Movies with Maricor: Oscar Predictions

And the 2011 Academy Award winners are....

By Maricor Capulong

In a few days hence, dedication and work is rewarded in regalia so impressionable, being nominated alone elevates the status to such heights. It is where new comers and veterans all meet, where the playing field is leveled judged only by the severity of each to his/her own good performance.

I am very excited to watch the finality of the year’s best. Like every year Ill be celebrating the awards with a few friends (and other film addicts) and a few drinks, in the style of cosmos and brownies. :D

The show will be hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco, the due will likely bring a fresh spin to the opening sequence, as both actors can act, sing, and have great comedic timing.

Comparably, 2010-2011 nominated movies improved so much versus the slim pickin’s of last year’s nominees. I have seen eight of the ten movies nominated, and they are...

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Best Picture Nominees

The Kings Speech

With 12 other nominations, this movie is vested the front runner to likely win in this category. Although this is the case, and although the movie in itself is impressive, I do not think that it is going to win. It is just another time period piece, much like all the other time period films about the royal British Royal family. Screenplay is impressive, with the casting superbly done, having “memento” star Guy Pearce as King Edward VIII the older brother of the stuttering would be king younger prince. It does not capture enough of the turmoil the royal family has experienced, in a time where royal protocol outweighs personal happiness. It also lightly touches the subject of World War II. If it did do a heavy job on emphasizing these two notions, the movie would be a heavy hitter and truly be a good contender.

127 Hours

The Slumdog Millionaire director has done it again. With 6 other nominees, this is a great contender in the Best Picture category. Perfectly shot in the backdrops of driest dessert, and the seclusion of the hidden paths away from civilization, you feel and fear like the main character as he goes through the most horrific test known to man... the test of surviving by any means necessary. We don’t see enough of character driven movies, and I am glad one of the movies nominated is. Many movies rely on special effects, tricky camera tricks, and sordidly complicated screenplays and stories (i.e inception), yet this one was a standout. In a one man show, James Franco made available his talents to appropriately depict the panic, the anguish, the pain, the torment, the regrets and sadness of a man near to his death. This movie would not have worked if James Franco was not cast, witnessing his performance in this film I can no longer envision anyone taking on the task. It also was such a heavy task; he carried the film on his back and ran with it. This is my pick for best picture.

Black Swan

Oh... Oh... how much I despise this movie. A mere drag in time and directorial brilliance to say the least. Nominated with 5 awards. I have little to say about this movie. I don’t even know why it is nominated for such a category. I do not support any of the nomination in this film except for the nomination for best actress. The movie is nothing but a big build up to nothing. Yes it was scary at times, yes it was shocking but nothing of it screams Oscar worth. Gaudy and sweltering sexual lesbian scenes that could have been taken out to no effect to the film. What irritated me about this film is that you watch and watch anticipating a big twist to the plot, you get led. At the end it comes to a jack knife stop, when the film decides to turn artsy fartsy ending with a “rose bud” -one sentence ending that was supposed to have some sort of great meaning. I cannot stress enough how annoyed I am to this film, so I am just not going to waste space in here. Yes I’m very annoyed.

The Fighter

Nominated for 7 categories. Christian Bale stole the show for this one. Lost weight, humbly played the black sheep of the family, headed by the matriarch played by Melissa Leo. Both actors respectively are up for nominations in the best supporting actor/actress categories. Also nominated is the talented and beautiful Amy Adams, who was twice previously nominated for best supporting actress. This may be her year, producing a strong performance as a tough as nails Boston bartender, who falls in love with the main character and becomes one of his supporters. This movie I feel is the under dog for the best movie category, I feel that it was not publicized enough, much like the other movies where the movie rode the big wave of hype prior to the opening of the movie, this movie presented itself and let it speak for itself, no pre conceptions, just plain talents presented. I love this movie.

Inception

Nominated for 8 awards, this will surely win best screenplay due to the masterful and intricate way Christopher Nolan had written it. Wonderful cast, with standout performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Joseph Gordon Leavitt. Up and coming actor Tom Hardy, so much impressed Nolan, that he was cast in the next and final Batman movie. Great special effects, but I do not believe this to be best picture. Best action sci-fi thriller, but not best over all picture of the year. The article I have written before for this movie explains how I feel about this movie, puzzled. If it wins best picture I will truly forever be confused as to what I have missed.

