- "Man dressed as woman solicits sex from teen boy, police allege" by Rong-Gong Lin II
- Published on April 27, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-man-solicits-sex-teenage-boy-20130427,0,2290287.story
When one is out doing what they enjoy, he or she would least expect to be confronted by someone and be asked for sex, especially if he or she is a teenager. Though, it recently did happen to a fifteen year old boy who had gone out to skateboard in a parking lot. The suspect, who is fifty-two years old, had asked the teenage boy for sex, not only once, but repeatedly. However, even after the boy told the suspect his age, the suspect still gave the boy his phone number. After the boy reported the incident to the cops, one of the police officers called the suspect pretending to be the teenage boy. Having a meeting arranged through the phone, the suspect met the boy at the designated place and was arrested by Simi Valley's cops. They realized afterwards that the suspect was not a woman, but instead a man dressed as one, wearing clothing women would usually wear: skinny pants, tight top, and high heels.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Years in Prison After Impregnating Eleven Year Old
-"Man who impregnated 11-year-old girl gets 61 years in prison" by Rick Rojas
- Published on April 26, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-sexual-assault-20130426,0,7885129.story
For eight years, Mariano Antonio Castro had been sexually assaulting a female relative from his family, since she was eight years old. When the female was eleven years old, she became pregnant by Castro and gave birth to the child at the age of twelve. Without ever telling anyone, she began to attend church, where she confided in her pastor. With reasonable advice and needed encouragement from her pastor, she decided to finally report Castro to the police in 2011. Two years later, and the fifty-eight year old Orange County resident, is now charged with more than two felonies, all including and associating with sexual assault of a child under the age of fourteen. Castro was found guilty in February and now has to serve sixty-one years in prison. Thanks to the pastor, the female did what was right and received justice for what she was put through and had to experience. Castro deserves his punishment and if not should have gotten more years in prison because what he did was just plain wrong.
- Published on April 26, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-sexual-assault-20130426,0,7885129.story
For eight years, Mariano Antonio Castro had been sexually assaulting a female relative from his family, since she was eight years old. When the female was eleven years old, she became pregnant by Castro and gave birth to the child at the age of twelve. Without ever telling anyone, she began to attend church, where she confided in her pastor. With reasonable advice and needed encouragement from her pastor, she decided to finally report Castro to the police in 2011. Two years later, and the fifty-eight year old Orange County resident, is now charged with more than two felonies, all including and associating with sexual assault of a child under the age of fourteen. Castro was found guilty in February and now has to serve sixty-one years in prison. Thanks to the pastor, the female did what was right and received justice for what she was put through and had to experience. Castro deserves his punishment and if not should have gotten more years in prison because what he did was just plain wrong.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Drunk Drivers May Have Rights
- "Even drunk drivers have rights" by the Times Editorial Board
- Published on April 21, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-blood-warrant-supreme-court-20130421,0,2644302.story
Almost every time when a drunk driver is stopped, they are asked to be searched and carry out seizures that can tell if one is actually drunk or not. Though, just like any other person, drunk drivers also have constitutional rights. One part of these searches and seizures is to draw blood. In 1996, the court had allowed police to draw blood without the need of a search warrant. Reasons for this include not having time to go and get a search warrant and also, if a police were to get a search warrant, then the evidence of one being under the influence might be gone by that time. Due to the recent commotion, police and prosecutors will now be allowed to apply for warrants by the radio or telephone. However, those who refuse in taking a breath or blood test, will still have their licenses taken away, losing them in the process.
- Published on April 21, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-blood-warrant-supreme-court-20130421,0,2644302.story
Almost every time when a drunk driver is stopped, they are asked to be searched and carry out seizures that can tell if one is actually drunk or not. Though, just like any other person, drunk drivers also have constitutional rights. One part of these searches and seizures is to draw blood. In 1996, the court had allowed police to draw blood without the need of a search warrant. Reasons for this include not having time to go and get a search warrant and also, if a police were to get a search warrant, then the evidence of one being under the influence might be gone by that time. Due to the recent commotion, police and prosecutors will now be allowed to apply for warrants by the radio or telephone. However, those who refuse in taking a breath or blood test, will still have their licenses taken away, losing them in the process.
