Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

Bernard Madoff: Big time swindler goes to jail

Court sketch of Bernard Madoff (middle/gray tie) by Shirley Shepard/Reuters photo by Carolyn Cole/ Los Angeles Times Some justice today for victims of that reported $65 billion Ponzi scheme ran by disgraced financier, Bernard Madoff. In a New York federal court this morning, the 70-year-old Madoff pleaded guilty to all 11 counts against him while many of the investors he […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

A new development in singer Chris Brown’s assault case

More legal drama in singer Chris Brown’s domestic violence case involving his model/pop star girlfriend, Rihanna. Today the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Brown’s attorneys have requested a closed-door hearing. Hmm, this means no media or the public allowed. The L.A. Times story suggests the focus of the hearing will be the testimony of some witnesses. The hearing has been set for […]

Thursday, March 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 12, 2009

President Obama creates White House Council on Women and Girls

White House photo/Chuck Kennedy This is Women’s History month. While some look back at the progress made by women, others look ahead at what still needs to be done. Yesterday, President Obama did both at a ceremony for the signing of an executive order creating a White House Council on Women and Girls. President Obama said the purpose of the council […]