A federal judge has overturned Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage, saying it violates the U.S. Constitution. The decision has been welcomed by the supporters of the same-sex weddings. Even if the decision is the victory for gay marriage supporters but the same-sex couples will not be able to marry immediately in Oklahoma under the ruling. U.S. District Court Judge Terence Kern said the … [Read more...]
UK firm TomCo Energy seeks mining operations in Uintah County
London-based public firm TomCo Energy has filed a proposal with the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining seeking large mining operations in the southeast part of Uintah County. Uintah County is the largest natural gas producer in Utah, with 272 billion cubic feet produced in 2008. TomCo is focused on the development of its substantial 100% owned oil shale assets located in the prospective … [Read more...]
Utah University lacks evidence in sperm-swapping scandal
The University of Utah, which is probing the incidence of possible sperm swap at fertility clinic in a Salt Lake City area, said that no significant lead has been achieved so far as the case is more than a century old and the suspect is dead. Moreover, the fertility clinic where the alleged crime occurred is no longer operational and the clinic has left no records that might show the extent of the … [Read more...]
Man Accused of Making Fraud Credit Cards Arrested In Sandy
Sandy- Sandy police, over the weekend arrested a man from a local motel, who was found guilty of making duplicitous credit cards using existing credit card numbers. Son Van Ho, 41, of Laguna Hills, California, is charged of 10 illegal custody of another's identity documents and 10 more counts of creating fake credit cards in the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation.Ho was then directed to … [Read more...]
Child Abuse Homicide: Roy Stepfather Pleads Guilty In Toddler’s Death
Daughters, sisters, wives, mothers, are all in constant fear of living their lives freely. Daughters find solace and peace in the arms of their fathers, but what if they can’t even get that? Where will they go? Who will they tell their problems to? The thought in itself is horrifying! Something similar happened with a 2 year old toddler in Utah. Yes, a 2 year old baby. Shocking, isn’t it? A Roy … [Read more...]
Utah man appealed guilty in strange case of forcible sex abuse
Rodger Kelly, from St. George convicted of having sex with his unconscious neighbor saying that he was trying to warm her up. He stated in his defense that it was a ‘Life Saving Act’ from his side. According to court documents and police records, this 50 year old Utah man was initially charged in 5th District Court with one count of first-degree felony rape after he allegedly inserted his penis … [Read more...]
Suicide an emerging issue in some Utah jails
A jail worker on March 10, 2011 found Cory Jex hanging from a shower head. Cory didn’t followed to the cafeteria for a meal that day. He was on life support for three days before he died. Cory Jex, was subject to spend a couple of days in the Spanish Fork facility as he was tested positive for opiates and admitted to his probation officer that he had used heroin. While he was gone, mother … [Read more...]
Gay Marriage tourism not on Utah’s list
A federal judge has declined to order a stay in the demand that Utah start licensing and recognizing same-sex marriages while the appeals process begins. Utah has no synchronized tourism marketing strategy to convince same-sex couples to travel here for weddings. Alternatively, county officials in Utah reported that they have been serving a drip of couples traveling in from neighboring states … [Read more...]
Same Sex Marriage Ban Struck Down by Judge
The same sex marriage ban in Utah was struck down on Friday by a federal judge in a decision that shows the nation is shifting toward allowing gay marriage. Utah is a very conservative state and home to the Mormon Church, which has steadfastly opposed same sex marriage. Judge Robert Shelby from U.S. District Court issued his ruling of 53 pages saying the law in Utah passed in 2004 by voters … [Read more...]
Advocacy Groups Praise Polygamy Ruling by Utah Judge
Groups advocating individual liberties and polygamy hailed a ruling by a federal judge on Saturday that key parts of the polygamy laws in Utah were unconstitutional, saying it is removing the arrest threat for those families. Judge Clark Waddoups from U.S. district court said in his Friday decision that a provision in the law in Utah forbidding the cohabitation with another person was in … [Read more...]
