A Georgia jury deadlocked 9-3 and were unable to reach a unanimous decision during the death penalty phase of Brian Nichol’s murder trial. Last month, the jury convicted Nichols of killing four people, including a judge, as well as numerous other counts. Catch the details of the case and trial here and here. The key part of the jury’s inability [...]
All posts for the month December, 2008
Georgia Gunman Avoids Death Penalty After Prosecutors Rejected Earlier Plea Offer
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 13, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/13/georgia-gunman-avoids-death-penalty-after-prosecutors-rejected-earlier-plea-deal/
Plenary Video Of The Day: Sleigh Ride
I have to keep reminding myself that it’s Christmas. At least from a commercial standpoint. Enjoy TLC’s “Sleigh Ride.”
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 13, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/13/plenary-video-of-the-day-2/
Plenary Videos of The Day: Tip & Sounds Of Blackness
Today’s videos of the day: First, Q-Tip’s “Getting Up.” Great song. There’s alot of mess that happened this week, so I have to end on a high note. Our second video comes from Sounds of Blackness – “Optimistic” is one of my favorites.
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 12, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/12/plenary-videos-of-the-day/
Things Fall Apart
Despite last night’s inroads, the ass backwards bailout deal collapsed in the Senate.
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 12, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/12/things-fall-apart/
Golden Globe Noms Are In: Another Bad Year For Black Hollywood
The nominees are in, and once again, we realize that no people of color work in Hollywood. I’m not pointing fingers, I’m just saying. Oh well. Blair Underwood got a nod for “In Treatment” and “Raisin In The Sun” got a nod. I’m sure it was based on Diddy’s strong performance. I’m a serious movie [...]
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 11, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/11/golden-globe-noms-are-in-another-bad-year-for-black-hollywood/
Plenary Videos Of The Day: Hall and Oates
I’m a big fan of 80s music. Back then, seems like everyone listened to everything. Expect to see alot of 80s and early 90s music on this blog. Here’s a shout out to one of my fave blue eyed soul acts. (Michael McDonald, I’m coming for ya!) “Method of Modern Love,” from the album Big Bam [...]
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 11, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/11/plenary-videos-of-the-day-hall-and-oates/
“He’d Rather Pay A Prostitute Than Pay Auto Workers”
From The Times-Picayune Morgan Johnson, president of the United Auto Workers local representing General Motors workers in Shreveport, said Friday that Sen. David Vitter’s role in blocking an auto bailout indicates “he’s chosen to play Russian roulette” with Louisiana jobs and the national economy. I don’t know what Sen. Vitter has against GM or the [...]
Posted by Tieffa Harper on December 13, 2008
http://plenaryreview.com/2008/12/13/hed-rather-pay-a-prostitute-than-pay-auto-workers/