BILL MINOR:Last lynching sees 50 years pass Feb 13, 2009
(Rape then was a capital offense in Mississippi. Parker, not long out of the Army, very likely had raped the young white mother while she waited in the family's stalled automobile next to U.S. Highway 11 late on the night of Feb. 23, 1959. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
DoD News Briefing with Br... Apr 1, 2008
In the military commission process, every accused has the following protections:to elect not to testify at trial and to have no adverse inference drawn from it; to be represented by detailed military counsel as well as civilian counsel of his own selection at no expense to the government; to examine all the evidence used against him; to obtain evidence and to call witnesses on his own behalf, including expert witnesses; to cross-examine every witness called bythe prosecution; to be present... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Westerly man pleads guilty to 7-11 robbery Mar 30, 2008
First-degree robbery is a capital offense in Rhode Island; convictions can result in life terms ... Bolduc would be arrested without incident the next day, taken into custody, booked and charged with the capital offense. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Editorial: Debtor nation Mar 27, 2008
" Paranoid psychos think there are others with them, same as you talk like, but Sick-o EDS, in whatever way you can hear this, you "are" be, "all" of the disease, you are alone, isolated, babbling incoherent words in which, (paraphrasing the estimable Gertrude Stein): there ain't no scare, there. As for any cohesion you have with war criminal Bushbutcher, and if your maintenance medication brings you near functional cognizance for some brief spell during a day, get this: Indicting and... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Protests turn violent in Tibetan capital Mar 15, 2008
Some unfurled the Tibetan flag, a capital offense in China. Tensions in the Tibetan capital were heightened in the past few days as the city's three biggest monasteries were sealed off by thousands of soldiers and police in a government crackdown, Radio Free Asia reported Friday. (FOX 11, AZ)
Formaldehyde exposure over years time may cause problems Mar 7, 2008
Because if even one person dies, if even one child becomes infirm, if even one elderly gentleman can't experience the end of his time here in relative comfort, it should be a capital offense. And hopefully, long term exposure to the FEMA housing won't result in an epidemic of cancer across the poor and disenfranchised of the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf coast. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
The need for 'idiot training' Mar 4, 2008
Reckless driing is a capital offense already. What good is a new law when someone is willing to risk their lives to save a couple of minutes on their commute. (North County Times)
CAPITAL OFFENSE Mar 3, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :38 a.m. CDT, March 03, 2008. Late 19-0 run carries Washington past sluggish Hornets Monday, March 03, 2008By Teddy Kider. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pushing The Hussein Hot Button Mar 2, 2008
But, because he was raised as a Muslim and since converted to Christianity, we know in parts of the world that is a capital offense ... But, because he was raised as a Muslim and since converted to Christianity, we know in parts of the world that is a capital offense. (Townhall.com)
Capital offense: Nationals' Bowden wheeling, dealing to get more pop Feb 24, 2008
30-day news archives. "It's hard to have three spots in your lineup where you just get no offense.". (Florida Today)
DoD News Briefing with Brig. Gen. Hartmann from the Pentagon Feb 12, 2008
The right to have military commission panel of at least five military members determine his guilt by a two-thirds majority or, in the case of a capital offense, a unanimous decisions of a military commission composed of at least 12 members. The right to an appeal to the Court of Military Commission Review, then through the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals to the United States Supreme Court. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Sept. 11 Co-Conspirators Charged Feb 12, 2008
In the military commissions process, every defendant has the following rights: The right to remain silent and to have no adverse inference drawn from it; the right to be represented by detailed military counsel, as well as civilian counsel of his own selection and at no expense to the government; the right to examine all evidence used against him by the prosecution; the right to obtain evidence and to call witnesses on his own behalf including expert witnesses; the right to cross-examine every... (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Editorial: Enough already Feb 9, 2008
