Astronaut gone Wild

[DeltAlum]

On the other hand, I just read she will be charged with attempted murder.

That's not too funny.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Anyone seen BA lately?

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

On the other hand, I just read she will be charged with attempted murder.

That's not too funny.

Astronaut charged in kidnap-murder plot
Tue Feb 6, 2007 7:17 PM ET


By Barbara Liston
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A U.S. astronaut was accused on Tuesday of trying to kidnap and kill a rival for the affections of a male astronaut after she drove 950 miles wearing diapers to confront the woman.
U.S. Navy Capt. Lisa Nowak, who has three children and recently separated from her husband, was released from jail in Florida after posting bail. She was put on 30-day suspension by NASA and removed from all shuttle mission-related activities.
http://today.reuters.com/news/articl...TS.xml&src=rss

Astronaut granted bond on attempted murder charge




Story Highlights

• NEW: NASA puts Nowak on 30-day leave and removes her from flight status
• NEW: Judge sets a $10,000 bond on that charge; $15,500 bond posted earlier
• Colleen Shipman seeks restraining order, alleges Nowak has stalked her
• Women were involved with astronaut Bill Oefelein, according to police report

ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) -- Astronaut Lisa Nowak Tuesday was ordered released on an additional $10,000 bond for an attempted murder charge involving a romantic rival.
Nowak, 43, had earlier posted a $15,500 bond on charges of attempted kidnapping, battery and attempted burglary of a car with battery. But, her release was halted as Orlando Police brought the attempted murder charge.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/06/ast...ted/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/06/now...ile/index.html

NASA Astronaut Lisa Nowak Charged With Attempted Murder in Bizarre Love Triangle

Tuesday , February 06, 2007

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ORLANDO, Fla. —
A NASA astronaut accused of trying to kidnap a romantic rival for a space shuttle pilot's affections was charged with attempted first-degree murder Tuesday as her lawyer sparred with prosecutors to effort her release.

Lisa Marie Nowak was ordered released on $10,000 bail and told to wear an ankle tracking device. That is in addition to the $15,500 bail that was ordered for Nowak earlier in the day for the attemped kidnapping charges
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,250415,00.html

[valkyrie]

She should've gotten the Stadium Pal and she looks like Peyton Manning.

[Phasad1913]

Originally Posted by DeltAlum

On the other hand, I just read she will be charged with attempted murder.

That's not too funny.

Based on the facts as I understand them, and they are from the news, thus not too reliable from a legal standpoint, but I am not getting where they got the attempted murder charge from. Its a very high standard and from what I am hearing and reading, I don't know that what she did rose to that level. But, I'm sure the prosecutors have their reasons for charging her with that. We'll see what happens.

[amanda6035]

so she wears a diaper so she doesnt have to stop - but yet....what car drives 900 miles without a fill-up?

one of the late night talk show hosts pointed this out last night. I heard about it this morning, so I'm not sure which one it was.

[alum]

Apparently astronauts wear some sort of adult diaper in space. How you can un-toilet train yourself is beyond me...it seems so ingrained.

I too want the car that goes 900 miles between gas stops.

[UGAalum94]

What about a hybrid car? What's the max on a fill up?


On maybe the point of not stopping was not being recognized later? She was thinking she could pay at pump at stations next to highways and never be Id-ed maybe?

She's pretty clearly crazy, so I don't mean to assume there was anything rational about it.

[Phimuteach]

I want to know what makes Oefelein such a prize to these women....Is he worth it?

I feel sorry for Nowak's husband and kids. Could you imagine the embarrassment?

[jon1856]

Did not take that long for the Op-Ed cartoons to get a hold of this.
I do prefer their title to mine:
"ANGRY LOVESICK DIAPER ASTRONAUT"
http://cagle.com/news/CrazyDiaperAstronaut/main.asp

[AOIIBrandi]

I would love to hear how Oefelein found out about this. Can you imagine waking up and seeing on CNN that some woman had gone crazy over you?

On another note, I feel for her estranged husband and kids - especially the teenaged son. I can't imagine the crap he will have to deal with over this.