Flower-Delivery Drones Fly Again, Thanks to Federal Judge
Truly, friends, we do live in an age of technological wonders. Thanks to a decision by a federal judge, a Detroit-area florist plans to resume tests of flower delivery via drone.
Police Officer Accused of Raping Woman Who Called 911
A police officer in Detroit is charged with sexually assaulting a woman who called 911 during a domestic violence incident.
Attorney Celebrates Valentine's Day With Free Divorce Contest
If you're married but approaching Valentine's Day with loathing and dread because you're so, so done with your spouse, there's at least one attorney who wants to help you out. That's why he's running a contest for one free divorce. Ain't love grand?
Suburban Detroit Mom Says No To Reading About Anne Frank's Ladyparts
Would-be Belieber Anne Frank has been getting attention for all the wrong reasons lately. One suburban Detroit mom could have it so she gets no attention at all because of her "female genitalia."
Detroit Prosecutor Kym Worthy Discusses 11,000 Untested Rape Kits With …
We've spent a fair amount of time chronicling the battle of badass Kym Worthy, the Wayne County, Michigan prosecutor who stumbled on over 11,000 untested rape kits at a former police storage warehouse back in 2009, the lack of funding Worthy was faced with even after arranging for a federal grant of one million…
This Impossibly Badass Prosecutor and 'Rape Kit' Advocate Is Our New Hero
Plagued by rape fatigue? Meet Detroit prosecutor Kym Worthy, the woman who's been leading the charge to sort through more than 11,000 untested police "rape kits" since 2009. Worthy is hellbent on getting the kits, which contain evidence of rape such as semen and saliva, logged, tested, and entered into the national DNA…
Your Evening Cry: Brave Firefighters Rescue Dogs from a Burning House
In a recently released clip from BURN, a documentary following a year in the Detroit Fire Department, firefighters rush to save two dogs from a burning home while the distressed owner is forced to stand by. The outcome looks bleak when the dogs are finally removed from the house — both, one only a puppy, are…
Rape Kits Having a Hard Time Getting Out of a Detroit Evidence Room
Now that the Rube Goldberg machinery of justice has started creaking back to life, law enforcement officials in Detroit have a chance at processing more than 11,000 untouched rape kits that have languished in a police evidence room for years. However, apart from the fact that belatedly broaching the subject of rape…
Look Out, Michigan. You've Got a 'Pantyhose Pervert' in Your Midst
Congratulations, women and children of Detroit, you have a new sex offender to look out for. A white male in his 50s has been witnessed frequenting several establishments, mainly clothing stores and salons (where he reportedly requests Brazilians), wearing only pantyhose to cover his lower half. I know, how terribly…
Revisiting Untested Rape Kits Cracks Cases but 'Revictimizes' Women
DNA evidence is tested ASAP after a murder, but between 180,000 and 400,000 forgotten rape kits are collecting dust in police evidence rooms nationwide, even though technology can easily link attackers — who are often strangers and serial rapists — to their crimes. So it's a gigantic step forward that the National…
Elderly Carjacking Victim Crawls Across Parking Lot With Broken Leg…
It's tempting to believe that if a grandfather was carjacked at a gas station in plain sight of other customers, someone would rush to help him. But, alas, humans are horrible. Aaron Brantley, an 86-year-old WWII vet, learned that the hard way a few days ago at a gas station in Detroit. Carjackers broke his leg and…
Gifts For Pop Culture Junkies
Shopping for an entertainment enthusiast? Step right up! We've got presents for fangbangers, Muppet maniacs, audio addicts and Portal players.
Merry Christmas!Black People Hurting Our Troops, Says Ridiculous Fox News Report
Did you know that every single day, America's troops put their lives on the line so that we can be free to sit in recliners and watch Fox News? Well, looks like some terrible things are afoot in Detroit, where one brave white man has endeavored to expose the treachery of black factory workers partying during their…
Mom Loses Custody Of Teen For Refusing To Give Her Antipsychotics
A Detroit mom's refusal to give her daughter antipsychotic medication has touched off a police standoff and swirling controversy — but now officials say the teen may not need the drugs in the first place.
Judge How Bad Charlie Sheen's Live Show Was For Yourself
Charlie Sheen's live show, I am Teetering On the Brink of Utter Obscurity, is awful. So awful that the crowd reportedly booed Sheen off stage during his first performance in Detroit last night. Here's some video of Sheen struggling to shout out hecklers to tell a story about crack at that performance. Yikes. Who…
Because Nobody Listened, a Gay-Bashing Victim Takes His Story to…
On March 7, 23-year-old Justin Alesna went into a Detroit gas station to buy cigarettes. He left, instead, with a fractured skull—thanks to a hateful, gay-bashing stranger. Justin begged for help. Nobody listened. Here, he tells his story.
Big Surprises: Naomi Still Not Cooperating With War Crimes Prosecution
- Before testifying at Charles Taylor's trial, Naomi Campbell has demanded accommodations normally extended to victims of atrocities. She wants the media to not film or photograph her, and she wants a lawyer to speak for her on the stand.
Can You Hear Me Now
[Detroit, May 26. Image via AP]
"Our City Was Really Desperate For Some Cheerleaders"
The Motor City Rah Rahs are "a group of middle-aged women who don fishnets and go-go boots to serve as cheerleaders for Detroit." They'll be taking part in the city's Saint Patrick's Day parade. [UPI, Image via MotorCityBlog]