Social Networking Websites The Cause Of Mistrials

It’s almost second nature to tweet/blog/google things online  you’re interested in knowing more about. However the criminal justice system is fed up with the problems social networks are causing during jury selection and while cases are being presented. Jurors are supposed to be a non-biased, innocent third-party, but thanks to the world-wide web, their opinions are being tainted prior to ever stepping foot into the courtroom. According to reports hundreds of cases have been declared a mistrial, while over 600 potential jurors have been eliminated because of citizens web surfing and online discussion of cases.

Via Source,

The Supreme Court in Michigan ordered judges there starting Sept. 1 to order jurors to refrain from using cell phones, computers and other electronic devices to discuss cases before them.

“You may not do research about any issues involved in the case,” the new instruction states. “You may not blog, Tweet, or use the Internet to obtain or share information.”

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Judge Grants Wade Custody of Children…

At least for now.

According to the Tribune News, Wade was awarded “physical possession” of the boys Wednesday by a judge in Chicago. Despite the fact, Dwyane Wade is seeking FULL custody of the boys, I’m sure he is pleased to at least have them for now.

Want to know what Dwyane had to say about this situation and  his marriage to Siohvaughn? Continue reading

Just for Kicks&Giggles: Remake of Everest College Commercial

WARNING: Video uses explicit language recommended for viewers 18 and older. Press play at your own risk.

*holds stomach while leaning over cracking up laughing*

It’s about time someone made fun of these commercials!

Laugh originally provided by C&D

RHOA Star NeNe Leakes’ Husband Confirms Divorce And MORE!

NeNe is steady denying her and husband are getting a divorce but he is telling a different story. Her husband airs out BOTH of their dirty laundry and some business of the other “wives” on Real Housewives of Atlanta as well…

If this is what marriage is about, I’ll be a solo act for life.

Atlanta Falcons Player’s Suspension Stems From Facebook “Friend” Arrest

What do Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka and Pumpkin from VH1 Flavor of Love have in common?!?!? Bet you’d never be able to guess. Well, apparently they both like to spit on people *pause* Now,ain’t that some sh**.  Source explains,

Police in suburban Gwinnett County said Ojinnaka was arrested in May 2009 on a simple battery charge after his wife confronted him over his contact with a female friend on the social networking site Facebook. He was accused of tossing her down some stairs and throwing her out of the house.

According to more detailed reports, not only did he assault his wife ,but he spat on her before the police arrived. Because of his disgraceful behavior, Ojinnaka has been suspended for one game. Ojinnaka will miss the first regular-season game at Pittsburgh on Sept. 12 says source.

OH WAIT! In Ojinnaka’s defense, reports say,  he did tell police  that she started the fight by attempting to stab him with a pen. *side eye* #BOYBYE!

Shut up! Former NBA Star Antoine Walker is BROKE?!?!

VH1 “Basketball Wives” star Evelyn Lozado  may now have more money than her superstar ex-fiance Antoine Walker! According to the Associated Press,

Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has filed for bankruptcy.

In Chapter 7 documents filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Florida last week, Walker reported having $4.3 million in assets and $12.7 million in liabilities.

For more pictures and info about Walker’s broke status…. Continue reading

She Stashed 12 Bags of Heroin Where??!?

Well Ms. Katrina Montez Wade, (pictured above) is quite the nasty/daring inmate these days. According to the source, Wade was busted selling heroin to other inmates, after smuggling over 50 bags of it (stashed in her vagina ) into the Charlotte County Jail. After inmates began to mumble, word of  Wade’s enternuprial activity reached deputies.

To read how they found the heroin and see the booking report …. Continue reading