I would say “only in America,” but this happened in Scotland, pursuant to European human rights laws. Seems that in some Scottish prisons, for a number of years, the prisoners had to “slop out” (clean out) their own toilets. And? Per the Daily Record: The slopping-out bonanza began in 2004…
Sure, maybe that sounds just a little insane. But consider this – he was driving! As reported in the Reading Eagle, Messerly was driving his employer’s minivan on the bypass in West Reading about 3 p.m. April 4 when he climbed out of the driver-side window, stood on the roof…
No doubt regular readers know that The Juice is not fond of folks who try to weasel out of jury duty. But this is one of the more idiotic methods I’ve seen employed (but did it work?). As reported by the Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Erik Slye, a Belgrade auto painter…
Yes, really. So here’s what Joseph Decker, of Hughestown, Pennsylvania, had on the back window of his truck: IF YOU’RE IN AMERICA & CAN’T SPEAK ENGLISH GET THE FUCK OUT! I think that’s idiotic, and I don’t think Joe (Decker, not “the Plumber”) would have a problem with my opinion.…
People always ask how I find the stories for Legal Juice. I found this one on the back page of the “A” section of yesterday’s Washington Post. I was skimming a full-page ad for a new allergy drug called “Xyzal.” Ignore, if you can, the idiotic name “Xyzal.” In the…
So said 27-year-old professional soccer player Bob Malcolm after being arrested for driving while intoxicated. Here’s a man who truly believes in accepting responsibility for his actions: I recognise that footballers are role models and that, as such, they should set a positive example. On this occasion, I have failed…
You live in Georgia, and you Lose a City Council election (the right to be in the run-off, actually) to a transgender candidate. Naturally (if you’re Georgia Fuller, anyway), you sue for fraud. One small problem, Loser lady, City Coucil Member Michelle Bruce IS AN INCUMBENT. Doh! This doesn’t stop…
You’ve probably heard this expression before: “I may not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it?” Fuhgettaboutit. Not in these times. Reinforcing that notion, as reported by wkrn.com … A Nashville man says he and his 10-year-old daughter were victims…
With what? A fart. Yes, the police charged Clarksburg, West Virginia resident Jose Antonio Cruz with battery for farting on a policeman! As reported in the Charleston Daily Mail: South Charleston police said they were fingerprinting Cruz at police headquarters Tuesday when Cruz moved near Patrolman T.E. Parsons, lifted his…
Apparently it’s a crime to teach while you are under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs. (“Teaching While Intoxicated”) As reported by The Desert Sun: A Thermal middle school teacher was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of being under the influence of prescription drugs and alcohol during the school…