E. Thomas Drakes

  • joshua monson

    Alleged murderer must self-represent in court after stabbing third defense attorney

    One could say Joshua Monson didn’t feel properly represented by his legal council.  So he stabbed them.  Three of them. Monson is on trial in Washington for methamphetamine possession and also charged in a shooting dating back to January of this year.  In May, he stabbed his first attorney...
  • equus

    According to survey, one in three rural Brazilians practice beastiality

    In the name of science and the fight against cancer, researchers in Brazil ventured forth to find an answer, or perhaps answers, to a simple question: What causes penile cancer? The cadre of urologists assembled 492 Brazilian men, including 118 penile cancer patients.  The survey would result in two...
  • wei-yih chen

    So I Married A Narcissist: Taiwanese bride self-weds

    Wei-yih Chen of Taipei, Taiwan grew tired of her bachelorette status.  At thirty years old, she finally decided to tie the knot. But Chen apparently overlooked the whole bride-and-groom thing and went on ahead with a wedding ceremony consisting of herself, her friends and family, and booked a honeymoon...
  • heroin for sale

    FAIL: ‘Heroin for sale’ flyers lead to drug bust

    It’s a rough economy for everyone – even drug dealers.  So, perhaps seeking newer customers, the inhabitants of 3937 N Massachusetts Ave in Portland, Oregon began a flyer campaign in their neighborhood. Printed on 8×10″ paper, the flyers boldly announced ‘HEROIN FOR SALE’ and listed a house address, as...
  • fremon seay

    Man gets medieval on his stepdaughter’s ass

    A couple in Washington have been arrested after the man forced his 16-year-old stepdaughter to wear armor and wield a wooden sword to fight him in medieval combat for over two hours. Reportedly, the couple was punishing the girl for attending a party without their permission.  The rampage started...
  • FBI

    FAIL: Man poses as federal agent to dodge debt

    A man in St. Louis, Missouri faces six to twelve months in prison and owes a heap of money to his ex-girlfriend after claiming to be a federal agent to dodge repayment on the loan. Mark Chartrand borrowed more than $100,000 from his then-girlfriend.  In 2008, she asked for...
  • Shawn Weimer

    Drunk man uses nine-year-old as designated driver

    These stories seem to pop up more often than you’d think, or hope: A man in Chicago, obviously drunk, entered a gas station with his nine-year-old daughter, who can be seen chewing on a candy apple in the surveillance video.  He then proceeded to brag about how good his...
  • bo diddley jr

    At Bo Diddley Plaza, arrested occupants include Bo Diddley

    The Occupy movement has spread to Gainesville, Florida, with protesters converging upon the recently-renamed Bo Diddley Plaza to address their concerns peacefully.  The local police arrived, however, and ordered the group of 70 protesters to leave.  Thirty stayed, with most being subsequently arrested – including Bo Diddley’s oldest son....
  • sang eun lee

    Keep your bra on next time: Woman’s illegal search claim rejected

    Sang Eun Lee of Richmond Hill, Ontario, ran into some trouble with the law, and despite her best efforts, hasn’t done much to save her dignity. Lee was arrested for DUI after drunkenly leaving a bar and refusing to be driven home by cab.  The cabbie called 911, and...