Our national day of redemption is at hand: Some time this afternoon, heroic martyr Lindsay Lohan will go to jail for our sins. But what can the actress expect from her 90-day sentence of penitence and toil?
Crime
Toddler’s Scream Leads to Airline Lawsuit
Scoring an airline seat anywhere in the vicinity of a toddler is everybody’s idea of the short straw. Usually, people put it down to bad luck or cheap fares, but there’s always an outlier.
‘Parasailing Donkey’ May Prompt Animal Cruelty Charges
As part of an advertising stunt for a private beach in Russia, some resourceful businessmen decided to use a parasailing donkey to attract attention. Right, because animal cruelty just screams “ fun day at the beach.” (via BBC)
America the Beautiful: The Week in Weird Slip-Ups
Five stories that will make your head turn…
Erin Andrews Gives Hotels A Wake-up Call—By Suing Them
Not satisfied with merely suing the stalker who filmed her naked, Erin Andrews is also suing the hotels where it happened. (via CNN).
Few Clues in Texas Mother-Daughter Suicide
Police, as well as friends and family, are having a difficult time piecing together why the mayor of a suburban Dallas town would apparently shoot her 19-year-old daughter to death, then take her own life.
So This Happened: Woman Convicted For Sending Texts — To Herself
Jeanne Manunga was sentenced to a year in prison after a plot to get revenge on her ex went awry. Her first mistake? Coming up with a stupid plot.
Facebook ‘Panic Button’ For U.K. Minors; Would It Fly in the U.S.?
A Facebook “panic button” for 13-18 year olds was introduced in the U.K. Monday.
Bet He’s Wearing Shoes Now: Barefoot Bandit Pleads Guilty For Landing Hotwired Plane
He’s not copping to his more famous accused crimes, but he did plead guilty to landing a plane illegally.
Roman Polanski’s Scandal: A History
The Oscar-winning director’s 33-year case has finally closed. Take a look back at the three-decade saga.
Border Lawsuits: Experts Say U.S. vs. Arizona is No Brainer
Legal experts are saying that precedent may be on the side of the Justice Department when it comes to its lawsuit against Arizona over its new immigration law.
Shock: Swiss Block Extradition, Free Roman Polanski
In yet another surprising twist to the 33-year-old case, Swiss officials have rejected a request by the U.S. government to extradite movie director Roman Polanski. Arrested in September, under house arrest since December, …