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Federal Judges in Tucson Must Recuse Themselves From Shooting Case
U.S. District Judge Raner Collins ruled on Tuesday that Federal Judges assigned to Arizona’s Tucson division must recuse themselves from presiding over the prosecution of Jared Lee Loughner , the suspect in Saturday’s shooting rampage, Bloomberg reported. The ruling is connected with Ethics Rules that require judges to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Loughner’s lawyer, Judy Clarke , said on Monday that all Federal Prosecutors in Arizona should recuse themselves from the ca...

Paul Krugmans totalitarian temptation
Found via Protein Wisdom Washington Examiner: Jared Loughner, the gunman charged with wounding Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and murdering six others in Tucson on Saturday, held bizarre beliefs about “conscious dreaming” and government mind control imposed through English grammar. No serious person would connect his belief system to a mainstream political ideology. But then there’s New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. He places the blood Libel of blame for the Tucson murders square

King to introduce gun-restriction legislation in response to Tucson shooting
Rep. Peter King, a Republican from New York, will introduce Legislation that will make it a federal crime to carry a firearm within 1,000 feet of federal officeholders and judges in response to the shooting in Tucson that killed Judge John Roll and gravely injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.  King, who chairs the Homeland Security committee in the House, will get support from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a longtime advocate for Gun Control (via The Daily Caller): Rep. Peter King, a Rep...

Obama Will Be in Arizona for Memorial
(NewsCore) - President Barack Obama will head to Arizona Wednesday for a memorial service being held in honor of the Victims of a shooting rampage that killed six and wounded more than a dozen Saturday, including US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Fox News Channel reported. Obama earlier Monday thanked Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik for his department’s efforts in the aftermath of the shooting. The president also rang two heroes from the scene of the shooting, Patricia Maisch and Ro...

Arizona shooting suspect appears in court
PHOENIX, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- A federal magistrate in Phoenix Monday ordered the man accused of shooting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and 19 others during the weekend held without bond. Jared Loughner, dressed in a tan detention uniform and shackled, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Lawrence Anderson, who appointed federal public defender Judy Clark as Loughner's attorney, The Arizona Republic reported. Anderson ordered Loughner held without bond, the Arizona Daily Star reported. Loughner is acc...

Failed blast suspect seeks to skip hearing
DETROIT, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- The man accused of trying to blow up an airplane over Detroit more than a year ago asked his former lawyers to turn over files disputing the government's case. A legal adviser for Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab filed the request Monday with the Federal Court in Detroit, asking that Abdulmutallab's former lawyers turn over their case files, The Detroit News reported. The file includes expert witness information that disputes the government's allegations and shows "the alleged...

House to Honor Tucson Victims, First Responders with Resolution
The U.S. House of Representatives will honor Victims of the Tucson, Arizona shooting rampage. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, will call up House Resolution 11 Wednesday morning to honor the dead and injured as well recognize several acts of heroism on the scene. The text of the Resolution states, "The House of Representatives condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific attack which occurred at the 'Congress on your Corner' event hosted by Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson...

Sanders Fundraises Off Arizona Murders
Get alerts when there is a new article that might interest you. There has been no shortage of individuals and institutions that have sought to capitalize on the shootings in Tucson. Add Vermont senator Bernie Sanders to that list. This afternoon Sanders sent out a Fundraising appeal, seeking to raise money to fight Republicans and other “right-wing reactionaries” responsible for the climate that led to the shooting. Given the recent tragedy in Arizona, as well as the start of the new...

King, Bloomberg Team Up to Call for New Gun Control Law
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Rep. Pete King, one of the few pro-gun control Republicans in the House of Representatives, today introduced new Legislation that would make it illegal to bring a gun within 1,000 feet of a government official. Bloomberg, a staunch Gun Control advocate, and Rep. King appeared together at a Press Conference in New York City just days after a gunman killed six people and wounded Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords during a political event in Tuscon. More than a dozen people...

Media Pivots to Blame Gun Laws
Yesterday evening I was on AC360 to discuss the Arizona Tragedy with David Gergen and Roland Martin. While I personally like Gergen, his knowledge of Arizona’s Gun Laws and invalid premises on conceal carry were a disservice to our discussion. He presupposes that Jared Lee Loughner was a CCW permit holder, and thus, right to carry failed, which, to all knowledge Loughner did not possess a permit, a violation of AZ law. You must login to comment. The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intol...

Sen. Manchin Wouldn't Run Gun Ad Again
Back in October, we highlighted then-Gov. Joe Manchin's NRA-sponsored campaign ad, in which he took his gun and shot a hole through piece of paper labeled "Cap and Trade Bill." The Charleston Gazette reports that, asked if he would put out a similar ad in light of the tragedy in Tucson, Manchin replied, "I can't say that we would, I really can't." The shot was a metaphor, Manchin said Monday, symbolizing his opposition to cap-and-trade and his determination to work hard to make the changes in Wa...

Tucson shooting victim shielded wife from hail of bullets
By Brad Poole TUCSON, Arizona | Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:05pm EST TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - An elderly man who died using his body to shield his wife from a withering hail of bullets when a gunman sprayed a crowd in Tucson on Saturday, was remembered for his heroics on Tuesday. Dorwan Stoddard, a 76-year-old retired Construction Worker, died saving his wife, Mavanelle, by covering her on the ground as the gunmen shot Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others at a street corner congressional outreach ...

Tucson shooting victim shielded wife from hail of bullets
TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - An elderly man who died using his body to shield his wife from a withering hail of bullets when a gunman sprayed a crowd in Tucson on Saturday, was remembered for his heroics on Tuesday. Dorwan Stoddard, a 76-year-old retired Construction Worker, died saving his wife, Mavanelle, by covering her on the ground as the gunmen shot Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others at a street corner congressional outreach event. "We are just blessed that he is walking with the Lord n...

