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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Attorney General's Office warns of 'Paedobear'
The New Mexico Attorney General's Office has cautioned parents against an Internet image they said is really a sexual menace called the "paedobear."
It started out as a joke, but authorities said the bear has spiralled into something much darker and more evil than they could've imagined. Authorities said the bear actually started off as an image mocking paedophiles but that paedophiles have embraced the bear and are using the image themselves.
Lynn Southard with the AGO said authorities have seen several cars in Albuquerque and southern New Mexico sporting large paedobear stickers. She said that other than getting the word out, there's not much the AGO can do. It's not illegal to have a paedobear image in public.
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"It's very scary, it's a very scary situation that's been brought to our attention that these vehicles are circulating around New Mexico," Southard said. Authorities said some people may be sporting the paedobear symbols as a joke, but they said that doesn't make law enforcement take the images any less seriously.
It started out as a joke, but authorities said the bear has spiralled into something much darker and more evil than they could've imagined. Authorities said the bear actually started off as an image mocking paedophiles but that paedophiles have embraced the bear and are using the image themselves.
Lynn Southard with the AGO said authorities have seen several cars in Albuquerque and southern New Mexico sporting large paedobear stickers. She said that other than getting the word out, there's not much the AGO can do. It's not illegal to have a paedobear image in public.
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"It's very scary, it's a very scary situation that's been brought to our attention that these vehicles are circulating around New Mexico," Southard said. Authorities said some people may be sporting the paedobear symbols as a joke, but they said that doesn't make law enforcement take the images any less seriously.
Man who shot his lawn mower claims redneck exemption
A 43-year-old man said to have shot at his lawn mower while intoxicated, fought his adult son and pulled a shotgun on the son was arrested after being shocked three times with a Taser. Mark Thomas Wach, of Palm City, was arrested on Nov. 20 on charges including aggravated domestic assault with a firearm and domestic battery in connection with the incidents near his home. Wach told a Martin County Sheriff's deputy he was puzzled about why he was going to jail.
"He then stated that he shoots in the yard all the time and that fighting is what redneck people do," records state. Wach's 18-year-old son, who said he wasn't hurt, said that about 45 minutes before he called authorities, Wach was intoxicated in the side yard shooting a pistol at his lawn mower. Wach went on his son's porch and began "a verbal altercation with him over (the son's) mother not paying child support."
The son said Wach pointed the pistol "all over," but the son managed to get the .380 caliber handgun away. Wach left, and his son thought he was going home "to sleep it off." Instead, Wach returned with a 12 gauge shotgun. The son said Wach started to point the pump action shotgun at him, but he wrestled it away. They engaged in a physical altercation, and the son said they rolled out onto the porch. That's when a deputy arrived and saw them fighting.
Wach was on top of his son, and the deputy told him to stop fighting. Wach didn't, and the deputy shocked him with an X-26 Taser. Wach didn't follow additional instructions and was shocked twice more. The son wouldn't complete a written statement because he didn't want his dad to get in trouble. Wach said he didn't understand why he was being taken to the Martin County jail. He said he routinely shoots in the yard, saying "fighting is what redneck people do."
"He then stated that he shoots in the yard all the time and that fighting is what redneck people do," records state. Wach's 18-year-old son, who said he wasn't hurt, said that about 45 minutes before he called authorities, Wach was intoxicated in the side yard shooting a pistol at his lawn mower. Wach went on his son's porch and began "a verbal altercation with him over (the son's) mother not paying child support."
The son said Wach pointed the pistol "all over," but the son managed to get the .380 caliber handgun away. Wach left, and his son thought he was going home "to sleep it off." Instead, Wach returned with a 12 gauge shotgun. The son said Wach started to point the pump action shotgun at him, but he wrestled it away. They engaged in a physical altercation, and the son said they rolled out onto the porch. That's when a deputy arrived and saw them fighting.
Wach was on top of his son, and the deputy told him to stop fighting. Wach didn't, and the deputy shocked him with an X-26 Taser. Wach didn't follow additional instructions and was shocked twice more. The son wouldn't complete a written statement because he didn't want his dad to get in trouble. Wach said he didn't understand why he was being taken to the Martin County jail. He said he routinely shoots in the yard, saying "fighting is what redneck people do."
