Haditha Update: Wired Magazine Reports Use of Live Internet Video

Wired is reporting on the use of a live two-way video stream during testimony in the Article 32 investigations of Marines charged with murder in Haditha,Iraq. Wired does a good job of explaining the technology, but falls a bit short on the law. The hearings held for the Marines are all Article [...]

Nevada Supreme Court Issues Opinion: Judge Halverson is Back

The Nevada Supreme Court, on 27 July 2007, issued its opinion in Halverson v. Hardcastle. The result: Judge Halverson is back.

Judge Halverson petitioned the court for a writ of quo warranto to challenge the authority of the chief judge, Chief Judge Halverson, to take away her criminal caseload, form [...]

USC: The Best Team in the History of College Football

According to Stanford’s new coach Jim Harbaugh, the Men of Troy are,
“There is no question in my mind that USC is the best team in the
country and may be the best team in the history of college football.”
Coach Carroll was happy but demurred. The Trojans are the unanimous preseason pick [...]

Loss of JaMarcus Russell Will Not Stop LSU Dominace of SEC

The Tigers must replace the overall first pick in the NFL draft, JaMarcus Russel, their offensive coordinator, and get a new mascot. No problem.
At quarterback they will have Matt Flynn, with Ryan Perrilloux as the backup. They will have the help of Early Doucet and Jacob Hester. Gary Crowton [...]

Laser to be Developed for Use by United States Army: Destroys Rockets, Artillery Shells, and Mortar Rounds

The laser is to be mounted on the HEMTT and will be capable of destroying rockets, artillery shells, and mortar rounds.

Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT)
The initial contract has been awarded to the Boeing Company to develop a control system for a solid-state laser to be mounted on the HEMTT. [...]

Haditha Update: LCpl Tatum’s Article 32 the Final Day

In the final day of the Article 32 investigation into LCpl Tatum’s role in the action in Haditha, Iraq, both the prosecution and defense gave their respective summations of the case. The defense emphasized that,
“You can’t sit back in an air-conditioned room at Camp Pendleton and second-guess these men. [...]

Supreme Court or YouTube: Scott v. Harris

Scott v. Harris, 127 S.Ct. 1769 (2007), involves a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action against a state police officer. Harris was involved in a high-speed chaise, during which he was being chased by the police. Deputy Scott pulled Harris over by hitting the rear of his car, known [...]

UCLA Assistant Coach = Burglary Suspect

Eric Scott, an assistant coach for FUCLA UCLA was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary. After posting $50,000 bail, he was released from the Norwalk station. Scott had played for the Bruins from 1995-1997.
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Hamdania Update: Jury Selection for Sgt Hutchins

Members - military equivalent of jury - are being selected for the court-martial of Sgt Lawrence G. Hutchins III. Sgt Hutchins is charged with murder, kidnapping, larceny, assault, housebreaking, conspiracy, and making a false official statement. All of these charges stem from is involvement in the murder of a [...]

Michael Vick: Indicted and no Need to Report to Falcons Camp

Micheal Vick, quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, was indicted by a federal grand jury for his sponsorship of a dog-fighting enterprise. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, ordered Vick to not report to the Falcons training camp. Commissioner Goodell wrote:
“While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or
innocence, it is my [...]

Haditha Update: LCp Tatum’s Article 32 Days 6 and 7

LCpl Tatum testified that he did not “know that there was women and children in that house until later . . . otherwise, I would have physically stopped everyone in that room from shooting.” This testimony came during his unsworn statement during an Article 32 investigation in his actions in [...]

NBA Referee Betting on Games

Tim Donaghy, ex-NBA referee was characterized by league commissioner, David Stern, as a “rouge . . . criminal.” Donaghy had been a referee in the NBA for 13 years, prior to his resignation in early July. The FBI is investigating Donaghy for betting on games that he officiated, and [...]