Marion Barry Taken into Custody & Arrested by Police on Domestic Harassment and Stalking

Another run in with the law …

DC Council member Marion Barry, yes the same former DC Mayor Marion Barry, was taken into custody last night by the U.S. Park Police in Washington, DC on what is being reported as possibly involved domestic harassment or stalking. Exactly how many get out of jail free cards does this man get? Barry is currently on probation for tax offenses

“It’s my understanding that he was taken into custody,” Park Police Chief Sal Lauro said in a brief interview. Lauro said he believed that Barry (D-Ward 8.) was picked up in the Anacostia Park area.

Lauro said he did not have details of the incident and could not say whether Barry had been arrested.

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Death of Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi: From Info in From Metro Nashville, TN Police Press Conference … Could it have Been a Murder-Suicide?

Early today Nashville, TN and the NFL was shocked to learn that former Tennessee Titan/Houston Oiler/Baltimore Raven QB Steve McNair was shot and killed.  

 Steve McNair shot and killed in Nashville, TN

Tonight the Metro Nashville Police had a press conference to let some more details out of the deaths of Steve McNair and the unidentified woman. The police released and confirmed that the name of the female victim was 20 year old Sahel Kazemi. She died of a single gun shot to the head.

The details from the Police press conference make one pause and think that this sad and tragic event might have been a murder-suicide. The details from the presser were as follows:

• Steve Mc Nair was shot multiple time.
• The deceased female Sahel Kazemi was killed by one gunshot to the head.
• A hand gun was recovered near the body of Sahel Kazemi.
• The door to the condo was locked when co-renter arrived. 
• Steve McNair was found dead on the coach.
• Sahel Kazemi was found dead on the floor.
• Police said that they are not actively searching for a suspect tonight.
• They will meet with ME in the morning to go over results of the autopsies.

Police have not called this a double homicide or a murder/suicide; however, the signs are really pointing to the latter. A picture of Sahel Kazemi has been released, see below.

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Former Tennessee Titan NFL QB Steve McNair Dead … Shot to Death in Nashville, TN

Sad and shocking news from the NFL and out of Nashville, TN on this 4th of July weekend …

Nashville, TN police are confirming that former Houston Oiler/Tennessee Titan and NFL QB Steve McNair was shot and killed. McNair was a 13 year veteran of the NFL spending 11 with the Oilers/Titans. McNair is one of the most beloved Titans to ever put on the uniform. Sadly, Steve McNair dead at the age of 36, Rest in Peace.

Steve McNair, Rest in Peace

Titans owner Bud Adams released the following statement:

“We are saddened and shocked to hear the news of Steve McNair’s passing today. He was one of the finest players to play for our organization and one of the most beloved players by our fans. He played with unquestioned heart and leadership and led us to places that we had never reached, including our only Super Bowl. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they deal with his untimely passing.”

UPDATE I: McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head in downtown Nashville, TN

Steve McNair was found shot to death along with an unidentified woman Saturday. The two were found dead in a Nashville condo in what appears to be a double homicide. The woman’s name is being held until pending notification of the next of kin.

The man known in college as Air McNair out of Alcorn St, became know in the NFL and the Titans as being one of the toughest and hard working QB’s in the business. Never can I remember a game toward the end of McNair’s career where he was not playing with an injury that would sideline most. McNair was one of the true NFL gladiators and warriors of his generation where statistics did not tell the story.

As 4th of July fireworks are scheduled tonight in Nashville, TN … many of the spectators for the festivities have gone to the location of the shooting in downtown Nashville.

 UPDATE II: From Channel News 5 out of Nashville, TN

According to police reports, although there have been several people taken to police headquarters, there have been no suspects taken into custody.

The incident happened near 2nd South & Lea Avenue.

A crowd began to gather in the area where Steve McNair’s body was found Saturday afternoon.