wendi wrote on Feb 1, 2008 11:58 PM:" Bush, a butcher, ordered tortures to the death. This is not for "lawsuits;" this is unconscionable powermad bloodlust murder and capital offense, facing just sentence of execution. Who stands for Bush, and defends or harbors his immoral depravity from apprehension is complicit, nor above the law, and is beneath the contempt of civic decency. Mukasey. Et tu, Hasso? Lee Enterprises? Your souldeep agony shall never stop, and is eternal. TELL your black heart,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Campaign music choices run gamut from ABBA to Elvis Jan 28, 2008
Mike Huckabee, who has barely campaigned in Florida this week, doesn t have a regular soundtrack, but does play bass in his rock cover band Capital Offense. A typical jam: John Mellencamp s R.O.C.K in the USA. The use of music to rally votes is, of course, nothing new. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fleeing to Mexico Thwarts Death Penalty Jan 22, 2008
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More of this story Jan 19, 2008
First-degree robbery is a capital offense in Rhode Island and a conviction can mean life in prison. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
New arrest in 7-Eleven case Jan 19, 2008
He was set to be arraigned this morning in Fourth Division District Court where he will be charged with first-degree robbery, a capital offense in Rhode Island ... According to police documents, Whiting, 45, who was charged Wednesday afternoon with capital offenses in Connecticut and Rhode Island related to the home invasion and subsequent chase, told police in a signed statement Wednesday morning of Bolduc s role in the 7-Eleven robbery. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Chesterfield Jan 19, 2008
Jesus E. Perez, of the 2500 block of Elliham Ave., was charged with attempt to commit capital offense, carrying concealed weapon - 1st offense, obstructing justice and use or display firearm in commission of felony on Jan. 11. John M. Perryman Jr., of the 3000 block of Dupont Ave., was charged with enumeration - loud and disturbing noises on Jan. 11. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Second 7-Eleven suspect arrested Jan 18, 2008
Bolduc is set to be held at Westerly police lock-up overnight and he will be arraigned in Fourth Division District Court Friday morning when he too will be charged with first degree robbery, a capital offense in Rhode Island. Capital convictions can result in life in prison. (Westerly Sun, RI)
READERS WRITE Jan 10, 2008
If rape, child molestation or any other crime short of murder were a capital offense, then you would see an increase in the number of murders. That is because a sexual predator who knows he is facing the death penalty anyway would have no incentive to spare the life of the victim or any other potential witness, for that matter. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Justices to Decide if Rape of a Child Merits Death Jan 6, 2008
But in recent years, a handful of states, responding to public outcries about sex crimes against children, have amended their death penalty statutes to make the rape of a child a capital offense. Louisiana was the first to do so, amending its death-penalty law in 1995 to apply to the rape of a child under the age of 12. (New York Times)
High court to hear child rapist's appeal Jan 5, 2008
Rape was commonly prosecuted as a capital offense in the 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for blacks in the South. In May 1964, Missouri executed Ronald Wolfe for rape, the last such execution in this country for a sexual assault that did not result in death. (Boston Globe)
Huckabee leaves slick rival in his wake Jan 4, 2008
The media stopped by, too, to see Mr Huckabee on stage playing his guitar in his fair-to-average rock band, Capital Offense. By November Mr Huckabee was winning in Iowa and showing strongly in the national polls, thanks partly to his campaign's use of a 17 million strong database of Christians compiled to promote the Mel Gibson's film, The Passion Of The Christ a few years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Romney Hits Huck in Living Rooms Jan 2, 2008
Romney didnt mention the former Arkansas governor by name, but was likely referring to Huckabee, who is his chief opponent in Iowa and plays guitar in a band called Capital Offense ... Romney didnt mention the former Arkansas governor by name, but was likely referring to Huckabee, who is his chief opponent in Iowa and plays guitar in a band called Capital Offense. (Townhall.com)
Somerset woman shot and killed Dec 30, 2007
Under Pennsylvania rules of criminal procedure, a rule allows no bond in a case considered a capital offense, said police Chief Randy Cox. Since it was a general charge of criminal homicide, first degree murder is included in that. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Huckabee: Another charming overachiever from Hope, Ark. — but don’t cross him Dec 28, 2007
