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crime
Why Is Bernie Madoff in a Southern Prison?
Bernie Madoff is going to be serving his til-death sentence at Butner Federal Prison in North Carolina. Why there? Nobody knows, really! But it won't be so bad for Bernie—he'll have landscaping, environmentalism, and a hospital bed. More »
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Comment by Weegee's bored: North Carolina has the world's most peculiar barbeque (you get your meat with an ice cream scoop). So if... 9 Responses | Other threads
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revolution
Starbucks Bomber Apprehended; 'Project Mayhem' Thwarted
Authorities say they have caught the mad bomber whose small homemade pill-jar bomb harmlessly rocked an Upper East Side Starbucks—and the world—in May. New York has been spared untold Fight Club-inspired terror! More »
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Comment by Dickens_Ghost: Reminds me of the time at Hershey Park when I jumped into the vat of chocolate after reading Willy Wonka. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Media Crack
Only Two More Years of Ad Despair
In your tragic Tuesday media column: the ad slump is *almost* over, the NYT Co. sells its classical music station, an act of God stops Bob Woodruff in Iraq, and a eulogy for a murdered Complex magazine intern. More »
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Twits of fate
This Bank Robbery Will Be Twittered
Web producer Annemarie Dooling was in line at HSBC when a robbery held up the bank. She immediately sprung into action. On Twitter. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by The Real JR: Wait- how is she able to navigate, update via the mobile web app and unabashedly umlaut without a trackball yet... 3 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Wiretapping Dolce & Gabbana Flack's Weak Defense
A lawyer for Dolce & Gabbana flack Ali Wise—who was arrested last week on charges of eavesdropping and computer trespass—says it's not illegal to hack into someone else's voicemail without permission. Really? More »
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By John CookComment by The_Rodge: Let's just SAY that none of my ex-boyfriends or their current barmaid girlfriends have enough money to sue me -... 2 Responses | Other threads
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television
Handicapping the Race to Get the First Bernie Madoff Interview
Bernie Madoff's only remaining purpose in life is to be exploited by the media. Who will land the first jailhouse TV interview with the villain? We handicap the possibilities, below. More » -
low blows
Perez Hilton Hits Arturo Gatti While He's Down
Police say that boxer Arturo Gatti, who was found dead last weekend, was strangled in his sleep by his 23 year-old ex-stripper wife. As if that wasn't unpleasant enough, Perez Hilton put up some other dude's picture on Gatti's "R.I.P." post. More »
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Comment by mattchew03: I totally remember Alfonso Gomez from that show "The Contender" on NBC. It could have been worse for Gatti, though. At... 4 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Shepard Fairey Never Needs to Go to Boston Again
Shepard "OBEY Obama" Fairey has pleaded guilty to vandalism charges in Boston, and he's getting off easy. Boston, on the other hand... More »
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Comment by sorryicecream: I resent that "badly needed cultural cachet" comment. Boston has cultural cachet, but Boston officials don't support it. Don't... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Kari ferrell
Hipster Grifter Catching Mad Charges, In Utah
Just when you were about to give up on life, there's a Hipster Grifter news update! Kari Ferrell had more charges filed against her out in Utah yesterday. Let's learn about them!
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crime
Are More Jimmy Choos About to Drop on Dolce & Gabbana's Hacking Flack?
The antics of Ali Wise, the Dolce & Gabbana party-planner and publicist who was arrested this week on felony charges of computer trespassing and eavesdropping, extend beyond the one case with which she's been charged, Page Six reports. More »
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By John CookComment by goetz: Her crime was that of curiosity. And a pathological obsession with her ex-boyfriends. 2 Responses | Other threads
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scandals
Murdoch Tabloid Spied on Editor of Other Murdoch Tabloid
Scotland Yard now says that it will not investigate allegations published in The Guardian that Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids illegally hacked into the cellphones of public figures. Boo! However: the victims may sue. You'll be amazed who one victim was! More »
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Comment by bens09: From The Guardian: "The payments secured secrecy over out-of-court settlements in three cases that threatened to expose evidence of Murdoch... 1 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Dolce & Gabbana Flack's Felony Computer Trespass Complaint
Ali Wise, Dolce & Gabbana's party planner and publicist and all-around-gal-about-town, was arrested Tuesday for hacking into the voicemail of interior designer and rival socialite Nina Freudenberger. Scandale! We have the criminal complaint. More »
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By John CookComment by son of spam: Flacks are like the secret agents of the 21st century. 5 Responses | Other threads
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newspaper wars
Rupert Murdoch's UK Papers in Huge Phone Hacking Scandal
British authorities are launching an investigation into allegations that Rupert Murdoch's UK newspapers paid more than $1.5 million in hush money to try to cover up the fact that they were illegally hacking into cell phones in pursuit of stories. More »
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Comment by skahammer: What exactly does "cellphone hacking" involve, anyway? Can't you pick up cellphone transmissions with shortwave radios and the like? 2 Responses | Other threads
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lawsuits
Bike-Shove Victim Will Take Cops' Money
The bicyclist who got shoved off his bike in Times Square by an asshole cop last year is suing the NYPD for $1.5 million, which gives you another reason to watch this YouTube clip and really, really hope he wins.
