Posts Tagged ‘dumb crook’

Posted on October 23, 2009 - by Jim Romenesko

Lawyer in trouble for help-wanted ad that included sex demand

Samir Chowhan's ad on Craigslist sought an "energetic woman" for "general secretarial work, some paralegal work and additional duties for two lawyers." He explained those "duties" in an e-mail to a candidate: "In addition to the legal work, you would be required to have sexual interaction with me and my partner." (Chicago Tribune)

Posted on October 22, 2009 - by Jim Romenesko

Man in woman’s swimsuit exposes himself to woman

The victim was smoking a cigarette on her porch when the man, whom she at first thought was a woman, walked toward her, wearing a pink, one-piece swimsuit. He used his left hand to pull the bathing suit to the side and his right hand to pull out his genitals, shaking them and saying, "Hey, look at this." (Oklahoman.com)

Posted on August 27, 2009 - by Jim Romenesko

Man, 83, misses friend’s wedding to chase driver who hit his car

Frank Canale chased a pickup truck for 15 miles across state lines, weaving through traffic onto side streets, even running a red light. "I missed the wedding, but it was worth it to me," says Canale, a retired builder. "I wasn't going to let that guy get away. He could have killed someone." LoHud.com)

Posted on August 25, 2009 - by Jim Romenesko

Female bank robber who dressed as a man gets prison time

You can look at her photo and guess how her three years in prison might go. (Kentucky.com)

Posted on August 25, 2009 - by Jim Romenesko

Official fired after telling golfer he’d show her his tee size

The guy, who had been drinking before and while golfing, walked up to a woman, unzipped his pants and said something to the effect of "I'll show you the size of my tee." For that, he lost his $149,000 a year county job. (Seattle Times)

Posted on August 25, 2009 - by Jim Romenesko

Jealous woman uses ninja sword during fight with boyfriend

Dana Gordon didn't like it when her boyfriend talked to his ex-wife on the phone, so she brought out the ninja sword and poked him several times. Cops were summoned, but the guy didn't want Gordon hauled to jail. (Tampa Tribune)