Elderly football rivals in cane-swinging brawl
Two legendary Canadian footballers have proved that old habits die hard at an awards dinner honouring the 73-year-old former rivals. Joe Kapp and Angelo Mosca exchanged blows as guests at the Canadian Football League event looked on in shock.
It all started when Mosca, a former Hamilton Tiger-Cats lineman, rejected a flower that Kapp, an ex-British Columbia Lions quarterback, offered as a peace gesture. Kapp lunged at his one-time nemesis who retaliated by swinging his walking stick at him.
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Kapp then attacked with his bare knuckles, hitting Mosca on his jaw. Onlookers finally broke up the two men but not before Kapp punched his old opponent to the floor.
The men are said to have been at odds for almost half a century, following a 1963 championship game in which Mosca delivered a questionable hit that knocked one of Kapp's team-mates out of the match.
It all started when Mosca, a former Hamilton Tiger-Cats lineman, rejected a flower that Kapp, an ex-British Columbia Lions quarterback, offered as a peace gesture. Kapp lunged at his one-time nemesis who retaliated by swinging his walking stick at him.
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Kapp then attacked with his bare knuckles, hitting Mosca on his jaw. Onlookers finally broke up the two men but not before Kapp punched his old opponent to the floor.
The men are said to have been at odds for almost half a century, following a 1963 championship game in which Mosca delivered a questionable hit that knocked one of Kapp's team-mates out of the match.
Only one brother survives after three suffer heart attacks on same day
Two Italian brothers suffered fatal heart attacks on the same day, while a third was left fighting for his life. The bizarre incident happened as Guido Garofalo, 45 and his older brother Alberto, 53, were on a picnic with their wives and children. First to have a heart attack was Guido who collapsed to the ground in front of the horrified group and as his brother tried to save him, he too grabbed at his chest.
Paramedics were immediately called to the scene at Pianeta di Nicolosi on the slopes of Mt Etna near Catania on the island of Sicily but both were declared dead by the helicopter crew that had arrived to help. The terrible coincidence then continued as it emerged at the same time a third brother, Salvatore, whose age is not known, suffered a heart attack as he visited their mother in hospital. Doctors and nurses rushed to help him and he is now recovering in the intensive care unit with staff saying the fact he was in hospital when he had the attack had "probably saved his life." He has not been informed of his brothers' death and a sister who lives in Rome and who is known to suffer from a heart condition has also not been told.
Dr Thekia Maurhoff, of the Garibaldi hospital in Catania, said: "All three cases are being investigated – it is quite unique and I have never heard of anything similar like this happening three heart attacks in three brothers all at the same time. From initial checks it would appear that all three brothers suffered from a heart condition and this lead to them all suffering attacks, virtually at the same time and in two cases they proved to be fatal.
"Salvatore is currently in a stable condition in the intensive care unit of the hospital and his condition is being closely monitored but the fact he was in hospital at the time certainly helped save his life." Professor Filippo Crea, an expert at the cardiology unit of Rome's Cattolica University, said: "Genetic factors almost certainly played a part in this tragic event as heart attacks in those aged under 60 are usually caused for those reasons."
Paramedics were immediately called to the scene at Pianeta di Nicolosi on the slopes of Mt Etna near Catania on the island of Sicily but both were declared dead by the helicopter crew that had arrived to help. The terrible coincidence then continued as it emerged at the same time a third brother, Salvatore, whose age is not known, suffered a heart attack as he visited their mother in hospital. Doctors and nurses rushed to help him and he is now recovering in the intensive care unit with staff saying the fact he was in hospital when he had the attack had "probably saved his life." He has not been informed of his brothers' death and a sister who lives in Rome and who is known to suffer from a heart condition has also not been told.
Dr Thekia Maurhoff, of the Garibaldi hospital in Catania, said: "All three cases are being investigated – it is quite unique and I have never heard of anything similar like this happening three heart attacks in three brothers all at the same time. From initial checks it would appear that all three brothers suffered from a heart condition and this lead to them all suffering attacks, virtually at the same time and in two cases they proved to be fatal.
