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Nowak wants to remove her monitor while awaiting trial
AP via Chron.com ^ | 8/10/07 | AP

Posted on 08/11/2007 5:13:46 PM PDT by melt

ORLANDO, FLA. — Former astronaut Lisa Nowak wants a judge to let her remove the ankle bracelet that allows authorities to track her location as she awaits trial for allegedly attacking a romantic rival, saying it is "an unnecessary and excessive expense."

Nowak is paying $105 a week — $2,940 so far — for the monitoring device as a condition of her release, according to a court filing her attorney says was made Thursday. The clerk at the Circuit Court in Orange County could not find the filing, but said it could be in the pipeline.

Nowak also argues that the device interferes with her ability to exercise, which is a requirement for a Navy officer, and her ability to drive, fly on a commercial airplane and monitor her children in the pool.

"The device is not small, comfortable, lightweight or unobtrusive as its supplier would have one believe," the filing says.

Nowak has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted kidnapping, battery and burglary with assault. She is accused of attacking another woman, Air Force Capt. Colleen Shipman, in a parking lot at Orlando International Airport last February. Nowak told police she and Shipman were vying for the affection of former astronaut Bill Oefelein.

Kepler Funk, attorney for Shipman, said he planned to fight the motion.

"Assuming the judge allows me to speak on the topic, I'm going to tell the judge that Ms. Shipman still has fear regarding Ms. Nowak," Funk said.

In an interview with detectives, Nowak says she confronted Shipman because she wanted to know "where she stands" in the bizarre love triangle.

Nowak, 44, allegedly attacked Shipman with pepper spray and tried to jump into her vehicle. Police say Nowak was carrying a duffel bag with a steel mallet, 4-inch knife and a BB gun.

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KEYWORDS: anklebracelet; astronaut; lisanowak; nasa; nowak
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To: melt

YOUTUBE DFU SING-ALONG MOCKING OF NOWAK - http://youtube.com/watch?v=mz4trRQXXek


21 posted on 08/11/2007 5:38:02 PM PDT by doug from upland (Stopping Hillary should be a FreeRepublic Manhattan Project)
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To: Anti-Bubba182

You like to brag
that you’re some
high altitude piece of tail

But you are just a
lovestruck moonbat stalker
who is damn lucky to get bail


22 posted on 08/11/2007 5:39:27 PM PDT by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I don’t think her husband kept her.


23 posted on 08/11/2007 5:40:15 PM PDT by StolarStorm
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To: Paladin2

I’d hit her...if she didn’t have any idea of who I was, where I lived, the work I did, etc.

Heck, I’d have to wear a bag over MY face, just for safety.


24 posted on 08/11/2007 5:41:47 PM PDT by Mr Rogers (I'm agnostic on evolution, but sit ups are from Hell!)
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To: melt

"She says she doesn't want to wear her monitor, Houston! What makes HER special??"

25 posted on 08/11/2007 5:43:32 PM PDT by Old Sarge (This tagline in memory of FReeper 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub)
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To: ExSES

Obviously being “Successful” & “Intelligent” does not preclude one from doing stupid things.


26 posted on 08/11/2007 5:46:17 PM PDT by doc1019 (Fred Thompson '08)
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To: StolarStorm

Hmmmm. Last I heard, he did, but I stopped following this story after Greta started giving “Diaper Reports” on the hour, LOL!


27 posted on 08/11/2007 5:47:09 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: StolarStorm

Yes, I heard they divorced. I am surprised he lets her have the kids though.


28 posted on 08/11/2007 5:49:43 PM PDT by Montanabound
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To: Montanabound
Yes, I heard they divorced. I am surprised he lets her have the kids though.

He was cruisin' before she was... No sainthood to anoint any of these players with!

29 posted on 08/11/2007 5:54:04 PM PDT by ExSES (the "bottom-line")
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To: melt
Hallmark of Obsession: When you care too much to just send your very best...
30 posted on 08/11/2007 5:55:03 PM PDT by The Spirit Of Allegiance (Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
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To: xsmommy

Ohhh, the space-ho is back in the news......


31 posted on 08/11/2007 5:56:30 PM PDT by tioga
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To: Paladin2
She looks not guilty though.

Would change that opinion?

32 posted on 08/11/2007 5:57:04 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (The Simpsons already did it!)
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To: melt

Actions have consequences.


33 posted on 08/11/2007 5:59:52 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: doug from upland

Nice video.

She could choose to go to jail instead.


34 posted on 08/11/2007 6:01:50 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: melt

“Flight” risk?


35 posted on 08/11/2007 6:03:03 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Hunter 2008)
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To: melt
Image hosted by Photobucket.com thinking her dumb ass was special... is was what got her into that monitor in the first place!!!

i see she's learned nothing.

36 posted on 08/11/2007 6:11:19 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist)
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To: Oztrich Boy

Naw, that’s only 5% of the time. She can go home to visit mom when in manic mode.


37 posted on 08/11/2007 6:13:08 PM PDT by Paladin2 (Islam is the religion of violins, NOT peas.)
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To: Larry Lucido
LOL! That's funny.

As a "flight" risk, maybe she should use some "shuttle diplomacy" to gain the judge's trust. : )

38 posted on 08/11/2007 6:24:49 PM PDT by melt (Someday, they'll wish their Jihad... Jihadn't.)
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To: melt

I thought her husband had the kids. Why don’t they just put her in jail while awaiting trial?


39 posted on 08/11/2007 6:29:28 PM PDT by freekitty
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To: melt

no way- and she should be on suicide watch too


40 posted on 08/11/2007 6:46:15 PM PDT by Mr. K (Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants don't help)
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