To save his meager possessions — mostly costumes, but especially a manuscript for a play he wrote — Cervantes must defend himself for admitting to being a poor poet (among other accusations leveled by the prisoners) in order to save the manuscript from being tossed into a fire as punishment. His strategy is to present the tale of Don Quixote, with his fellow cellmates taking on various roles. This is the second story for this play-within-a-play. … [Read more...] about REVIEW: SDMT puts on a compelling ‘Man of La Mancha’
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Life in prison for killer of Reno man at Tahoe hotel-casino
He claimed he was acting in self-defense. He originally was charged with first-degree murder but the jury determined he did not act with premeditation and found him guilty instead of second-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. … [Read more...] about Life in prison for killer of Reno man at Tahoe hotel-casino
British man gets life for driving into people by Parliament
A man who drove his car into several people outside Britain’s Parliament in a bid “to kill as many people as possible” has been sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder. … [Read more...] about British man gets life for driving into people by Parliament
Lemon Grove man gets prison for fatal stabbing after an argument
Martinez, a day laborer who waited at the Home Depot for jobs, and a companion were sitting at a picnic table in a small park near the store when Flores walked past, authorities said. Martinez made some remark that sparked an argument with Flores. The onlooker separated them. … [Read more...] about Lemon Grove man gets prison for fatal stabbing after an argument
Police ID officer as man hurt in 16-foot fall on cruise ship
News outlets report Huntsville, Alabama, police say officer John Thomas Holliday was hurt Tuesday when he fell nearly 16-feet (5-meters) to the ship’s deck off the Louisiana coast. It described his injuries as not life threatening. The U.S. Coast Guard had initially reported the 23-year-old man was critically injured and airlifted to a New Orleans hospital. … [Read more...] about Police ID officer as man hurt in 16-foot fall on cruise ship