Email Author Nicholas Phillips

Awards

• 2012 - National Association of Black Journalists Awards, published January 20, 2011

  "Left for Dead"

• 2011 - National Association of Black Journalists Awards, published June 9, 2010

  "Tears of a Town"

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2010 Stories by Nicholas Phillips

• Build-a-Bear is Suing East Coast Company for Trademark Infringement

  published Aug 23, 2010

  One of St Louis' most prominent (and furriest!) businesses seems to be approaching settlement with an East Coast company it sued last February for trademark infringement.The locally-based Build-A-Bear... More >>

• Lost Old Lady from Branson Survives Two Nights in the Woods

  published Aug 19, 2010

  This is how sturdy Missourians are: Louise Edna Parker, 87, of Branson, went missing Monday but turned up Wednesday after 48 hours of wandering around lost in a forest. Writes the News-Leader of Sprin... More >>

• Top 5 Things To Order When Breaking Up With a "Crazy" Who Might Throw Stuff at You

  published Aug 19, 2010

  We've all dated a "crazy" at some point, because they're a blast and - let's be frank - fun in the sack. But crazies are emotional time-bombs. Sooner or later, you gotta end it. Doing this at a restau... More >>

• Twat-tickling, Fertile Freaks, Thug-on-Boy Fantasy: Last Week in Missed Connections

  published Aug 18, 2010

  EVEN FREAKS SHOULD USE CONTRACEPTION rGAY FANTASIES, GRAMMAR PROBLEMS r NICE GUYS FINISH LAST...THEN THEY POST ON CLr... More >>

• R.I.P. James J. Kilpatrick, Conservative Lion, Mizzou Grad, Defender of Segregation

  published Aug 17, 2010

  Our nation's major papers are all noting the passing of 89-year-old James J. Kilpatrick, a conservative T.V. and print commentator who also happened to have a degree from Missouri School of Journalism... More >>

• Dept. of Agriculture Chooses Best Amateur Photos, Gives Us Break from Endless Cynicism

  published Aug 16, 2010

  We LOVE ridiculing stuff, but here's some quiet rural dignity that Daily RFT finds kinda moving. The state recently held a photo contest, and above you'll see the winning shot. It shows octogenarian f... More >>

• Bishop Sigillito, Low on Funds, Represents Himself in RICO Suit as Judge Bows Out

  published Aug 13, 2010

  Clayton attorney and American Anglican bishop Marty Sigillito stands accused of running a $45 million Ponzi scheme that fleeced both regular Joes and members of the St. Louis Racquet Club. He's curr... More >>

• Kudos to Tommy Johnagin, St. Louis Comedian and Almost-Winner of Last Comic Standing

  published Aug 12, 2010

  The guy who actually won NBC's Last Comic Standing earlier this week was Felipe Esparza. However, our very own Tommy Johnagin came in second.What do YOU think, St. LouisrBelow we've juxtaposed each ma... More >>

• Anti-Brandon-Phillips-ism: Now in Convenient T-Shirt Format!

  published Aug 11, 2010

  Not 24 hours after the massive brawl between the Cards and Reds (sparked by Cincinnati loudmouth Brandon Phillips), RinaWear appears to be offering the following t-shirt: r... More >>

• Josh Kezer Settles Suit With County that Wrongfully Sent Him to Jail for 16 Years

  published Aug 10, 2010

  Josh Kezer, exonerated in 2009 after serving 16 years in jail for the infamous murder of Angela Mischelle Lawless, has settled his suit against Scott County and some of its former law enforcers.Accord... More >>

• Does Bishop Marty Sigillito Have Ties to a British Hovercraft Scamr

  published Aug 09, 2010

  Clayton attorney and American Anglican bishop Marty Sigillito stands accused of running a $45 million Ponzi scheme that, allegedly, fleeced regular Joes and members of the St. Louis Racquet Club ali... More >>