"Salvatore is currently in a stable condition in the intensive care unit of the hospital and his condition is being closely monitored but the fact he was in hospital at the time certainly helped save his life." Professor Filippo Crea, an expert at the cardiology unit of Rome's Cattolica University, said: "Genetic factors almost certainly played a part in this tragic event as heart attacks in those aged under 60 are usually caused for those reasons."
Pig born without back legs learns to walk upright on his front legs
A dedicated farmer has taught his prized pig, which was born without back legs, to walk upright on his front legs.
Proud Ge Xinping, from Mengcheng in eastern China's Anhui Province, says he thought the deformed piglet would die after he was born in July.
However, after lots of time and devotionthe pig has learnt how to walk on its forelegs and is now the talk of the town.
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'Villagers all love it as it walks like an upside down gymnast,' Ge said.
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Proud Ge Xinping, from Mengcheng in eastern China's Anhui Province, says he thought the deformed piglet would die after he was born in July.
However, after lots of time and devotionthe pig has learnt how to walk on its forelegs and is now the talk of the town.
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'Villagers all love it as it walks like an upside down gymnast,' Ge said.
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Woman assaulted with macaroni grease and green beans
Austin police in Central Texas said a woman is recovering from burns on her chest after a female friend threw macaroni grease and a frying pan full of green beans at her during a fight. It happened last Tuesday at a residence in the 8200 block of Guadalupe Street. Police went to the home in response to a domestic violence call. Amanda Chapman, 24, is now facing third-degree assault with injury charges.
Police said Chapman attacked a female friend she was living with while her baby watched. According to a police affidavit, the baby was crying and the victim allegedly told Chapman to give the baby his medication. At that point, Chapman became enraged about being told what to do, charged at her roommate and then punched her in the head, according to police.
The arrest affidavit states that Chapman then bit her friend when she tried to restrain her. The fight escalated, according to the arrest affidavit, which states that Chapman grabbed a pan full of macaroni grease and threw it at her roommate, burning her chest.
Police said Chapman then grabbed a frying pan full of green beans and hit her roommate in the back of the head. Police said when they arrived, they found the alleged victim covered in grease and macaroni. Chapman did not have any visible injuries. Medical crews were not called to the scene.
Police said Chapman attacked a female friend she was living with while her baby watched. According to a police affidavit, the baby was crying and the victim allegedly told Chapman to give the baby his medication. At that point, Chapman became enraged about being told what to do, charged at her roommate and then punched her in the head, according to police.
The arrest affidavit states that Chapman then bit her friend when she tried to restrain her. The fight escalated, according to the arrest affidavit, which states that Chapman grabbed a pan full of macaroni grease and threw it at her roommate, burning her chest.
Police said Chapman then grabbed a frying pan full of green beans and hit her roommate in the back of the head. Police said when they arrived, they found the alleged victim covered in grease and macaroni. Chapman did not have any visible injuries. Medical crews were not called to the scene.
Three-year-old killed 'after being stuffed into washing machine'
A 33-year-old French father has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his three-year-old son by stuffing him into a washing machine and turning it on. The man, identified in reports as Christophe Champenois, was charged with "murder of a minor" late on Sunday in Meaux near Paris, court officials said. The boy's mother was charged with failing to prevent a crime and failing to assist a person in danger. Both were held without bail.
A source connected with the case said the child appeared to have died from "a blow to the head". Neighbours said the boy, Bastien, died on Friday after his father put him naked in the washing machine to punish him for getting into trouble at nursery school. A neighbour who gave her name only as Alice said that she had seen the boy's body after his mother had come to her apartment for help.
"I took the little boy in my arms, he was frozen, completely naked. He was all white, limp, practically like a toy," said Alice, who lives in the same apartment building as the couple in Germiny L'Eveque, a town of 1,300 people. Alice said the boy's mother had attempted to resuscitate him with heart massage but failed.
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A source connected with the inquiry said the man was denying the charges and asserting that the boy had fallen down the stairs. But witness testimony and tests on the body were "consistent with the fact that the child was put into a washing machine", the source said, adding that the boy had been repeatedly abused, including by being locked up for hours in a cupboard. A local official, Christine Boubet, said social services had assisted the family since 2006 "for social and psychological distress".