All this while still displaying a refreshing sense of humor and claiming the distinction of being the only sitting governor with his own rock band, Capital Offense, which he describes as a bunch of middle-aged people playing classic rock n roll and living the dream of musicians. He showed his down-to-earth credentials by living in a mobile home albeit a triplewide on the lawn while the governor s mansion was under renovation. (Charles City Press, IO)
Grass-roots activists fill void among GOP Dec 26, 2007
DES MOINES - Eric Woolson, the director of Mike Huckabee's Iowa campaign, had no idea what a "fair tax" was until he tried to raise a crowd to see Huckabee's band, Capital Offense, perform following a Republican state-party dinner in April. Struggling to fill the room, he soon realized that he was competing for attention with a group called Americans for Fair Taxation that happened to be giving away iPods and college-football tickets in a nearby hospitality suite. (Boston Globe)
Huckabee: Another Overachiever From Hope Dec 16, 2007
All this while still displaying a refreshing sense of humor and claiming the distinction of being the only sitting governor with his own rock band, Capital Offense, which he describes as "a bunch of middle-aged people playing classic rock 'n' roll and living the dream of musicians." He showed his down-to-earth credentials by living in a mobile home - albeit a triplewide - on the lawn while the governor's mansion was under renovation. And he did himself no end of good - physically and politically... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hopkinton Cocaine Bust Follow-up Dec 12, 2007
Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver is a capital offense in Rhode Island, McLoughlin said, meaning that a conviction could carry a life sentence. McDonald said the matter is still under investigation. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Huckabee finds his campaign at a tipping point Dec 9, 2007
The 52-year-old Arkansan, dressed in a dark blue business suit, fingers his bass guitar as the high school bandmates kick into "Sweet Home Alabama." After playing that Southern rock anthem, also a standard for his own band, called Capital Offense, Huckabee ambles to the microphone and tells the story of a woman who was thought to have a learning disability but became a famous choreographer. The point is that individuals shouldn't be categorized and dismissed. (Boston Globe)
Chanukah: The Jewish Festival Of Lights Dec 5, 2007
Emperor Antiochus decreed that to be Jewish was a capital offense. In one very public display, his soldiers captured two Jewish mothers who had secretly circumcised their infant sons. (KIRO TV, WA)
We Must Each Save Shoaib Nov 23, 2007
In this particular instance, the question becomes whether we, as consumers, should continue to buy Bangladeshi and support the kind of government that basically considers interfaith dialogue a capital offense. R: But doesn't that just hurt "the people". (Townhall.com)
Review: Abandoned wife woos ex's new flame in 'Lovers' Nov 23, 2007
Julie not only sets herself up as a formidable romantic rival, but also gets appointed as a judge and hauls Bernard into court on a capital offense. Gender-confused wooing, comic swordplay, double entendres and comedy that exploits and reverses old battle-of-the-sexes humor abound in "Lovers tioners," John Strand's curiously rich 1998 variation on a 17th century French farce. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What good is 1,000 feet? Nov 15, 2007
When you think about it, selling drugs to children ought to be a capital offense. Drug dealers who do this ought to be shot with due process, of course regardless of the distance from school. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Quaker Martyr, New England 1660 Nov 9, 2007
Quaker Martyr, New England 1660: Condemned to Die, Woman Pleads Her Case for the Inner Light. Quaker Martyr, New England 1660. (Suite101.com)
Timely executions Nov 3, 2007
If not for politicians, lawyers and prisons, all of which are major business interests sapping taxpayer dollars, the punishment phase for capital offense trials would offer only two possible outcomes, execution or freedom. Keeping convicted murderers alive to be "cash cows" for well-connected special interests is immoral, unconscionable and amounts to political slavery. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
President Museveni's Visit Protested by HIV/AIDS Experts Nov 3, 2007
President Museveni also continues to perpetuate the spread of misinformation and the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS: * Uganda's Monitor reports that on Sept. 24, 2007, during a speech to officials from 12 Ugandan universities, Museveni said of a person who contracts HIV, "Instead of being an asset, you become a burden. ... And afterwards, they announce that [the person] has died after a very long illness ... is that not treason?" According to the Monitor, treason is a capital offense punishable... (PR Newswire)
Stern says NBA refs broke gambling policies Oct 27, 2007
