Are You Ready for a South California?

A politician in my home state of California, Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone, is proposing that the state split in half as a way to address political and logistical issues. I’ve heard this story many times before and it’s never had enough legs. Maybe this time? Who knows… From Time: “This has struck a chord with [...]

Casey Anthony: Considering Disguises After Release

According to reports, Casey Anthony is considering using disguises and living under a new name once she is released. From the Chicago Sun Times: A source close to the Anthony team shared this with me Monday: The mother of the slain Caylee reportedly is considering various disguises she can easily employ — to realistically alter [...]

Casey Anthony: George Anthony Suspicions Influenced Jury

According to the jury foreman, the jury was so suspicious of George Anthony that they believed he could be covering up a crime or even potentially could be a killer himself. From ABC News: “There was a suspicion of him,” the juror said. “That was a part of our conversation that we had.” The jury [...]

Casey Anthony: Controversial Video May Be Released

A judge is currently considering whether to unseal a jailhouse video of Casey Anthony that was considered inflammatory and would have made it difficult to give her a fair trial. WKMG filed the request to unseal the video last week  just before the verdict came down. So…should it be released? From ABC News: The video [...]

Casey Anthony: Book Written By Forensic Psychiatrist is on the Way

Here comes the first of many following the trial! According to the New York Times, St. Martin’s Press has acquired the rights to a book about Casey Anthony. From KCRA: Written by forensic psychiatrist Keith Ablow, “Inside the Mind of Casey Anthony” will offer a “cogent, comprehensible way of understanding exactly how Casey Anthony’s psyche [...]

Ohio St. Vacates All 2010 Football Wins

Ohio State is vacating all 10 of its 2010 football wins and placing itself on two years’ probation in the wake of a scandal that cost coach Jim Tressel his job. From CNN: The self-imposed sanctions are contained in the university’s formal response to the NCAA’s Notice of Allegations received April 21. The NCAA could impose [...]

Casey Anthony: Will We See “Caylee’s Law”?

Lawmakers outraged over Casey Anthony’s acquittal have responded by proposing “Caylee’s Laws” that would allow prosecutors to bring felony charges against parents who do not quickly report their children missing. From the Associated Press: The new measures were triggered, at least in part, by an online petition that had more than 700,000 signatures Friday. Some [...]

Casey Anthony: Did Jerry Springer Make $1 Million Offer?

Apparently not as he dismissed a report that his TV show is offering $1 million to Anthony and her parents as 100% untrue. From the Associated Press: The host of “The Jerry Springer Show” said Friday his syndicated program does not feature “known people” such as Anthony.  

Casey Anthony: Parents Receiving Death Threats

George and Cindy Anthony have received several death threats in the days following their daughter’s not guilty verdict. From CBS News: Sheriff’s spokesman Capt. Angelo Nieves said George and Cindy Anthony have received at least a half-dozen phone calls in which death threats were made, reports the Orlando Senitnel. Authorities are now investigating the threats and [...]

Texas Rangers Fan Dies After Fall

A Texas Rangers fan died after falling about 20 feet onto concrete reaching out for a baseball tossed his way by All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton during a game. As a father who takes his two children to games, and watches them with them on TV, watching the video of this tragedy is heart wrenching. The [...]