The judge in Simpson's robbery-kidnapping trial allows the panel to hear that he could be sentenced to life in prison. Jurors are told to not consider that in their deliberations. LAS VEGAS -- In a tactical win for O.J. Simpson's defense, Judge Jackie Glass issued a ruling today that allowed the jury to hear the sentence he faces if convicted on a dozen charges, including kidnapping and armed
New Orleans' criminal courts have improved markedly at resolving cases in the past two years, but wide discrepancies remain in the efficiency levels of judges, according to a report to be released today by the Metropolitan Crime Commission.
The Laureates tell us there are no more gentlemen, least of all themselves. So why does their music make us feel like we’re headed to the "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance and they'll keep their damn hands off us? With tunes that make us snap along, this foursome puts audiences in a time machine with an early 60s-inspired sometimes punky, sometimes toe-tapping poppy, indie rock sound. Their
It's election time, when you'll be asked to make important decisions about the future you want to see. Will "Scary Gary" be part of it? What about "Cathy" and "Sylvia"? Will things be "Bizarro" or "Deflocked"? "For Better or For Worse"?
It's not every day I get to use the word "boner" in a headline (and legitimately, at that). But today marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous Merkle's Boner , a mistake made by N.Y. Giants first baseman Fred Merkle during a game against the Cubs and was eventually responsible for the Cubs winning the National League pennant (and, later, their last World Series). With the season winding
Police suspect a couple of salvage yards in New Orleans East of being part of a criminal enterprise dealing in stolen cars, and detectives say the two businesses on Old Gentilly Road didn't even have the necessary licenses for their otherwise legitimate towing and salvage operations.
Many Home Plates readers harbor an affection for Jell-O and its many possibilities. In fact, I'm quite certain some of us would be content to simply devote this space to the wonders of Jell-O salads.
Who knew the key game of the first quarter of the Patriots' schedule would be the one against the San Francisco 49ers. Well, it is. That's what happens when you get chewed up and spit out by the Miami Dolphins at home. The Pats, Tom Brady or no Tom Brady, were supposed to beat down the Dolphins at Gillette Stadium.
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