Category Archives: Trials and The Law

Joe and Teresa Giudice’s Burst Bubble

Posted on July 29, 2013 by empressofaiken

A 33 page indictment against Joe and Teresa Giudice enumerates the 39 counts of fraud, tax evasion and misrepresentation of certain facts to the Bankruptcy Court.  It’s a scary document, for sure, and, if any or all of the charges … Continue reading →

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The Zimmerman Verdict

Posted on July 13, 2013 by empressofaiken

George Zimmerman has been found not guilty by a jury of six women.  These jurors, according to all reports, gave nothing but their utmost attention and thoughtful consideration to the job they were given.   They deliberated for sixteen hours, finally … Continue reading →

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Conspiracies Left and Right

Posted on May 30, 2013 by empressofaiken

So, there actually are a couple of things that both of our political parties can agree on.  The IRS can’t be trusted to do their jobs and the Attorney General can’t be trusted to do his either.   Even more interesting … Continue reading →

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Jodia Arias’ 19 Minutes of Nothing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by empressofaiken

I expected more, didn’t you?  Jodi Arias is supposed to have an IQ that rivals Einstein’s.   She, or her defense team, made us wait for days to hear her statement to the jury and what we got was 19 minutes … Continue reading →

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Exhibit #159 – A Moment in Time

Posted on May 4, 2013 by lisarenee64

EXHIBIT #159 Finally!  The trial of Arizona versus Arias has been turned over to the jury.  The clock has been started.  They have begun the last, yet most important step for the guilt phase of this trial.  I have shared … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of Justice

Posted on April 30, 2013 by lisarenee64

The one thing we all have in common as Americans is our pursuit of justice.  Ask a hundred people what their definition of justice is and you will get a hundred different answers.  I took a moment to look it … Continue reading →

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The Jodi Arias Show

Posted on March 24, 2013 by empressofaiken

There’s a real-life drama being played out in a courtroom in the State of Arizona.   A young woman has been charged with felony murder for the death of her on-again, off-again boyfriend.  Most of you are familiar with the details … Continue reading →

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California’s Death Sentence

Posted on November 18, 2012 by empressofaiken

While residents of some States considered issues such as gay marriage and recreational marijuana use on election day, the people of California were faced with Proposition 34 – an initiative to repeal the State’s death penalty.  After all the votes … Continue reading →

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Shouting Fire

Posted on September 12, 2012 by empressofaiken

I’m not a fan of censorship.  One of our most precious freedoms is that we can say just about anything, including criticizing our government, without fearing repercussions.   There are situations, however,  when some types of speech go beyond just pushing … Continue reading →

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The Court and Congress Have Spoken

Posted on June 28, 2012 by empressofaiken

Two very important decisions were made in Washington, D.C. today, by two different branches of the government.  One of them was overshadowed by the other, but that doesn’t make the other any less serious.  The Supreme Court handed down a … Continue reading →

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