Crime
Chauvin update
Derek Chauvin – we all know that name. Either the most reviled in America (well, after Trump) or the cop most closely associated with St. Floyd of Fentanyl. Or both, I guess, they aren’t mutually exclusive. He’s back in the news. U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson agreed in an order Monday to let the […]
Monday updates
Let’s follow up on some stories from the past. First up – thebesig just did a story about some Washington, D.C. area servers and waitstaff who announced their intention to give lousy service to incoming administration people. One laudable result: “I personally would refuse to serve any person in office who I know of as […]
Stupid people of the week
I do just so happen to be looking for a ’68 Cutlass. My mom wants to relive her high school glory days. If you know anyone that’s got one they’re looking to off-load, drop me a line. Judge rejects 2nd Amendment argument from illegal immigrant living in Ohio charged over possession of 170 guns A […]
Elizabeth Warren sympathized with people who cheered an insurance company CEO’s assassination
One of the biggest stories over the past few days involved the assassination of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Luigi Mangione, 26, approached Thompson and fatally shot him before making his escape. “Deny,” “defend,” and “depose” were written on bullet casings recovered from the scene. Many actually cheered this act, and sympathized with Mangione. After […]
PENNY ACQUITTED
Despite the best efforts of the Manhattan DA to try and make any charges stick to Marine vet Daniel Penny, the jury took less than a morning’s deliberation to acquit Penny. Jurors acquitted Penny of criminally negligent homicide, which could have put him behind bars for up to four years, in Neely’s chokehold death aboard a […]
Stupid people of the week
Woman allegedly punched a Santa Claus at Christmas parade for blocking her view A woman is facing charges for allegedly punching a Santa Claus for blocking her view at a Christmas parade in Ontario on Saturday, police said. The St. Thomas Police Service said the dispute occurred between spectators at the 38th annual Santa Claus […]
Two trials notes
As I write this, Daniel Penny’s trial is winding up – closing statements from prosecution and defense occurred Monday, after which it all goes to the jury. The prosecutor made no bones about the city’s stance. Manhattan prosecutors again accused Daniel Penny of failing to recognize the “humanity” of Jordan Neely during their closing arguments […]
Presidential Eff Yous
It should be no surprise to all that Biden pardoned his son Hunter . Face it, everyone KNEW Hunter would never face any jail time. I think the only shocker is the expanse of the pardon – with it Joe flipped a giant Eff You to the entire country, our system, and both political parties. […]
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