Articles by Kevin

Pirate Loose in Law Firm

Or at least that's what I infer from this email, forwarded to me today from a Midwestern law firm by one who wishes to remain anonymous: From:    [redacted]Sent:     Tuesday, October 05, 2010 11:02 AMTo:         [redacted]Subject: Found – Skull & Crossbones Eye…





Update: Caffeine/Sleep-Deprivation Defense Fails

Reports last week were that the lawyer for Woody Will Smith would argue that Smith was not responsible for murdering his wife because he had done so while suffering from a "brief psychosis" due to lack of sleep and heavy…




Judge Hands Out Condoms Hidden in Acorns

Today’s inexplicable-misconduct story involves a Pennsylvania judge who has been charged with disorderly conduct for hiding condoms inside acorns and handing them out to unsuspecting women on the grounds of the state capitol. Confronted by capitol police, the judge admitted to…



Stephen Colbert Testifies Before Congress

If you didn't have a chance to see Stephen Colbert's testimony before Congress (specifically, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship & Border Security) about the plight of migrant workers, here's his opening statement.   The video of the full…