Some highlights of today’s headliners in the news.
U.S. Representative, Gabrielle Gifford was released from the hospital today. Gifford has been in the Texas hospital since January when she received a gunshot wound to the head. I gotta ask, is that not awesome news? Usually when we hear someone has been shot in the head we don’t really hold a lot of confidence they will be OK. She still has a ways to go and she will be having outpatient therapy from the same hospital. She will be allowed to go live at home, but she will have 24-hour heath care assistance.
On January 8 of this year a gunman outside a Safeway grocery store in Tucson Arizona shot Gifford, killing six others and wounding thirteen others is including Gifford. Gifford is a Democrat Representative for Arizona. Jared Lee Loughner who is 22 years old was charged with the shooting. Since that time it has been determined he is not competent to stand trial. He is now at a hospital for more evaluations, possible treatment and then he will be reassessed to determine if he then will be competent to stand trial.
Gifford’s determination along with her don’t give up attitude is a large part of her recovery stated by her doctors and caregivers. I also believe in the abilities and dedication of her doctors, nurses and all of her caregivers should be applauded. I think she is an inspiration. One moment your life in going down a certain path and the next second someone alters your entire life completely. I sincerely hope she continues to get better and better.
The State of Florida rested their case this morning against Casey Anthony. Today there have been many analysts, news anchors, reporters, Doctors…..etc, giving their opinions of whether or not the State clearly did a good job of presenting the evidence. Most seem to think they did enough with what they had.
The defense attorneys for Casey Anthony then submitted a motion for acquittal of Casey this morning, giving numerous cases concerning circumstantial evidence and how they see the state has missed the mark on enough evidence to convict or send it to the jury. The prosecutors rebuttal also listed many cases concerning, felony murder, pre-meditated murder, aggravated child abuse and those trials that was based on circumstantial evidence. Judge Perry, after listening to all arguments, told the court he was familiar with all the cases presented. He has spent a large amount of time reviewing all of them. But, he told them that the defense did bring up a case he was not familiar with and he wanted a 45-minute recess to study the case.
Upon his return to the court, Judge Perry did a great job of explaining his decision, which was to deny Casey Anthony an acquittal. By the time he finished explaining how the law is set and his responsibilities, I had learned many things I didn’t not clearly understand in this trial before. Tomorrow the defense will be calling their first witness.
Hugh Hefner who was set to get married this Saturday for the third time has been left at the alter. Hugh’s bride to be, Crystal Harris, had a change of heart. Harris is 24 and Hugh is 85. I know he is Hugh Hefner, but really? Crystal is the typical blond bunny you find on the cover of Playboy. In other words she is very pretty in a very high maintenance way. I for one am glad to see her make a decision before going through with the wedding. There is a problem though; the Playboy cover with Miss Harris that is complete and ready to roll was done with the anticipation that she would then be Mrs. Hefner. I haven’t heard yet how that issue will be handled. You would think Hugh would be a little tired by now, but hey, if not, you go Hef! I just don’t want to think about it.
There have been a lot of “fun” remarks flying around today about John Edwards’ mug shot. He is flashing the pearly whites like it is a beauty pageant. He was arrested for allegedly using $1 million of campaign funds to cover up his affair and love child. He should have talked to Schwarzenegger. He might have gotten some information that would have been much more economical. It wouldn’t be any less embarrassing or hurtful to his family, but he might have been able to spend much less than $1 million on the cover up. Once again, really? 
Sometimes when I hear or read the news, I find myself so grateful that my life is so quiet, simple and well, boring. I don’t think I could handle any the lifestyles I just mentioned. I hope you are having a great week.
Take care and stay safe,
KJ
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