A special dedication for this weeks travelin music Nov 21, 2009
It is the fanatics who zealously spread the stoning and hanging of rape victims and homosexuals. It is the fanatics who teach their young to kill and to become suicide bombers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Click to read:Gates Unveils Pentagon Probe of Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
What would a society be without morals/commandments against murder, rape, stealing. Study sociology and you will see that all human societies have taboos against stealing, incest, murder. (CBS News)
Researchers begin to decipher metabolism of sexual assault drug Nov 20, 2009
Taken by mouth, it can be abused or used as a date-rape drug ... For that reason, it can be used to facilitate acquaintance sexual assault, commonly called date rape. (EurekAlert!)
Why the Healthcare Bill Will Include Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Nov 20, 2009
The Stupak-Pitts amendment to the House health care reform bill bans individuals from using new government subsidies to buy insurance plans that cover abortion, and prohibits a government-run plan from carrying abortion coverage, except in cases of rape, incest or when a mother s life is endangered ... And it would include exceptions for rape, incest and life of the mother. (Human Events Online)
Excerpt: Lynch fought to save leg from amputation Nov 20, 2009
Iraqi doctor casts doubt on rape claim. Jessica Lynch. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
2 Arrested In Rape Of Gilroy Girl, 13 Nov 20, 2009
-- Two homeless men have been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was raped at a park in Gilroy, police said. Cresencio Eberardo Blas, 29, and Benancio Quinones Leon, 49, are accused of giving the victim intoxicants and then sexually assaulting her several times in the area of Christmas Hill Park at about 6 p.m. on Wednesday. (KSBW 8, CA)
Lessons of Fort Hood Nov 20, 2009
Location: NY Reply # 2 Date: Nov 20, 2009 - 2:31 AM EST Red Beard writes Attempt to compare them if it suits you, but the folks pushing Creationism in schools and trying to outlaw abortion are not out stoning rape victims and they don't put their women in jail for attempting to drive. . (Townhall.com)
Letter: Cover all U.S. Senate candidates Nov 20, 2009
Abortion will be covered under the public option for a woman who is impregnated by incest, rape, or if the life of the mother is in danger. There are already private health insurers who don t cover abortion, so why such the outrage. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Oceanside Teacher Accused Of Sex With Underage Student Nov 20, 2009
According to the Oceanside Police Department, Corey Hogue, a 37-year-old Oceanside High School teacher, was arrested and charged with two counts of rape and two counts of lewd and lascivious acts. Detectives said the alleged crimes began when the female was 15 years old, and it lasted over two years. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Female Sexual Power and a World Wit... Nov 20, 2009
Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape. Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape ... compiled and edited by Jaclyn Friedman and Jessica Valenti, present a variety of perspectives and experiences that focus on the theory that educating all people to value female sexuality and pleasure leads to viewing women differently and ending rape. (Suite101.com)
Man Charged with Murder of Shaniya Davis Nov 20, 2009
Police Say Man Accused of Kidnapping 5-Year-Old Also Raped and Asphyxiated Her ... Charges are being filed against Mario McNeill for the rape and murder of 5-year-old Shaniya Davis ... (AP) A man already accused of kidnapping a 5-year-old North Carolina girl faces new charges that he raped and asphyxiated her, police said Thursday. (CBS News)
For Pagliuca, health reform trumps choice Nov 20, 2009
No publicly subsidized public or private plan could cover abortions - which in most cases cost between $400 and $500 - other than for rape, incest, or life of the mother. Women could pay for separate abortion coverage, however. (Boston Globe)
From the good news, bad news file Nov 20, 2009
And they will kill, rape or whatever else in the process. Kick in your door, tie you up and rob you blind, blow your brains out over a stinkin iPod and some change. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
The National Ticking Bomb: Teenage Alcoholism. Nov 20, 2009
h) Rape, teenage pregnancies, spread of STDs. Young consumers of alcoholic drinks are more likely to be the perpetrators or victims of sexual aggression, or to ride with an intoxicated driver or even become injured. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Nov 20, 2009
In their memo, investigators acknowledged McNamee's credibility problems: The trainer has admitted lying to Florida police during the probe of a suspected rape in 2001, and he also said he initially withheld evidence - used syringes that he said were flecked with steroid residue and Clemens' blood - both from Mitchell and from federal agents. Nevertheless, the investigators said, McNamee's story about Clemens was supported by Pettitte and Knoblauch, both of whom said McNamee told the truth when... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
