On the Record

By: Danny Jacobs

Here are some pre-Thanksgiving treats to pass the time until the Dixon jury comes back with a verdict:

• The New York Times magazine examines the fallout - legal and otherwise - of taking a paternity test. (HT: Baltimore Crime.)

• The Washington Post reports on the technological challenges of monitoring convicted sex offenders.

• No, it’s not a Seinfeld episode, but it could have been: The “Heidi Klum” of foot-and-hand models is suing her New York apartment building, alleging she was treated poorly after marrying the doorman. (HT: Above the Law)

• A British man was given a “six-week curfew” after stealing a cardboard cut-out of a policeman in Essex, where eight such “officers” are stationed around the city to deter criminals. (HT: Lowering the Bar)

• Finally, a great Speed Bump comic from the always-clever Dave Coverly.