Boston Marathon Bombing Suspects
- "Brothers suspected in Boston attack stood apart in U.S" by Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Shashank Bengali, and Matea Gold
- Published on April 19, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-boston-bombings-profiles-20130420,0,3806843.story
After Boston's horrible bombing occurred, the two suspects that had caused the scene have been found. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who is twenty-six years old, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is nineteen years old, came from a family who had ran away to escape the Caucasus region in Russia. Tamerlan was training for a boxing competition that could have had him in the U.S. Olympic team and a citizenship for the United States. However, as much as he wanted to become a citizen of the United States and as hard as he worked to get there, he had no American friends whatsoever or even acted or spent his free time the same way they did, setting himself different from others. Tamerlan's wishes for being in the U.S. Olympic team was cut short as the police killed him on Friday. His brother, Dzhokhar, was taken into custody that same night. Family members of the brothers are shocked at the news. They find it hard to believe that their own relatives would do such a thing and be the cause of three people dying and having over 170 people injured. When his uncle was recently asked why he thought they did the bombing, he said, "Being losers, hatred to those who were able to settle themselves - these are the only reasons I can imagine." Their family believes that the whole bombing was set up, as it is unexpected for it to come from these two brothers, who loved the United States.
- Published on April 19, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-boston-bombings-profiles-20130420,0,3806843.story
After Boston's horrible bombing occurred, the two suspects that had caused the scene have been found. Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who is twenty-six years old, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who is nineteen years old, came from a family who had ran away to escape the Caucasus region in Russia. Tamerlan was training for a boxing competition that could have had him in the U.S. Olympic team and a citizenship for the United States. However, as much as he wanted to become a citizen of the United States and as hard as he worked to get there, he had no American friends whatsoever or even acted or spent his free time the same way they did, setting himself different from others. Tamerlan's wishes for being in the U.S. Olympic team was cut short as the police killed him on Friday. His brother, Dzhokhar, was taken into custody that same night. Family members of the brothers are shocked at the news. They find it hard to believe that their own relatives would do such a thing and be the cause of three people dying and having over 170 people injured. When his uncle was recently asked why he thought they did the bombing, he said, "Being losers, hatred to those who were able to settle themselves - these are the only reasons I can imagine." Their family believes that the whole bombing was set up, as it is unexpected for it to come from these two brothers, who loved the United States.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Stereotypes
When one thinks of stereotypes, a million thoughts can rush into their mind. They know exactly what it means and probably have a variety of stereotypes that they have heard of throughout their lives. These stereotypes can include from "jocks are dumb" or "the smart people are nerds". Stereotypes are a way that classify and label people into different classifications. Though, most of the time, these classifications are not even close to describing the person for who they really are. Along these lines, the question, "What factors contribute to such prejudice and how?" can help people see what really is the reason for stereotyping and how to stop it. Stereotyping can come from many factors, such as media or society. The media plays a big role in almost everyone's lives. While society can influence lives as well, the media plays a bigger role in the cause for stereotyping. The media has the power of making people think differently or having them act in a way they have not before. It has the power of making people think it is okay for them to do such things, such as hitting someone or insulting a parent. Not only does it implant such actions into people's brains, but it also creates judgmental and stereotypical images for people to catch onto. When people see these stereotypes from the television or hear them on the radio, they begin to think everyone else is actually that way; they begin to think of a culture or race differently and have a different view point on a person when they do not know a fact about them. These stereotypes created from the media, make it seem acceptable to laugh at, humiliate, or disrespect a stranger. With that said, the question, "Is it possible to grow to adulthood without harboring at least some prejudice toward certain groups?" comes into mind. From a young age, children all over the world are being affected by media. They begin to catch onto the things that are said on the television or radio, and act the same way or say the same things they see or hear. This continues onto their adulthood and throughout their lives. It may not seem possible to stop stereotyping people or easily judging them by first glance, but by having children not be surrounded by the media so much, can help subdue or control stereotyping in the near future.
