‘Punishment’ Archives
Naomi Campbell Refuses to Turn the Other Cheek »
It appears that the leggy supermodel Naomi Campbell is not familiar with the phrase turning the other cheek. The phrase in the Christian doctrine that refers to responding to an aggressor without violence. The phrase originates from the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew in the GOOD BOOK during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Campbell, 39 [...]
Indicted Illinois Governor Blagojevich Speaks on »
According to The Daily Northwestern newspaper, former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich will speak at the university at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2. The event is titled “Ethics in Politics: An evening with Former Governor Rod Blagojevich.” The event is sponsored by College Democrats of Northwestern University. The former Illinois [...]
Who Need Marijuana When K2 is Legal in Chicago »
I can imagine that most drug users are saying to themselves, why risk getting caught with illegal possession of marijuana when K2 is easily and legally available in most Chicago's food and liquor stores. K2, a “fake weed” and a marijuana look alike is a synthetic substance that is starting to show up around the Chicagoland area. [...]
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon to Resign After Alford »
By: Tolbert Yarkpawolo A screen shot from Baltimore's WBAL-TV showing Mayor Sheila Dixon as she fights back tears during her resignation announcement. "It was with deep regret and sadness that I'm resigning as mayor," Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon said as she read her letter of resignation today. She also added, [...]
Should U.S. Execute Foreign Terrorist Without Trial? »
In the wake of failed Nigerian suicide bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, attempt to bring down a Amsterdam to Detroit plane, should the U.S. execute foreign terrorist without trial?
Heather Ellis and the Bizarre Walmart Incident »
By Charles S. Mombo CNN News reported last night that Heather Ellis, a 24 year-old African American Xavier University graduate could face fifteen years behind bars for assaulting police officers and resisting arrest after she cut the line at Wal-Mart store in Kennett, Missouri. On Nov. 18, her case went to trial in Dunklin County, Mo., on two [...]
Chicago Actor Tanner Faces Prison for Stolen »
Chicago born actor, Antow Tanner, 34 year-old, pleaded guilty yesterday in a Brooklyn court to selling more than a dozen social security numbers for $10,000. According to court documents, he told the judge that he was a middleman in the stolen or dead people social security numbers scheme. (more...)
Dr. Conrad Murray – I have faith the truth will »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZZjw_JApkg Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician of Michael Jackson released a video on YouTube yesterday telling his friends and supporters, "Please don't worry. ... I will be fine," Murray says in a one-minute YouTube clip that went live Tuesday. "I told the truth and I have faith the truth [...]
Rapper Corey Miller aka C-Murder Guilty of Murder »
Rapper Corey Miller, 38 year-old, also known as C-Murder was found guilty on Tuesday of second-degree murder for the shooting a fan, 16 year old, Steve Thomas, during a nightclub fight in 2002. (more...)
California Outlaws the Display of Noose »
Approved by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on August 5, 2009 and filed with the California Secretary of State on August 6, 2009, Bill Number: AB 412 has now become a law. (more...)
Chris Brown – What I did was unacceptable please »
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SD6oBvbKY In a two minute video posted on his website, Chris Brown is publicly speaking up for the first time to say he is sorry for assaulting Rihanna earlier this year. (more...)
Rapper T.I. new address Forrest City, Arkansas 72335 »
Rapper Clifford Harris, Jr. popularly known as T.I. is expected to have a change of address by midday Tuesday, May 26, 2009. His new address will be in Forrest City, Arkansas, Zip Code 72335 at a minimum security prison. Just in case you plan on calling him, Forrest City, Arkansas is on the CDT (GMT -05) time zone. The temperature on the day of [...]
Is Familycide the White Men Solution to Hardship? »
If you don't know what familycide is, do not feel bad because few months ago, I had not heard of it or knew what it meant. The word familycide is a combination of the words family and suicide. If I was given the task to define the word for Webster Dictionary, I will define it as follows: Familycide – is the [...]
