Thursday, May 14, 2015
Convicted sex offender declared innocent after 29 years behind bars in astonishing case of mistaken identity
Michael McAlister spent 29 years in prison for rapes he didn't commit but was locked because he had an uncanny resemblance to the man, Norman Bruce Derr who really committed the crimes.
UK mirror reports;
An innocent man who spent 29 years behind bars after being convicted of an attempted rape and kidnapping has finally been given his freedom. Michael McAlister was cleared after a serial rapist who had an uncanny resemblance to the 58-year-old at the time confessed to the 1986 offence. He was granted an unconditional pardon by Virginia's governor, wiping away the prosecution which he had campaigned against for decades alongside family and friends.
Africa’s Pride!!!! Lupita Nyong'o Is the Belle Of The Fashion Ball at the Cannes 2015
The Cannes Film Festival, which opened last night in France, boasts the most high-profile international red carpet next to the Oscars.
Lupita Nyong’o was the belle of the ball at the opening night premiere of the film “Standing Tall,” twirling for the cameras in her one-of-a kind Gucci jade green chiffon plisse gown with cape detail featuring embroidered crystals and hand-painted pink and blush silk flowers. See more stunning photos of her after the cut.
Lindsay Lohan turns to Islam...
Troubled star,Lindsay Lohan seems to have turned to Islam after she was photographed carrying a copy of the Quran after her first day of community service in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday.
The actress who was raised as a Catholic - held a hard copy of the Muslim holy book in her arm as she finished a day of office work at a children's center. .It comes as the 28-year-old embarks on an 'emotional detox', giving up alcohol and dating.
19 year-old who defrauded Nigerians by impersonating Tinubu claims he did it for his mum
A 19 year old under-graduate has explained why he defrauded 3 Nigerians by impersonating Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubuon Facebook.The suspect, identified as Emmanuel Eto who was traced to Delta State, where he was apprehended,is a National Diploma, ND, 2 student of Delta State Polytechnic, Oghara. He said
“I am from Isoko South Local Government in Delta State. I did what I did because my father is late and my mother has been sick for a long while.
Reeva Steenkamp's mum protests !!!!!!Oscar Pistorius' to spend only 10 months in jail
African judiciary system always in favour of the rich, it's well I. Can't imagine a man who killed his girlfriend will be released in just less than a year....Nemesis will catch up with him. After revelations that Oscar Pistorius may be released in August, just 10 months in jail, Reeva Steenkamp's mother ,June has aired her displeasure
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