Loughner's Parents "Surprised" by Son's Troubles
Like this Story? Share it: New details about Tuscon gunman Jared Lee Loughner are being revealed as investigators search his home. Ben Tracy reports. Chris Wragge speaks with Tucson shooting survivor Eric Fuller about the gunman, Jared Lee Loughner, and his thoughts on Rep. Gabrielle Gifford's recovery. Only On The Web: CBS News digital Journalist Arden Farhi spoke to Tucson-area residents as they reflect on Saturday's shooting and the impact it's had on their community. The home in Tucson, Ariz...

Judges Purpose in Seeing Giffords Could Be Legally Significant
Was U.S. District Court Judge John M. Roll just being sociable when he dropped by an appearance by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) in Tucson on Saturday, or was he planning to discuss official business? Does it even matter, given the horror of that morning? Yes, it could matter, legally speaking. At first glance, Roll’s state of mind might appear irrelevant, given the tragedy that unfolded on Saturday morning, when Roll was shot dead and Giffords gravely wounded in a rampage that killed ...

Jon Stewart of The Daily Show Doesnt Blame Toxic Political Discourse For Arizona Jared Loughner Shooting Massacre
The Democrats might want to learn some thing from The Daily Shows, Jon Stewart. As reported at Mediaite , Jon Stewart appears to be the voice of reason as Democrats try and play party politics with the terrible events of the Tucson, AZ shooting massacre at the hands of crazed gunman Jared Loughner. Instead of doing his usual satirical dialogue, Stewart addressed his audience and discussed the henious actions of a gunman who killed six, wounded many and left US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in criti...

What President Obama should say (#obamashouldsay)
President Obama is scheduled to speak in Arizona Wednesday evening. The Speech will come four days after a gunman, identified by police as Jared Lee Loughner, killed six people and wounded 14 during a shooting rampage in front of a Tucson Supermarket. Among the dead: a nine-year old girl who aspired to enter politics and a Federal Judge. Among the wounded: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), the apparent target. Analysts and commentators around the web are giving the president advice regarding wh...

Assange due in court over extradition
Julian Assange denies any wrongdoing after being accused of Sex Crimes. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images Julian Assange is due to appear in court today in his fight against Extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over alleged Sex Crimes. The District Judge Nicholas Evans will oversee a case management hearing at Belmarsh magistrates court, sitting at Woolwich crown court in south-east London, as preparations continue for a two-day Extradition hearing starting on 7 Fe...

Blogger Schlussel renames organization after CAIR lawsuit
During the weekend, Schlussel renamed the identically named organization she created last year to Council of American-Israel Relations to head off a Legal Battle with CAIR, the nation's largest Islamic Civil Rights group. Because of that, U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn declined Monday to formally order Schlussel to stop using CAIR's full name. He also refused to prevent her from using CAIR's acronym in Internet Domain Names she created. He said he woul...

Assange to face extradition hearing next month
LONDON — Sweden's attempt to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for questioning on Sexual Assault allegations will be examined by a London court on February 7-8, a judge said Tuesday. District Judge Nicholas Evans set the date for the full Extradition hearing during a 10-minute hearing at Woolwich Crown Court in southeast London. Watched by dozens of Journalists from around the world, the 39-year-old Australian spoke only to confirm his name and address. The Extradition hearing wil...

President Obama Starts to Prep Speech Ahead of Arizona Memorial
President Obama has started forming the remarks he will give Wednesday night during a memorial service for the Victims of the Arizona tragedy. "The president began working on his Speech last night, and he is thinking through what he wants to say. He will devote most of his remarks to memorializing the victims," a senior administration official tells Fox News' Mike Emanuel. The University of Arizona is finalizing the details ahead service that will honor the Victims of Saturday's shooting that ki...

President Obama Starts to Prep Speech Ahead of Arizona Memorial
President Obama has started forming the remarks he will give Wednesday night during a memorial service for the Victims of the Arizona tragedy. "The president began working on his Speech last night, and he is thinking through what he wants to say. He will devote most of his remarks to memorializing the victims," a senior administration official tells Fox News' Mike Emanuel. The University of Arizona is finalizing the details ahead service that will honor the Victims of Saturday's shooting that ki...

President Obama Starts to Prep Speech Ahead of Arizona Memorial
President Obama has started forming the remarks he will give Wednesday night during a memorial service for the Victims of the Arizona tragedy. "The president began working on his Speech last night, and he is thinking through what he wants to say. He will devote most of his remarks to memorializing the victims," a senior administration official tells Fox News' Mike Emanuel. The University of Arizona is finalizing the details ahead service that will honor the Victims of Saturday's shooting that ki...

Politician Safety and Protection
TACTICAL EXTRACTIONS Counterterrorism PAPER 01-2011 SPECIAL By R. J. Godlewski The January 8, 2011 shooting of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), Federal Judge John Roll and several others in Tucson has sparked a national outcry of support for the Victims and strong condemnation for the alleged gunman, Jared Loughner, 22. These actions are necessarily part of the human condition. So, too, are reactions taken on the part of the U.S. Congress, the Presidency, and the public regarding...

Judge in Loughner hearing probably knew judge who was killed
Lawrence O. Anderson, the magistrate judge who will preside over Jared Loughner's initial court appearance Monday, is a Phoenix native who was appointed to his role in 1998 after eight years as a Superior Court judge in Maricopa County. He was a star athlete in college at the University of San Francisco who suffered a severe injury that left him without the use of his legs, said Alan P. Bayham Jr., president of the Arizona Bar Association. He administers his courtroom from a Wheelchair. Anderson...