A source connected with the case said the child appeared to have died from "a blow to the head". Neighbours said the boy, Bastien, died on Friday after his father put him naked in the washing machine to punish him for getting into trouble at nursery school. A neighbour who gave her name only as Alice said that she had seen the boy's body after his mother had come to her apartment for help.
"I took the little boy in my arms, he was frozen, completely naked. He was all white, limp, practically like a toy," said Alice, who lives in the same apartment building as the couple in Germiny L'Eveque, a town of 1,300 people. Alice said the boy's mother had attempted to resuscitate him with heart massage but failed.
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A source connected with the inquiry said the man was denying the charges and asserting that the boy had fallen down the stairs. But witness testimony and tests on the body were "consistent with the fact that the child was put into a washing machine", the source said, adding that the boy had been repeatedly abused, including by being locked up for hours in a cupboard. A local official, Christine Boubet, said social services had assisted the family since 2006 "for social and psychological distress".
Councillor thought cloud computing depended on rainy weather
Reported yesterday's Daily Telegraph, before the story was hastily removed.
A council meeting descended into a foul-mouthed slanging match after a councillor suggested cloud computing depended on bad weather. Galway councillor Seamus Tiernan was branded a 'feckin eejit' for thinking that cloud computing would only work in areas with lots of rain. In reply Coun Tiernan told incredulous Cllr Martin Shiels that he should "go **** himself".
The row broke out after Mr Tiernan told the Infrastructure Committee meeting this week that his native Connemara would be ideal for cloud computing because it has heavy cloud cover for nine months of the year. The Independent councillor said that the Government should be doing more to harness clean industries for the Connemara area and he named wind energy and cloud computing as two obvious examples. "Connemara in particular could become a centre of excellence for wind energy harnessing, as it is open to the Atlantic," he said.
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"Also in terms of cloud computing, we have dense thick fog for nine months of the year, because of the mountain heights and the ability to harness this cloud power, there is tremendous scope for cloud computing to become a major employer in this region." However his mistake was pointed out by a Coun Shiels who said: "This is taking the biscuit. I've heard it all now. You must be a fecking eejit to think that the cloud computing had anything to do with climate."
Coun Tiernan took umbrage at the remarks of his colleague and called for them to be withdrawn. When Coun Shields refused to do so, Tiernan said "go **** yourself, Councillor Shields." Chairman Sile Ni Baoill asked for both councillors to withdraw their comments, but Coun Tiernan was repentant that Coun Shields was wrong and that cloud computing is linked to cloud cover. "Tell me why large companies are opening server farms in cold wet countries then," he asked Cllr Shields.
Alas, they had been duped by a bogus story that has been circulating on forums in Ireland for several days.
And now The Galway News are outraged.
A council meeting descended into a foul-mouthed slanging match after a councillor suggested cloud computing depended on bad weather. Galway councillor Seamus Tiernan was branded a 'feckin eejit' for thinking that cloud computing would only work in areas with lots of rain. In reply Coun Tiernan told incredulous Cllr Martin Shiels that he should "go **** himself".
The row broke out after Mr Tiernan told the Infrastructure Committee meeting this week that his native Connemara would be ideal for cloud computing because it has heavy cloud cover for nine months of the year. The Independent councillor said that the Government should be doing more to harness clean industries for the Connemara area and he named wind energy and cloud computing as two obvious examples. "Connemara in particular could become a centre of excellence for wind energy harnessing, as it is open to the Atlantic," he said.
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"Also in terms of cloud computing, we have dense thick fog for nine months of the year, because of the mountain heights and the ability to harness this cloud power, there is tremendous scope for cloud computing to become a major employer in this region." However his mistake was pointed out by a Coun Shiels who said: "This is taking the biscuit. I've heard it all now. You must be a fecking eejit to think that the cloud computing had anything to do with climate."
Coun Tiernan took umbrage at the remarks of his colleague and called for them to be withdrawn. When Coun Shields refused to do so, Tiernan said "go **** yourself, Councillor Shields." Chairman Sile Ni Baoill asked for both councillors to withdraw their comments, but Coun Tiernan was repentant that Coun Shields was wrong and that cloud computing is linked to cloud cover. "Tell me why large companies are opening server farms in cold wet countries then," he asked Cllr Shields.
