A grand jury indicted Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday for abusing the powers of his office, but the longest-serving governor in state history denies any wrongdoing. Perry allegedly abused the powers of the governor’s office by carrying out a threat to veto funding for state prosecutors investigating public corruption. He promised publicly to nix $7.5 million in funding over two years for the public integrity unit run by the office of Travis County D.A. Rosemary Lehmberg. This threat took place after Lehmberg, a Democrat, was convicted of drunken driving last year, but refused Perry’s calls to resign from her position. No one disputes that Perry is allowed to veto measures approved by the Legislature, as he did in following through on his promise to axe the funds. By using public pressure to boast that he would do so as a means of trying to Lehmberg to quit, however, the grand jury felt he broke the law. Perry, 64, and his legal team adamantly disagree. Mary Anne Wiley, Perry’s general counsel, predicted he will be cleared of the charges against him, and thinks the exercise is largely a political stunt. “The veto in question was made in accordance with the veto authority afforded to every governor under the Texas Constitution,” said Perry’s counsel. David L. Botsford, Perry’s defense attorney, said he was outraged by what he called “political abuse of the court system” with “no legal basis.” Lehmberg, and the grand jury that indicted Perry, are based in Austin, which is heavily Democratic, in contrast to most of the rest of conservative Texas. Abuse of official capacity is a first-degree felony with potential punishments of 5-99 years in prison. Coercion of a public servant carries 2-10 years. In office since 2000, Perry isn’t seeking re-election in November as he readies for what many believe will be second run for the White House in 2016. When he ran for president in 2012, Perry plummeted from brief front-runner for the Republican nomination to national punchline after a series of gaffes. None greater than his infamous “oops” moment: Rick Perry Photos & Clips 1. Rick Perry Stumbles in Debate Rick Perry’s campaign for president is probably done for after this almost comically bad performance in last night’s debate. OOPS.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have rekindled their epic romance, and they’re reportedly taking this relationship thing seriously this time around. And this religion thing, committing to God as well as to each other. As we reported yesterday – and he confirmed with the Instagram photo he shared before taking down – Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together . They were caught kissing at a Bible study group and went to church together Wednesday night, with a close source saying they’re “trying to be better people.” Justin posted a Bible verse on Instagram the next day saying, “After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” They were also spotted at the movies earlier this week, which is presumably when he posted (and quickly deleted) the telling photo of Selena kissing his cheek. To think we actually scoffed at the notion that Bieber was sure his girl would come running back to him after their latest split. We should know better. Something about these two is both electric and toxic at the same time. As bad as things seem to go when they’re together, they simply can’t stay apart. Just when you think their combustible, emotionally personalities make a lasting romance impossible, she ends up in his bed once again. It’s uncanny. Still, it obviously won’t last. Cue the obligatory debate over when we’ll report on their next breakup as we prepare a draft of that article right now. Also, someone go check on Taylor Swift. She’s not going to be happy . VOTE: Should Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber be together? Yes, they are meant to be! No, he doesn’t deserve her! No, she doesn’t deserve him! View Poll » Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Pictures: Young, Star-Crossed Love 1. Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez Photo Justin Bieber loves him some Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have rekindled their epic romance, and they’re reportedly taking this relationship thing seriously this time around. And this religion thing, committing to God as well as to each other. As we reported yesterday – and he confirmed with the Instagram photo he shared before taking down – Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together . They were caught kissing at a Bible study group and went to church together Wednesday night, with a close source saying they’re “trying to be better people.” Justin posted a Bible verse on Instagram the next day saying, “After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you.” They were also spotted at the movies earlier this week, which is presumably when he posted (and quickly deleted) the telling photo of Selena kissing his cheek. To think we actually scoffed at the notion that Bieber was sure his girl would come running back to him after their latest split. We should know better. Something about these two is both electric and toxic at the same time. As bad as things seem to go when they’re together, they simply can’t stay apart. Just when you think their combustible, emotionally personalities make a lasting romance impossible, she ends up in his bed once again. It’s uncanny. Still, it obviously won’t last. Cue the obligatory debate over when we’ll report on their next breakup as we prepare a draft of that article right now. Also, someone go check on Taylor Swift. She’s not going to be happy . VOTE: Should Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber be together? Yes, they are meant to be! No, he doesn’t deserve her! No, she doesn’t deserve him! View Poll » Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Pictures: Young, Star-Crossed Love 1. Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez Photo Justin Bieber loves him some Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it.
While it may seem like Selena Gomez is moving on from Justin Bieber, he is reportedly convinced that’s just a phase and that “his girl” will return to him eventually. Sooner rather than later, in fact. “Justin is telling people that there is something going on between them,” a source says. “He still calls Selena his girl, and thinks she’s going to come back to him eventually.” Why is he so certain? “Because their bond is unbreakable. He is a bit delusional since they are not even talking now but then again, it’s happened before.” Fake-sounding quotes aside, that last part is totally true. They break up and they make up, and the former teen heart throb always seems to end up with Selena Gomez nude in the end. It’s a vicious, sexy cycle for Jelena. Until the one time he doesn’t. Whether this is that time or not, it’s got to happen. Taylor Swift is SO happy she kicked him to the curb, and she’s not the only one. The million dollar question is … will it actually stick?! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Pictures: Young, Star-Crossed Love 1. Justin Bieber With Selena Gomez Photo Justin Bieber loves him some Selena Gomez. Just see these pics from happier times and you’ll know it. Whether you’re a Bieber or a Selenator, everyone seems to agree that these two are better apart than together. The proof is in the pudding, people. It’s time for all parties to move on with their lives. Yes, Justin Bieber took her virginity and they will always have feelings for each other. It’s natural with one’s first love, to pine for them and yearn for the good old days. But those days are long, long gone. If we were Selena, we’d commit ourselves to our craft and stop worrying about whatever this d-bag does these days. Because not a lot of good tends to come from it. When mild-mannered Orlando Bloom punches you and you’re the subject of multiple police investigations as well as countless other scandals in the same year? Not a good sign. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez GRINDING 1. Selena Gomez Straddles Justing Bieber Selena Gomez assumes the position in Justin Bieber’s new Instagram video.
I know I like to joke around a lot, but this is no laughing matter: according to my sources, one of my favorite hotties Selena Gomez got into “a minor accident” over the weekend. Not to worry though, because apparently it was just a parking lot fender bender and she’s OK. But just in case she’s still a little shaken up about it, I’d be happy to offer to be Selena’s driver from now on so this kind of thing doesn’t happen again. I guess she’d have to sit in the back seat though, because I’m not gonna lie, I’d find it mighty hard to concentrate on the road around those legs of hers too. Photos: PacificCoastNews
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