A Better Health Bill From The Senate? Nov 20, 2009
The Hyde amendment prohibits federal money from paying for abortions except in cases or rape or incest or instances where a woman's life is endangered. The National Organization for Women has described the Stupak Amendment as "Hyde on Steroids.". (CBS News)
Fiorina Has Balancing Act in Calif. Senate Race Nov 19, 2009
Fiorina opposes abortion except in cases of rape, incest and when the life of the mother is endangered. Her campaign says Fiorina believes marriage is between a man and a woman but also supports domestic partnerships. (Newsmax)
Rwanda seeks rebels' extradition Nov 19, 2009
Ethnic Hutu, aged 46 Been in Germany since before Rwanda genocide Denies charges his men are linked to genocide Says fighting for democracy in Rwanda Commands 5-6,000 men FDLR said to smuggle gold from DR Congo to buy weapons Accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity Accused of killings, rape, looting and conscripting child soldiers in DR Congo ... Lobby group Human Rights Watch says that in that time, FDLR fighters have killed at least 630 people and raped numerous women. (BBC News -- Africa)
Lizzie Borden on trial again in Taunton Nov 19, 2009
There have also been symposiums on the Big Dan s rape case and the Charles Cuffe case. Cuffe was a 14-year-old black resident of New Bedford who was accused of murdering a white man in 1871 and defended by the city s first black lawyer. (Easton Journal, MA)
Mexico Anti-abortion Fight Moves To Federal Level Nov 19, 2009
The Veracruz law also includes exceptions for rape, congenital deformation of a fetus or danger to the mother's life ... Cruz Sanchez said that in states like Guanajuato, which enacted a similar law in May, doctors fearing prosecution require a woman impregnated by rape to produce a letter from prosecutors confirming that. (CBS News -- World)
Anchorage Sheraton workers call for boycott Nov 19, 2009
Suspect pleads not guilty in Anchorage rape case ... While Dorsey was on trial in that case, police snatched a water cup he had used in court and matched DNA evidence from it to an unsolved rape. (Juneau Empire)
FDLR Inc: Congos multinational rebels Nov 19, 2009
These are claims that gall human rights workers, the United Nations and countless Congolese civilians, who accuse the FDLR of a catalogue of abuses, including mass rape, murder, forced recruitments, child soldiers, using slaves to illegally exploit minerals ... "The FDLR has remained cohesive as it is now because of the political leadership in Europe. These are people that encourage those in the field to kill, to rape every day. These are crimes, so they should be prosecuted.". (BBC News -- Europe)
Meredith killer 'heard argument' Nov 19, 2009
"I want to let the Kercher family know that I did not kill or rape their little daughter. I am not the one who took her life away from them.". He added: "I don't know if I could have saved her. That's the only thing I can apologise for.". (BBC News -- Europe)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Nov 19, 2009
CHARLES TAYLOR CHARGES Acts of terrorism (WC) Murder (CAH) Violence to life, in particular murder (WC) Rape (CAH) Sexual slavery and violence (CAH) Outrages upon personal dignity (WC) Violence to life, in particular cruel treatment (WC) Other inhumane acts (CAH) Use of child soldiers (VHL) Enslavement (CAH) Pillage (WC) CAH: Crime against humanity WC: War crime VIHL: Violation of international humanitarian law. Before Monday's session, court official Vincent Nmehielle said Mr Taylor had called... (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Editorial Roundup Nov 19, 2009
The Muslim cleric, suspected of recruiting insurgents for Iraq and Afghanistan, was flown to Egypt, where he allegedly was tortured with electric shocks, beatings and threats of rape. He was released in 2007. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dems Feel the Heat over Abortion Nov 19, 2009
Forcing a 10 year old rape victim to carry and bear a child - which happened in some right-wing state that managed to get a 'pro-life' bill passsed -- is NOT a pro life action. It killed that child's psychological future more surely than did the rape ... A 14 year old becomes pregnant because she was brutally raped by her mother's live-in boyfriend. (CBS News)
More of this story Nov 19, 2009
He and his wife are taking their daughter to the hospital to have a rape test done and would like an officer to come up. 10:06 a.m. Woman on Pendergrass Road calling in. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Court backs Battisti extradition Nov 19, 2009
"Otherwise, we could start to see cases of rape, paedophilia or torture treated as political crimes.". Italy responded rapidly to the ruling, with Foreign Minister Franco Frattini expressing his "great satisfaction". (BBC News -- Americas)
They restrict tobacco but loosen up on pot? Nov 19, 2009