"And by the time I got through and I determined going into a casino isn't a capital offense ... I'm the CEO of the NBA and I'll take responsibility.". Stern also said Stu Jackson and Ronnie Nunn, in charge of monitoring officiating, will both have their roles altered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NBA won't punish refs who broke gaming rules Oct 26, 2007
And by the time I got through and I determined going into a casino isnt a capital offense. Im the CEO of the NBA and Ill take responsibility. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stern absolves referees Oct 26, 2007
"And by the time I got through and I determined going into a casino isn't a capital offense, ... I'm the CEO of the NBA and I'll take responsibility."The commissioner stressed there is still no indication that any other officials were involved in illegal gambling activity, but practically all of them violated a league policy that Stern called "too harsh." That included anything from buying lottery tickets to taking part in poker games, betting on college football or taking part in NCAA... (News & Observer -- Sports)
GI in Iraq acquitted of aiding enemy Oct 20, 2007
He initially faced a possible death sentence on the charge of aiding the enemy, a capital offense under U.S. military law, but a former acting commanding general of American forces in Iraq decided against a death sentence. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Soldier free of phone charge Oct 20, 2007
Steele initially faced a possible death sentence on the charge of aiding the enemy, a capital offense under U.S. military law. A former acting commanding general of U.S. forces in Iraq, Maj. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
* US soldier on trial for aiding detainees Oct 16, 2007
He initially faced a possible death sentence on the charge of aiding the enemy -- which under US military law is a capital offense -- but a former acting commander general of US forces in Iraq opted to make it a non-capital case, US military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Rudolph Burwell said last week. The trial has twice been delayed to give lawyers more time to prepare. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Medellin (and Bush) v. Texas Oct 15, 2007
The people 00004000 of the sovereign state of Texas, through their elected representatives, have made that crime a capital offense. Given that the death penalty is expressly mentioned in the Constitution -- including three times in the Fifth Amendment alone -- there is no plausible argument that Texas s policy is unconstitutional. (Human Events Online)
Bush, Texas at odds over death case Oct 11, 2007
He was convicted of murder in the course of a sexual assault, a capital offense in Texas. A judge sentenced him to death in October 1994. (MSNBC -- Crime)
From death row to life in prison Oct 7, 2007
Roderick Eskridge, 27, was 17 in Dec. 2, 1997, when he and four others attacked Cheryl Johnson, a 34-year-old retarded Grenada woman. She was struck in the head with a beer bottle, robbed of an unspecified amount of money and ordered to remove her clothes. (The Clarion-Ledger)
American Idol: A night full of good feelings, but for Jordin, this is her now Oct 7, 2007
The only rule that truly need apply is that you must put on a good show, and failure to do that is a capital offense. Apr 26, 2007 9:49:45 AM. (Yahoo News -- American Idol)
Netiquette: Seriously, losers, back off Britney Oct 5, 2007
Its irrelevant if you believe that the integrity of the MTV Video Music Awards is forever compromised or that driving without a legal California licenses is a capital offense. Gleefully calling for someones anyones imminent demise by her own deliberate hand is just not okay. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Death is sought in trooper's killing Oct 1, 2007
In states with a death penalty, laws specify that killing an officer is an aggravating factor that can qualify a homicide as a capital offense. The killing of an officer of the state is often treated as an attack on the state itself, so such homicides carry the weight of the state, as well as of an individual as victim. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Judge Orders Murtha to Testify in Haditha Defamation Case... Sep 30, 2007
Bottom line, you can't go on global media and accuse a person of a capital offense before they've been charged or tried. Even the lowliest citizen among us has that right, so surely soldiers get it, too. (The Drudge Report)
Wolf kills Labrador in Ninemile Sep 29, 2007
Killing dogs is not a capital offense for the Ninemile wolves, who have roamed the valley since 1990. Bradley said there are an estimated four adults and at least two pups in the pack. (Missoulian, MT)
Another shooting in Sulger City Sep 29, 2007
