Heartless man handed life sentence Jul 8, 2007
Daniel Sylvester was handed a life sentence Friday with no chance of parole for 16 years for his extreme cruelty and callousness in Alicia Ross brutal, vicious and sustained beating death. A jury convicted Sylvester of second-degree murder on May 29 for the beating death of his 25-year-old nextdoor neighbour shortly after midnight Aug. 17, 2005. (Edmonton Sun)
Cop killers? Jul 2, 2007
Re Pirates - actually, Pirates of The Carribean 1 was relatively historically accurate (dead folk withstanding) Pirates, while capapble of pretty extreme cruelty, were still much better than you might think. Very democratic, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Barouski...: Surviving Genocide pt. 2 Jun 26, 2007
I would like to let Americans know about the extreme cruelty of Paul Kagame. He killed willingly and tortured people. (Zmag.org)
Chinese government promises crack down on use of slave workers Jun 21, 2007
The fathers accused Henan and Shanxi authorities of ignoring them or even protecting the kilns and human traffickers, saying about 1,000 children were being forced to work at kilns under conditions of extreme cruelty. Xinhua also reported that Shanxi had passed a law banning the use of cheap bricks in an attempt to put the illegal kilns out of business. (International Herald Tribune)
China orders labor abuse crackdown Jun 19, 2007
The fathers' letter said about 1,000 children were being forced to work at kilns under conditions of extreme cruelty, but that number has been impossible to verify. Authorities have appeared to muzzle further reporting on the scandal after a a flurry of television and newspaper reports last week, including lurid pictures of slave workers with bloody patched of skin burned or rubbed raw. (Houston Chronicle)
5 arrested in China slave scandal Jun 19, 2007
The fathers accused Henan and Shanxi authorities of ignoring them or even protecting the kilns and human traffickers, saying about 1,000 children were being forced to work at kilns under conditions of extreme cruelty. Xinhua said Wang Dongji, a Communist Party branch secretary at a village in Shanxi, was being investigated after his son was found to be an owner of a kiln were 32 people were starved, beaten and forced to work 14 hours or more a day. (MSNBC -- International)
Another 80 slave laborers rescued in China Jun 16, 2007
The fathers accused Henan and Shanxi authorities of ignoring them or even protecting the kilns and human traffickers, saying about 1,000 children were being forced to work at kilns under conditions of extreme cruelty. Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- News)
Pipeline workers find mass grave of Jews Jun 6, 2007
Mr Shvartsman added: "The Jews interred at the camp were mainly from Odessa, Bessarabia and [other parts of] Moldova. Both the Romanian and German troops stationed there treated them with extreme cruelty.". He added: "We have talked to one surviving witness, Pavel Rubley, who described how prisoners were rounded up and taken to the ghetto. They included women and children.". (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Only in New Jersey May 9, 2007
This week, Dina Matos McGreevey filed court papers accusing former Gov. Jim "I am a gay American" McGreevey of extreme cruelty, fraud and libel, for concealing his homosexuality in order to marry her ... This week, Dina Matos McGreevey filed court papers accusing former Gov. Jim "I am a gay American" McGreevey of extreme cruelty, fraud and libel, for concealing his homosexuality in order to marry her. (Townhall.com)
Matos McGreevey Claims Extreme Cruelty In Filing May 8, 2007
(CBS/AP) TRENTON, N.J. Dina Matos McGreevey -- the estranged wife of the nation's first openly gay governor -- claimed extreme cruelty throughout their marriage in a Monday court filing, which demanded divorce as well as monetary damages for fraud, emotional distress and libel ... "Plaintiff has been guilty of extreme cruelty toward defendant, commencing from the date of their marriage and continuing from that day until the present," Matos McGreevey's attorneys said in Monday's filing in state... (CBS New York, NY)
Dina claims extreme cruelty May 8, 2007
"Plaintiff has been guilty of extreme cruelty toward defendant, commencing from the date of their marriage and continuing from that day until the present, Matos McGreevey s attorneys said in Monday s filing in state Superior Court in Union County.Matos McGreevey s lawyers said learning that her husband was gay and cheating on her "had an immeasurable lasting impact. He resigned as governor of New Jersey in 2004 after acknowledging that he was "a gay American and saying he had an affair with a... (The Trentonian, NJ)
The Last Dawn May 4, 2007
Vern Thiessen writes profound History Channel Docudrama. Take most teen posses in 2007 - wired for sound and vision be it iPod, Facebook, or My Space. (Suite101.com)
Dentist Cleared of Animal-Cruelty Charges May 4, 2007
By Lee Ross Mountain View Telegraph A Tijeras man who faced charges of extreme cruelty to animals recently reached a settlement with Bernalillo County. Tijeras dentist Robert Belfon has been cleared of all charges. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Bill that trapped teen is misused Apr 23, 2007
Roy Barnes and former Speaker Tom Murphy expressed concerns that young people, much like in the current case of Genarlow Wison, might be sentenced to the harsh 10-year prison term originally intended for blatant and extreme cruelty and abuse of children. Ultimately, most members came to believe that the language was vague enough to give leeway and that no prosecutor would ever so abuse the statute and its true legislative intent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dog slammed into wall during domestic dispute Mar 12, 2007
Rankin is being held on a $75,000 bond on charges of aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and extreme cruelty to animals. Add this case to. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Animals, haute cuisine and morality (2/26) Feb 27, 2007