Alas, they had been duped by a bogus story that has been circulating on forums in Ireland for several days.
And now The Galway News are outraged.
Christmas tree thieves caught due to trail of pine needles
Police followed a trail of pine needles to catch Grinch-style thieves who stole more than 100 Christmas trees. Officers swooped on a van to get to the root of the crime, after the hapless thieves were caught on camera at Notcutt Garden Centre in Tonbridge Road, Pembury.
They had smashed two CCTV cameras, but were unaware covert cameras were still monitoring them during the raid on November 22. In a scene straight out of the Special Branch files, police cars cut off all exits around the site after security staff reported the incident.
Officers then moved in - catching one thief attempting to escape, and finding two more hiding in bushes. Officers then followed a trail of pine needles to the thieves’ van, where 138 Christmas trees of various sizes, as well as 48 boxes of Christmas lights and two wheelbarrows were found stacked nearby, ready to be loaded. The haul was worth almost £7,000.
On Thursday, Ashley James Austin, 21, of Grove Road, Maidstone, 35-year-old Lee Danny Hodgson of Tonbridge Road, Maidstone and his brother 31-year-old Grant Hodgson of Court Road, Burham, Rochester all pleaded guilty to theft at Sevenoaks Magistrates. Ashley Austin and Lee Hodgson were sentenced to a 12-month community order with an unpaid work commitment. Grant Hodgson was sent to Maidstone Crown Court for sentence.
They had smashed two CCTV cameras, but were unaware covert cameras were still monitoring them during the raid on November 22. In a scene straight out of the Special Branch files, police cars cut off all exits around the site after security staff reported the incident.
Officers then moved in - catching one thief attempting to escape, and finding two more hiding in bushes. Officers then followed a trail of pine needles to the thieves’ van, where 138 Christmas trees of various sizes, as well as 48 boxes of Christmas lights and two wheelbarrows were found stacked nearby, ready to be loaded. The haul was worth almost £7,000.
On Thursday, Ashley James Austin, 21, of Grove Road, Maidstone, 35-year-old Lee Danny Hodgson of Tonbridge Road, Maidstone and his brother 31-year-old Grant Hodgson of Court Road, Burham, Rochester all pleaded guilty to theft at Sevenoaks Magistrates. Ashley Austin and Lee Hodgson were sentenced to a 12-month community order with an unpaid work commitment. Grant Hodgson was sent to Maidstone Crown Court for sentence.
Firefighters rush to help officer worker after he gets trapped in stepladder
A hapless officer worker managed to trap himself in a stepladder - and had to be freed by firefighters.
Firefighters were called to help the man after he wedged both legs in the second rung of the three-step ladder. They tried to spare his blushes by not identifying him but a picture of the freak accident in Lewisham, south-east London still emerged.
Firefighters were called to help the man after he wedged both legs in the second rung of the three-step ladder. They tried to spare his blushes by not identifying him but a picture of the freak accident in Lewisham, south-east London still emerged.
Family dog stolen five years ago returns on number 37 bus
A family's dog which was stolen five years ago from outside their home has come home on a number 37 bus. Pat Oates, 48, took a call saying her Staffordshire bull terrier had been found safe and well riding the Birmingham City Centre to Solihull route. Mrs Oates and her three children had all but given up any hope of ever seeing their red Staffordshire bull terrier, T-Bone, after he was taken from their drive in September 2006 during a powercut.
They feared he had been stolen to order by gangs looking to use the good-natured dog as a weapon. But after the 12-year-old dog was dumped after he developed a cyst, he got onto the No. 37 bus undetected. It was only when the bus driver spotted him in his rear view mirror that he was taken to a bus depot, before being checked over by a local vet.
After his micro-chip was scanned, staff were able to reunite T-Bone with his owners. Mrs Oates, from Solihull, West Midlands, said she wasn't surprised that T-Bone was found on a bus as he loves to travel. She added: "He always loved going on car journeys and would come along with us on long journeys all the time.
