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US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Lawmakers were asked if Kash Patel's drinking is a national security threat. Republicans said no. - LGBTQ Nation

Kash Patel's alleged drinking raises concerns about his fitness for the FBI director role and potential national security risks.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

We Could Do Worse Than Kash Patel Being a Drunken Buffoon

On multiple occasions in the past year, members of his security detail had difficulty waking Patel because he was seemingly intoxicated.... A request for 'breaching equipment'...was made last year because Patel had been unreachable behind locked doors.
SF politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Drunk father yelled let them die' after hurling kittens into Thames

Andrew Shephard was helping his daughter rehome the three young cats when he tipped them from a box into the water from Twickenham Bridge in south west London last November. As he did, he could be heard shouting let them die and I want them to die, Wimbledon Magistrates' Court heard on Tuesday. JPs were told the 59-year-old who previously pleaded guilty to three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal had said he did not know what came over me.
UK news
Mental health
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Book excerpt: "The Wounded Generation" by David Nasaw

World War II produced widespread, often undiagnosed psychic wounds in veterans who returned altered, suffering nightmares, rage, isolation, and substance abuse while receiving inadequate treatment.
#judicial-misconduct
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago
Law

Judge Accused Of Showing Up To Courthouse Drunk, Sexually Harassing Colleagues - Above the Law

Judge Thomas D. Wilson faces an eight-count judicial ethics complaint alleging alcohol abuse, sexual harassment, undisclosed relationships, and case interference.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago

California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife

A judge was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife during a drunken argument over money.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago

California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife

A judge was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his wife during a drunken argument over money.
#law-enforcement
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
10 months ago

Dartford woman drove with passenger whilst three times over alcohol limit

Amanda Tobitt was three times over the legal alcohol limit when driving, resulting in a suspended sentence and significant penalties.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago

Drunken fight between brothers ended in tragedy, court hears

The tragic end of the incident underscores the profound impact of intoxication and reckless behavior in familial relationships, leading to a devastating outcome and lifelong repercussions.
Law
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago

Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan's marriage is reportedly on the rocks. Is divorce next?

Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan's marriage faces difficulties, with reports suggesting alcohol use by Lee may be a contributing factor.
Beer
fromABA Journal
11 months ago

Lawyer charged with stealing beer, trying to bite officer

A lawyer in Albany, NY, faces multiple charges including assault and theft while struggling with alcohol issues.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 year ago

'The look on his face said "Now you're in a trap"'- rape survivor Lorita O'Donoghue

Landlord Michael Paul O'Leary was sentenced to seven years in prison for raping his tenant after intoxicating her with alcohol.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 year ago

West London teacher who tried to teach class drunk and crashed car with child banned for five years

Ms Zbanca faced serious allegations of intoxication at work and a previous conviction for drink-driving with a child in the car.
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