wrote on Nov 17, 2009 9:54 PM:" Its my property, is it not? Its my business, is it not? If I did happen to be a business owner, my employees do not HAVE to choose my particular bar. Suppliers typically come in during none patron hours, same for mailman. As for inspectors, if they happen to be there during business hours, they might dislike it, but in my experience in bars, they tend to come in during none peak hours. The point to this being, again, its a matter of choice. If you are so concerned... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Cleveland seeks survivors of 'house of horrors' Nov 18, 2009
Surrounded by sheriff's deputies, Anthony Sowell is arraigned on rape, kidnapping, attempted murder and felonious assault charges Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Cleveland ... Now that most of the bodies found at the home of a suspected serial killer have been identified, Cleveland is turning its attention to the living _ to any women who might be reluctant to come forward after encounters with a man now charged with murder and rape ... The nonprofit Cleveland Rape Crisis Center has set up a hot line... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
VanDuyne charged with rape and imprisonment Nov 18, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 2:13 AM EST A Hudson man on parole was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with the alleged rape of a 55-year-old woman ... VanDuyne was arrested and charged with first-degree rape, a Class B felony; second-degree unlawful imprisonment, a Class A misdemeanor; and third-degree menacing, a Class B misdemeanor. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sex Abuse Victims Forced to Help Kill Man? Nov 18, 2009
The new rape and sodomy charges stem from 1984 to 1989 and accuse Burrell E. Mohler Sr., 77, of Independence, of rape, sodomy and use of a child in a sexual performance. His four sons, Jared Leroy Mohler, 48, of Columbia; Roland Neil Mohler, 47, of Bates City; and David A. Mohler, 52, of Lamoni, Iowa, were charged with rape ... The original complaint, which has allegations that date from 1988 to 1995, includes charges of forcible sodomy, rape with a child younger than 12 and use of a child in a... (CBS News)
NH court dismisses jail chaplain's convictions Nov 18, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed rape and sexual assault convictions against a former Strafford County jail chaplain accused of sexually assaulting a female inmate, saying the evidence failed to demonstrate that the acts occurred during a therapeutic relationship. The state had charged Ralph Flodin, 72, under a statute that said the 2006 sexual contact between the two happened under a relationship in which he was providing the inmate therapy or medical... (Concord Monitor)
Accused rapist with Braintree record held without bail Nov 18, 2009
A convicted sex offender who served time in jail for following a woman into a bathroom at the Borders bookstore in Braintree last year and allegedly tried to rape a woman inside a bathroom at Massachusetts General Hospital last month is competent to face the charges against him, a Boston Municipal Court judge ruled on Nov. 16 ... A day after his most recent arrest, Flavell pleaded innocent on Oct. 23 to attempted rape ... Flavell s criminal record includes convictions on a charge of assault with... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Jacobs gets helm at Lazard Nov 18, 2009
Inside story of the night that Polanski raped a child. Twisted motive behind rape story ... Inside story of the night that Polanski raped a child. (New York Post -- Business)
City Changes Policy in Wake of CBS Report Nov 18, 2009
Dept. Will Now Test All Rape Kits in Stranger Cases ... (CBS) In response to a CBS News that found 20,000 untested kits nationwide, the San Antonio Police Department made a major announcement: it will and will also go back and test all untested stranger rape kits in storage ... Chief McManus said that the DNA profiles obtained from untested rape kits will be entered into the national FBI DNA database. (CBS News -- Evening News)
› Zuma slams 'violent' TV Nov 18, 2009
Then we wonder why our society is so violent and there is so much rape and everything, we contribute. " Zuma said the matter should be taken seriously. He would engage with the sector in more detail on this when there was more time. He cautioned against local content that misrepresented South Africans. "Any misrepresentation of our culture for commercial gain is harmful and unacceptable. (iAfrica.com)
Can Dems Resolve Their Abortion Split? Nov 17, 2009
A 2008 Zogby poll found that 69% of Americans oppose "taxpayer funding of abortion," which is currently governed by the decades-old Hyde Amendment, the law that prohibits funding of abortions through Medicaid and federal employee health plans except in the case of rape, incest, or to save the woman's life. The problem is that no two definitions of what constitutes "federal funding of abortion" are alike. (Time.com)
Zoo reaches funding accord with state Nov 17, 2009
Suspect in MGH assault will stand trial A Level 3 sex offender accused of trying to rape a woman inside Massachusetts General Hospital was found competent to stand trial yesterday after a 20-day evaluation at a state psychiatric facility. David Flavell, 40, had been sent for evaluation to Bridgewater State Hospital after telling his lawyer he believed he was on a spaceship, not on Earth. (Boston Globe)
