Bryan Stow’s Alleged Attacker Claims He Has an Alibi May 25th, 2011 Giovanni Ramirez, the 31-year-old parolee arrested Sunday for allegedly taking part in the attack that left Giants fan Bryan Stow in a coma, is now claiming he has three witnesses ready

 Giovanni Ramirez, the 31-year-old parolee arrested Sunday for allegedly taking part in the attack that left Giants fan Bryan Stow in a coma, is now claiming he has three witnesses ready to tell the court that he was in his apartment on opening day and nowhere near Chavez Ravine. TMZ, with it’s many slimy fingers around Los Angeles, scooped the info from Ramirez’ lawyer. Ramirez’ arrest came after his parole officer noticed a resemblance to the suspect sketches posted all over town. According to the Examiner, Ramirez’ record includes attempted robbery and possession of “composite or hard wooden knuckles”. He’s also had a few other assault and drug-related charges dismissed, so he’s not exactly a model citizen. [ more › ] 

 The state Assembly voted against fishermen who rip off shark fins and toss the still-barely-living sea creatures back into the ocean. “AB376 bans the sale, trade or possession of shark fins, a delicacy that costs hundreds of dollars per pound and is used to create a soup popular among Asians,” reports KTVU. “The Assembly approved the bill 60-8.” Although the extinction of these sharks pose a threat to underwater ecosystems, some have decried the shark fin ban as an assault on Asian cultural cuisine. Namely, both Mayor Ed Lee and mayoral candidate Sen. Leland Yee champion the destruction of our endangered shark population for soup. [ more › ]