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 Hardcastle, to take away her criminal caseload, form a committee to evaluate [...]

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 [...]

Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis Jury Verdict: You Are Fat

After two hours of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict: Weis is fat. And, it is not the fault his doctors.

Now back to more important issues like convincing Jimmy Clausen that his hair sucks. ND is setting itself up well for next season. No need to worry about [...]

American Adults More Scientifically Literate Than European or Japanese Adults

A recent study shows that Americans are more scientifically literate than Europeans or Japanese. But, at 28% we still have some way to go. On the bright side, that figure was 10% in the 1990’s. Must be the increased CO2 that has facilitated this increased learning.
Links to the underlying study and the [...]

Haditha Update: LCpl Tatum’s Article 32 Day 5

As the investigation moved into its fifth day Special Agent Micheal Maloney, of NCIS, was called as a witness by the prosecution. SA Maloney testified that 17 bullets had been fired by the Marines that day at Haditha, Iraq. The women were killed first and the children were shot [...]

Google’s $4.6 billion plan for an open wireless Internet

In a brilliant lobbying move, the search company promises the government loads of cash in return for a better wireless Web.
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Boba Fett May Find Work With the IRS: Bounties Double Under 26 U.S.C. § 7623

The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, (26 U.S.C. § 7623), provides additional incentives for those who come forward with information about individuals or other tax entities who have underpaid their taxes. The IRS has had an informant-reward program since 1954, but the provision was not used extensively [...]

Haditha Update: LCpl Tatum’s Article 32 Day 4

As the investigation into Marine LCpl Tatum and his role in the killings at Haditha, Iraq, the testimony turned to the forensics. Lt.Col. Elizabeth Rouse, USAF, a forensic pathologist and medical examiner, testified that she was not able to view the bodies, and she was only able to look at photographs. The photographs [...]

Hamdania: Cpl Thomas Sentenced

Marine charged with murder in Hamandiya, Iraq.

Marine faces murder charges in Haditha killings

A Marine sergeant has been charged with 13 counts of murder in the killings of unarmed civilians in Haditha, Iraq, one of his defense lawyers said on Thursday.
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Dark world of dogfighting exposed

No matter how Michael Vick’s indictment on charges of operating a dogfighting ring is resolved in court, allegations against the NFL star have forced mainstream America to confront the grisly image of canine death matches.
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