Thieves are the most despicable form of human beings. I think Bike thieves may be one worse.
Our friendly Chevron gas station attendant has his bike ripped off from some low-life tonight moments before we entered our favorite Chevron Station in Brentwood, CA. Read more
The frozen yogurt company may have a carefree and 'happy' logo but its Pinkberry co-founder is accused of the opposite--arrested at LAX airport for felony assault, released on $60,000 bond. Young Lee faces 7 years in prison over accusations that he physically beat a homeless man with a tire iron. Read more
In this day and age, a company would logically be wiser than to fire any employee contemplating gender reassignment. A woman considering surgery to become a man claims J&J Snack Foods Corp--maker of frozen treats--is not quite so sweet. Read more
San Francisco is bringing one of the best ideas yet to enter the legal arena of parking tickets--a genius concept long overdue in avoiding huge fines and wasted money. Drivers can now avoid expensive fines by paying a minimal fee in comparison. It's worth it to avoid a ticket averaging over 100 times the amount. Read more
Amanda Knox has finally had her Murder conviction overturned in an Italian Court. Amanda Knox however has been convicted of slander for accusing club owner Patrick Lumumba of murdering Merdith Kercher. The judge released her on the 3 year slander conviction as time served; Amanda Knox has been in an Italian prison for four years. Read more
Trysts usually involve people--but a guy in Ohio's gotten himself up a creek without a raft, or maybe specifically with an inflatable pool toy. A guy in Ohio's been busted for having not-so-traditional relations with a flotation device meant for a swimming pool. His grandma says he's got a fascination with plastic. Cops say he's been engaging in sexual conduct with a raft. Read more
It's all a bit inexplicable in what may prove the weirdest assault charges yet: A Maryland driver's accused of attacking another man with a downed power line--still throwing sparks--after Hurricane Irene, in a road rage scenario. The accused tool of attempted destruction is a bizarre one. So is the defense. Read more
It's the ultimate legal 'no-no': A juror tries to become friends with a court defendant. He could've wanted to be a bit more than friends. That aim toward intimacy didn't work out too well. The juror who stupidly made that request for 'friendship' official via Facebook also provided evidence against himself, garnering a legal count--or four. Read more
Times are tough. You've gotta keep up energy. One guy found his wings through stealing energy drinks in a scheme that included him, a trolley cart, and a Red Bull rep's shirt. It was smart. Other Red Bull thieves aren't as smart--but are creative in problem-solving: Recent robbers have been ripping off cases of Red Bull to fund those drug habits, and the Red Bull Bandit is nabbed. Read more