Smokers feeling abused as federal tax hike hits
People are feeling abused by the cigarette smoking prices. A recent tax increase of almost 62 cents a pack is the highest increase ever. "They're picking on us poor people, the ones that smoke," Jukes, a 65-year-old who has been smoking since he was a teen, said of the government. "They have been for years."
Former Alabama judge indicted on inmate sex charges
A former south Alabama judge is accused of checking male inmates out of jail and forcing them to engage in sexual activity. The judge was indicted on 57 counts. Some believe in the charges while others believe it is racism. "Did you ever think of the fact that this is the only black circuit judge we've ever had in mobile County and that the right-wing Republicans have gotten rid of him?"
Ohio man seeks trial over getting DUI on motorized barstool
An Ohio man says he is seeking a jury trial on a charge of driving under the influence that was cuffed upon on him after he crashed the vehicle he was piloting, a barstool. He crashed during his attempt at a U-turn while speeding down the street in front of his home. "It was just an accident. I mean a little minor accident," Kile Wygle, 28, explained.
Man decapitates 5-year-old sister in front of officer
By the time the police officer kicked the door in, it was too late. Kerby Revelus was holding his 5-year-old sister, Bianca, and while the officer watched, he dragged a kitchen knife across her throat with such fury that he decapitated her. He stabbed his 17-year-old sister several times as well. The police and family are both unaware of what set him off.
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