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Thomas Beatie, “The Pregnant Man,” Wants a Divorce

In 2002, Thomas Beatie became a man, according to notes from his doctors. Not long after that he became a…

Justice Scalia Defends His Legal Writing While Speaking at Princeton

The legal writings of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia had to be defended on Monday because some people find…

Gang Crime Cannot Be Prosecuted as Terrorism

On Tuesday, the New York State Court of Appeals overturned the 2007 conviction of Edgar Morales, a Bronx gang member…

Frankie’s Sports Bar & Grill Welcomes Marijuana Smokers

Washington state recently passed a ballot initiative that permits marijuana smokers the ability to smoke the drug in their homes…

Bradley Manning Confinement Hearing Hits 10th Day

The hearing for Pfc. Bradley Manning's confinement at Quantico, Virginia, entered its 10th day on Monday, according to The Associated…

Jail Nurse May go to Jail for Giving Head to Adult Male Prisoner

On Tuesday, a Justice Center jail nurse in Syracuse, NY, was charged with engaging in sexual contact with a male…

Tougher “Stoned Driving” Rule to Stay in Washington

On Friday, Judge Lisa Sutton in Washington rejected a request by a user of medical marijuana to block Washington state…

Cook County Attorney Ordered to Stay Away from Teenager

Tim Scannell, the Cook County Attorney, has been put under a Harassment Restraining Order by 6th Judicial District Chief Judge…

Boy Beaten to Death For Not Reading Bible

According to police in Las Vegas, a seven-year-old boy was beaten to death by his parents after he failed to…

Man Who Attacked U.S. Embassy Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison by Bosnian Court

A man was convicted and sentenced to 18 years in prison by a Bosnian court on Thursday for opening fire…

Hearing Continues for Pfc. Bradley Manning’s Confinement

Prosecutors for the military are working up the chain of command of a brig in the Marine Corps to prove…

Court Approves California Ban on Gay Conversion Therapy

On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Kimberly Mueller rejected a request to block California’s new ban on gay conversion therapy,…