Archive for May, 2008

The writing is on the wall

Posted: May 31, 2008 in Jesse James Hollywood, Stolen Boy
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The San Jose Mercury News talked about a crime that happened eight years ago. So why is it exactly that the new prosecutor on the case wants Jesse James Hollywood dead? What’s the connection? I mean has he ever met the guy? I sorta doubt that. Could it be ego, maybe? The pride of a [...]

BBC News

Posted: May 30, 2008 in Stolen Boy
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Check out this cool BBC NEWS writeup concerning Jesse James Hollywood. Mixing US justice and showbiz By Chris Summers BBC News Defence lawyers in a California murder trial may appeal to the US Supreme Court after a district attorney helped the makers of a film based on the killing, starring Justin Timberlake. When the body of [...]

Four Eyes For Two

Posted: May 29, 2008 in children, criminal, Jesse James Hollywood
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Even the kids at the Wall Street Journal got into the act regarding the recent California Supreme Court ruling in the Jesse James Hollywood death penalty case. But just like the rest of the media, they just didn’t seem to get it. Or they don’t understand what’s really going on here. Or maybe even worse—they [...]

Stolen Boy Scores Again

Posted: May 27, 2008 in award
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If you’re keeping track, Stolen Boy has now been blessed with winning a prestigious IPPY Gold Medal for fiction, the 2007 Best Book of the Year award in fiction from Books-And-Authors.net , and first place from the Public Safety Writers Association for best novel. Stolen Boy has also been selected as one of two national finalists for [...]

When Life and Death Collide

Posted: May 20, 2008 in death penalty, Jesse James Hollywood, life
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  The New York Times covered the recent California Supreme Court decision regarding Ron Zonen, the Santa Barbara County prosecutor who was originally responsible for prosecuting the youngest man ever on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.   A tangle of emotions plagued me for days following the Supremes’ decision. On the one hand, I felt [...]

Stolen Boy Book Trailer

Posted: May 14, 2008 in video
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Court Finds No Conflict for Barred Murder Case Prosecutor

Posted: May 13, 2008 in criminal, death penalty, family, life, Stolen Boy
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Journalist Scott Hadly used to work for the Santa Barbara News-Press and he was the first one I read about the Hollywood case when I began my research for the movie Alpha Dog. Scott knows of what he speaks. The man is nothing short of brilliant in writing and analysis. Read what Scott just wrote regarding [...]

Jesse James Hollywood Dealt Serious Blow to Death Penalty Defense

Posted: May 12, 2008 in criminal, death penalty, Stolen Boy
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Jesse James Hollywood suffered a serious blow in his death penalty defense. Read this coverage from the Los Angeles Times… California Supreme Court rules for prosecutor who advised filmmakers A Santa Barbara deputy district attorney may stay on a death penalty case even after consulting on ‘Alpha Dog,’ a movie about an accused killer. Other [...]

The Politics of Love and Peace

Posted: May 6, 2008 in life, Stolen Boy
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The Santa Barbara based Coalition Against Gun Violence knows how to celebrate. And, boy, do I feel blessed to have been made a part of it. Of course it never would have happened if Chris Silverstein hadn’t heard my interview on NPR and then suggested my name to chair Toni Wellen. And many thanks to [...]

Guns, Violence, and Jesse James Hollywood

Posted: May 1, 2008 in children, criminal, Jesse James Hollywood, life, Stolen Boy
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Very cool piece by the Santa Barbara Independent…   Guns, Violence, and Jesse James Hollywood Alpha Dog Producer to Address Coalition Against Gun Violence Photo: Paul Wellman Thursday, April 17, 2008 By Chris Meagher A lawyer and author, Michael Mehas provides a unique perspective on the Jesse James Hollywood Supreme Court case as well as [...]