"He could sit gazing out of the window all day long." The family now have to pay expensive veterinary bills after T-Bone was badly neglected by the thieves who stole him. He has developed a large, painful cyst on his leg as well as severe hearing problems.
They feared he had been stolen to order by gangs looking to use the good-natured dog as a weapon. But after the 12-year-old dog was dumped after he developed a cyst, he got onto the No. 37 bus undetected. It was only when the bus driver spotted him in his rear view mirror that he was taken to a bus depot, before being checked over by a local vet.
After his micro-chip was scanned, staff were able to reunite T-Bone with his owners. Mrs Oates, from Solihull, West Midlands, said she wasn't surprised that T-Bone was found on a bus as he loves to travel. She added: "He always loved going on car journeys and would come along with us on long journeys all the time.
"He could sit gazing out of the window all day long." The family now have to pay expensive veterinary bills after T-Bone was badly neglected by the thieves who stole him. He has developed a large, painful cyst on his leg as well as severe hearing problems.
Jail for eight-month pregnant trolley rage mother
A pregnant mother-of-two has been told she will have to give birth in prison - after a trolley rage attack at a Ramsgate supermarket which left a woman with a broken pelvis. Hayley Cook, 24, is eight months pregnant and expecting her third child just before Christmas. But a judge told her that the expletive-ridden attack on a woman twice her age was so serious she had to be jailed for a year. Cook, of Coleman Crescent, had admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on shopper Lynne White, who was attacked while she stood outside the Tesco Store in February. Judge Simon Jones told her: "The impending birth of your child will have to be managed within the prison system... and away from your children over Christmas.
"The courts cannot simply stand back and do nothing when people resort to violence for no good reason and in apparent random circumstances." Prosecutor Donna East told Canterbury Crown Court how Mrs White was waiting for her husband who was at a cashpoint machine when Cook walked past. Although Mrs White wasn't moving, Cook crashed her trolley into her and then began screaming that her one-year-old son's hand had been trapped and released a volley of foul-mouthed insults. Cook then left her son sitting in a trolley and "stormed back to Mrs White shouting a flurry of swear words and abuse", she said. She then grabbed Mrs White's trolley - which contained bottles - and smashed it into other trolleys.
"Mrs White feared her bottles had been smashed and called for her husband, who told her: 'That's enough, don't talk to my wife like that!' He then ushered Cook away only to receive a stream of more four-letter insults. Mrs White later said she was surprised just how Cook managed to string so many swear words together in one sentence. Cook then walked away and Mr White returned to the cash machine where he had left his card and money. Mrs White then told Cook:'You must be some sort of tart of a girl to use all that bad language.' She then turned away when Cook ran at her with her hands out and struck her in the chest and caught her off guard. She went straight to the ground and fell on her right side. She felt an immediate and searing pain to her spine and hip and she screamed out in pain, " added Mrs East. The victim was taken to the QEQM hospital in Margate, where doctors diagnosed a fractured pelvis.
The judge, in jailing Cook - who has a previous conviction for a glass attack five years ago - told her: "You embarked on a foul-mouthed and expletive-ridden verbal assault on the woman; apparently completely oblivious to the fact that your other children were in earshot. Your aggressive words were in themselves an over-reaction and when your victim responded by returning an insult that paled into insignificance when compared to the invective you had so freely and aggressively showered upon her, you violently shoved her to the ground. The woman you assaulted was more than twice your age, and you pushed her with such violence and ferocity that she fell to the floor and sustained a fracture of her pelvis. The force of the blow you administered is illustrated by the fact you left a bruise imprint of your hand on her chest."
"The courts cannot simply stand back and do nothing when people resort to violence for no good reason and in apparent random circumstances." Prosecutor Donna East told Canterbury Crown Court how Mrs White was waiting for her husband who was at a cashpoint machine when Cook walked past. Although Mrs White wasn't moving, Cook crashed her trolley into her and then began screaming that her one-year-old son's hand had been trapped and released a volley of foul-mouthed insults. Cook then left her son sitting in a trolley and "stormed back to Mrs White shouting a flurry of swear words and abuse", she said. She then grabbed Mrs White's trolley - which contained bottles - and smashed it into other trolleys.