But I'd still like to do what I can to stop pointless and extreme cruelty to animals. Organizations like PETA in effect has lost the support of people like me because they act like a bunch of wacko hippies, and effectively lose their ability to get any real good done. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
JOHN LINDER: Global-warming theory and the eugenics precedent Feb 19, 2007
They believed that "the best" human beings were not having as many children as inferior ones -- the foreigners, immigrants, Jews, Blacks, degenerates, the unfit and the "feeble minded." Sanger said "fostering the good-for-nothing at the expense of the good is an extreme cruelty." She spoke of the burden of caring for "this dead weight of human waste." H.G. Wells spoke against "ill-trained swarms of inferior citizens." Roosevelt said, "Society has no business to permit degenerates to reproduce... (Washington Times)
Kidd's wife accuses Nets star of infidelity, abuse Feb 17, 2007
" The couple separated in November. Jason Kidd last assaulted his wife Dec. 28 at an apartment he took in Saddle River, pressing his forearm against her neck, causing her to lose her breath, according to Joumana Kidd's filing. Joumana Kidd said that her husband has since moved and will not tell her where. One of her lawyers, Raoul Lionel Felder, said she wanted to have the papers sealed to protect the family's privacy but because she was not likely to be successful under the law, decided to... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Kidd accused of serial infidelity, physical abuse Feb 17, 2007
Jason Kidd had cited extreme cruelty in his initial filing. The Kidds, who were married in 1997, were involved in a domestic violence matter six years ago when he was playing for the. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
When PETA Attacks...Mrs. Trump! Feb 17, 2007
edited by Noelle Hancock When PETA Attacks. Thursday February 8, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
The psychopath has no allegiance to the company at all, just to self. Feb 3, 2007
His divorce was granted on grounds of "extreme cruelty." That's the characteristic that endeared him to Wall Street, which applauded when he fired 11,000 workers at Scott Paper, then another 6,000 (half the labor force) at Sunbeam. Chainsaw hurled a chair at his human-resources chief, the very man who approved the handgun and bulletproof vest on his expense report. (FastCompany)
Kidd looks to hasten divorce with new filings Jan 27, 2007
The new law comes a bit late for Kidd, who already aired his marital dirty laundry earlier this month in his initial divorce filings, when he cited extreme cruelty. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nets reportedly put Kidd on trading block Jan 17, 2007
The 33-year-old NBA star has already filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, citing extreme cruelty and saying that he was an abused spouse. Under the protection order filed by Jason Kidd, he must pick up his children curbside for visits so that Joumana does not violate the order, attorneys said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kidd's wife fights back withrestraining order Jan 14, 2007
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- The wife of star has filed her own domestic-violence restraining order, less than a week after the point guard accused her of beating him and extreme cruelty ... On Tuesday, the 33-year-old NBA star filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, citing "extreme cruelty" and saying that he was an abused spouse. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
New Jersey Nets Star Jason Kidd Claims Wife Abused Him Jan 11, 2007
According to the court papers, Joumana's "extreme cruelty" toward Kidd has included trying to make him look bad in front of the children by talking trash about his career - not to mention tossing paint on his beloved golf clubs. (Story continues below). (Fox News -- Life)
* Carter helps New Jersey Nets best Toronto Raptors Jan 11, 2007
Jason Kidd added 10 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds just hours after filing for divorce from his wife of 10 years, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. Mikki Moore added 12 points and eight rebounds for the Nets, who shot 50 percent from the field and limited the Raptors to 38 second-half points. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NBA Roundup: Carter, Nets top Raptors Jan 10, 2007
Jason Kidd added 10 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds just hours after filing for divorce from his wife of 10 years, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. TORONTO (86). (The Standard-Times, MA)
Kidd cites 'extreme cruelty' in divorce lawsuit Jan 10, 2007
SADDLE RIVER, N.J. (AP) -- star filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years Tuesday, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage ... "Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife today on the grounds of extreme cruelty over a long period of time," Kidd's attorney, Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich, said in a statement Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Kidd to divorce wife for extreme cruelty Jan 10, 2007
Kidd to divorce wife for extreme cruelty - NBA - MSNBC.com ... Kidd to divorce wife for extreme cruelty ... TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years Tuesday, accusing her of extreme cruelty throughout their marriage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Carter, Nets shrug off Raptors Jan 10, 2007
The Nets' Jason Kidd added 10 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds just hours after filing for divorce from his wife of 10 years, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. "There is really no distraction," Kidd said. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Kidd files for divorce from 'abusive' wife Jan 10, 2007
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Kidd blames wife for "extreme cruelty' during marriage Jan 10, 2007
