“Every person on this earth — regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status — deserves equal human rights, dignity and, of course, freedom.” — Melissa Barrera In a period when Hollywood is once again debating the limits of artistic expression, Melissa Barrera’s words about equality, dignity and freedom have resurfaced. Melissa … Read more
Melissa Payne, the Florida woman who shot and killed army veteran Bart DiGuglielmo in June will not face charges. Melissa Payne warned army vet Bart DiGuglielmo not to approach her after a dispute over a parking space, but he didn’t listen. (Broward County State Attorney) The decision came from the prosecutors for the Broward county … Read more
Melissa L. Farris is in federal custody after the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, was vandalized with bubbles and spray-painted words reading “Clean hands Dirty $.” The 41-year-old Kentucky woman is accused of adding soap to the memorial fountain and painting the message on its stone surface on August 13. U.S. Attorney Jeanine … Read more