Crime
La Toya Jackson: My Brother Was Murdered
Just one day after the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, his sister La Toya came out and released a statement to the media. She believes that her brother was in fact murdered.
In a statement issued to ABC News on Tuesday, La Toya, 53, said:
"I am thankful to the investigators for uncovering the truth to the world. And I look forward to the day that justice will be served to all the parties involved in my brother's homicide."
A police affidavit described the details of Jackson's final night alive, and revealed that his personal doctor - Dr. Conrad Murray - injected him with "lethal levels" of the dangerous drug propofol. Murray has been been the primary target of a manslaughter investigation into his death, but has not yet been charged. The homocide ruling by the coroner makes it likely that the physician could soon face charges.
The police affidavit from LAPD Detective Orlando Martinez include Murray's admission to the police that he injected Jackson with an array of powerful sedatives before his death on June 25. New details about Jackson's final hours, and what happened after Murray discovered he had stopped breathing, were also revealed.
Actor Antwon Tanner Pleads Guilty in Social Security Scam
Actor Antwon Tanner ("One Tree Hill", "Coach Carter") has pleaded guilty to selling Social Security numbers. On Friday, he told a Brooklyn, NY judge that he sold more than a dozen of the identification numbers for $10,000.
Tanner, who plays Skills on the teen drama "One Tree Hill", said he was simply a middleman in the whole scheme. He sold official details which were provided by an unnamed source.
NFL Suspends Plaxico Burress After Guilty Plea
Another day, another suspension. After former NY Giant Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty to gun charges today, the NFL suspended him, stating that he is "ineligible to sign with any team until he completes his prison term.
Unlike the Browns' Donte Stallworth who ran over and killed someone while driving drunk and got just 30 days in prison, Burress accidentally shot himself with an unregistered gun in a Manhattan nightclub and got two years in jail. With good behavior that will work out to 20 months.
Burress' lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, said after the surprise plea Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court:
"After an agonizing period of discussion, Plaxico decided he wanted to do this now in the hope that when he is released, he will be able to continue his stellar career."
Plaxico Burress Pleads Guilty on Gun Charges; Will Serve 20 Months in Prison
Plaxico Burress, a former New York Giants wide receiver, pleaded guilty on Thursday to criminal possession of a weapon. As a result, he will spend 20 months behind bars.
Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh on November 29, 2008 with an unregistered Glock at a Midtown Manhattan nightclub. The unlicensed gun was tucked in his waistband and slipped down his leg and fired, injuring him. Earlier this month, he was indicted on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment.
Michael Jackson's Doctor to be Charged with Manslaughter & Arrested Within Two Weeks

A law enforcement official spoke with FOXnews.com, and revealed that Michael Jackson's personal physician will be charged with manslaughter within the next two weeks. The source first said that Dr. Conrad Murray could be arrested as soon as next Wednesday, however investigators have decided to execute one more search warrant - likely at a Los Angeles pharmacy - next week in an attempt to gather more evidence against him. Murray's arrest is now expected to happen the following week.
The same law enforcement official also said that Murray is not the only doctor facing possible criminal charges in connection with Jackson's June 25th death. His longtime dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein, will also be slapped with charges relating to medical malpractice. Investigators are still working on building their case against Klein, and he will not be arrested for at least another two weeks.
Murray is currently in Houston, and the Los Angeles District Attorney's office is currently in talks with investigators about whether they will offer him the option of surrendering in LA, or if he will be arrested in Houston.
13 Indicted for Stealing Items from Cars Parked in the Cleveland Metroparks
Thirteen individuals have been indicted iin connection with an operation that involved breaking into cars, stealing, and selling retail merchandise. The charges come after a long 11-month investigation by the Cleveland Metroparks rangers.
Officials say that the individuals involved were engaged in a fencing operation called Eastside Automotive Services.
The following were charged in the 50-count indictment on theft related offenses, which included engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, and multiple counts of aggravated theft, receiving stolen property, tampering with records, and breaking and entering:
- David A. Pysell, of Munson
- Kurt J. Snyder, of Willowick
- Donald J. Noggy Jr., of Eastlake
- Greg Matyjasik, of Mentor
- Jay B. Munitz, of Willoughby
- Mark A. Werfel, of Reminderville
- Joseph M. Chamberlain, Willoughby
- Dawn M. Bolon, of Willowick
- Kevin D. Homrock, of Mayfield Heights
- Thomas C. Dibiase, of Eastlake
- Dennis R. Bryant, of Painesville
- John L. Turner, of Euclid
- Linda D. Clemis, of Cleveland
Michael Vick Says He Cried Over His Actions

In an appearance on "60 Minutes" on Sunday, disgraced quarterback Michael Vick that he wept in disgust over his own cruelty to animals while serving time in prison for running a dogfighting ring. Vick also revealed that he found God while imprisoned.
Vick said:
"When I was in prison, I was disgusted, you know, because of what I let happen to those animals. I could've put a stop to it.
And that was the reason I cried so many nights. I should've took the initiative to stop it all. I feel so bad about that now. I didn't step up. I wasn't a leader."
The former Atlanta Falcons star served 18 months in prison for running a dogfighting operation which involved shooting, beating and electrocuting hundreds of pit bulls.
Vick continued:
"I thought it was fun, and it was exciting at the time. It all led to me laying in a prison bunk by myself with no one to talk to but myself.
It's wrong, man. I don't know how many times I gotta say it. I mean, it was wrong."
Milwaukee Mayor Beaten With Metal Pipe After Leaving State Fair
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was taken to the hospital Saturday evening after he was attacked with a metal pipe as he left the Wisconsin State Fair with his family. He remained hospitalized overnight, and on Sunday was in stable condition.
The Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement that he was alert and talking when he arrived Saturday night. It did not provide any further details, and a spokesperson for the police did not have any additional information.
According to police, Barrett was leaving the state fair Saturday night, when he heard a woman crying out for help. He was in the city of West Allis, which is about six miles west of Milwaukee. He then began calling 911 when the suspect who had been attacking the woman began hitting him with a metal pipe. The suspect then fled the scene.
The woman was not injured and police were still searching for the suspect, who has a criminal arrest record. No further details are yet available.
John Edwards to Confess He Fathered Illegitimate Child
John Edwards was said to have taken a secret DNA test as a part of the federal grand jury investigation into his possible misuse of campaign funds. This test is rumored to have proved without a doubt that the former senator is indeed the father of his mistress' baby, something he has long denied.
According to WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC, sources have said that the admission could come before the end of a criminal probe into whether he used campaign funds to pay Rielle Hunter to keep quiet about their relationship.
Last August, Edwards confessed to having an affair with Hunter on national TV. However, he denied that he was the father of now 18 month old Francis. Edwards' former long-time aide, Andrew Young, instead took the fall and claimed that he was the father.
Browns' Donte Stallworth Suspended for Entire 2009 Season Without Pay
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodelll notified Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth on Wednesday morning that he is suspended without pay for the entire 2009 season as a result of his violation of the league's policy on substances of abuse as well as the personal conduct policy. He will be reinstated following the Super Bowl in February 2010.
On June 18, Goodell suspended Stallworth indefinitely, and on August 5 he held a hearing and met with Stallworth in person. Stallworth's reps and NFLPA officials also met with Goodell during the early August hearing. On August 10, Goodell also met privately with Stallworth upon his request.
Stallworth pled gulity to DUI/Manslaughter, a second degree felony, in Florida on June 16. This stems from a March 14 incident in which he struck and killed a pedestrian in Miami while driving under the influence of alcohol.
Here are some excerpts from Goodell's letter to Stallworth announcing his suspension without pay for the 2009 season:









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