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Comment by AndPreciousLittleofThat: On a sort-of related note, I fucking HATE Critical Mass. I live in Chicago, and I got stuck in a line... 7 Responses | Other threads
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lawsuits
'Promiscuous Slut,' Legally Defined
Maximilia "Ava" Cordero, alleged underage lover of billionaire perv Jeffrey Epstein, sued the New York Post two years ago after it ran a story saying she was born a man, and was slutty. The decision is in! Sexlaw frontiers, here.
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Comment by anxiogenic: Suing someone for re-printing something that you put forth for public consumption on myspace is idiotic. I think once you... 5 Responses | Other threads
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how to sell
Best Saleslady Ever Not Appreciated
A popularity contest that pits snobby Saks Fifth Avenue against a lady who gave away free money? It's no contest! Saks is mad because this lady—who worked there—gave away $1.4 million of their money. Counterpoint: people like money! More »
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Comment by kiddicus: I'm pretty sure Gawker is run by two teenagers in their mom's basement, so "refund checks" must refer to hot... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Distinguished gentlemen
Marion Barry Has Bizarre Story As Usual
Marion Barry—master politician, crack aficionado, crazy man, national treasure for reporters (and still married, btw!)—says he didn't really stalk his girlfriend last weekend, as much as he had a "spat" with her, but she's unstable. Or...something. More »
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Comment by Perhaps Not: Every time I see this guy I think of Clay Davis, the utterly corrupt, amoral greedbag from "The Wire." And... 1 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Suspected South Carolina Serial Killer Shot Dead by Cops
Police in North Carolina have shot and killed the man they believe is the serial killer responsible for five murders in South Carolina in the past week. More »
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Comment by Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate: Gaffney; what this post needs is a picture of the big peach adjacent to I-85 that looks more like a... 12 Responses | Other threads
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car chase!
Shep Smith Gets Another Late-Afternoon Car Chase
What's that? A car chase, in Houston? Studio B With Shep Smith was on the case! It is, as always, delightful. Though it wasn't as exciting as last week's, you wouldn't know it from listening to Shep.
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By PareeneComment by PaisleyPajamas: I have new respect for those soccer mom vans. Still can't see around them at intersections, but who knew... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Listicle
Whittling Down the Reasons Sarah Palin Quit Governing Alaska
It has been days since Empress Sarah Palin quit Alaska, forever. And no one yet knows why! Her "explanation" lacked, uh, actual coherent reasons. But there are theories.
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By PareeneComment by flossy: My understanding is that July 3rd was the official launch of her new career as a performance artist. While I'm... 8 Responses | Other threads
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espionage
Master Thief Steals Goldman's Secret Process
Uh oh! The magical computer formulas that allow Goldman Sachs to continue making money, forever, as the world burns, have been stolen and sent to Germany! The FBI has arrested a Russian immigrant who used to work for Goldman. More »
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By PareeneComment by finwar: I heard that it wasn't an upload at all but a process kept in a red binder. Also, loved... 1 Responses | Other threads
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don't call it a comeback
Former D.C. Mayor Marion Berry Arrested On Stalking Charges
Marion Barry was arrested yesterday! He was collared after "after a woman flagged down an officer and complained Barry was stalking her." Barry's re-election as D.C.'s mayor after being busted for crack in 1994 is political comeback precedent. [AP]
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By Foster KamerComment by The One: Yes, the bitch set him up! Again. 5 Responses | Other threads
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friday newsdump
Mexican Midget Wrestlers Killed By Hookers. Seriously. You can't make this shit up.
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Cue The Benny Hill Music
NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Can't Keep His Keystone Capos Under Control
Why did NYPD Commissioner Kelly have to throw the heavy hammer of discipline down on his former partner today? Tragically, adorable Pugs and Chasids aren't involved. But: a massive lacking in organization and the potential endangerment of cops' lives are! More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Weegee's bored: Benny Hill and Monty Pychon, with a sprinkle of Dr. Who, can explain pretty much everything happening in Ameerica today. 5 Responses | Other threads
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crime
The Rain Explains Why Fewer People Are Slain
The New York Times conducts its own analysis and concludes that, in New York City at least, more rainy days means fewer homicides. However, given the ongoing depressing Year Without a Summer around these parts, there's no discussion of suicides. More »
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By John CookComment by Colonel Mustard: It's hard to stab somebody and keep your umbrella straight at the same time. 4 Responses | Other threads
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conspiracies
Puking Pug Police Coverup Goes All the Way to the Top
Was puking pug dog owner Chrissie Brodigan roughed up by the NYPD simply for tending to her dog, and its throwup? The most powerful cop in New York is now involved in the case. Read between the lines, people.