Records (20) Nov 17, 2009
15: Olvin M. Maldonado-Cruz, 42, Seymour; rape ... 16: Raper_s Rent To Own filed complaints against the following: Tiffany Bowles, 1,229. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Abortion sparks debate in health bill Nov 17, 2009
Current law restricts federal funding to cases of rape, incest or to save the mother's life ... Current law restricts federal funding for to cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. (CNN)
Justices to rule on appeal in execution Nov 17, 2009
Thomas Whisenhant challenged an appeals court ruling that left his death sentence for the 1976 rape and murder of a Theodore woman in place. Whisenhant argued that the judge colluded with prosecutors and denied him a fair trial. (Boston Globe)
Woman Indicted in Elizabeth Smart Kidnap Nov 17, 2009
Kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart told her story in court for the first time, admitting a mock marriage and daily rape ... Smart said she was raped daily by Mitchell throughout her nine months of captivity. (CBS News)
Council to hear social-host ordinance Nov 17, 2009
"What happened in Richmond isn't an isolated event. It happens all over, it's happening in Sonoma Valley. Most cases, they're not reported," Ronshausen said, referring to the well-publicized gang rape of a 16-year-old girl outside Richmond's homecoming dance last month. "Most people think the worst thing that could happen at a party is alcohol poisoning or someone driving away drunk. The sexual assaults aren't talked about.". (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Bigotry rationalized Nov 17, 2009
Rape, pillage, and tyranny have all been around since the beginning of historical records as well. " J D Ricks wrote on Nov 17, 2009 1:10 AM:" Celery, just as I thought; you have a skewed understanding of what the term, "morals," means. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
In their sites Nov 17, 2009
Police were forced to close down a set up to support two young footballers charged with rape after a team trip to Phillip Island ... Rape is an incredibly serious criminal offence ... In Victoria, rape carries a maximum penalty of 25 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Kenya: Women Weighed Down by Culture Nov 17, 2009
"[However], I cannot say that the [reported] cases of rape here are alarming." ... For instance, if a woman has been raped, "PEP [post-exposure prophylaxis] ... [is] only in the books in this part of the world". (allAfrica.com)
Excerpt: Lynch fought to save leg from amputation Nov 17, 2009
Iraqi doctor casts doubt on rape claim. Jessica Lynch. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Abortion plank in health care bill satisfies bishops Nov 17, 2009
On Nov. 7 the House of Representatives approved a draft that said no federally subsidized health plan could cover abortions except in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother, though individuals could purchase an abortion rider. Despite their longstanding support for universal health care, the bishops haven't wholeheartedly endorsed the House bill. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Police: 'Night Stalker' Was Serial Rapist of Elderly Victims Nov 17, 2009
British Police Charge 'Night Stalker' With Serial Rape of Elderly Victims ... British police investigating a series of attacks on elderly people stretching over two decades say they have charged a man known by many as the 'Night Stalker,' with rape and indecent assault ... He faces five counts of rape, six counts of indecent assault and 11 counts of burglary. (Fox News)
Forensics helps bring Iraqis closure Nov 16, 2009
We are dealing with criminal cases, with rape cases. " DNA evidence is also being used more often in Iraqi courts that until, now have relied heavily on confessions. Omar said she and her team are still lacking much needed resources, but believes things will improve when two new DNA labs open at Baghdad's Medical and Legal Institute next year. Her department is also working with Iraq's Ministry of Human Rights to bring a mass graves project to fruition, so that bodies recovered from mass graves... (CNN)
Sons of Anarchy dramatic episode Th... Nov 16, 2009
Softly and compellingly she them the secret that she has been keeping all season, that she was raped by Zobel's men who were using her to cause a reaction in the Sons of Anarchy Club ... When Gemma was done, Tara looked on proudly, as she already knew of the rape and had been keeping Gemma's secret. (Suite101.com)
Presidential Dithering, Dawdling and Defeat Nov 16, 2009
It s longstanding policy that, federal insurance programs don t cover abortion unless it s rape, incest or to save a mother s life and Istook makes the point that no artificial distinction is made between federal and private dollars for the purposes of a ban on funding. It will be interesting to see if the Obamacare debate in the Senate becomes a proxy fight for the left to reverse a federal ban on abortion funding. (Human Events Online)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Nov 16, 2009
