Girl arrested for doodling on desk

A 12-year-old girl who was hauled out of her New York school in handcuffs for doodling on her desk has started legal action against the city over her arrest. A lawyer for Alexa Gonzalez filed legal papers seeking 1 million dollars (£658,000) in damages, saying the girl, from Queens, was subjected to overly harsh treatment. Alexa was arrested at her junior high school in February after scribbling "I love my friends Abby and Faith" on her desk with an erasable marker pen(my view)-Ok she was wrong ok but it can be wripped off.....all they needed to do is tell her off or send her to detention.......its all money money money..........these fucktards make me sick she was arrested yet killers walk free....wheres the justice here?

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Girl sells sister, 7, for sex

A 15-year-old sold her seven-year-old sister for sex with up to seven men at a party near their home in New Jersey. Police said the child later got dressed and two strangers walked her home. She was treated at a hospital. The teenager, who stayed behind, also took money to have sex with others at the party in an apartment on Sunday. She has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, promoting prostitution and other crimes. Her name was not released because of her age. Police are trying to track down those who attended the party. The girls' parents reported them missing on Sunday afternoon and police were at the home when the seven-year-old returned.

G20 police officer Delroy Smellie cleared of assault

A Metropolitan Police officer accused of striking a woman with a metal baton at a G20 protest has been cleared. Sgt Delroy Smellie denied common assault on Nicola Fisher, 36, of Brighton, during the protest in Exchange Square, London, in April 2009. The officer told City of Westminster Magistrates' Court he feared objects in her hand were weapons. The Independent Police Complaints Commission said Sgt Smellie could still face police disciplinary action.

Prosecution 'failed'

District Judge Daphne Wickham found no evidence had been provided to show use of the baton was not measured or correct. She said: "It was for the prosecution to prove this defendant was not acting in lawful self-defence. "The prosecution has failed in this respect and the defendant has raised the issue of lawful self-defence and as such is entitled to be acquitted." The judge said Sgt Smellie had a "mere seven seconds" to act when Ms Fisher ran in front of him hurling abuse at a vigil held on 2 April to mark the death of newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson at a previous demonstration. Mr Tomlinson, 47, died after he was pushed to the ground by a police officer during clashes on 1 April. He had been walking home from work and was not part of the demonstration. Judge Wickham watched video footage of the incident and looked at numerous photographs before coming to a decision on the case, which was heard without a jury. She said circumstances meant the officer was not able to use CS gas and could not call for help from the police cordon. She pointed out that Sgt Smellie had deliberately bent his knees to hit Ms Fisher on her legs, causing a "transient flesh wound". Judge Wickham added: "I am satisfied he honestly believed it was necessary to use force to defend himself." Ms Fisher, who did not give evidence at the trial because she feared her lifestyle may be raised by the defence, said she was "disappointed" by the verdict.

She added: "I'm just glad it's all over. It has been a nightmare. "I stand by what I said."

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The Crown Prosecution Service had claimed Sgt Smellie lost composure because of Ms Fisher's aggressive behaviour. It argued he was justified in pushing her back and striking her with the back of his hand but claimed he went too far by striking her with an extendable metal baton. Ms Fisher was left with severe bruising to her leg. The incident was later viewed by thousands on internet video sharing website YouTube.

Ms Fisher was left with two bruises on her leg

Sgt Smellie smiled and gave two thumbs up to his supporters as he was cleared. The experienced officer, who had claimed he mistook a juice carton in Ms Fisher's hand for a weapon, had always maintained his actions were proportionate. He refused to comment on the outcome of the case, saying: "I don't think so, I have got a reputation to protect." Deborah Glass, of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, said Sgt Smellie could still face Metropolitan Police misconduct proceedings. She said: "People were understandably concerned when footage of this incident was played on the internet and it is right that the actions of the officer were put before a court. "Following today's decision, we will submit our report to the Met for their consideration in relation to any appropriate misconduct sanctions." Sgt Smellie, who was suspended during the trial, has been reinstated and can go back on duty, Scotland Yard said. A spokesman said: "When we have seen the IPCC's recommendations we will consider whether any misconduct proceedings are appropriate. " (my view)-See the pigs got away with violently abusing/hitting the public AGAIN!-I FUCKING HATE THE MORNS........one book of rules for us and NONE for you!

Tagged Trafford pet shop owner 'stunned' by tag

A pet shop owner who was electronically tagged after selling a goldfish to a 15-year-old boy has said she was "stunned" by the sentence Joan Higgins, 66, pleaded guilty at Trafford Magistrates' Court to selling an animal to a person under the age of 16 unaccompanied by an adult. She also admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a cockatiel at Major's Pets, in Sale, Greater Manchester. Trafford Council has defended the decision to pursue the prosecution. Higgins said that she had been in the pet trade for 28 years and would never intentionally harm an animal. She was forced to accept a tag because she is unfit for community work, but said: "I think it's over the top. "I would rather have donated something to a charity... I'd rather have done that than have a tag or a curfew. "You can't always get the balance right. And this particular one (boy) definitely could have passed for 16.

"Now in my shop any doubt and I ask them all for ID."

Officials sent the boy in to make a test purchase after receiving a complaint the shop had sold a gerbil to a 14-year-old girl with learning difficulties, who later dropped it into a cup of coffee. The boy was sold the fish without his age being questioned or providing any information about its care.

Case defended

An animal welfare officer also noticed a cockatiel in the store that appeared in distress and, when examined, was found to have a broken leg and eye problem. Higgins was fined £1,000 and ordered to stay in her house between 1800 BST and 0700 BST. Her son Mark Higgins, 47, who manages the shop, also admitted causing unnecessary suffering and was fined £750 and ordered to carry out 120 hours of community work. The case led to a series of national newspaper headlines bemoaning "Big Brother" snooping by local authorities. But Jonathan Coupe, executive councillor at Trafford Council, said on Wednesday he "wanted to set a few facts straight". He said the "main reason we took this prosecution was because the pet shop owner had caused unnecessary suffering to a cockatiel". Trafford Council had already warned the store about not supplying care information to customers, he added. "Magistrates felt the sentence they imposed reflected the level of cruelty caused to the animal." Animal rights group Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) also backed the council's stance. A spokeswoman said: "Ensuring pet shop owners adhere to basic animal welfare standards is the bare minimal that must be expected by authorities, yet cruelty in the pet trade remains the norm, not the exception." (my view)-Oh yeah! i forgot "The Goldfish"is a dangerous animal.......FUCKING IDIOTS......how the fuck to these pathetic assholes....become cops