The Kids Are All Right ***

Nominated with 4 Oscars, unfortunately I have not seen this movie. It wouldn’t be fair to put my input. Yet I do want to express that it is casted perfectly with Juliane Moore, Annette Benning and the under rated Mark Ruffolo (who by the way can probably star in a movie about singer Richard Marx if need be.)

The Social Network

A movie that describes the end of personal friendships due to the creation and rise of Facebook. Nominated for 8 Oscars this movie is my second pick to win the Oscar (if not 127 hours.) This movie is brilliant depicting a generation removed from reality and ushered into cyber reality. I was a freshman in College when I heard about facebook. A guy I met at a party asked me if I had one, and I felt puzzled as to what it meant. Watching this movie made me realize that in that one moment, in trying to get to know someone in person, history was in the making and that a change in socialization was occurring. Jesse Eisenberg, nominated for best actor, played the creator of Facebook perfectly (although the real Mark Zuckerberg denies the authenticity of the movie) if he was a conniving backstabber he was portrayed to be. To play him with such angst and hatred for the exclusivity of Harvard and its many clubs and associations takes talent. Jesse came a long way (along with Anne Hathaway) from his start from Fox’s television show, “Get real.” I am hoping that David Fincher wins for best Director for this film; it has been a long time since we have seen anything from him. I feel as though Fincher can never go wrong with his directorial method. I also hope Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails lead vocalist) and Atticus Ross receive the best score award, after nabbing the Golden Globe for the same category it will be easy. Justin Timberlake should get a Razzie.... period.

Toy Story 3

Nominated for 5 awards

True Grit

Every time someone asks me my opinion about this movie, I would always say that it is nothing like the trailers. Due to the fact that it was more comical than hard-gritty, the trailer did not at all depict the over all feel of the movie. I hate, I hate, hate, hate western movies (aside from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid) usually. This movie was the exception to my abhorrence to western films, I love Jeff Bridges, and mainly Mr. Bridges is the main reason why I came to see the movie. The character of Rooster Cogburn was far from what I have seen from Jeff Bridges and he did a great job portraying an old aging gunslinger for hire. Again nominated for best actor, after winning the award last year for Crazy heart, I think he will not win it this year. Don’t get me wrong, he is a fantastic actor, but winning the award last year might lower his chances. Joel and Ethan Coen are up for best director nomination. Along with the young up and comer Hailee Steinfeld for best supporting actress, who may I add was the standout performance in this movie. Hailee held her own among heavy weights, such as Matt Damon and Mr. Bridges. Portraying a girl wise beyond her years, Hailee pulled the role off perfectly and with finesse, although at times you can catch her going through the motions of reciting the lines, but for the most part she was great. I wish her more success in the future.

Winter’s Bone ***

Nominated for 4 awards.

*** Movies I did not see


Now here are my top picks for some categories.....

Best Actress: Natalie Portman, portraying two sides of a person’s psyche is a difficult thing to master, and she painted it for the audience with great chaotic entanglement. Great roles are often those with inner turmoil and anguish. This part was meant for Oscar worth, Natalie Portman deserves to win this year.

Best Actor: You already know who I am championing in this category. James Franco takes the lead for my guess for this category. Honestly, I use to think I could not take this guy seriously. Wow, I was wrong with that? Huh? But the thing that won me over was his seriousness for variety. He wanted to be in daytime television, he did it. Wanted to write a book and he actually wrote a book. I look to him as somewhat a hero for doing what he set out to doing. Besides all that I loved his performance in this movie, he was able to bring forward sensitivity to a self diluted man, who needed remembering the importance of life. Without any other actors to enhance his performance, he was left to the task himself. It is hard to get in the mind of someone trying to survive in a secluded situation. Seeing his performance you can actually feel like a fly in the wall and being in the moment. I cannot wait.

