Thursday, August 14, 2008

National Geographic Profiles Chicago Mob-Buster Bob Cooley

Chicago, IL.--Bob Cooley was the Chicago cop, turned crooked lawyer who later turned into a very effective government mob-buster.

Cooley was never caught dirty by authorities in his own corruption activities. Instead Cooley simply walked into the Justice Department, confessed his crimes and offered to reel in some very ruthless mob figures.

Cooley took down Chicago’s First Ward Regular Democratic Organization, corrupt judges, lawyers and the prolific mob hit man, Harry Aleman whose murder case he fixed himself as the defense lawyer for a mere $10,000.00.

Cook County Circuit Court Judge Frank Wilson soon learned that his paid fix of the Aleman murder case was blown wide open. Judge Wilson shot himself in the head during a visit to Sun City Arizona.

Soon crooked Chicago political types rode the express train to federal prison cells. Cooley was disbarred over his admitted involvement and has since written about his experiences. Cooley’s book, “When Corruption was King” has been optioned for a feature film.

Cooley recently confided in me that he’s not done yet. We may see a second book and more shoes thundering on the floor.

On Sunday night you can watch a National Geographic TV special on Bob Cooley’s exploits. Unlike the overbilled Hollywood version of Elliot Ness, Bob Cooley is the real deal.

Watch the special this Sunday, August 17, 2008.

Watch the Video Preview right here.

Why I Never Mourned The Demise of Court TV

Court TV showed promise to open the veils of seeming secrecy of America’s courtrooms. Trials are public but seating is limited and the logistics of sitting in courtrooms is difficult or impossible for working Americans.

Court TV was there to save the day, at least in the several states that allow for broadcasting of their proceedings. Most states and the federal courts have declined the idea of TV coverage.

Court TV began with the gavel to gavel concept but that was not working because viewers became bored with most testimony. Court TV countered by turning the proceedings into pundit fueled gossip-fests. The liberal use of outspoken harpies to slant the video they did elect to show the public got out-of-control. Trials became sporting events even beyond Jerry Springer proportions.

No better example of televised legal horror existed than the Scott Peterson Murder Trial. I’m convinced he was convicted not by a fair trial but by Court TV, aided by a very TV camera- happy defense lawyer, Mark Geragos.

Peterson was convicted and sentenced to death without any proof whatsoever of the cause of Laci Peterson and her unborn child’s death. The Court TV harpies poisoned any chance of Peterson getting a fair trial.

Did Scott Peterson kill his wife? If we can’t say how Laci Peterson died, how can we possibly call it murder? It could have been murder. Scott Peterson was proven to be a cad, cheat, liar and heel, but not a murderer.

Now we have a new Internet broadcaster, he's former lawyer, Michael Bryant with his Legal Edge team who wants to broadcast the trials and give the gossip mongers a forum to exchange misinformation and worse.

I don’t have enough information about Legal Edge’s plans other than their announcement of covering the O.J. Simpson Robbery/Kidnapping trial in Las Vegas. Perhaps Bryant can arrange to broadcast the trial to the Casino sports-books where people can place bets of court rulings and then the final verdict?

Can’t we just get some dignified gavel to gavel coverage without creating new celebrity personalities along the way? Can we just see trials rather than getting an unwanted trip to the circus?

First Known Justifiable Shooting In Chicago Post SCOTUS’ Heller Case.

Chicago, IL—Four were wounded in the Hellfire unleashed in a Chicago jewelry store on the city’s South side. Three men entered, displayed handguns and announced the robbery.

The store owner, Sergio Vazquez drew his own handgun and fought for his life. When the shootout was over, two robbers were hit by gunfire along with a store employee and a man sitting in a vehicle outside the store. One of the robbers is said to be in critical condition at this time.

Police were interviewing witnesses and participants as well as reviewing surveillance video. Questions remaining is whether police will charge the store’s owner with Chicago’s unconstitutional law that bans handguns? Will the City of Chicago dare violate the Civil Rights of Sergio Vazqez to own a handgun?

More here.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Latest Legal Outrage In L.A.

They just don’t get it in Los Angeles. Giving aid and comfort to illegal aliens is a crime and now they are forcing private businesses to facilitate the transgressions by the border jumpers.

The home improvement stores attract a labor pool of illegal Hispanic laborers who work in the sprawling cash underground. The invaders congregate in the parking lots, hawking for potential employers who will pay them for all manner of construction jobs. The illegal labor force has become a major nuisance to local residents who find the trespassers defecating in their yards and leaving mountains of trash.

Rather than having the police enforce trespassing laws the L.A. City Council today have made it law that the large home improvement stores must build shelters with free drinking water and bathroom facilities for this unlawful activity.

Theft Is Not Always Bad.

I think this a great story that brought a little adventure and intrigue into this lady’s life. The victim got her stolen property back with a splendid photo diary.

