Obama Administration Wants More Internet Wiretaps: Charlie Savage of The New York Times reports on proposals by federal law enforcement and national security officials to facilitate internet wiretapping. Officials will ask Congress to require all services that enable communications - such as Blackberries, Facebook, and Skype - to be technically capable of complying with a wiretap order. Officials are also seeking to apply these regulations to companies that operate overseas. The administration plans to submit the bill to lawmakers next year. Valerie E. Caproni, general counsel for the FBI, defends the bill: "We're talking about lawfully authorized intercepts. We're not talking about expanding authority. We're talking about preserving our ability to execute our existing authority in order to protect the public safety and national security."
California Sees a Change in Direction of Public Feelings on Legalizing Marijuana: San Francisco Chronicle staff writer John Wildermuth reports on a shift in California voters' feelings on legalizing marijuana. Back in July, 48% of voters surveyed planned to vote against Prop. 19 (the ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21-years old), while 44% planned to back the initiative. According to a new poll, 49% of voters surveyed plan to support legalization. Supporters and opponents of Prop. 19 have remained quiet throughout the campaign, and there has been no paid advertising for either side. Nevertheless, 84% of voters surveyed were aware of the initiative - more than double the number of people aware of the other California initiatives in the upcoming election.
"Garrido Trial Delayed for Psych Evaluation: The 13-month-old case against paroled sex offender Phillip Garrido, who is accused of holding Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years and repeatedly raping her, was suspended Friday after his defense attorney successfully argued that Garrido might be unable to understand the proceedings and assist in his defense. As San Francisco Chronicle writer Damian Bulwa's reports, Garrido will face either a judge or jury for a psychiatric evaluation and competency hearing. The delay comes after the presiding judge expressed concern with Garrido's bizarre conduct while in court. The case against Garrido's wife Nancy will likely not be affected.
California Sees a Change in Direction of Public Feelings on Legalizing Marijuana: San Francisco Chronicle staff writer John Wildermuth reports on a shift in California voters' feelings on legalizing marijuana. Back in July, 48% of voters surveyed planned to vote against Prop. 19 (the ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21-years old), while 44% planned to back the initiative. According to a new poll, 49% of voters surveyed plan to support legalization. Supporters and opponents of Prop. 19 have remained quiet throughout the campaign, and there has been no paid advertising for either side. Nevertheless, 84% of voters surveyed were aware of the initiative - more than double the number of people aware of the other California initiatives in the upcoming election.
"Garrido Trial Delayed for Psych Evaluation: The 13-month-old case against paroled sex offender Phillip Garrido, who is accused of holding Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years and repeatedly raping her, was suspended Friday after his defense attorney successfully argued that Garrido might be unable to understand the proceedings and assist in his defense. As San Francisco Chronicle writer Damian Bulwa's reports, Garrido will face either a judge or jury for a psychiatric evaluation and competency hearing. The delay comes after the presiding judge expressed concern with Garrido's bizarre conduct while in court. The case against Garrido's wife Nancy will likely not be affected.
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