Best Supporting Actress:Melissa Leo

Best Supporting Actor:Christian Bale, he needs to win, he has come a long way since newsies. One of the few very committed actors, he exemplifies great discipline and he has come a long way. He deserves to win this.


Best Director:David Fincher, I love his style, and I feel he should be rewarded it this year for it.

Adapted Screenplay:True Grit – The Coen brothers

Original Screenplay:
Inception: Christopher Nolan
Simply because it was sunshine after superhero reboot rain.

As I promised I have an announcement to make, and its just a minor change in the way I do my input in Elk Grove News. Sometimes I will be more creative and put my reviews on youtube. Just to spice things up in here thats all. So dont be suprised if instead of reading my reviews, you just see me talking and talking and talking.

If you want to share your Oscar pick with me, leave a comment down below, I would love to hear your picks as well as what you think about the winners and losers of 2011 Oscar night.

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Suspect Arrested in Homicide at Gas Station last September

Marquise Vincent Smith

Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives have arrested twenty-one year-old Marquise Vincent Smith for a shooting death that occurred last September in south Sacramento. Smith was booked for murder earlier today at the Sacramento County Main Jail, where he was already in custody on other unrelated charges.

In the early morning hours of September 4, 2010, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Fast Trip service station at Florin Road and Power Inn Road, regarding a shooting that had occurred. It was determined that a large group of people had congregated outside of the business. While seated in a vehicle in the parking lot, twenty-six year-old Danielle Benefield was struck by gunfire from an unknown male, and died at the scene.

Detectives determined that although dozens of witnesses were present at the time, there was virtually no information forthcoming that was helpful in identifying the suspect. Recently, however, Homicide Detectives received information from the public that ultimately led to the identification of Smith as the person responsible for this incident. Detectives believe that there was no pre-existing relationship between Benefield and Smith and no motive for this crime has been established.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (916) 874-5115.

Vargas convicited of rape; faces over 40 years in prison

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Domingo Garcia Vargas was convicted by jury of rape, false imprisonment, infliction of great bodily injury, forcible penetration with a foreign object, assault with intent to commit forcible penetration with a foreign object and having committed sexual assaults against two separate victims.

On January 25, 2009, victim K was in the area of 19th and K streets in Sacramento when Vargas grabbed her, threw her to the ground, punched her in the face multiple times before raping her. Vargas then fled the scene without being apprehended. Victim K suffered a fractured bone under her eye, bruising and swelling to her face and mouth and a painful abrasion and bump on the back of head among other injuries. She submitted to a sexual assault examination where Vargas’ DNA profile was found.

On June 7, 2009, victim S was in the area of Del Paso Boulevard in Sacramento in her parked car. She awoke to Vargas on top of her covering her mouth and applying pressure to her throat. During the attack, Vargas sexually assaulted her. She was able to fight and get out of her car while Vargas fled on his bicycle. A nearby security guard chased Vargas who abandoned his bicycle and a backpack. The following day, victim S located a hat in the back seat of her car which did not belong to her and had not been there prior to the assault.

Forensic testing of the hat by the District Attorney’s Crime Lab revealed Vargas’ DNA profile as well as his fingerprints on the abandoned bicycle. Vargas’ DNA from the crime scenes were matched to his DNA in the state DNA database.

Vegas faces in excess of 40 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for March 25, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 28 before the Honorable Delbert Oros.

Pair cops plea to voluntary manslaughter after mistrial

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Dion Wheelwright and Jamarl Smith pled to voluntary manslaughter for the death of Curtis Anderson on April 30, 2009.

The case was previously tried in front of a jury and ended in a mistrial. The negotiated plea was discussed with the victim's family. Although they would have liked the defendants to serve a longer prison term, they understood the negotiated plea after watching the trial.

The plea is a fair representation of the possible outcome after trial.Wheelwright faces a maximum of seven years and eight months in prison and Smith faces a maximum of 11 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for March 11, 2011 in Department 31 of the Sacramento Superior Court.

Nuestra Familia Gang Member Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison in Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced today that Bismark Martin Ocampo, 40, of San Francisco, was sentenced today to 28 years in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine.

