Child sexual abuse charges were dismissed Tuesday against prominent gay rights activist and Democratic Party fundraiser Terry Bean. Lane County Circuit Judge Jay McAlpin dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning that prosecutors could refile charges in the future if the alleged victim, a 17-year-old boy, was willing to testify for the state at a trial….
Gay-rights activist Terry Bean’s sexual abuse case may not take place as the alleged victim has disappeared. The Register Guard reported that Bean’s trial, scheduled for later this month, can’t take place unless the 17-year-old boy is found and issued a subpoena that would require his appearance in court, the prosecutor said. “We’re continuing to…
Everyone wonders how someone should handle the delicate situation of when a friend is at the center of a public firestorm. Should you defend your friend to the end? Should you say nothing because all you know is the friend has been a wonderful leader and nice guy as far as you can tell? Does…
Good morning San Diego. Buenos dias me compadres y comadres. Let us take this time to pause and remember our fellow Americans who recently lost their lives in Oklahoma … thank you. You know, to look over this massive hotel ballroom this morning is indeed something in itself … as in the 1960s and early…
SAN DIEGO — Celebrating the legacy of Harvey Milk, an audience of more than 1,200 assembled at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel this morning for the 5th annual San Diego Harvey Milk Breakfast. In a fast-moving program and through inspirational speakers the sold-out audience was taken through a journey that celebrated LGBT history, advances…
