Bøger af James Carmichael

The general notion is that celebrities are no ordinary people. They are a pedestal higher than the average human being, widely known and celebrated for their immense talents and innumerable, unmatched achievements in various fields, ranging from sports to entertainment to business and so on. We adore them, and envy their wealth, beauty, intelligence, dexterity, strength and fame. We pattern our lives after theirs, looking up to them as role models. Perfect beings who can do no wrong. Until we hear news of their wrongdoings from the media. Often times, we are shocked either because of the caliber of the person involved, or the nature and gravity of the offence involved. How can such a person do such a thing? The shock and disappointment we feel emanates from the fact we have never considered the fact that celebrities are actually human beings like us and although, they possess a plethora of strengths, they also have their moral conflicts, personal challenges and equally possess weaknesses, ranging from short tempers to alcohol and drug addiction to lust, and even greed. The list goes on. We never really know these people. Being a celebrity often leads to people holding false or exaggerated opinions about them, perhaps because of the kind of movie roles they act, or their good-naturedness at public functions. Being in the limelight often blinds the world to who celebrities are. And when their real personality is revealed, we end up being shocked. So yes, celebrities have flaws hence they get in trouble with the law too, as no one is above the law. The only difference is that their celebrity status sometimes leads to bias, causing them to walk free or get a lighter sentence. The following section lists twenty of the most shocking celebrity arrests ever, stories that caused the world to gasp and open their eyes wide.

Robberies are never fun events-at least for victims! One of the most emotionally-draining incidents that can happen to you is to come home and realize that an intruder has not only broken into your house which you felt was secure, but has also stolen some or all of your most-prized possessions that you purchased for with your hard-earned money. Despite the fact that many celebrities spend lots of money on home security systems, they have never been able to keep thieves out of their reach. One reason could be the fact that they are celebrities, which means that they are constantly followed day in and day out by paparazzi who take pictures of them wearing expensive clothing, driving choice cars and dazzling in jewelery and fashion accessories that are worth millions of dollars. So there are some members of the public who feel drawn to their lifestyles and are tempted to steal from them. And even though they can afford expensive home security systems, they still have to contend with added traffic to their neighborhood which makes them susceptible to robberies and break-ins. But celebrity break-ins do not just happen randomly. They are usually well-planned and the burglars always choose their targets carefully based on worth and ease of access to their homes. They may be able to estimate the worth of their potential victims from what they see in magazines: the wristwatches, the designer clothing, the Bentleys, the Porsches or the Maseratis that line the driveways provide an indication of how wealthy celebrities as well tip off the criminals as to which homes they should rob. In this list, all the celebrities are victims of home burglaries with property theft between $5000 and $2 million. Many of the celebrities have either told the police or the courts that they are not really worried about the monetary value of the stolen items, but what they are worried about is the effect of the robberies on their peace of mind. Many burglars have been caught on video footage but this hasn't stopped a lot of other people from trying their luck. A lot of times, when the criminals are apprehended, the stolen property is not returned to the victims. But the good thing is that they are celebrities and that the lost valuables do not necessarily have any effect on their financial worth. In the discussion of celebrity break-ins, one group of criminals gained notoriety and operated between 2008 and 2009. They were known as The Bling Ring and also went by other names such as Hollywood Hills Burglar Ranch. The Bling Ring is a group of eight teenagers and a young adult based in and around Calabasas, California. They broke into the homes of Hollywood celebrities and carted away belongings and cash up to 3 million dollars between a period October 2008 and August 2009. Over 2 million dollar worth of the stolen properties belonged to Paris Hilton, whose house was attacked several times even though many homes as much as fifty were reported to be target for potential burglary.

A fiery young socialite. A savvy ex-soldier, damaged by war. Bright and Wallace's first case is a conundrum in the countryside.In 1920s Scotland, Wylie Wallace is a shrewd and worldly veteran of the Great War, struggling to find his place in Edwardian society. When his childhood friend Sylvia Bright meets him for tea and cakes, Wallace is shocked to find Sylvia escorted by police. She tearfully explains that her husband Michael has been murdered at their lavish home close to Edinburgh - and she's the prime suspect. As Michael's eccentric family are summoned to the off-kilter homestead, Bright and Wallace bond over Sylvia's pluck and intelligence, and Wallace's courage and wisdom. But as they delve deeper into the guests' quirks and grudges, violence erupts, and Bright and Wallace forge an investigative partnership, determined to shed light on a house full of shadows. Jim Carmichael's Bright & Wallace mysteries are cosy crime thrillers set in a period of hardship and hope. Colourful characters and authentic period detail, with plenty of twists, false trails, and nefarious villainy.

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Celebrity Child Star Criminals: From Childhood Grace to Behind Bars. Interesting list of Famous Celebrities that had run-ins with the Law While many people dream of fame during both childhood and adulthood, some are just very lucky to have it before they can even crawl and few are even luckier to have the fame till adulthood. But early exposure to fame, money, jewelries and dinners with famous people do not always come easy. For the people on this list, they started well as child stars who people idolize on TV, radio and the internet. But along the line, something went wrong. Some of them were not able to get a grip on their celebrity lifestyles and couldn't handle the drugs and booze that are part of the life of the rich and famous. Some went astray and were able to get their lives back on track but a few went completely off the rails. Here's a list of 12 child celebrities who has had clashes with the law.

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