Criminal’s Modus Operandi Probably Just Means He Can’t Spell “Modus Operandi”
Among other things.
Evidence
Court: Musical Preference Doesn’t Prove Gang Membership
Evidently “Los Tigres del Norte” is a band, not a terrorist organization.
Nothing to See Here: People Who Sell Lottery Tickets Are Just Really Lucky
What are the odds a lottery retailer would win so many times in the absence of shenanigans? Well … “slim” might be an understatement.
Finally, a Use for Periscope
But hopefully something that no one will ever need to use it for again.
Cops: We “Expected Privacy” Because We Tried to Smash All the Cameras
It was totally unfair that the victims had a backup set.
Judge Rules Man Fathered Only One Twin
That ruling might seem either stupid or worthy of Solomon, but it’s just what the DNA evidence showed.
Two More Drunk-Driving Excuses to Cross Off the List [Updated]
Actually, you really shouldn't have a list like this in the first place, but if you do, these should not be on it. The first one comes to us from New Jersey (thanks, Grant & Gerald), where two guys tried…
Writer Says Charles Manson’s Girlfriend Only Wants His Body
The claim isn't that her attraction to him is only physical—he doesn't get conjugal visits anyway. It's that she only wants to marry him because she literally wants his body, so she can charge people to look at it after…
Ferguson Grand Jury Evidence (WARNING: NON-COMEDIC POST)
Not that the outcome isn't a real hoot, but this is really just to provide a couple of links for those who are interested. First, this New York Times page has all the grand jury evidence in one place, including testimony,…
Coma-Faker Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Doesn't seem like it should have taken two years to establish this, but it turns out Alan Knight was lying when he claimed to be quadriplegic and/or comatose in order to avoid court appearances and delay his prosecution. He even…