"Mrs White feared her bottles had been smashed and called for her husband, who told her: 'That's enough, don't talk to my wife like that!' He then ushered Cook away only to receive a stream of more four-letter insults. Mrs White later said she was surprised just how Cook managed to string so many swear words together in one sentence. Cook then walked away and Mr White returned to the cash machine where he had left his card and money. Mrs White then told Cook:'You must be some sort of tart of a girl to use all that bad language.' She then turned away when Cook ran at her with her hands out and struck her in the chest and caught her off guard. She went straight to the ground and fell on her right side. She felt an immediate and searing pain to her spine and hip and she screamed out in pain, " added Mrs East. The victim was taken to the QEQM hospital in Margate, where doctors diagnosed a fractured pelvis.
The judge, in jailing Cook - who has a previous conviction for a glass attack five years ago - told her: "You embarked on a foul-mouthed and expletive-ridden verbal assault on the woman; apparently completely oblivious to the fact that your other children were in earshot. Your aggressive words were in themselves an over-reaction and when your victim responded by returning an insult that paled into insignificance when compared to the invective you had so freely and aggressively showered upon her, you violently shoved her to the ground. The woman you assaulted was more than twice your age, and you pushed her with such violence and ferocity that she fell to the floor and sustained a fracture of her pelvis. The force of the blow you administered is illustrated by the fact you left a bruise imprint of your hand on her chest."
Woman jailed over misspelt bogus letter from doctor
Foolish Maria Jordan is serving a three-month jail sentence for submitting not just one, but two, bogus letters to a court. One of the notes claimed it was from her doctor. However, the scam was soon spotted as it was written in block capitals and littered with spelling mistakes. It also had no letterhead and the qualifications for her GP were incorrect. Jordan, 41, of Bull Road, Ipswich, had clumsily tried to cover her tracks after previously failing to turn up to her court hearing for two alleged community order breaches.
When the clerk at South East Suffolk Magistrates’ Court was given the letter she immediately realised something was wrong. The fake letter starts with 'Dear Majistrate Court.' A quick check with the doctor’s surgery revealed Jordan’s GP had written no such note. Another letter handed in by Jordan, supposedly from her manager at KFC, also proved to be a forgery. At Jordan’s Ipswich Crown Court sentencing prosecutor Lynne Shirley said the shift supervisor had previously admitted perverting the course of justice.
Jordan had originally been due before Ipswich magistrates on August 25 for alleged breaches of the community order she received following her conviction for theft by an employee. However, she failed to turn up. A warrant for her arrest was issued and she was brought before the court on September 9. On that occasion Jordan told the magistrates she had been involved in a fatal road crash. Miss Shirley said Jordan had asked for an adjournment so her employer could confirm this.
The case was adjourned until September 22, but Jordan did not turn up. Another warrant was issued and she attended court voluntarily on September 29. The case was put off until October 6, when Jordan handed the two fake letters to the court. In police interview Jordan said: “I was stupid. I hold my hand up to it. I am so scared of going to prison and thought if I handed in the letter it would buy a bit of time.”
When the clerk at South East Suffolk Magistrates’ Court was given the letter she immediately realised something was wrong. The fake letter starts with 'Dear Majistrate Court.' A quick check with the doctor’s surgery revealed Jordan’s GP had written no such note. Another letter handed in by Jordan, supposedly from her manager at KFC, also proved to be a forgery. At Jordan’s Ipswich Crown Court sentencing prosecutor Lynne Shirley said the shift supervisor had previously admitted perverting the course of justice.
Jordan had originally been due before Ipswich magistrates on August 25 for alleged breaches of the community order she received following her conviction for theft by an employee. However, she failed to turn up. A warrant for her arrest was issued and she was brought before the court on September 9. On that occasion Jordan told the magistrates she had been involved in a fatal road crash. Miss Shirley said Jordan had asked for an adjournment so her employer could confirm this.
The case was adjourned until September 22, but Jordan did not turn up. Another warrant was issued and she attended court voluntarily on September 29. The case was put off until October 6, when Jordan handed the two fake letters to the court. In police interview Jordan said: “I was stupid. I hold my hand up to it. I am so scared of going to prison and thought if I handed in the letter it would buy a bit of time.”
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