Through his stealing sprees, teen fugitive Colton Harris-Moore gained Internet infamy. He’s finally been caught after two years on the run.
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Crowds Storm Oakland After BART Shooting Conviction
Hundreds rioted on the streets of downtown Oakland yesterday after white former police officer Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant, an unarmed black man, on a train platform.
Extreme Parenting Incentive: Jail Time?
A Detroit Prosecutor, Kym Worthy, is proposing that parents who miss teacher-conference meetings should do jail-time.
The Lindsay Lohan How-To-Guide: Ensure No One Takes Your Apologies Seriously
Despite the pledges of innocence and the tears, Lindsay Lohan still managed to prove she’s a badass who doesn’t care what anyone, not even a judge, says. (Either that or that she’s an idiot).
Quotes: Russian Lawyer on Potential “Spy Swap”
“Probably he will be free today, this is the most important thing.”
— ANNA STAVITSKAYA, lawyer for imprisoned Russian scientist, Igor V. Sutyagin, saying he, among others, will be freed and sent to the U.K. as part of a “spy …
Ethics Quiz: What Do You Do When 2 Million Euros Spill on the Highway?
I’m willing to bet you all thought the only place you’d find money flowing through the streets would be either in a bad lottery commercial, or a Lucky Charms ad. Well think again! (via BBC)
Ex-Manson Follower Denied Parole — for the 19th Time
For ex-Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houton, the 19th time isn’t the charm.
Cocaine-Filled World Cup Trophy Seized at Colombia Airport
The World Cup’s been filled with weird and wacky events (soccer aside). The latest? A coked out World Cup trophy!
Quotes: Lindsay Lohan, Reacting to Jail Sentence
“I’m not taking this as a joke. It’s my life. It’s my career … I take responsibility for my actions. I’ve tried to do the best I can.”
— LINDSAY LOHAN, speaking through tears to Judge Marsha Revel prior to being ordered to …
Lindsay Lohan to Serve Jail Time After Violating Probation
The embattled actress appeared Tuesday in a California courtroom, and was deemed to be in violation of her probation. She was ordered to serve 90 days in prison, followed by 90 days of in-patient treatment, after surrendering to …
Up For Parole: Will Leslie Van Houten, Charles Manson Follower, Be Released From Prison?
Leslie Van Houten, a one-time member of Charles Manson’s infamous ‘family’ is up for parole for the 17th time today, reports ABC.
California Gives Kidnapping Victim Jaycee Dugard $20 Million
In an almost unanimous vote, California legislators are settling kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard’s claim against the state for $20 million. Almost unanimous? So, who’s the guy who voted against her claim?