This case is the product of an extensive investigation by the FBI's Stockton Violent Crime Task Force, the San Joaquin County Metropolitan Narcotics Task Force, the Stockton Police Department, the Salinas Police Department, the Watsonville Police Department, the Monterey County Sheriff's Department, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Assistant United States Attorneys Jason Hitt and William S. Wong are prosecuting the case.

According to court documents, from the summer of 2006 until June 2007, Ocampo worked with the Nuestra Familia to traffic cocaine in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Nuestra Familia (NF) is a violent Hispanic prison gang based within the California prison system whose members exert control over street-level Norteño gang members engaged in drug trafficking and violent crime. This investigation revealed that NF members and associates were responsible for distributing large amounts of controlled substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and Ecstasy throughout the Eastern and Northern Districts of California with supply lines from Mexico and distribution channels throughout the United States.

At sentencing, United States District Judge William B. Shubb took into account Ocampo's serious criminal history that includes multiple violent felony convictions and said that the sentence reflected the need to protect the public from future crimes by him.

This case was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force program that was established in 1982 to conduct comprehensive, multilevel attacks on major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations. The principal mission of the OCDETF program is to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the most serious drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and those primarily responsible for the nation's drug supply.

Rancho Cordova Schedules Free Notary Day

A “Free Notary Day” will be held at the Rancho Cordova City Hall on Saturday, March 12th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Two City staff members, Bren Lehr, Deputy City Clerk, and Jessica Crone, Accounting Technician, will process documents and affix their signatures and official seals at no charge. Appointments can be made by calling (916) 851-8775; however, walk-ins are welcome.

Notary publics serve as impartial witnesses, generally in the signing of important documents such as property deeds, wills, and powers of attorney. They do not write the documents but certify the identity of the document-signer.

“We love Rancho Cordova and wanted to give something back to the community,” said Crone. “So we approached the City’s Office of New Ideas to volunteer our services and then scheduled the free event after we got the group’s approval.”

During their work hours, Crone and Lehr serve as notary publics for City documents. They both have completed special training and passed the State test. For additional information, please call Crone at (916) 851-8775.

City Hall is located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive; (916) 851-8700 (phone); (916) 851-8787 (fax).

Sacramento Public Library offers $5,000 reward for Jan. 3 Arden-Dimick Library arson

The Sacramento Public Library is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the fire that occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2011, in the book-return collection room at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Avenue, Sacramento.

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department is investigating the arson which caused $150,000 in damage to the library building and materials. The library was closed for five days for repairs to the building.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to telephone the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department’s Arson Hotline at (916) 859-3775 or Manuel Munoz, Sacramento Public Library risk management supervisor, at (916) 264-2824.

Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Bankruptcy Filings in Foreclosure Delay Scheme

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced today that Charles C. Jamison, 30, of Rancho Cordova, pleaded guilty this week to bankruptcy fraud charges. This case is the product of an extensive investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Assistant United States Attorney Laurel Loomis Rimon, who prosecuted the case.

According to court documents, Jamison engaged in a scheme to, for a fee, use the bankruptcy process to fraudulently delay foreclosures pending on the residential properties of clients he solicited through a program called "Stop Now." Through blind mailings, distressed homeowners in the Sacramento area received a flyer in which Jamison, using a fictitious identity, falsely promised homeowners facing a trustee sale that he could help them save their homes.

Jamison is scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable Lawrence K. Karlton on May 10, 2011. The maximum statutory penalty for bankruptcy fraud is five years’ imprisonment, a fine of $250,000, and a three-year term of supervised release. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.

Rhinehar convicted of murder, rape; faces possible life sentence

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Lamont Rhinehart was convicted by jury of first degree murder for the July 2007 rape and murder of Avery Polk.

On July 2, 2007, Ms. Polk was leaving her condominium when Rhinehart dragged her back into the condo and raped her. He then stabbed her multiple times, leaving her bleeding by the front door.

DNA evidence found at the scene was analyzed by the District Attorney’s Crime Lab and established that Rhinehart was responsible for the stabbing. Rhinehart stalked the victim over a period of four days before the murder.

