Legal Headlines Mid-Week, 4

Ah, another Wensday is upon us, just waiting to be enlightened by the legal headlines, mid-week.  So, what's on deck?

The Barefoot Bandit Pleads "Not Guilty"

Do any of you remember this case?  For those of you that may have forgotten, the alleged bandit, Colton Harris-Moore, had the police on a wild goose chase for two long years, eluding the cops by his constant theft of boats, planes and cars, while barefoot.  (With all his shenanigans you would have thought he might have taken the time to steal some form of footwear...but I digress)  Upon his capture in the Bahamas he was extradited to the US.  The defense suggests that a deal is in the works and could be agreed upon as early as tomorrow.


Casey Anthony's Prosecution to Finish This Week
As the prosecution wraps up their case this week,  the jury is yet again presented with the gruesome facts of this case.  Young Caylee Anthony's body was found, decomposed, with duct tape wrapped around the skull. The defense now has a difficult time, with all this evidence, sticking to their claim that Caylee had drowned in the pool and her death just went unreported for psychological reasons.  We're going to keep our eyes on this one. 


Jury Selected in Richard Poplowski Case

How about something local for a change?  For you readers who aren't from Pittsburgh, here's a major case that many are happy to finally see under way.  Defendant Richad Poplowski is being accused with the murder of three Pittsburgh police officers.  As the police were coming to the Poplowski residence in response to a 911 call,  he opened fire killing all three officers on the scene.  It was a shock that the jury was selected so quickly because, owing to the media coverage, people believed it would be difficult to find a jury that would give a fair trial.  Only time will tell. 


And, my personal favorite for the week:


Grandmother Accused of Gang Activity
The last person you would expect of gang activity would be a sweet, innocent granny.  Yet, these are the accusations of her landlord who has presented her with an eviction notice, citing her involvement with a gang.  Despite her friends and neighbors claiming that the accusations are false, she may still be evicted.  She's lived in the same apartment for 30 years which means that she has either been a gang member during her longterm stay at this residence, or her landlord is just looking for a reason to get rid of her.


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