Defendant claimed not guilty of rape because he was sleepwalking
A man who claimed he was sleepwalking when he had sex with a woman while she slept next to her husband has been found guilty of rape.
Paul Anthony Blattman, 42, of Parafield Gardens told the District Court in Adelaide he had no memory of having sex with the woman he met earlier that day.
The jury heard Blattman had been drinking and fell asleep in his car, waking next morning with no recollection of events.
The prosecutor argued the sleepwalking defence was “inherently unlikely” and “almost scientifically impossible”.
The jury unanimously found Blattman guilty. [ABC News]
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Votes of Nevada Congressional Delegation
| Recent Senate Votes |
Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (98-0, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5% and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses. The bill was sent back to the House for final approval. Sen. John Ensign voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 – Vote Passed (71-28, 1 Not Voting) The Senate completed its work on this $64.9 billion legislation funding the Justice Department, Commerce Department, National Science Foundation and related agencies and programs. The House and Senate will now go to conference to work out differences between their versions of the bill. Sen. John Ensign voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Sen. Harry Reid voted YES……send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Affordable Health Care for America Act – Vote Passed (220-215) On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon. Rep. Shelley Berkley voted YES……send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill. Rep. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday. Rep. Dean Heller voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate. Rep. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio Affordable Health Care for America Act – Vote Passed (220-215) On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon. Rep. Dean Heller voted NO……send e-mail or see bio |
| Recent House Votes |
| Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (331-92, 9 Not Voting) The House passed this bill that would move the date credit card companies would have to comply with new credit card regulations from February 22, 2010 to December 1, 2009. The Senate has a similar bill, though it is unclear whether it will take action on either bill. Rep. Dina Titus voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (403-12, 18 Not Voting) The House gave final approval to this bill extending unemployment benefits and tax credits for some homebuyers and businesses, sending it to the President. The President signed it on Friday. Rep. Dina Titus voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 – Vote Passed (230-193, 11 Not Voting) The House passed this bill intended to bolster security at chemical plants. It now goes to the Senate. Rep. Dina Titus voted YES……send e-mail or see bio Affordable Health Care for America Act – Vote Passed (220-215) On Saturday the House approved this health care reform bill by a slim margin. The Senate is expected to begin work on its own health care reform bill soon. Rep. Dina Titus voted YES……send e-mail or see bio |
November 10, 2009 No Comments
