Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Tremaine Wilbourn, Memphis cop-killing suspect, in custody, network says
The career criminal accused of killing Memphis police Officer Sean Bolton over less than 2 ounces of marijuana surrendered himself to federal authorities Monday afternoon in Memphis. Published August 3, 2015
Rolling Stone University of Virginia rape story sparks lawsuit from fraternity brothers
Three former University of Virginia fraternity brothers sued Rolling Stone magazine, along with its publisher and a reporter, on Wednesday over the discredited 2014 article falsely describing a fraternity gang rape. Published July 29, 2015
Fox News tweaks Republican debate rules to allow more candidates to participate
The trailing candidates in the crowded Republican presidential field can now more easily qualify for Fox News's pre-debate debate next week in Cleveland. Published July 28, 2015
Donald Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen: ‘By the very definition, you can’t rape your spouse’
A lawyer spokesman for Republican presidential contender Donald Trump dismissed charges of rape made during the tycoon's divorce with a curious and false claim -- that by definition, a man cannot rape his wife. Published July 27, 2015
Frederick church stabbings leave one dead, one injured
Two people were stabbed, one fatally, in an attack Sunday night at a Frederick prayer meeting. Published July 26, 2015
Bobbi Kristina Brown dies at 22
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, has died at age 22. Published July 26, 2015
John Houser, Alabama drifter, named as gunman in Lafayette theater shooting; 3 dead
Police in Lafayette, Louisiana, identified an Alabama drifter as the suspect who killed three people, including himself, and wounded at least nine others in a mass shooting Thursday night at a movie theater. Published July 23, 2015
Stewart Parnell, tainted-peanut executive, faces life sentence
By seeking life imprisonment in the peanut-butter contamination case, the Justice Department is "saying to the food industry, 'you've got to do a better job,'" according to an eminent food-science professor. Published July 23, 2015
Ken Stabler, Raiders and Tide QB, dies of colon cancer
Ken Stabler, the quarterback who took the Oakland Raiders to their first Super Bowl win, died in Alabama of colon cancer according to a statement from his family. Published July 9, 2015
Donald Trump warned by Reince Priebus about illegal immigration rhetoric
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus warned presidential candidate Donald Trump that his rhetoric on illegal immigration was jeopardizing the party's efforts to woo Hispanic voters. Published July 8, 2015
Jason Pierre-Paul has right index finger amputated after July 4 fireworks mishap: report
New York Giants had no knowledge of Jason Pierre-Paul getting a finger amputated as a result of a fireworks accident and were not allowed to see the defensive lineman at the hospital. Published July 8, 2015
Keith Olbermann, ESPN again part ways as network cancels show
ESPN has cancelled the TV show of cantankerous liberal host Keith Olbermann. Published July 8, 2015
Kathryn Steinle killing gun belonged to federal agent: report
The federal agent's gun used to kill Kathryn Steinle was taken from the agent in an auto burglary in June, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Published July 7, 2015
Bill Cosby admitted getting Quaaludes to give to women he sought sex with
Comedian Bill Cosby has admitted under oath to drugging multiple women in order to coerce them into sex, according to a 2005 deposition made public Monday. Published July 6, 2015
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team wins World Cup with victory over Japan
The U.S. women's national soccer team overwhelmed Japan 5-2 at Sunday's World Cup Final and cemented America's dominance of women's soccer as the first nation to win the world championship three times. Published July 5, 2015
George Takei implies Clarence Thomas race traitor in defense of ‘blackface’ comments
Gay activist and former "Star Trek" supporting actor George Takei doubled down on his "clown in blackface" attack on Supreme Court Clarence Thomas on Thursday night and implied that the jurist was a race traitor for not striking down state marriage laws last week. Published July 2, 2015
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team beats Germany, advances to World Cup Final
The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the Women's World Cup final Tuesday by defeating Germany 2-0 in Montreal, Canada, securing a spot in the Sunday final and a chance at a third world championship. Published June 30, 2015
Teresa Manning loses Iowa law school conservative discrimination lawsuit
A pro-life activist has lost a lawsuit that accused the University of Iowa law school and its former dean of discriminating against her because of her political views. Published June 29, 2015
Transgender immigrant detainees to be housed according to preferred gender
U.S. immigration officials said Monday that they will house detainees according to their preferred gender identity rather than their sex. Published June 29, 2015
Hillary Clinton’s lead shrinks in New Hampshire as Bernie Sanders surges in polls
Hillary Rodham Clinton's lead among Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire is now only in the single-digits as Sen. Bernard Sanders continues to surge in polling. Published June 25, 2015
