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Standoff in Toulouse: Mohammed Merah is Dead

Big Tent Democrat
March 23, 2012 00:35

Bump and Update: Multiple French News sites are now reporting Mohammed Merah is dead. It's been confirmed by police. Three police officers were wounded, one seriously. This comes after a long, continuous and loud blast of what sounded like automatic weapons. Police now say Merah fired at...

Court Gives Kim DotCom Gets $60k a Month to Live On

Big Tent Democrat
March 22, 2012 00:12

A justice of the New Zealand High Court has granted Kim DotCom $60,000. a month to live on while awaiting the outcome of the U.S. extradition request. In a decision released today, the court said a $20,000 monthly living allowance would come from the interest paid on the $10 million Dotcom...

Wednesday Afternoon Open Thread

Big Tent Democrat
March 21, 2012 20:31

I'll be offline this afternoon, here's an open thread, all topics welcome.

Supeme Court Extends Right to Counsel to Plea Bargains

Big Tent Democrat
March 21, 2012 20:10

The Supreme Court today ruled defendants have the right to effective assistance of counsel during plea bargain negotiations. The cases are Lafler v. Cooper, No. 10-209, and Missouri v. Frye, No. 10-444. In Lafler, the court said where a defendant rejects a plea offer on the advice of counsel...

Manning and the Broncos Sitting in a Tree

Big Tent Democrat
March 21, 2012 14:19

K-i-s-s-i-n-g. Football makes no sense to me. The Denver Broncos have signed a $96 million 5 year contract with Peyton Manning. Our local news reports it's the Biggest Contract Ever in NFL history. Manning didn't play last season due to multiple surgeries for neck injuries. Everyone seems...