Rodney King Was Chock Full of Drugs When He Drowned
PCP, cocaine and marijuana all found in his system.
Civil Liberties
Bahrain Activist's Appeal over "Insulting" Tweet Succeeds
But he's still in jail for leading protests and inciting violence against police.
Lawyer Says Australia Has Abandoned Assange
Requests for diplomatic assistance are being ignored.
NYPD's Justification for Spying on Muslims: Muslims Complaining About Bias
Conversations police used as evidence of need for surveillance show no signs of any sort of terrorist activity whatsoever.
Obama and Romney vs. the Bill of Rights
We don't know whether Obama or Romney will come out on top in the election. But it's a safe bet that civil liberties will not.
FBI, DHS Warn of Anarchy at Conventions
Their agents are probably the ones pushing the plans, but let's just raid everybody to be sure.
State Senator Wants Apology From Lil Wayne For Not Liking New York
The rapper Lil Wayne said he "flat out" didn't like New York. He spent eight months on Riker's for illegal gun possession and maybe he's no fan of stop and frisk either. That city sucks a lot more than it used to. But at least it's safe!
Judge: Force Wrong Test to Determine Whether Inmate's Rights Violated
A man claiming sexual assault during a prison strip search can proceed with his suit after a Circuit Court overruled a district judge who said not enough force was involved.
The 5 Dumbest Drug Laws in America
From banning the sale of magazines to regulating chemistry equipment, local and state drug warriors mainline stupidity.
Privacy Groups File FTC Complaint Over Companies' Viral Marketing Campaigns for Children
Something about commercially exploiting children by letting them share videos and games with friends online
Is Rape a Moral Justification for Abortion?
Rape is among the more horrific violations of human dignity. But it is a crime committed by the male, not the female, or the unborn baby.
Brits Wiretapped for Petty Offenses Under National Security Law
Eight surveillance operations are launched every day
Lawsuit Seeks FBI's GPS Policy
The feds are supposed to be reining-in their tracking efforts
Watch For Free Speech Violations at the Conventions
The authorities hate it when people mess with the pageantry
Two Men Jailed for Sexual Ratings
Their racy Facebook page was deemed criminal in Australia
Questions Continue Over Chavis Carter Case
A handcuffed man shot himself in the head? Really?
Honolulu Officials Slammed for Censoring Facebook Criticism
Pissing off people on Facebook is so under-the-radar
Judge Blocks Tiny "Free Speech Zone" at College
University of Cincinnati may not simply restrict student speech in the outdoor areas of campus.
Protest Planned to Support Skateboarder Beaten by Police
He was skating on the wrong side of the road.
FRC Shooter Indicted But Won't Face Hate Crime Charges
Floyd Lee Corkins has been charged with the federal offense of interstate transportation of a firearm and ammunition and a local charge of assault with intent to kill while armed and possession of a firearm during a violent crime.
Crime Lab Didn't Test for Gunshot Residue in Chavis Carter Case
Apparently they don't do those kinds of tests.
Social Media Won't Tip the Election
Undecideds aren't going to Facebook, YouTube to make up their minds.
Correa Says He's No Hypocrite on Press Freedom Re: WikiLeaks
It's just ... there's different rules in Ecuador.
Kelly Thomas Report Blames Officers, Ex-Chief
Situation could have been handled without deadly force. (The "obviously" is implied)
Defense For NJ Woman on Trial For 2008 Murder Want Wiretap Evidence Thrown Out
They say the jailhouse conversations between the woman and her mother amount to nothing more than hearsay
Tropical Storm Isaac Postpones 9/11 Hearings at Guantanamo Bay
Storm's coming through the Caribbean