Mayhem Retold In A San Diego Courtroom Of Shelly Mailil's Horror Fest


VISTA, Calif. –-Shelley Malil, 43, was ordered by a San Diego judge held on a $10 million bail in connection with the maniacal stabbing and slashing attack of his estranged girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, 35 in San Marcos last weekend.

Malil was identified by Bebee and some neighbors who intervened possibly saving her life. Beebe is reportedly in critical condition with both lungs punctured, disfiguring facial slashes among the over 20 knife wounds she received.

So far, Malil is facing life in prison.

I can’t even imagine Malil’s criminal defense strategy here. Insanity no longer works in our courts and diminished capacity won’t buy much either. I don’t see prosecutors offering anything in the way of a plea deal in a case of this kind.

The promising acting career and good life of a young man seems tragically over. The life of a pretty and young mother of two children has also been forever changed.

My question here is how could this mad act been prevented? What warning signs were missed? What can we learn from this human disaster?

The man who can answer this best is Shelly Malil, and so far, he’s not talking.

Note:
Most of the San Diego news outlets falsely reported that Malil entered a Not Guilty plea to the charges. This was an initial appearance for bail and neither the time nor places to enter any plea since the charges have yet to be formalized.

One report offered that the defendant showed no remorse at the court appearance. Since Malil was not given any opportunity to speak I’m wondering how any reporter could draw that conclusion?

The news business has systematically dumped their older, more experienced and expensive news men and women for kids that work for a lot less money. You get what you pay for...

J-Fed Earned Some Serious Credibility With Chicago Cops.

Chicago, IL—It was October 8th 2005 when Chicago police officer Michael Mette of the Fillmore District was attacked by a Dubuque college student, 20-year-old Jake Gothard while attending a birthday celebration at his brother’s home. Before it was over this week, officer Mette was arrested, prosecuted, convicted and now faces a mandatory five-year Iowa prison term.

Iowa justice is beyond strange because at a Dubuque County Court bench trial the judge, Judge Monica Ackley found that Chicago Police Officer Mette "was not the initial aggressor of this incident," Jake Gothard was. Astonishingly, Judge Ackley ruled that Mette was guilty, because even after Gothard struck him three times, Mette should have just ignored it and retreated.

Officer Mette's infamous felony crime was to punch the 6 foot, 2 inch tall Gothard once in self-defense knocking him out. Gothard has demonstrated his inability to hold his liquor landing on local court dockets on a regular basis. Mette has been serving hard time in an Iowa prison while he appeals that dubious conviction to the Iowa Supreme Court.

Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine, Chicago Police Superintend Jody Weis and other officials have stood up for Mette by requesting a Pardon from Iowa Governor Culver.

Let’s hope the Iowa Supreme Court sees the error of Judge Ackley’s verdict and findings. If the Iowa Supreme Court does the right thing or a Pardon is granted I hope to see Mike Mette back in his Chicago police uniform soon.

As for J-Fed He still has to mend some fences in order to lead the department, but this is a big step in the right direction.

Spector Retrial And Those Past Bad Acts As “Evidence”

Los Angeles, CA—Legendary records producer, Phil Spector faces a fall re-trial for an allegation of Murder in connection with the death of the troubled and drug-addicted Lana Clarkson. The first trial ended in a hung jury.

California has a law that acts as a trial crutch for prosecutors who can’t win a case on real evidence. Section 1101(b) allows the use alleged prior bad acts even in the absence of a civil or criminal court finding of guilty or awarding of civil damages.

The idea behind 1101(b) is to prejudice juries with unrelated and unproven allegations so that scorn and emotion will convict when real evidence is insufficient.

Spector has had run-ins with old girlfriends who claim today Spector threatened them with guns. Most of the accusers continued to sleep with and or work for Spector after those claimed assaults.

This evidence cuts both ways for Spector. Not one of these accusers have ever suffered injuries or death. This is solid evidence that Spector would not have harmed Lana Clarkson. There was absolutely no evidence of discord between Clarkson and Spector. Evidence of Clarkson’s false eyelashes placed neatly on a sink along with DNA evidence shows that they had consensual sexual activity.

The gun that ended Clarkson’s life was found at her feet. Clarkson was well under the influence of abused drugs and alcohol. Reasonable doubt is overwhelming here since Spector had no blood spray on either sleeve of his white dinner jacket.

Some armchair investigators and gossipmongers suggest that Spector’s fingerprints were wiped off the gun. The truth is that it’s a very rare day when usable are lifted from handguns, especially small handguns like the old model Colt Cobra .38 Special. It’s not as screenwriters have led us to believe in thousands of TV shows and films. When a gun is discharged the recoil causes smearing of any possible latent images.

I see the retrial of Phil Spector as nothing more than a huge waste of time and money.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Caylee Anthony Is Still Missing But This Is Not News

Orange County, FL—Three year-old Caylee Anthony is still missing. Speculation and gossip is beyond out-of-control as news organizations battle for anything at all to hook viewers and readers.

