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Idaho Senator Larry Craig pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for his Minnesota men's-room encounter with the vice squad, but the real trial began when the arrest became public and everyone with an opinion or agenda had a chance to testify. Mitt Romney, finding himself without his Senate liaison and Idaho campaign chairman, declared, "It's disgusting," before reminding the jury that sin is bipartisan: "I think we've all heard the story about Bill Clinton and the fact that he let us down in his personal conduct with a White House intern." John McCain called Craig's conduct...
...Craig, a three-term Republican senator from Idaho, pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct August 8 after he allegedly tried to solicit sex from an undercover police officer in a men's bathroom at the Minneapolis Airport. Craig, who has a long voting record against gay rights, this week denied any wrongdoing and denied being...
...initially apprehensive as to what this kiddiefest would be like. The event oozed youth, attracting a mini media frenzy and plenty of corporate sponsors. Meanwhile, other young entrepreneurs at the festival were touting their own clandestine merchandise: hash scones or vodka at $6 a shot. Despite the odd misdemeanor like this, organizers and security managed to successfully hold off the chaos you'd expect at a teenage gathering. Officially, the only "purple haze" you'd find here was a summer berry-based smoothie...
Charges were initially filed against Murphy on July 6 and he was not found in Indianapolis. Intimidation is classified as a misdemeanor in Indiana, but can become a Class D Felony under certain circumstances. Symons said he had filed a probable cause affidavit but had not determined the reasons that Murphy's charge carried a felony status. If convicted, Murphy could serve up to four years in prison...
...those pesky "Restrooms for Employees Only" signs that hang in most small businesses are actually in direct violation of building codes. Nearly all states have plumbing codes that require businesses to provide restroom access for customers and visitors. In New Hampshire, denying entry to a bathroom is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum $1,200 fine...