T.I., aka Clifford Harris, the Rapper Goes to Jail »
T.I., real name is Clifford Harris, the Grammy-award winning artist was sentenced Friday in Atlanta to one year and one day behind bars on federal gun charges. Two years ago, he was arrested and handcuffed after attempting to purchase thousands of dollars worth of unregistered guns and silencers. As a convicted felon due to a 1998 [...]
Chicago School bans visiting fans from sport events »
The Public League of the Chicago Public School (CPS) announced that it is taking striking and necessary actions by banning fans of visiting teams from attending sports events. This dramatic measure is to curb a rash of violence that has erupted at CPS basketball games. Chicago Public Schools director of sports administration Calvin Davis [...]
Son of Former Liberian Prez Taylor sentenced »
By: Tolbert Yarkpawolo Charles "Chuckie" Taylor, 31-year-old, U.S.-born citizen and the son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor Sr. was sentenced Friday to 97 years in prison for charges including torture and conspiracy, according to a federal court in Florida. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Chuckie moved to [...]
FBI Arrest Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford »
-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – FBI spokesman Paul Daymond, announced today that Mayor Larry Langford, 60-year-old, was arrested and taken into custody around 7 a.m. on federal bribery and fraud charges [...]
Detroit’s ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick gets 4 »
Wayne County Circuit Judge David Groner ordered Detroit's ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to prison for 4 months. The sentence was announced nine months after a newspaper story was published about text messages that ignited a scandal at City Hall. The ex-mayor would not be given an opportunity for early release. Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty last [...]
Duke Rape Accuser’s Questionable Last Dance »
Since three former Duke Lacrosse players; David Evans, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann, were declared innocent of rape and assault charges, the alleged victim in the highly publicized Duke Lacrosse case, Crystal Gayle Mangum, has remained out of public view until now. The divorced mother of three, Mangum hasn't spoken publicly about the case, [...]
Rapper Da Brat gets three years for assault »
Da Brat was assigned a new zip code, Dekalb County Prison, for three years on Friday for assault. The recordings artist was sentenced to three years in Dekalb County prison for hitting a hostess in the head with a rum bottle during an altercation at a suburban Atlanta nightclub last fall. The Chicago native graduated from Kenwood Academy, Hyde [...]
Sharon Brown versus Victoria Osteen in Houston’s »
Victoria Osteen, the wife of TV evangelist and mega-church pastor Joel Osteen was in a Houston, Texas court on Friday regarding a lawsuit brought against her by Sharon Brown. Brown, a Continental Airlines flight attendant is accusing Victoria Osteen of assaulting her over a half-dollar-sized spill on her armrest on a first-class seat. Victoria [...]
Donaghy: I brought shame on myself and family »
Folding his arms but showing no other emotion, the 41-year-old Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy apologized to the court by saying "I brought shame on myself and my family," during his sentencing today in Brooklyn federal court. Tim Donaghy pleaded guilty in August 2007 to conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting betting [...]
Bush gives the OK to execute Black Army Private »
President Bush on Monday approved the execution of Ronald A. Gray, 42, a former army cook and an Army private. Ronald A. Gray is an African American. President George W. Bush will be the first president in over a half-century to affirmed a death sentence for a member of the U.S. Military. In his five years as governor of Texas, Mr. Bush has [...]
Bush pardons himself against possible war crime »
U.S. President George W. Bush has given himself and members of his administration immunity against possible war crimes. Why would George W. Bush grant himself immunity if he did not do any thing wrong, one might ask? Well, the American-led occupation of Iraq after the 2003 invasion was negligent at best and criminal at worst, directly [...]
Is the Crack Law Racially Bias? »
By: http://www.chocolatecity.cc/blog On December 09, 2007, the U.S Supreme Court ruled that judges can impose shorter prison terms for crack cocaine possession below the current recommended term of the 100:1 (cocaine powder versus crack cocaine) ratio in the guidelines. The Supreme Court 7-2 decision ruled in favor of judges [...]
