Somali pirate admits attacking US warship
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A Somali man has admitted attacking a US warship in April after mistaking it for a merchant vessel. Jama Idle Ibrahim and five others chased the USS Ashland and opened fire on it before being captured, court papers said. He pleaded guilty to piracy-related charges in Norfolk, Virginia, and faces 30 years in jail. Five other Somalis also face charges over the attack. Prosecutors said it was Norfolk's first piracy-related conviction in 150 years. "Modern-day pirates must be held accountable," said Neil MacBride, prosecuting. After making a deal with the authorities, Ibrahim pleaded guilty to attacking to plunder a vessel,...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 12:09:15 PM
Somali pleads guilty to piracy
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NORFOLK, Va., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A Somali man Friday pleaded guilty in federal court in Norfolk, Va., to attacking the USS Ashland in the first successful U.S. piracy prosecution in 150 years. Jama Idle Ibrahim told the court he believed the Ashland was a merchant vessel he could hold for ransom. The ship was attacked April 10 in the Gulf of Aden. "Today marks the first conviction in Norfolk for acts of piracy in more than 150 years," U.S. Attorney Neil MacBride said. "Modern-day pirates must be held accountable and will face severe consequences." Ibrahim, also known as Jaamac...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 12:09:15 PM
US judge tosses piracy charges against 6 Somali nationals accused in attack on Navy ship
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RICHMOND, Va. - A judge on Tuesday dismissed piracy charges against six Somali nationals accused of attacking a Navy ship off the coast of Africa, concluding the U.S. government failed to make the case their alleged actions amounted to piracy. The dismissal of the piracy count by U.S. District Judge Raymond A. Jackson tosses the most serious charge against the men, but leaves intact seven other charges related to the alleged April 10 attack on the USS Ashland in the Gulf of Aden. A piracy conviction carries a mandatory life term.
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 12:09:15 PM
Whale Wars Live Thread (Season 3, Episode 9)
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Welcome to Hippies Failing Badly!TM REVENGE IS MINEPremiering Friday, July 23, 9PM e/p In the aftermath of the devastating loss of their stealth vessel, the Sea Shepherds have returned to the campaign with renewed passion and intensity. Now the two remaining ships are back on the hunt for the Japanese fleet. Video: Pete Bethune Risks It All Video: Whalers Packing a Rifle? Video: Breaching Humpback Whales Deleted: Anger Management READY TO SNAPPremiering Friday, July 30, 9PM e/p With low oil and drinking water, and a damaged helicopter, the Sea Shepherds' hunt for the Japanese whaling fleet has been...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 12:09:15 PM
Whale Wars Live Thread (Season 3, Episode 4)
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Welcome to Hippies Failing Badly!TMThere is not a premier episode this week, but since I was traveling last Friday it all works out. So here's the series summary from the first three episodes: When we last left the Blubber Boat Captain Stumbling and Gopher were trying to get Issac to make pina coladas with kelp and soybeans. Maybe not. Let’s try that again. When we last left the Skipper and Granoligan on the SS Minnow they were talking with Ginger and Moon Unit, who we learned in Episode 2 smell like hampsters. Okay, one last try. Admiral Coco Puffs and...
Published on Monday 6th of September 2010 12:09:15 PM
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