Husband Murders Wife
- "Man suspected of killing wife in Montebello turns himself in to authorities" by Corina Knoll
- Published on Mach 17, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/03/man-suspected-of-killing-wife-in-montebello-turns-himself-into-authorities.html
Killing your wife would be the least expected thing to do when you get married. Arthur Andrew Andrade was suspected for the death of his twenty four year old wife, until he actually turned himself in. The twenty nine year old shot his wife, Soria Esperenza, many times before she died in the parking lot of where she worked. The married couple, who were going to get divorced, were arguing when Andrade shot his wife. Andrade had been searched for since 8:30 A.M. on Saturday. At 1 A.M., he turned himself in and was immediately taken to Montebello Police Station. He is held in jail with a million dollar bail. Meanwhile, police are still searching for the handgun Andrade used to kill his wife and the vehicle he used to escape. Andrade deserved his punishment and no longer should be classified as a suspect, but as a murderer for killing his own life.
- Published on Mach 17, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/03/man-suspected-of-killing-wife-in-montebello-turns-himself-into-authorities.html
Killing your wife would be the least expected thing to do when you get married. Arthur Andrew Andrade was suspected for the death of his twenty four year old wife, until he actually turned himself in. The twenty nine year old shot his wife, Soria Esperenza, many times before she died in the parking lot of where she worked. The married couple, who were going to get divorced, were arguing when Andrade shot his wife. Andrade had been searched for since 8:30 A.M. on Saturday. At 1 A.M., he turned himself in and was immediately taken to Montebello Police Station. He is held in jail with a million dollar bail. Meanwhile, police are still searching for the handgun Andrade used to kill his wife and the vehicle he used to escape. Andrade deserved his punishment and no longer should be classified as a suspect, but as a murderer for killing his own life.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Lion Attack
- "Lion didn't intend to kill young woman, her family believes" by Kate Mather and Diana Marcum
- Published on March 9, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/03/lion-didnt-intend-to-kill-young-woman-her-family-believes.html#more
From a young age, Diana Hanson had always wanted to work with animals, specifically tigers or lions, since she loved them. Six months ago, her wish came true and she was an intern at Cat Haven, a wildlife conservancy and private zoo located on a hillside near Kings Canyon National park. Last week, while cleaning one of the enclosures at the park, Hanson was attacked by the four year old male lion, Cous Cous. Cous Cous, who had just been fed, had escaped and mauled Hanson. Another worker tried to distract the lion away, but failed to do so. The animal was shot to stop further harming. Hanson had bite marks and scratches from the lion and died from a broken neck. Her family believes that the attack was accidental and that the lion had no intention of actually killing her. Her brother Paul said, "You know, house cats are smart, they can open doors." The twenty four year old died working with the animals she loved. The park closed for awhile for further investigation until reopening again.
- Published on March 9, 2013
- The Los Angeles Times
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/03/lion-didnt-intend-to-kill-young-woman-her-family-believes.html#more
From a young age, Diana Hanson had always wanted to work with animals, specifically tigers or lions, since she loved them. Six months ago, her wish came true and she was an intern at Cat Haven, a wildlife conservancy and private zoo located on a hillside near Kings Canyon National park. Last week, while cleaning one of the enclosures at the park, Hanson was attacked by the four year old male lion, Cous Cous. Cous Cous, who had just been fed, had escaped and mauled Hanson. Another worker tried to distract the lion away, but failed to do so. The animal was shot to stop further harming. Hanson had bite marks and scratches from the lion and died from a broken neck. Her family believes that the attack was accidental and that the lion had no intention of actually killing her. Her brother Paul said, "You know, house cats are smart, they can open doors." The twenty four year old died working with the animals she loved. The park closed for awhile for further investigation until reopening again.
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