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Is a Federal Agent Trying to Friend You on Facebook?
Chances are, probably not. But the US Department of Justice released several slides from a presentation detailing how federal agents use social networking sites. Reading through the bullet-pointed list is entertaining; for example, "As social networks go, LinkedIn's use for criminal communications appears limited."
The Prop 8 Revolution Will Be Televised (Sort of)
After the Supreme Court blocked a plan to broadcast the trial of California's same-sex marriage ban on YouTube, two filmmakers have found a loophole. Using the transcripts and lookalike actors (including Oscar-nominated Tess Harper and 24's Gregory Itzin) to play the judge, lawyers, plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses, the filmmakers are reenacting the trial of Proposition 8 and posting it on YouTube. While E!
Pregnant, Addicted, and at Risk For Incarceration in SC
Pregnant and high, 37-year-old Sandria Doremus entered a treatment facility in Greenville, SC, with the hopes that she could get off drugs and properly care for her baby. Her other motivation? She wanted to avoid being incarcerated after she gave birth.
Très Bizarre: Man Charged For Being Naked in His Kitchen
Spending more time around the house naked might be good for the planet, but it could also land you in jail. The state of Virginia has charged Eric Williamson, 29, with indecent exposure for hanging out nude in his own home.
Early Monday morning, around 5:30 a.m., a naked Eric was making a cup of Joe in his kitchen.
Supreme Court Considers Legality of Crosses on Public Land
While the Supreme Court decides whether or not religious symbols can be erected on public land, one justice already has his mind made up. During the oral arguments on the legality of a cross at a World War I memorial, Catholic Justice Antonin Scalia more than hinted at how he is voting. Scalia said yesterday:
What would you have them erect?
Oklahoma Prepares to Put Abortion Details Online
Starting Nov. 1, any woman who has an abortion in Oklahoma will have to fill out an extensive questionnaire that will subsequently be posted online. Supporters of the law say that the information will help healthcare officials reduce the number of abortions.
Student Fights For Right to Wear Confederate Clothes
South Carolinian teen Candice Hardwick believes her freedom of speech was violated when school officials forced her to change her clothes and turn shirts inside out because they featured the Confederate emblem. Candice, whose state still flies the Confederate flag at the state house, was even suspended from her middle school for continuing to wear the controversial logo. A federal court ruled that the school district could prevent her from wearing the clothing, but now Candice is appealing the decision.
Alabama Supreme Court to Women: No Sex Toys For You!
Love Stuff, a sex toy shop in Hoover, AL, recently filed a challenge to strike down a 1998 law that bans the sale of sex toys. Alas, anyone who wants to buy sex toys in Alabama will have to go elsewhere. The Alabama Supreme Court upheld the state's ban in a 7-2 decision on Friday, arguing against Love Stuff's claim that the ban violated a person's right to sexual privacy.
Gay-Friendly Curriculum Sparks Lawsuit From Parents
The decision by a California school district to introduce gay-friendly curriculum has been met with a not-so-friendly reaction. Parents are suing the Alameda Unified School district, alleging that inappropriate curriculum is being forced on their children.
Once a year, students in kindergarten through the fifth grade would be taught about LBGT issues.
Stranger Than Fiction: Mother-Daughter Prostitution Ring
So it might take more than two people to make up a prostitution ring, but a mother and daughter in Philadelphia gave it their best shot. With the help of Craigslist, Traci Young, 39, and her daughter Tami Smith, 22, used Craigslist to sell themselves for sex online.
The pair advertised their services as a "mother and daughter tag team."
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