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Massachusetts to Allow Out-of-State Gay Couples to Wed
The Massachusetts House today passed a repeal of a 1913 law that effectively prevented out-of-state gay couples from marrying in Massachusetts, the first state to legalize gay marriage in 2004. This move followed a previous vote by the state Senate to repeal the law and Governor Deval Patrick has indicated that he will sign [...]
Posted: July 29th, 2008 under Legal News.
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Judge Lays to Rest Janet Jackson Wardrobe Malfunction
Janet Jackson is in the news again for exposing her nipple during a Super Bowl half time show in 2004. A panel in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court has tossed out the Federal Communications Commission fine for the incident, valued at $550,000, levied against CBS Corp. for airing the so-called wardrobe malfunction.
Jackson, performing at [...]
Posted: July 21st, 2008 under Legal News.
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Stephen Page Heads to Court on Drug Charges
Stephen Page, a member and lead vocalist of Barenaked Ladies, is expected to appear in court today on charges of possession of a controlled substance following his arrest last Friday. Page was in an apartment in upstate New York with two unidentified women when he was arrested in the possession of cocaine and marijuana. [...]
Posted: July 17th, 2008 under Legal News.
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19-Year-Old Faces Felony Charges for Selling Vote
A nineteen year old in Edina MN is facing felony charges stemming from an eBay listing for his right to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Max Sanders posted his vote on eBay on May 28. Though the Star Tribune reported that the listing garnered little attention from buyers, the Minnesota Secretary of [...]
Posted: July 6th, 2008 under Legal News.
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