In a recent case before the Texas Supremes, involving the police powers of the state, Mr. Spock in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (Paramount Pictures, 1982) is cited in a footnote to the decision.
Oh woe. It seems even the awesome majesty of the law is not exempt from the corrupting influence of the entertainment media of the day. Or, rather, that of yesterday, as it were.
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Tagged Mr. Spock, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Texas Supreme Court
Houston’s alleged "runaway grand jury" looks to be headed for court itself, at least the foreman and his assistant, to explain to a judge why they should not be held in contempt, etc. The Texas Supreme Court’s arson saga continues.
MORE: Some of the politics behind the fiasco.
UPDATE: Then, a judge ruled the grand jury’s term was improperly extended from last fall, invalidating all it did after that and ending its term. Now the only problem seems to be that the Fire Marshall has ruled that the supreme court justice’s house didn’t burn down by accident.
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Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina, free (so far) after his arson-connected indictment was quashed by the DA, now is after the offending grand jury’s foreman and assistant foreman:
"…late Friday, Medina’s attorney, Terry Yates, filed a motion asking for a hearing to determine whether Ryan and Dorrell acted illegally. (If held in contempt, the pair could be fined $500 and given 30 days in jail.)"
The Dems at TPM are having fun with this Texas criminal classic, and why not? This one has room for everybody.
THE TEXAS SCRIBBLER 