Monthly Archives: February 2011

OzDust

Posted on Thu, 10 February 2011 by Mel Green

We saw this license plate outside Sugarspoon when we went out writing on Tuesday.  I have no idea what the car owner intended with this vanity plate, but for me it’s a reminder to upload more of my Australia photos … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 10: Rollins takes the stand

Posted on Thu, 10 February 2011 by Mel Green

Wednesday, February 9  at the trial of Anthony Rollins: before a packed courtroom, the ex-Anchorage Police Department officer accused of serial rape while on-duty took the stand in his own defense. Cross-examination by the prosecution is expected to resume on … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 9: State rests its case, defense calls first witnesses

Posted on Tue, 8 February 2011 by Mel Green

Once again the trial of Anthony Rollins — the former Anchorage Police Department cop accused of serial rape — was livetweeted by Grace Jang and photographer Ken Fankhauser of KTVA Channel 11 News. Once again, I didn’t do much retweeting, … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 8: State calls Internal Affairs investigator

Posted on Mon, 7 February 2011 by Mel Green

Once again the trial of Anthony Rollins, the former Anchorage Police Department cop accused of serial rape — was livetweeted by Grace Jang and photographer Ken Fankhauser of KTVA Channel 11 News. Once again, I didn’t do much retweeting, so … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-02-06: Ignoring the Stuporbowl

Posted on Sun, 6 February 2011 by Mel Green

A lot of people love the Superbowl.  I don’t.  I think it’s boring (much as I feel about American football in general).  So instead I went out writing, thus leaving the TV free for my kid’s girlfriend, who likes the … Continue reading →

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The Daily Tweets 2011-02-05: Side Street Saturday, preparing for Sugarspoon Sunday

Posted on Sat, 5 February 2011 by Mel Green

It’s all about writing.  Or it should be. Anchorage writing peeps! incl. @AKwriteclub @ @AnchorageNaNo – Rob & I will convene tomorrow 1 PM @ Sugarspoon – feel free to join us! #fb # If you’re in @AKwriteclub and/or @AnchorageNaNo, … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 7: See Ivan Moore’s column on “consent” in rape cases

Posted on Thu, 3 February 2011 by Mel Green

Once again the trial of Anthony Rollins, the former Anchorage Police Department cop accused of serial rape — was livetweeted by Grace Jang of KTVA Channel 11 News, Christine Kim of KTUU Channel 2 News,  and photographer Ken Fankhauser in … Continue reading →

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Rollins trial, day 6: 5th & 6th alleged victims testify

Posted on Wed, 2 February 2011 by Mel Green

Today Christine Kim of KTUU Channel 2 News joined Grace Jang of KTVA Channel 11 News and photographer Ken Fankhauser in livetweeting the Anthony Rollins trial.  And they tweeted a lot! — giving a very clear picture of what was … Continue reading →

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Why I’m following the trial of alleged serial rapist Anthony Rollins

Posted on Wed, 2 February 2011 by Mel Green

Anthony Rollins: the ex-APD officer now on trial accused of sexually assaulting multiple women while on-duty. A friend asked me why I had such strong interest in Rollins’ trial. Here’s my answer.

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Rollins trial, day 5: 2 women testify (& other daily tweets)

Posted on Tue, 1 February 2011 by Mel Green

The Andrew Rollins trials was again livetweeted by Grace Jang of KTVA Channel 11 News.  See her  Twitter feed for details, as I did not retweet.  But, I did embed her report from tonight’s KTVA broadcast below; the video from … Continue reading →

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