Veoh wins copyright suit, sets precedent

"In a decision that should bode well for larger video sharing sites that are in legal trouble such as YouTube, a federal judge has absolved Veoh of any responsibility in the unauthorized posting of copyrighted video...

FBI: Couple wants car, offers sex with 5-year-old

"SANA ANTIONIO, Texas (AP) -- A San Antonio couple is accused of trying to trying to trade sex with the woman's 5-year-old daughter for an apartment, a used car and child care for her 10-month old daughter. Jennifer Richards, 25, and her married boyfriend, Sean Michael Block,...

Man held in Fla. for threatening Obama's life

The scary thing about this story is that for most people who are Obama supporters - this is one of their largest unspoken fears. "MIAMI - A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his...

Top cop jailed for child porn

"A FORMER federal policeman has been jailed for five months on child pornography charges by a magistrate who said a ruined career and community ridicule were not punishment enough. Michael Edward Hatch, 38,...

Georgia Man Killed Own Daughter to Protect Family Honor

"Honor killings and family name are still seen as a major part of life for immigrants despite where they live. In the UK, many stories exist of such acts especially amongst the South Asian communities but it was something that usually didn't hit the news in the USA. This...

Atlanta: Judge, Deputy Son Charged with Human Trafficking

Any form of human trafficking is digusting. Even worse, this time a judge, a deputy sheriff, and the deputy's wife are being charged in the case of the captive nanny." A former magistrate judge, his son -- who is a...

Investigation After Judge Tells Underage Drinker to Commit Suicide

"A decision has not yet been made on possible disciplinary action against a Novi magistrate who suggested to an underage drinker that he commit suicide. "

Single Mother Wins $108,000 Against RIAA

Every nerd's personal hero, Tanya Anderson, was awarded $108,000 by an Oregon federal magistrate who succesfully fought a lawsuit filed by the recording industry against her. Accusing the (Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) of using threats and intimidation to...

DNA Results Prove Austrian Man Fathered His Daughter's Children

We have previously reported on this shocking and sad story here, here, and here, and today DNA tests revealed that Josef Fritzl is the biological father of the children born to his daughter Elisabeth Fritzl, whom he...

Oprah School 'Abuse' Trial Postponed

The trial of a former worker at Oprah Winfrey's South African school for girls, who has been accused of indecent assault, has been postponed."JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A court on Monday postponed the trial of a...

Animals taken from squalid farm

"Hundreds of animals have been removed from a County Down farm where they were being kept in squalid conditions.It follows the discovery of a "mass grave" of more than 40 animals on the Ballyroney Road near...

42-Year-Old Ex-Politician & Lawyer Engage In Sexual Intercourse With An Under...

"AN Australian lawyer has been granted bail after appearing in a Brisbane court on child sex charges. The 42-year-old former politician is facing seven charges of engaging in sexual intercourse with a person under 16."

War on Error

"War on Error: Dr Haneef and the Keystone Cops By: Katherine Wilson Wednesday 1 August 2007 According to statements in the Law Council of Australia’s latest report, the ‘Kafkaesque’ and ‘Alice in...

Woman accused of giving Valium to children refused bail

" A court has refused to grant bail to a woman accused of giving Valium to three children. The woman cannot be named for legal reasons. She is charged with three counts of administering poison to three, six and nine-year-old girls on Queensland's Gold Coast last Thursday. The...

Australia: Claims of child rape in NT Aboriginal community

" * Ashleigh Wilson * February 09, 2007 THE entire Northern Territory should be ashamed over allegations a 12-year-old boy was repeatedly raped by five teenagers and five adults at a remote Aboriginal...

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