Satiric Terrorist Slogan Protected by Free Speech

Satiric Terrorist Slogan Protected by Free Speech

June 28, 2008 | No Comments

By Julia Cheever June 28, 2008 A federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled that Grass Valley police violated the free speech rights of a Nevada County man when they forced him to paint…

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Judge Sentences 17-Year-Old Fifteen Years to Life For 2006 Fatal Shooting

Judge Sentences 17-Year-Old Fifteen Years to Life
For 2006 Fatal Shooting

June 28, 2008 | 2 Comments

By Ari Burack June 28, 2008 A San Francisco man was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life in prison for the 2006 daylight shooting, as a juvenile, of another man who he claims had…

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Federal Judge Denies Veterans Fast-Track Judicial Remedy

Federal Judge Denies Veterans Fast-Track Judicial Remedy

June 28, 2008 | 1 Comment

By John Hoctor June 28, 2008 A federal judge ruled Wednesday against two veterans organizations seeking injunctive relief against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). U.S. District Judge Samuel Conti rejected the groups claims arguing…

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Dellums Gives Edgerly the Old Heave-Ho

Dellums Gives Edgerly the Old Heave-Ho

June 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Mayor of Oakland Ron Dellums placed City Administrator Deborah Edgerly on administrative leave today following allegations that she interfered with the arrest of a relative. Photo by Luke Thomas By Jeff Shuttleworth June 27, 2008…

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Jew Plea Agreement Fails, Trial Date Set

Jew Plea Agreement Fails,
Trial Date Set

June 27, 2008 | No Comments

Former District 4 Supervisor Ed Jew. Photo by Luke Thomas By Julia Cheever June 27, 2008 Former San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew was given a new date of Nov. 10 in federal court today for…

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NRA Sues Housing Authority to Block Gun Ban

NRA Sues Housing Authority to Block Gun Ban

June 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

By Julia Cheever June 27, 2008 The National Rifle Association sued the San Francisco Housing Authority in federal court today in a bid to overturn a rule forbidding gun possession in public housing units. The…

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Brady Center Releases Statementon Second Amendment Ruling

Brady Center Releases Statement
on Second Amendment Ruling

June 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

From the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence June 27, 2008 Washington, D.C. – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Center and Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement: “Our fight to…

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