Rhinehart was previously convicted in 2005 for a felony domestic violence assault on Avery Polk and had two prior domestic violence convictions involving a separate victim in 2000 and 2003.

Deputy District Attorney Ruanne Dozier states, "The jury diligently reviewed the evidence and reached the correct verdict in this case. This repeat domestic violence abuser will be held accountable for his years of violence against women.”

Rhinehart faces a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. Sentencing is set for April 15, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in Department 33 of the Sacramento Superior Court.

Sacramento man sentenced to life for home invasions, torture

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that today United States District Judge William B. Shubb sentenced Minh Throng Huynh, 38, of Sacramento, to life in prison plus a consecutive 65-year sentence for using a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. 

He is the last defendant in the case to be sentenced after years of delays initiated by the defense.

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Kid killer cops plea; could face life sentence

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Dayshawna Lawrence pled no contest to a charge of assault on a child with force likely to produce great bodily injury resulting in the death of Jeremiah McRath. A plea to this charge carries a term of 25 years to life in prison.

On March 23, 2010, Lawrence had the care and custody of her 3 year-old stepson Jeremiah. Lawrence was very angry at Jeremiah because he had been having potty training accidents and was urinating on the floor in the apartment. Lawrence inflicted excessive physical punishment upon Jeremiah.

The cause of Jeremiah's death was blunt force head injuries. The number of impacts to the head was difficult to enumerate due to extensive overlapping of injuries. There were numerous individual bruises all over Jeremiahs face, head and body. All of the injuries appeared to be roughly the same age and consistent with occurring at or near the time he was found unresponsive. The vast number and location of the injuries were inconsistent with accidental trauma.

Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, March 18, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 19 of the Sacramento Superior Court with the Honorable Patrick Marlette presiding.

Power Inn Road rapist sentenced to 400 years to life

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Shane Wilson was sentenced by the Honorable Maryanne Gilliard to the maximum 400 years to life in prison. Wilson was convicted by jury in December on two counts of kidnapping, six counts of rape, seven counts of forcible oral copulation, two counts of forcible digital penetration and one count of forcible sodomy.

In October 2008, Wilson picked-up victim Y while she sat at a bus stop on Stockton Blvd. Wilson drove the victim to a dark area near Power Inn Road and attacked her, physically beating her. He shackled her arms and feet with handcuffs, put a bag over her head, duct taped her hands and feet and placed her in the trunk of his car. He then drove her to his house, where he sexually assaulted her.

In February 2009, Wilson picked-up victim M while she was walking to the store. He again, drove the victim to an area off Power Inn Road, attacked her, handcuffed her, taped her hands, feet, mouth and eyes and placed her in a large metal tool box in the back of his truck. He then drove M to his house, where he sexually assaulted her.

In March 2009, Sacramento police officers were investigating the assault on M and discovered the similarities between the two cases. Shane Wilson had been identified as the suspect in victim M’s assault. On further investigation into victim Y’s assault, crucial DNA evidence was discovered in Wilson’s car and home. The DNA was analyzed by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab and a match was made to both victims Y and M.

Deputy District Attorney Keith Hill states, “A serial rapist will never harm another woman in our community thanks to the hard work and determination of Sacramento police detectives, along with the strength and tenacity of the victims who reported the crimes and saw the case through to today’s sentencing.”

Serial burglars found guilty; to be sentenced in March

District Attorney Jan Scully announced that a jury found Fred Gore and Brandon Hunter guilty of 11 total felonies related to a series of residential burglaries.

Hunter was convicted of three first degree residential burglaries that involved two other subjects. In all three instances, one subject knocked on the door numerous times. When the victims didn’t answer, they kicked in the front door and entered the homes. Items stolen included TV’s, laptops, and jewelry.

Some of the stolen jewelry were family treasures and some had been passed down from generation to generation. These items are not replaceable and have not been recovered. In two of the burglaries, there were female victims at home. The third victim is a father of a special needs child who requires a consistent daily routine.

Gore was convicted of five felonies of receiving stolen property. Previously, Hunter garnered media attention when he escaped from the Sacramento Superior Courthouse after learning he was going to be arrested in February 2008. Two Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies were injured while attempting to apprehend him.