“When police officers arrived in response to that call, they found two individuals who had been shot to death inside the residence: one female, one male. We now know that the male deceased is Steve McNair. The female deceased has been tentatively identified. We’re working to confirm that and then notify her next of kin,” said Don Aaron with Metro Police on the situation.

That female victim’s identity was not released as of 4:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Steve McNair was a 3 time Pro Bowler and co-NFL MVP with  with Peyton Manning in 2003.

UPDATE III: Former Titans quarterback Steve McNair dead

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron confirmed that authorities were called to a condominium and found McNair and a woman shot to death inside. Aaron said police don’t yet know the circumstances of the shootings.

The condominium where the bodies were found is one that McNair was known to frequent, but police spokeswoman Kristin Mumford could not say whether he was the owner.

About 50 people crowded just beyond police tape outside the complex in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood, some wearing Titans hats. The condominium is located within walking distance of an area filled with restaurants and nightspots, just a few blocks from the Cumberland River and within view of the Titans’ stadium.

 UPDATE IV: Many Reflections on Steve McNair from ESPN

UPDATE V: Statement from Baltimore Ravens GM, the other NFL Team McNair Played for

“This is so, so sad. We immediately think of his family, his boys. They are all in our thoughts and prayers. What we admired most about Steve when we played against him was his competitive spirit, and we were lucky enough to have that with us for two years. He is one of the best players in the NFL over the last 20 years…. He was a great player, one of the toughest of competitors, and a tremendous teammate, who was a leader on the field and in the locker room, especially to the young players.”

CNN: Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair killed, police say the woman has been tentatively identified, but her name is not being released, authorities said.

A law enforcement source close to the investigation said the woman is McNair’s girlfriend and that the residence is her condominium.

Witnesses said McNair was a frequent visitor there.

UPDATE VI: McNair’s Escalade involved in DUI arrest this week

The Tennessian is reporting that earlier this week, a car registered to Steve McNair and a 20 year old woman was stopped on Broadway by police. The driver and co-owner, Sahel Kazemi, was charged with DUI.

The driver and co-owner, Sahel Kazemi, was charged with driving under the influence and refusing to take a breath test. The car was a 2007 black Cadillac Escalade.

Earlier today, a black Escalade was towed from the condominium complex on Second Avenue where McNair and a female who has not yet been identified by police were found dead this afternoon.

It is not clear whether this is the same vehicle involved in the DUI arrest.

 UPDATE VII: Police confirm that female shooting victim was Sahel Kazemi

Police have confirmed that Steve McNair suffered several gunshots, and the woman with him died of one gunshot to the head.

“The medical examiner will be conducting autopsies tomorrow,” Metro police spokesman Don Aaron said. “We expect to make additional conclusions after the autopsy process.”

According the the police press conference McNair was shot multiple times and the female victim, Sahel Kazemi, was shot once in the head. Metro police said that the door was locked when a co-renter of the condo arrived. Also the police spokesman said that they are not actively looking for a suspect tonight and they will be meeting with the Medical Examiner tomorrow morning.

Wow, I am speculating, but from the info the police gave in tonights press conference, this sounds like a murder/suicide. One victim shot multiple times, one victim with one shot to the head, the gun still present at the crime scene, the door to the condo was locked, McNair was found dean on a coach and the woman on the floor and they are not presently looking for a suspect.

Justice Interrupted: Lori Drew MySpace Hoax that Caused Megan Meier’s Suicide Tentatively Thrown Out by Judge

JUSTICE INTERRUPTED OR JUSTICE DENIED!

Lori Drew, there may be no justice provided on earth; however, there is a special spot in hell reserved for you for your actions against a 13 year old defenseless little girl.

Megan Meier

Will there really be no justice for deceased 13 year old Megan Meier and her family? A federal judge on Thursday tentatively threw out the MySpace computer fraud conviction against Lori Drew. How is it possible that the Missouri mom, Lori Drew, walks away from the cyberbullying and suicide of Megan Meier with no conviction, but with blood on her hands?

