September 17th, 2008

Alleged victim in Simpson case testifies after health scare.
Having recovered from an apparent health issue that interrupted his Monday testimony, an alleged victim of robbery by O.J. Simpson testified Tuesday that a gun was mentioned. Bruce Fromong claims he heard someone being told to put a gun away last September when Simpson and alleged accomplices reportedly took valuables from Fromong’s hotel room. Simpson and Clarence Stewart are accused of robbing and kidnapping Fromong and his partner after Simpson claimed that he took back valuables from his football career that had been stolen. Simpson allegedly led Stewart and four others, who’ve since taken plea deals, in a heist that could lead to his spending the rest of his life in prison. Fromong had clutched his chest and left the witness stand without finishing his testimony Monday, apparently having respiratory difficulty. Tuesday, he broke down emotionally while describing how Simpson had called to wish his mom a happy birthday at a time when the pair were friends.
TAGS: bruce, fromong, Gun, Health, O.J. Simpson, scare, victim
August 27th, 2008
“Rampage” Jackson could get prison for car chase
Former mixed martial arts UFC champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson could get three years in prison following his recent California road race with cops. The Orange County DA has charged Jackson with evading while driving recklessly, evading a peace officer, hit-and-run and reckless driving after Jackson allegedly fled police in a monster truck bearing his painted image. Jackson was also recently given a mental evaluation after he was found at home despondent. He reportedly has been depressed since losing his title belt in a bout this summer. Jackson allegedly hit two cars on a freeway, hit another car on a surface street and sent pedestrians running for safety during the police episode.
Nine-year-old’s talent threatens teams. Jericho Scott’s 40 miles-per-hour pitches have a Connecticut baseball league pitching fits. Scott, who’s 9, recently caused a team opposing his Power Fitness-sponsored squad to forfeit when they learned that he would take the mound. Discussions have ranged from having the three-year-old Youth Baseball League of New Haven’s teams re-configured to refunding sign-up fees to anyone requesting it. “I feel sad,” the young pitcher says. “I feel like it’s my fault nobody could play.” Jericho’s coach and parents defend him, arguing that he’s never hurt anyone and that he shouldn’t be outcast for being “too good.” A lawyer has planned to meet with Jericho’s parents to consider action that could secure his right to compete in the league after he was banned shortly before playoffs.
The LPGA Takes An English-only position. The LPGA’s is going to require that players speak English. Read more in Playa Hater.
TAGS: car, chase, competitors; Quinton, english, fastball, Hater, jackson, League, little, Nine-year-old, Playa, prison, rampage, scare