In papers filed in state Superior Court in Bergen County, New Jersey, today and obtained by The Associated Press, Kidd accuses wife Joumana (yoo-MAH'-nah) of -- quote -- "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. The former Suns player says his wife physically and mentally abused him and threatened to make false domestic violence complaints against him to police. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Carter, Nets trump Toronto Jan 10, 2007
Jason Kidd added 10 points, 14 assists, and 8 rebounds just hours after filing for divorce from his wife of 10 years, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. Trailing, 48-47, at the half, New Jersey took control with a 17-6 spurt to open the third. (Boston Globe)
Louisville turns to Tulsa's Kragthorpe Jan 10, 2007
BasketballCiting cruelty, Kidd files for divorce New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage. In the dissolution papers, filed in state Superior Court in Bergen County, Kidd accuses Joumana Kidd of physically and mentally abusing him, threatening to make false domestic violence complaints against him to police, and of interfering with his relationship with his children. (Boston Globe)
Creator of a monstrous hit Nov 20, 2006
The profound mystery of the first two Lecter novels, Red Dragon (1981), in which the doctor appears only as a minor character, and in prison at that, and The Silence of the Lambs (1988), was that no psychological explanation was offered for his extreme cruelty. He was beholden to no one and seemed to have come from nowhere. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Puppy thrower charged in Italy Oct 27, 2006
"Although the law exists against the mistreatment of animals, it has never been applied with sufficient severity, even when the victims have been subjected to acts of extreme cruelty." The 2004 law, aimed at bringing Italy into line with European Union standards, increased penalties for animal mistreatment. It outlaws keeping animals in miserable conditions and making them behave "in a way incompatible with their instincts.". (Washington Times)
New Clues Surface In Ramsey, N.J. Murder Case Aug 25, 2006
"Next door neighbor Kevin McCulloch said Duncsak had been living alone, separated from his wife Stacey for about a year."They only moved in here about a year an a half ago, but he was a real nice guy, and the kids were real young, about 3 and 5, 3 or 6, so it's tough," said McCulloch.Court papers revealed the couple had been married for seven years before their divorce became final in 2005.Duncsak moved first to end the marriage, citing extreme cruelty. He also accused his wife of keeping a... (CBS New York, NY)
Underwood: Forced Labor Aug 23, 2006
As Otomo explained, "The Foreign Ministry Report was meant to be given to foreigners like the Chinese if questions arose, so the purpose was to show that there was no extreme cruelty at all. Severe cases of abuse were depicted as contrary to government policy and the result of misguided personal actions by worksite staff. Basically, it was a self-defense document. Nevetheless, the report contains factual information about the forced labor system and how it was carried out. It accurately tells... (Zmag.org)
Cockfight raid nets fifty injured birds Aug 21, 2006
" Dr Wirth said the fights involved extreme cruelty. "At least one bird will die, if not both from the wounds inflicted to each other. It's invariable that in most cockfights both birds die or certainly one bird will die. (Sydney Morning Herald)
50 birds seized in Vic cockfight raid Aug 20, 2006
Dr Wirth said the fights involved extreme cruelty. "At least one bird will die, if not both from the wounds inflicted to each other. It's invariable that in most cockfights both birds die or certainly one bird will die ... and the one that survives is badly injured.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
STANLEY CROUCH Jul 21, 2006
After visiting a Jewish Holocaust museum in Israel, he was touched and understood how important it is to maintain consciousness of the extent to which ethnic and religious hatred can fuel actions of extreme cruelty and murder. It is important to understand that these burdens are not the sole possession of any group as much as they are part of our collective human condition. (The Drudge Report)
Expressive memoir set in Ireland Jul 9, 2006
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IN DEPTH: Convict maintains that after decades true story of wife's death yet to be told Jul 2, 2006
She divorced him five months later, citing "extreme cruelty, mental in nature.". At the time Azbill claimed his income was $41 a week in unemployment. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Underwood:Japan's Forced Labor Jun 21, 2006
As Otomo explained, "The Foreign Ministry Report was meant to be given to foreigners like the Chinese if questions arose, so the purpose was to show that there was no extreme cruelty at all. Severe cases of abuse were depicted as contrary to government policy and the result of misguided personal actions by worksite staff. Basically, it was a self-defense document. Yet there is factual information about the forced labor system and how it was carried out. It accurately tells what kind of Chinese... (Zmag.org)
District attorney wants 50 years for Appleby Jun 1, 2006
In one of the robberies, Appleby "inflicted extreme cruelty" on one of the victims, according to the motion. Appleby's sex crimes consisted of numerous indecent exposures and spanned most of the 1990s, Morrison said. (Johnson County Sun, KS)
Hungary jails Azerbaijani killer Apr 14, 2006
But the judge ruled that the murder was pre-meditated and had been carried out with extreme cruelty. Had his fellow officers not restrained him, the judge added, Safarov would have killed a second Armenian officer as well. (BBC News -- Europe)
Death sentence for fishermen who raped and murdered British student Jan 19, 2006
He told Wichai Somkhaoyai, 24, and Bualoi Posit, 23, that they would be put to death for their act of extreme cruelty that had damaged the reputation of Thailand as a "peaceful and calm" country for tourists. "It was easy to escape - the victim would not have recognised them. But instead they callously beat her and then dragged her into the sea to drown her," he said. (Scotsman.com)