The 22 year-old mother, Casey Anthony sits in jail held ostensibly because she can’t or won’t say how her daughter disappeared. The latest twist is Casey’s refusal to allow her parents to visit her. Every conversation of every visit is shared with the entire world. Anyone in their right mind would skip those visits!

Then there are those nut jobs that don’t have a life, who have interject themselves into this case in Internet chat rooms and such. They demand nothing less that water boarding of the young mother and seem so concerned about the well being of Caylee Anthony. They are as sickening as any lynch mob.

The crap being called news or breaking news about this case is anything but news. It's easy to understand why print and TV news can no longer hold their audience.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Another Hollywood Actor Charged With A horrible Crime


San Marcos, CA—Sherman Oaks, CA resident and actor Shelly Malil, 44 is in custody for stabbing an ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe more than 20 times at her home Sunday night in San Marcos. Beebe remains in critical condition.

Malil surrendered to San Diego Sheriff’s officers tonight as he got off a train. He was booked. Malil had advice of a lawyer who helped arrange the surrender so it’s unlikely he made any statement at all to law enforcement.

Malil has been in scores of TV shows and films but is best remembered for his role in The 40 Year-Old Virgin.

Malil will be going before a judge at The San Diego Superior Court in the morning and a hefty bail requirement is expected assuming the victim does not die from her wounds.

Here is his self-published biography from his website:

Shelley Malil was born in the southwest state of Kerala, India. At the age of ten his family had immigrated to the U.S. Shortly thereafter the Malil family setup house in the beautiful state of Texas. Discovering acting on the high school stage Shelley pursued acting after graduating. He went to work in several dinner theaters and touring companies throughout Texas, he then moved to New York City.

After graduating from New York’s famed American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he moved to Hollywood, CA . Within three weeks of his arrival, he had been signed with a manager, booked his first audition which was a Guest Star role on FOX’s “Briscoe County Jr.” and acquired his S.A.G. card in the process.

Since that time, Shelley has worked steadily, appearing in such television shows as "N.C.I.S.", "Aliens In America" , "Reba", "The Jamie Foxx Show", "Seinfeld", "Sabrina The Teenage Witch", Party Of Five", "The West Wing", “Tracey Takes On”, "NYPD Blue", and the Emmy-Winning Episode of Love Labor Lost on "ER”.

His film credits include “Second Civil War”, “My Favorite Martian", “Just Can’t Get Enough", “Collateral Damage”, and "Holes". His recent work include "Ping Pong Playa", "Columbus Day" and "Crossing Over" all are set to be released in theaters during the 2007-08 fall/winter season.

Shelley Malil was also singled out and selected as one of the Top 10 Overlooked Performances of 2005 by the Associated Press for his work in the hit comedy “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”. He had captured national attention as Chad , one of "What are you doing?!" guys in Anheuser-Busch’s inspired “Whassup?!” commercial spin-off. The clever ad was voted Best Super Bowl Commercial by a numerous trades, magazines and media outlets.

On Stage his portrayal as Bottom in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Hollywood's Stella Adler Theatre garnered him a Best Featured Actor nomination at the Los Angeles Ovation Awards. Shelley most recent turn was in "Chaos Theory" at the “ArtWallah Festival” in Los Angeles.

In his spare time, Shelley takes a Zen-like approach to golf, finds the time to watch approximately five to seven films a week devours motivational books and involved in working with the homeless through out the year.

Shelley's motto for living:

"Almost everything we do in life is of no importance, but it is of the utmost importance that we do it" - Mahatma Gandhi


UPDATE:
Malil is being held on $2,000,000.00 bail and has been scheduled for an appearance in the Vista Courthouse for 8:00 AM on August 12, 2008.

Read this document on Scribd: PressRelease[1]


Here he is in a Budweiser commercial:

Sunday, August 10, 2008

John Edwards Scandal Is Not About Sex

Beverly Hills, CA—John Edwards got caught with his pants down by The National Enquirer. Reporters and photographers cornered him like a rat at the Beverly Hills Hilton.

The mainstream Liberal Media began a conspiracy of damage control and cover-up for one of their favorite Democratic icons, burying the story by simply not reporting it.

What’s troubling here is not Edward’s failure to keep his zipper up in the face of temptation, but the payment of hush money to his paramour, Rielle Hunter from campaign contributions.

Were serious felony crimes committed? Yes, several seem to be involved here. Theft, money laundering, extortion and maybe even racketeering seem to be well founded. Let’s present all the facts to a Federal Grand Jury.

Sex, lies and that tattletale videotape are so entertaining. Especially when they involve politicians who become caught up in the very laws they themselves author for the rest of us.

You say that you can’t stand many of the laws in America? Our politicians pass laws faster than they can be printed. They are on a non-stop mission to put every America behind bars. A friend of mine addressed it this way, “Let us create one more regulatory offense. 2.3 Million behind bars is not enough. Buy stock in private prisons. This will be a growth industry."