In their memo, investigators acknowledged McNamee's credibility problems: The trainer has admitted lying to Florida police during the probe of a suspected rape in 2001, and he also said he initially withheld evidence - used syringes that he said were flecked with steroid residue and Clemens' blood - both from Mitchell and from federal agents. Nevertheless, the investigators said, McNamee's story about Clemens was supported by Pettitte and Knoblauch, both of whom said McNamee told the truth when... (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Abortion divides House Dems in health care debate (3) Nov 16, 2009
Currently a law called the Hyde amendment bars federal funding for abortion except in cases of rape and incest or if the mother s life would be endangered and applies those restrictions to Medicaid, forcing states that cover abortion for low-income women to do so with their own money. Separate laws apply the restrictions to the federal employee health plan and military and other programs. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Attempted Rape in Aspen Hill Nov 16, 2009
(WUSA)--Montgomery County Policesay theyare seeking the public's assistance in locating a man who attempted to rape a woman in Aspen Hillon Saturdayevening ... The manattempted to rape her but thewoman aggressively resisted and the man fled on foot across Bel Pre Road. (W-USA News, DC)
Britain faces investigation in Iraqi abuse allegations Nov 15, 2009
LONDON - Iraqi civilians who were detained by British troops during the US-led war have leveled some 33 allegations of rape and abuse against male and female soldiers, Britain s Ministry of Defense said yesterday ... One man says he was raped by two British soldiers while another says he was sexually humiliated by both male and female personnel ... He says the two soldiers raped him. (Boston Globe)
E.J. DIONNE JR.: Don't let abortion destroy health reform Nov 15, 2009
The structures that reform would create, he says, should carry the same restrictions, which do not apply in cases involving rape and incest or when a mother's life is in danger. Abortion rights supporters counter that, at the very least, individuals who pay part of the cost of their policies should be allowed to choose abortion coverage. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Montana officials nab Wyo fugitive Nov 15, 2009
-- A 58-year-old Wyoming man accused of rape and other sex crimes against children in the 1970s and early 1980s is being held in the Yellowstone County jail in Billings ... Tilley is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault, one count of first-degree rape and three counts of immoral acts with a child. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
FBI digs into backyard of Ohio home with 11 bodies Nov 15, 2009
Police discovered the first two bodies and a freshly dug grave Oct. 29 at Sowell's house after officers came to investigate a woman's report that she had been raped there ... AP Photo - Anthony Sowell holds a copy of rape, kidnapping, attempted murder and felonious assault charges against him during his arraignment Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Cleveland ... AP Photo - Anthony Sowell is led into court for arraignment on rape, kidnapping, attempted murder and felonious assault charges Friday, Nov.... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Ordeal of child migrants Nov 15, 2009
A number of Christian brothers competed between themselves to see who could rape him 100 times first, the boy said. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- UK)
Push to contain area jail expenses pays off Nov 15, 2009
The record for pre-trial detention set by former Bloomington police officer Jeff Pelo, who waited two years for his trial on rape charges, was broken in April when Joe Mendez passed his second year in custody. By the time his trial starts in February on charges that he killed his girlfriends son, Mendez will be closing in on three years in custody. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Homeless addicts can wait months for help Nov 15, 2009
Many of Anchorage's public inebriates are frail and weary from hard drinking and life on the street, their souls broken from the troubles that brought them there: Rape and incest and family dysfunction. Crushing divorces. (Anchorage Daily News)
What Does the L.A. Times Do Right? Nov 14, 2009
" She means that families and individuals can easily get destroyed if they go on reality shows. Also there's an interesting format to their Column One piece. I like that it's unusual, that they are giving new formats a try. Newspapers need to not be so tight in their presentations, and this is fresh. In this story they intersperse the news feature tone with almost an historical novel take on what happened the night of the rape of a now-82-year-old woman. It's a creative approach. We're told... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Man gets life in brutal killing of Arkansas TV anchor Nov 14, 2009
They also handed down a life sentence for rape, 20 years for burglary and 10 years for theft ... Defense lawyer Katherine Streett had urged jurors who had convicted Vance a day earlier of capital murder, rape, burglary and theft of property to have the "courage" to not impose the death penalty. (Pensacola News Journal)
