Lawyers from Michigan-based 1-800-LAW-FIRM have filed a $5 million class action federal racketeering suit against entertainer Lady Gaga, claiming she improperly profited from “We Pray for Japan” charity wristbands sold … Continue reading “Racketeering Charges Filed Against Lady Gaga Over Japanese Charity Wristbands”
Category: Criminal
FBI Documents Reveal Sirhan’s Possible Plot to Also Assasinate Ted Kennedy
Sirhan Sirhan, who has been described as a a mentally unbalanced Palestinian Christian, shot Sen. Robert Kennedy the night he won the California primary because the senator had promised military support … Continue reading “FBI Documents Reveal Sirhan’s Possible Plot to Also Assasinate Ted Kennedy”
Ban on Ohio Executions Lifted
The 6th U.S. Circuit Courtof Appeals in Cincinnati has declared moot an inmate’s challenge to the state’s lethal injection method, due to a policy change by the state. Kenneth Biros, Ohio … Continue reading “Ban on Ohio Executions Lifted”
Feds Announce Policy Not to Prosecute Medical Marijuana Users
Under new legal guidelines issued by the Obama administration, federal drug agents won’t target pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned suppliers in states that allow medical marijuana. “It will not be a … Continue reading “Feds Announce Policy Not to Prosecute Medical Marijuana Users”
Supreme Court Restricts Warrantless Searches of Vehicles
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police may not conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle after an arrest unless the suspect poses a safety threat to the officer, the suspect … Continue reading “Supreme Court Restricts Warrantless Searches of Vehicles”
Katrina Fraud Charges Against Mississippi Mayor
Brent Warr, mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi, has been indicted for conspiring to defraud the federal government and filing a false claim for Hurricane Katrina disaster assistance. After entering a not-guilty … Continue reading “Katrina Fraud Charges Against Mississippi Mayor”
NJ Supreme Court Hears Witness Intimidation Case
New Jersey Deputy Attorney General Daniel Bornstein told the state’s highest court that there are many instances of witnesses unwilling to testify in domestic violence, gang violence, and organized crime … Continue reading “NJ Supreme Court Hears Witness Intimidation Case”
Court Allows Harsher Penalties for Illegal Guns in Big Cities
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals approved imposing harsher penalties on illegal gun trafficking offenses in major metropolitan cities. The case involved a gun smuggler who received a sentence … Continue reading “Court Allows Harsher Penalties for Illegal Guns in Big Cities”
Prison Teleconferencing Gains Popularity Due to Tight Budgets
Due to tight state budgets and safety concerns, more states are using teleconferencing rather than transporting prisoners to court. Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, … Continue reading “Prison Teleconferencing Gains Popularity Due to Tight Budgets”
Vice President Cheney Indicted by Texas Grand Jury
A grand jury from South Texas has indicted Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The charges are related to alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County’s … Continue reading “Vice President Cheney Indicted by Texas Grand Jury”