Mike wrote on Sep 25, 2007 8:09 AM:" Welcome to the "New" Sierra Vista. This violence is just another byproduct of growth without vision. If the city doesn't come down hard on the thugs breeding and moving into to Sierra Vista, in ten years it's going to look just like South Tucson. Street gang affiliation should be a capital offense. ". twirp wrote on Sep 25, 2007 6:28 AM:" obviously they do not want to kill these three guys, just scare them. I do not know if they are scaring them but they are... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
DEA agent kills suspect (3373) Sep 27, 2007
Detroit Family wrote on Sep 25, 2007 7:51 PM:" PART TWO: Will their eventual determination of excessive force make the press? Regardless, selling drugs is not a capital offence. A capital offense is a felony crime that is considered so serious that it is punishable by death. Shouldnt the punishment fit the crime? I am sure we can agree that the press twists things to increase their storys public interest value. After reviewing the comments on the article published by the local press,... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Transcript: Sen. Joe Biden on 'FOX News Sunday' Sep 17, 2007
" But I want to ask you directly. Was MoveOn.org wrong to attack the integrity of General Petraeus? BIDEN: MoveOn.org is as frustrated and angry and can't with this policy. What you saw is a burst of frustration. It was more about MoveOn.org than about the war. And look. The idea that they have said they use one phrase, that somehow these guys are a bunch of un-Americans who should be run out of the country or something this is great political tactic for people to use. They were wrong in saying... (Fox News)
Many people commit plunder every day Sep 14, 2007
Since plunder is a capital offense, a conviction can be appealed before the high court directly. The Sandiganbayan had described as incredible and far-fetched certain details claimed by former Ilocos Sur governor Luis Chavit Singson during the six-year trial of plunder case. (Philippine Star)
Helena and Capital face off for Queen City crown Sep 14, 2007
The Capital offense also has several backs that can pick up yardage as well. They come at you in waves and in several games this season, they have had more than 10 players get at least one carry. (Helena Independent Record)
Deposed Philippine president convicted of plunder, sentenced to life in prison Sep 12, 2007
Estrada was convicted of plunder _ a capital offense _ though the death penalty was recently abolished. He was acquitted of perjury for allegedly falsely declaring his assets. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Capital blasts past Skyview Sep 1, 2007
The Bruins stuffed a run by Skyview s Steve Wood on fourth down, giving the Capital offense the ball with 56 seconds left in the first half. It took them 25 seconds to score. (Helena Independent Record)
Bruins open season with win over Bozeman Aug 25, 2007
While the defense was able to have its way with Bozeman for the entire game, the Capital offense was spectacular for one half and sputtered for another. The Bruins scored on their first offensive series of the season as they took the opening kickoff, went 10 plays and scored a touchdown. (Helena Independent Record)
Can’t We Allah Just Get Along? Aug 21, 2007
Of course being a bit different is a capital offense to Islamists. Conflict is always unpleasant and burdensome -- but it is not always wrong or to be avoided. (Human Events Online)
Winning ugly, but winning Aug 16, 2007
Alcohol or pot pot or alcohol both are bad -it s inbreeding that should be deemed as a capital offense. By ObiWanKobe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee on coming in second at the Iowa straw poll Aug 15, 2007
And the reason those folks came there and stood in 100- degree heat and many of them bought their own tickets, we didn't have a whole lot to offer them, other than Hope, Arkansas, watermelon and music from my band, Capital Offense. You know, but they wanted to be there. (Fox News)
Separating the wheat from the chaff: straw poll gives second tier achance Aug 13, 2007
In tune … Mike Huckabee, second left, plays guitar with his band Capital Offense as an Elvis impersonator sings ... In tune … Mike Huckabee, second left, plays guitar with his band Capital Offense as an Elvis impersonator sings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Romney wins Iowa straw poll as expected Aug 12, 2007
Presidential hopeful and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, second from left, plays with his band, Capital Offense as an Elvis Impersonator from Duncan Hunter's campaign helps out with a rendition of Johnny-Be-Good at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, Saturday, Aug 11, 2007. David Lienemann -- AP Photo. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Titusville man indicted in landlord slaying Aug 8, 2007
Vitaliy Groesbeck, 19, is charged with premeditated murder, a capital offense, and robbery with a firearm, a first-degree felony punishable by life in prison ... Vitaliy Groesbeck, 19, is charged with premeditated murder, a capital offense, and robbery with a firearm, a first-degree felony punishable by life in prison. (Florida Today)