Lori Drew, the keyboard coward who was complicit in typing “Megan Meier is a slut” and “Megan Meier is fat ” and “The world would be a better place without you.”

Lori Drew’s intent was to emotionally harass a minor. How did Lori Drew’s actions not constitute, stalking, harassing and endangering the welfare of a minor?

Watch this VIDEO from GMA and decide for yourself whether Lori Drew should be doing jail time. Want to be outraged all over again?

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Bizarre: Two Mexican Miget Wrestlers (Luchadores), La Parkita & Espectrito Jr, Killed by Gang Posing Prostitutes in Mexico City

And now for the bizarre story of the day … it consists of drugs, crime, death and Mexico, but its not what you think.

Two professional Mexican midget wrestlers were found dead in a seedy hotel in Mexico City, Mexico. According to authorities, the wrestlers, “La Parkita” and “Espectrito Jr.,” could have been victims of a gang of female robbers who are experienced at using drugs to knock men out and rob them. In this case the two may have been drugged to death.

La Parkita (left) and El Espectrito (right)

Autopsies are being performed on the two midget wrestlers, one of whom went by the name “La Parkita” — or “Little Death” [bizarre coincidence] — and wore a skeleton costume in the ring. The other was known as “Espectrito Jr.”

Authorities say two women were seen leaving the men’s hotel room before the bodies were discovered.

Wrestling Midgets ‘Killed By Fake Prostitutes’

The twin brothers, real names Alberto and Alejandro Jimenez, reportedly had been entertaining two prostitutes on the night of their deaths.

Police said two women were seen leaving the men’s hotel room shortly before the bodies were discovered by a cleaner.

The Dana Pretzer Show On Scared Monkeys Radio - Thursday, July 2, 2009 - Special Guests: Wendy Murphy and Robin Sax Discussing Michael Jackson

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Robin Sax

• Former DA & author Wendy Murphy and Los Angeles ADA Robin Sax join Dana tonight to discuss the life and death of Michael Jackson. We have heard in the media talk about Michael Jackson the singer, now we will hear from child victims advocate Wendy Murphy and Robin Sax who has a new book entitled,  ‘Predators and Child Molesters: What Every Parent Needs to Know to Keep Kids Safe’.

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Daily Commentary - Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 - Time to Put a Stop to Prescription Drug Abuse Enablers

• Dana calls for prescription drug reform.

Tracy Ocasio Case: Sewer By Hataway Home To Be Searched Today

Ocoee, FL– Additional search plans for Tracy Ocasio, 27, last seen at the Florida Tap Room leaving with Jimmy Hataway on May 28, are focused on the sewer by Hataways home today.

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Unbelievable: Carol Browner, Energy Czar Questioned as to Whether She Read Cap & Trade Bill … Answer, No!

Criminal … Remember America, they work for “We the People”.

We prosecute Bernie Madoff for the fraud he perpetrated on unsuspecting investors, yet a government is supposed to go unchecked and allowed to partake in their own fraud on America called “cap & trade”.  They feel any question that actually questions them is not worthy of and answer and mean spirited.

Barack Obama’s Energy Czar, Carol Browner, appeared on Fox & Friend’s yesterday to discuss the “cap & trade” Obama energy tax on all Americans that recently passed the House by a narrow majority. One might assume that the Obama energy czar would have read the bill since after all she is the energy czar. However, you know what happens when you ASS-U-ME!

As reported by Ed Morrissey at Hot Air, after Fox’s Steve Doocy asks Browner whether she has read the entire “cap and Tax” bill, she gets defensive and declares that it is unfair that Doocy blindsided her. Blindsided for asking whether she read the bill that she was discussing? Are you joking? She was asked a simple question as to whether she read the bill and that is supposed to be a gotcha question? Sadly, no one read this bill in the House but saw fit to inflict it upon “WE THE PEOPLE”.

