Thursday, October 11, 2018
Former Newsweek Owner Accused of Fraud in Manhattan Indictment
The former owner of Newsweek magazine, and a faith-based online media company, have been accused of attempting to defraud lenders in an indictment filed in Manhattan on Wednesday. According to the New York Times, IBT Media and Christian Media Corporation are accused of borrowing money on the pretense of purchasing computing services through a company called Oikos Networks, then diverting most of the funds back to the companies. And the Wall Street Journal reports that much of this money was used to keep Newsweek afloat. IBT co-founder Etienne Uzac, and former Christian Media CEO and Publisher William Anderson, are accused of…
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Tennessee Officials Deny Death Row Prisoner's Request For Electric Chair
Edmund Zagorski said he did “not want to be subjected to the torture” of lethal injection. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Death Row Inmate Kim Kardashian West Tweeted About Wants New Push for DNA Testing
The death row inmate Kim Kardashian West pushed into the spotlight says he appreciates her support, but adds he desperately needs her to get him the one thing he needs to clear his name. California prisoner Kevin Cooper’s attorney, Norman… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
‘The Purge’ Is at Its Scariest, and Most Poignant, Addressing #MeToo
(Note: This post contains spoilers for the Oct. 9 episode of “The Purge.”) The concept behind “The Purge,” a night each year when all crime, including murder, is legal, is pretty ridiculous when you apply any logic to it. Of course, the point isn’t that the Purge makes sense — it’s a state-sponsored terror campaign designed to keep the lower classes in line. The four films have used that theme mainly to examine American racism and classism with blantant candidness. And for much of its first season, USA’s TV addition to the series, “The Purge,” has been content to do…
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Alabama Police Chief Accused Of Lewd Behavior On Florida Beach
Level Plains Police Chief Billy Driggers was caught “masturbating in the presence of women and children,” authorities said. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Katt Williams' Team Chose Emmys Over Court Date, Resulting in Arrest Warrant
Katt Williams’ handlers wanted him to get some shine at the Emmys so badly, they kept him in the dark about a scheduled court date — a decision that blew up in Katt’s face with his weekend arrest. Sources close to the comedian tell TMZ … Williams’… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
‘Venture Bros': Are Hank and Dean Destined to Arch Each Other?
(Note: This post contains spoilers for the Season 7 finale of “The Venture Bros.”) “The Venture Bros.” has changed quite a bit over seven seasons and 15 years, but nowhere is that more clear than in the story of its title characters, brothers Hank and Dean. And in season finale, “The Saphrax Protocol, “their relationship took a turn that hints at what could turn into the show’s most tragic story to date: The Venture Bros. as arch enemies. It became clear midway through Season 7 that, while Hank and Dean didn’t get as much screen time as they might have in previous…
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Florida Officer Accused Of Selling Drugs to Undercover Detective
Authorities say Dwayne Frazier made the deal out of his marked patrol car while in uniform. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, October 8, 2018
‘The Walking Dead': The Most Shocking and Disturbing Deaths So Far
“The Walking Dead” has never been shy about featuring plenty of death, but some characters’ demises hit harder than others. Look back on some of the most gut-wrenching kills from the hit AMC series When Andrea’s sister Amy ( Emma Bell) died in season 1, it proved that no one was safe.The death of Jim (Andrew Rothenberg) in season 1 showed the characters how to treat a bitten person for the first time. Sophia (Madison Lintz) was beloved by all, but Rick did not hesitate when it came time to pull the trigger when she became a walker. Dale (Jeffrey…
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Kim Kardashian Asks Governor Jerry Brown to Review Kevin Cooper's Case
Kim Kardashian West is taking her fight for criminal justice reform local — asking the Governor of California to look into the case of a man some suggest has been framed for murder. KKW tweeted out the message to Governor Jerry… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
