Posts Tagged ‘judge’
NPR: Why do news orgs repeat “Judge Walker is openly gay” with no direct evidence?
On Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
”I really don’t think it’s ever been verified as a fact that Judge Walker is gay…. He’s never spoken on the record about it. The way Karen said it was clearly that she viewed it as not a big deal.” Michael Triplett, a blogger and lawywer and NGLJA board member, as quoted by NPR Ombudsman... Tuesday, 17 August 2010 08:18 – Missouri Judge Deems Westboro Funeral Protests Constitutional
On Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Missouri-based U.S. District Judge Fernando Gaitan has ruled that a recently-passed state law banning protestors near funerals violates the state’s constitution. The law, enacted in 2006 by Missouri lawmakers, was aimed at the Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for its uncouth protests at the funerals of soldiers. Backed by the ACLU, Westboro fought the new restrictions... Judge keeps gay marriage on hold — for time being
On Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
Judge keeps gay marriage on hold — for time being The federal judge who struck down California’s Proposition 8 handed supporters of gay marriage another victory — with another asterisk — on Thursday. Judge Vaughn Walker denied a request from supporters of the state’s same-sex marriage ban to block the weddings while the case is... Backers of Calif. gay marriage ban say judge erred
On Monday, August 16th, 2010
(San Francisco) California voters had sound reasons and were not motivated by anti-gay bias when they outlawed same-sex unions in 2008, sponsors of the ban said Monday while urging a federal appeals court to stop gay weddings from resuming. In addition, the state’s interest in promoting responsible procreation through heterosexual marriages would be harmed if... Shania Twain To Judge ‘American Idol’?
On Monday, August 16th, 2010
Shania Twain To Judge ‘American Idol’? The country singer is reportedly being pursued by ‘Idol’ producers Jasmine Hyatt Since Jennifer Lopez is reportedly not going to be a new judge on FOX’s American Idol , the executives at FOX are still trying to find a high-profile star to fill the spot. According to PEOPLE Magazine,... Lindsay Lohan’s Mother Accuses Judge of Playing “Hardball” Against Her Daughter
On Monday, August 16th, 2010
Lindsay Lohan’s Mother Accuses Judge of Playing “Hardball” Against Her Daughter Dina Lohan doesn’t play one bit when it comes to her troubled daughter, actress Lindsay Lohan!! In an exclusive interview with the Today Show’s Matt Lauer, Dina remained quite defensive of Lindsay’s behavior and even pointed the finger at Judge Revel who she claims... Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban
On Friday, August 13th, 2010
Judge overturns Calif. gay marriage ban SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge overturned California’s gay-marriage ban Wednesday in a landmark case that could eventually force the U.S. Supreme Court to confront the question of whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed. Read more on Sierra... Prop 8 judge OKs but delays gay marriage
On Friday, August 13th, 2010
Same sex marriage is legal again in California. Sort of. Just a week after ruling that Proposition 8 — a 2008 voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage — was unconstitutional, a federal district judge lifted a stay on his decision on Thursday, opening the door for untold numbers of gay couples… Gay News... Judge to rule on resumption of gay marriages in California – AFP
On Thursday, August 12th, 2010
The Guardian Judge to rule on resumption of gay marriages in CaliforniaAFPLOS ANGELES — A federal judge will decide Thursday on whether same-sex marriages can resume immediately in California after ruling the state's ban on gay …Should Judge Allow Gay Marriage Immediately in California?ABC NewsGay marriages could resume Thursday if judge lifts stay in Prop.... Gay marriage opponents say Judge Walker is gay
On Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Gay marriage opponents say Judge Walker is gay Opponents to gay marriage accused Judge Vaughn Walker of having a bias in the Proposition 8 case because they say he is a “practicing homosexual.” Read more on 365... 