“I’ve read vast portions of it.”

STEVE DOOCY: “[I] know the bill is over 1,000 pages long. Have you have read it?”
CAROL BROWNER: “Oh, I’m very familiar with this bill.”
DOOCY: “Have you have read it?”
BROWNER: “We have obviously been watching this for a very long time. I am very …”
DOOCY: “I’m sure you’ve got an idea of it, but you have read it?”
BROWNER: “I’ve read major portions of it, absolutely.”
DOOCY: “So the answer no you haven’t read it. But you’ve read a big chunk of it.”
BROWNER: “No, no, no that’s not fair. That’s absolutely not fair.”

So let’s get this correct. An Obama mouth piece goes on national TV to shill and spin to the American people that “cap & trade” is not a tax on all American’s and that it will not greatly increase all Americans energy bills, yet energy czar Carol Browner finds it unfair for her to be asked whether she read the damn “pile of sh#t” in the first place?

How privileged does the Obama White House think they are that they do not have to answer to “We the People”? 

JUSTICE: Bye, Bye Bernie … Ponzi Scheme Swindler Bernard Madoff Get Maximum 150 Years in Prison

Although no amount of prison time makes up for the billions that Madoff defrauded from the rich and poor alike, 150 years makes for some nice retribution.

Justice has been served in the Madoff Ponzi fraud. Bernard Madoff will not be seeing the light of day any time soon. Madoff was sentenced to 150 years for orchestrating the largest financial swindle in history. There is a special spot reserved in hell for Madoff for the thousands of unsuspecting people that he defrauded and stole their life savings. Previously a judge had ordered that Madoff forfeit $170 billion.

Madoff, from the penthouse to the big house

Bernard Madoff, the self-confessed author of the biggest financial swindle in history, was sentenced to the maximum 150 years behind bars for what his judge called an “extraordinarily evil” fraud that shook the nation’s faith in its financial and legal systems and took “a staggering toll” on rich and poor alike.

As one of the Madoff victims told the court, “Commit Madoff to prison for the rest of his life. “May Satan grow a fourth mouth where Madoff can spend the rest of eternity.”

The landmark sentence, one of the stiffest ever given for a white-collar crime, came just six months after Mr. Madoff, a pioneer on Wall Street, allegedly told his sons that his entire business was a massive Ponzi scheme. The penalty sparked a burst of applause in a courtroom packed with victims of the fraud.

Yet another example of why we hate defense attorneys. Check out this circular logic for defending his client. Some how because the defrauded money went to other investors, that’s supposed to lessen what Madoff did.

Mr. Madoff’s attorney, Ira Sorkin, said that Mr. Madoff was a “deeply flawed individual” but maintained that most of the fraud money went to other investors. He added that the $13 billion figure cited by the government as the net losses suffered by account holders since 1995 was overstated, since at least $1 billion in recovered assets will be returned to investors, and perhaps a lot more. The judge said that was irrelevant to the case. Mr. Sorkin said Mr. Madoff deserved only 12 years in prison, since he was 71 and had helped the government in its investigation — a statement Judge Chin questioned.

Ruth and Bernie Madoff … say good bye to the penthouse and Bernie, say hello to the big house.

Report: Ruth Madoff Agrees To Forfeit $80M

UPDATE I: Could 10 More People Face Charges in Madoff Ponzi Scheme Scandal?

It is rather hard to believe that only one man knew what was going on during the largest financial swindle in history. Will more be charged?

Federal authorities are pressing a probe of 10 associates of Bernard Madoff despite a sentence that means the mastermind of one of the biggest financial frauds in history will spend the rest of his days behind bars, The Associated Press has learned.

A person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing, wouldn’t detail potential charges or say whether the 10 would include Madoff’s family or former employees. So far, only Madoff and an accountant accused of failing to make basic auditing checks have been criminally charged in the multibillion-dollar hoax.