TIP: Middle Finger to Judge Probably Contempt of Court
Especially unwise at a bail hearing, I think.
2013
The Drone Memo: More Comedy About the Death of Freedom
Turns out “imminent” doesn’t mean what you think it means.
Axe-Wielding Hitchhiker Dude Saves Lady From Fake Jesus
For once the dude with the hatchet is the good guy. The dude, identified only as "Kai," said a driver who had given him a ride near Fresno began claiming to be Jesus—generally a good time to ask your driver…
Court Rules Icelandic “Girl” Can Use Her Own Name
The Reykjavik District Court has ruled that a 15-year-old Icelandic girl can legally use the first name "Blaer," reversing a contrary decision by government officials. Iceland has strict naming laws that require, among other things, that names fit standard grammar…
Lawyer Analyzes Hobbit’s Contract
If you missed it, James Daily of Law and the Multiverse did a great analysis of the contract Bilbo Baggins signs in The Hobbit. More specifically, he's analyzing the much more elaborate one they came up with for the movie. The contract…
Geraldo “Truly Contemplating” Senate Run
Great news! Unless you are America. Geraldo Rivera said yesterday that he is considering a run for the Senate seat now held by Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ). Lautenberg, who is currently 89, has not yet said whether he will run for…
It’s the Old Wealthy-Fisherman-Trying-on-a-Rolex Scam Again
Works every time: Employees at Ben Bridge Jewelers in downtown Seattle described the man who came in and asked to try on a $45,000 Rolex watch as fishy smelling and toothless. He reportedly explained the aroma by saying he was…
Assorted Stupidity #48
A former beauty-pageant contestant pleaded guilty to participating in a riot that followed the 2011 Stanley Cup final. What's that you're asking? Had she been voted "Miss Congeniality" in that pageant? Indeed she had. If you are fighting charges that…
Russian Judge Snoozes on the Bench (and on Video)
So sleepy.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ARRESTED IN CONNECTICUT
Sorry, did I say “Connecticut”? I meant, “in the baseless dreams of delusional lawyer/dentist Orly Taitz, queen of the ‘birthers.’” I should have been more careful. According to Orly, whose legal skills some have called into question (see, e.g., “‘A Rhesus…