Deputy District Attorney Deborah Lobre states, “The jury’s verdict holds repeat criminals accountable for violating their victims, some of whom no longer feel safe in their own homes. Though you can not place a dollar amount on the trauma and loss of family valuables suffered by the victims, justice will be served in this case.”

Sentencing is scheduled for March 8, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 20 before the Honorable Michael W. Sweet.

Teenager Wounded in Fair Oaks Shooting

On February 7, 2011, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call from a private residence in the 5600 block of Ritz Way in Fair Oaks. The text of the call stated that a seventeen-year old male had been shot in the chest.

Upon officers’ arrival, they found the victim, who was a resident of the location, wounded inside the garage of the home. Paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of his injury. The victim was taken into surgery, and his condition is unknown at this time.

Deputies detained several male subjects, who were determined to be acquaintances of the victim, at the scene. Preliminary statements by those individuals suggested that the victim was with some friends inside the garage of the home, and that there was a handgun present. During the course of handling the firearm, one of the subjects accidentally discharged the gun, striking the victim. It was unclear who was in possession of the handgun at the time of the shooting. Several of the victim’s family members were home during the incident, but were unable to provide information about what took place.

Deputies recovered a handgun from outside of the residence, and were working to determine whether it was the weapon used in the shooting. At this time, no suspects are in custody, and the decision whether to file any criminal charges will be determined upon completion of the investigation.

Grass Valley Man Indicted for Distributing Child Pornography Over the Internet

Suspected of Using Peer-to-Peer Software

United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced today that yesterday, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Clifford Donald Wells, 55, of Grass Valley, with distribution and possession of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

This case is the product of an extensive investigation by the FBI. Assistant United States Attorney Camil A. Skipper is prosecuting the case.

According to the allegations contained in court documents, in June and August 2010, Wells used peer-to-peer software that allowed authorized users around the world to access and download images from computer directories that Wells made available. An undercover FBI agent in another state downloaded several dozen illegal images from Wells’s computer.

If convicted of distributing child pornography, Wells faces a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years. The maximum statutory penalty for possessing child pornography is 10 years in prison. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.

The charges are only allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt

'Sadistic abuser' McCoy sentenced to 25 to life

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Joe McCoy was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Lloyd Connelly to 25 years to life in prison. McCoy was convicted by a jury of torture and corporal injury to a cohabitant causing great bodily injury, namely paralysis and sexual assault.
 

On the evening of September 15, 2009, McCoy repeatedly assaulted his live-in girlfriend. At one point, he pinned the victim to the ground and flipped her legs over her head, breaking her neck. He then sexually assaulted her. The victim was left a quadriplegic.
 

Deputy District Attorney Ruanne Dozier states, “Today’s sentence is justice served for a sadistic abuser who has been victimizing women for more than 10 years. Thanks to a district attorney victim advocate, the victim in this case received vital support and encouragement after this vicious attack.”

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RT Hosting Public Meeting to discuss Blue Line Project

Design Changes Proposed for Blue Line to Cosumnes River College; Light Rail Extension

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT) will host a public meeting to discuss the Blue Line to Cosumnes River College light rail extension project at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011, in the multi-purpose room of the Susan B. Anthony Elementary School located at 7864 Detroit Boulevard. 

RT staff will discuss design revisions to the Blue Line to Cosumnes River College (also referred to as South Line Phase 2), which are the subject of an Environmental Assessment that is currently underway.  RT is seeking community input regarding the proposed revisions, which include:

·         Updated right-of-way information for project properties adjacent to the Union Pacific corridor

·         Modified alignment for the relocation of a 20-inch PG&E natural gas pipeline

·         Additional revisions to other design elements

The meeting will begin with an open house at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief presentation at 7 p.m.  The open house will resume following the presentation.

Once complete, the Blue Line to Cosumnes River College will expand RT's light rail system 4.3 miles from the existing terminus at Meadowview Road to Cosumnes River College.  The extension will include four new light rail stations:  Morrison Creek, Franklin, Center Parkway and Cosumnes River College.

For more information about the Blue Line to Cosumnes River College, visit www.sacrt.com.