This birdie landed one PGA golfer in the hoosegow.
Tripp Isenhour was charged with cruelty to animals for allegedly killing a protected migratory hawk on purpose – with a deadly accurate drive.
Isenhour allegedly teed off at the bird as it shrieked while circling over an Orlando course just as the golfer was trying to tape a segment for a television program.
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Sounds like this Elvis impersonator was a little too good at channeling The King.
David Blaidsdell was charged with contempt of court when he allegedly showed up for a hearing in Kentucky dead drunk and sporting sunglasses and a rhinestone-studded shirt and scarf.
Blaisdell – who was there on charges of stalking – told the judge he had had a few drinks the night before.
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The politically correct folks of Southern California have unleashed the speech police – banning cursing in Pasadena.
It won’t land anyone in jail, but is merely a bid to “elevate the level of discourse,” said Mayor Michael Cacciotti.
“It provides us a reminder to be more civil,” he said.
A 14-year-old boy originally proposed the ban – which is only temporary – for which he will surely be beaten repeatedly by his classmates while they curse at him.
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If tropical illness is your bag, head to Seattle.
The Seattle Biomedical Research Institute is offering $4,000 to volunteers who will allow malaria-infected mosquitoes to bite them.
The institute is testing a new malaria vaccine. The head of the program says the volunteers will be under medical observation for several days.
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An Italian man says his wife is such a nag, he can no longer raise his flag.
So Sergio Vinucci is demanding nearly $300,000 in compensation for being left impotent.
“All she ever does is complain. It is extremely stressful and it has left me unable to be a man. I want some compensation,” he said.