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No Punishment for 'Puppy River Throw' Girl

(Oct. 6) -- The infamous "Puppy River Throw" girl is getting off scot-free. In what may (hopefully) be the last episode of a bizarre saga, Gawker reports that Bosnian authorities will not charge the girl who, as evidenced by disturbing viral-video footage, hurled multiple puppies into a river. It turns out that the girl...

Washington Woman Charged in Acid Attack Hoax

(Sept. 21) -- A Washington state prosecutor said today that it was a simple decision to charge a woman with theft after police said she admitted to fabricating the story of a stranger splashing acid in her face and then collecting $28,000 in donations from the community. Bethany Storro of Vancouver, Wash., was charged...

Giuliani's Daughter Gets 1 Day of Community Service

(Aug. 31) -- The daughter of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani agreed in court today to one day of community service in return for having her shoplifting charges dismissed. Louis Lanzano, AP Caroline Giuliani, 20, arrives at Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday. Judge Jennifer Schecter told 20-year-old Caroline...

'Blago' Verdict: Instant Reactions

(Aug. 17) -- On Tuesday evening, it was "Blago" vs. the blogosphere. The former of course being ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who exited a federal courthouse in Chicago guilty on just one of the 24 counts filed against him (lying to federal investigators). It was a disappointing verdict for the prosecution and all...

Rep. Maxine Waters May Face Fall Ethics Trial

WASHINGTON (July 31) -- A second House Democrat, Rep. Maxine Waters of California, could face an ethics trial this fall, further complicating the election outlook for the party as it battles to retain its majority. People familiar with the investigation, who were not authorized to be quoted about charges before they are...