’s not yet clear what will happen with that show; her syndicated stations will not be pleased if Ellen goes into reruns in the middle of the November sweep......Variety
notes that both sides are saying they want to get back to the bargaining table, but no talks were scheduled as of Tuesday morning and the publication says it will likely be
up to the writers to get the negotiations moving again.......Picket lines in New York were drawing a lot of attention as several members of the Saturday Night Live cast were carrying picket signs, including Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, as well as Tina Fey of 30 Rock.
ABC’s Cashmere Mafia, which had been given a start date of 11/27, became the first casualty of the strike; the Alphabet net will now keep the show on hold rather than start it and run out of episodes without the ability to order more if it is successful...... As expected, all the late night shows immediately went into reruns on Comedy Central and on the broadcast networks......The Hollywood Reporter said “for most part, the shows go on,” but several cast members
of The Office did not show up for work on Monday; nor did Ellen DeGeneres for her syndicated talk show that only had yesterday’s and today’s shows already in the can.
THR says it’s not yet clear what will happen with that show; her syndicated stations will not be pleased if Ellen goes into reruns in the middle of the November sweep......Variety
notes that both sides are saying they want to get back to the bargaining table, but no talks were scheduled as of Tuesday morning and the publication says it will likely be
up to the writers to get the negotiations moving again.......Picket lines in New York were drawing a lot of attention as several members of the Saturday Night Live cast were carrying picket signs, including Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers, as well as Tina Fey of 30 Rock.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Congress has listened and will vote on a bill...
As a Livestrong avodcate I am excited to annoce that Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) has been lobbying Congress for months working to increase funding for both the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, as well as cancer programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We've just received word that Congress has listened and will vote on a bill that would provide a:
3.1% increase for the National Institutes of Health
2.7% increase for the National Cancer Institute
5 % increase for CDC's Cancer Prevention and Control programs
If passed, this would mark the first increase in funding in years! Put simply, the more money that goes to these institutions, the more money that is invested in the fight against cancer.
There are 10.5 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today so this bill coudl affect a ton of people, including myself- since my mom just recently died of cancer as well as all of my grandparents. Great and exciting news.
We've just received word that Congress has listened and will vote on a bill that would provide a:
3.1% increase for the National Institutes of Health
2.7% increase for the National Cancer Institute
5 % increase for CDC's Cancer Prevention and Control programs
If passed, this would mark the first increase in funding in years! Put simply, the more money that goes to these institutions, the more money that is invested in the fight against cancer.
There are 10.5 million cancer survivors living in the U.S. today so this bill coudl affect a ton of people, including myself- since my mom just recently died of cancer as well as all of my grandparents. Great and exciting news.
Family Guy getting sued
In class we discussed shows like South Park and Family guy getting sued based on celebrity likeness as well offensive material. Well I found an October 2007 article regarding the latest law suit for Family Guy.
In the case the plaintiff, Bourne Co. (“Bourne”), is suing for its complaint against defendant TwentiethCentury Fox Film Corporation. The copyright owner of “When You Wish Upon a Star” has sued Fox over “I Need a Jew.” In the episode, Peter Griffin can’t manage his family’s finances so he decides he needs a Jewish person to handle his money. Hence, the song “I Need a Jew.”
This action arises from defendants’ willful infringement of plaintiff’s copyright interests in the famous and iconic song. “When You Wish Upon a Star” is one of the most famous songs of all time. The song was originally written for Walt Disney.
According to Law Blog "It looks like Bourne (big-time music publisher ) has a good case, but it will have to be able to demonstrate that this parody has harmed the value of its original song."
In the case the plaintiff, Bourne Co. (“Bourne”), is suing for its complaint against defendant TwentiethCentury Fox Film Corporation. The copyright owner of “When You Wish Upon a Star” has sued Fox over “I Need a Jew.” In the episode, Peter Griffin can’t manage his family’s finances so he decides he needs a Jewish person to handle his money. Hence, the song “I Need a Jew.”
This action arises from defendants’ willful infringement of plaintiff’s copyright interests in the famous and iconic song. “When You Wish Upon a Star” is one of the most famous songs of all time. The song was originally written for Walt Disney.
According to Law Blog "It looks like Bourne (big-time music publisher ) has a good case, but it will have to be able to demonstrate that this parody has harmed the value of its original song."
Friday, November 2, 2007
Bloggers Geting Sued
Blogs are unedited opinionated written posting in real time-- makes them ripe for lawsuits from people who don't like what they write. Even the most successful bloggers probably don't have the money or the expertise to fight a big-time libel suit.
I researched a bit and found this article...Bloggers Getting Sued
Robert Cox knows all about it. He got letter from the New York Times' attorneys when they didn't like a satirical Web site he posted on the newspaper's correction policy in 2004. The Times eventually dropped their legal action and Cox helped persuade editors to change their correction policy. But the experience prompted Cox to establish the Media Bloggers Association.
The association is a non-partisan group that is promoting grassroots blogs. It currently has about 1,000 members. The Media Bloggers Association is also helping mediate and litigate about 100 legal cases against bloggers with the help of lawyers working pro bono.
Cox said most bloggers are writing things that put them at tremendous risk for libel lawsuits. But few have any real means of defending themselves.
The Media Bloggers Association also has a bloggers ethics code on its site.
It states, in part:
Use your own name and offer a means for readers to communicate with you. Engage your readers and trust them to form their own judgments and conclusions. Correct your mistakes promptly using strikethroughs or editor's notes.
I researched a bit and found this article...Bloggers Getting Sued
Robert Cox knows all about it. He got letter from the New York Times' attorneys when they didn't like a satirical Web site he posted on the newspaper's correction policy in 2004. The Times eventually dropped their legal action and Cox helped persuade editors to change their correction policy. But the experience prompted Cox to establish the Media Bloggers Association.
The association is a non-partisan group that is promoting grassroots blogs. It currently has about 1,000 members. The Media Bloggers Association is also helping mediate and litigate about 100 legal cases against bloggers with the help of lawyers working pro bono.
Cox said most bloggers are writing things that put them at tremendous risk for libel lawsuits. But few have any real means of defending themselves.
The Media Bloggers Association also has a bloggers ethics code on its site.
It states, in part:
Use your own name and offer a means for readers to communicate with you. Engage your readers and trust them to form their own judgments and conclusions. Correct your mistakes promptly using strikethroughs or editor's notes.
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