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Comment by HowardRoarkLaughed: A friend of mine shit his pants while waiting at Astor Place one morning - bit hungover, thought he had... 6 Responses | Other threads
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crime
American Apparel 33% Illegal
Because Dov Charney is a hero to immigrants, The Man is all up in his business, trying to point out nitpicky technical "violations," like the fact that 1,800 of his employees are illegal. Jeez. More »
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Comment by badasscat: Man, that is some seriously ugly underwear. No offense to Anahit. 12 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Ruth Madoff: Innocent Victim
Bernie Madoff will rot in jail, but Ruth Madoff—his constant companion—didn't do anything criminal and won't be charged, the Feds say. Though she does still face social ostracism in Palm Beach. So. More »
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Comment by therealgoogle: I already don't remember her face but that's because she looks like most upper east side, Long Island and Palm... 10 Responses | Other threads
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outrage
Owner of Puking Subway Dog Treated Roughly
All she wanted to do was get her poor little puking pug dog out of her tote bag on the L train. But then the cops arrived. And they were mean.
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Comment by ArtfulSlinger: So where were the cops when that dude shit himself a few weeks back and made the entire car of... 15 Responses | Other threads
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class war
The Three Stages of Madoff Victimhood
Bernie Madoff's been sentenced to die in prison. Now, all those victimized by him have found peace. Just kidding! They're all in anguish. Seriously, we're worried about them. The victims are dealing with their rage in three distinct ways:
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Comment by strunkenwhitey: If I had millions to lose, I'm sure I would be blinded by fury had Madoff lost it. I also... 5 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Sarah Palin Craves 'Hacking' Justice, Endless Martyrdom
After enduring vicious hate attacks by David Letterman, Barack Obama and random Photshop-wielding bloggers, Sarah Palin caught a moment to remind everyone, via Twitter, that tomorrow her email "hacker" stands trial in Tennessee. Remember him? He was so terrible! More »
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By Ryan TateComment by gawkimo: "(surely she meant Democratic, no?) " No, she meant Democrat. A few years ago the right-wing peanut gallery decided to use... 2 Responses | Other threads
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advice
Ruth Madoff's Guide to Redemption
Lost in the glee over Bernie Madoff's prison sentence is this: What will become of poor Ruth Madoff? She's stalked by paparazzi; rejected by landlords; and left with a mere $2.5 million. Here, Dear Ruth, is your road to redemption.
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Comment by newsnun: Anyone consider that maybe she didn't know what he was doing? Most families need copious amounts denial and repression. How... 4 Responses | Other threads
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breaking
Locked Up for Life: Madoff Sentenced to 150 Years In Prison
Bernie Madoff has just been sentenced to 150 years in prison for running the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. It was the maximum sentence the judge could have given him. More »
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Comment by lobstr: No question others were aware of the scam... All the investment money needed to be wired to some sort of... 11 Responses | Other threads
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heroes
Media Employee Displays Courage(!)
The media needs heroes in these dark days. And what is more heroic than fighting off a Sex Thug, hmm? More »
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Comment by Limitedappeal: So you're saying that she beat off a sex thug? Sorry. 3 Responses | Other threads
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everybody hurts
It's Official: Bernie Madoff Is Completely, Utterly, Totally Broke
Bernie Madoff is about to experience what it's like to have his life's worth taken out from under him. A judge entered a preliminary order today to yank everything he's got, and then some. He's absolutely finished. More »
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By Foster KamerComment by Tremonius: He has been declared the worst sample of humanity on two feet, but he never molested little boys or caused... 7 Responses | Other threads
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crime
Beef-Prone Rapper Charged With Murder
Tru Life, a middling rapper signed to Jay-Z's label who loved to beef, has been arrested and charged with murder for the stabbing death of a man in Manhattan after a fight at a club. More »
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the rich
Ruth Madoff Makes Mistake of Leaving Home
"New York Post Stalkerazzi" is one of the most repellent job titles in all the media—until they attach their leech-like suction lips to someone truly deserving. Then they're great. Today in justified stalkings: Ruth Madoff rides the subway!
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Comment by BookishLookish: Ruining YOUR life? Bish pleeeeze. As you sow so shall you reap, Belgian loafers-wearing long-con grifter. Be glad the people you... 21 Responses | Other threads
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bizarre
Bungalow 8 Scam Artist Out of Jail, Being Weird
Giovanni Luciano just got done spending a couple years in jail for running a big credit card scam in Bungalow 8 while impersonating a Dolce and Gabbana heir. Now he's back in New York and acting rather strangely! More »
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Comment by Cynthia McCain: To be fair, spending the afternoon in Washington Square Park in conversation with a stranger is rather weird itself. But so... 1 Responses | Other threads
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crime
'You Light Up My Life' Composer Is Criminal Sex Monster, Naturally
The Oscar-winning composer of the sickly sweet "You Light Up My Life" is actually, prosecutors say, a dirty old serial rapist monster. We should have known. More »
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crime
Jesse James Hollywood Does Not Have a Death Wish
Remember the 2006 classic Justin Timberlake/ Emile Hirsch vehicle Alpha Dog, which captured America's heart? Yes, well. It was based on an actual drug-related murder case. The trial is going on now. The suspect says he's (mostly) innocent! More »
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