• Bishop Marty Sigillito Accused of Fraud, Theft...and Forgery Toor

  published Aug 06, 2010

  Clayton attorney and American Anglican bishop Marty Sigillito stands accused of running a $45 million Ponzi scheme that, allegedly, fleeced regular Joes and members of the St. Louis Racquet Club ali... More >>

• Marty Sigillito, Accused of $45 Million Scam, Must Respond to RICO Suit by Tuesday

  published Aug 05, 2010

  Clayton attorney and American Anglican bishop Marty Sigillito stands accused of running a $45 million Ponzi scheme that, allegedly, fleeced regular Joes and members of the St. Louis Racquet Club ali... More >>

• Racquet Club of St. Louis Warns Members of RFT Feature on Bishop Martin Sigillito

  published Aug 04, 2010

  Clayton attorney and American Anglican bishop Marty Sigillito stands accused of running a $45 million Ponzi scheme that fleeced regular Joes and members of the St. Louis Racquet Club alike. He's curr... More >>

• Bishop Sigillito's Final Evasion: Can't Pay Ya Back 'Cause the FBI Stole My Files!

  published Aug 04, 2010

  Clayton attorney and American Anglican bishop Marty Sigillito stands accused of running a $45-million Ponzi scheme. He's currently under federal investigation. For more, see our cover story, "White Co... More >>

• St. Louis SHOULD Host the 2012 Democratic Convention

  published Aug 03, 2010

  When Democratic officials dropped by St. Louis last week to unofficially check out whether we can handle their next convention, we really showed 'em something. And I'm not talking about Chuck Berry an... More >>

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  COVER STORY

  White Collar Crime: Anglican bishop Martin Sigillito is accused of fleecing regular Joes and Racquet Club jet setters alike out of $45 million

  published August 4, 2010

  Liz Stajduhar recalls the exact moment she "knew-knew" her boss was running a multimillion-dollar scam. It was May 17, 2010, inside her... More >>

• "I AM NOT A PSYCHO!" Another Week in Missed Connections

  published Aug 02, 2010

  Each week, we scour the local Missed Connections section of Craigslist, in search of the best posts. Here are some that caught our eye recently.HARSH WORDS FOR DRUNK/PRETTY GIRLr RIVER-SIDE SCENERYr ... More >>

• First, Clooney Came to STL. Now Vince Vaughnr

  published Aug 02, 2010

  First we had Clooney-steria. Now we might have Vince Vaughn...-steria!A little birdie (Deadline.com) tells us that Vaughn is likely teaming up with director David O. Russell (the guy behind Three King... More >>

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  FEATURED STORY

  Tea Party Video with Reps. Cynthia Davis & Brian Nieves: "There Might be Shootin'"

  published Jul 28, 2010

  Thirty years from now, says Rep. Brian Nieves, people will ask you: Where were YOU during the patriot uprisingr War's comin', Missouri.... More >>

• Laura Antoine, a St. Louis Model, Offers More Kisses as Tour de France Podium Girl

  published Jul 26, 2010

  Check out 30-year-old St. Louisan Laura Antoine, back again as one of the few non-French ladies to ever serve as podium girl in the Tour de France. Sunday's New York Times called her "a long-limbed, ... More >>

• Paul Alvino: Sexual Abuse Victim in John Doe AP v. Archdiocese Goes Public

  published Jul 21, 2010

  Update on last week's cover story, "Sins of the Father": the victim known as John Doe has revealed his identity as Paul J. Alvino of Mehlville. Yesterday, he called a press conference on the steps of ... More >>

• Which Bad Guys are Banned from YOUR 'Hoodr New Online Database in City Shows You

  published Jul 19, 2010

  Circuit Clerk Mariano Favazza has rolled out a new webpage today where a city resident chooses her neighborhood on a map and then sees those folks who aren't allowed to be there.St. Louis judges commo... More >>

• Faaaabulous! NextProject Runway Will Feature Not One but TWO St. Louis-based Designers

  published Jul 16, 2010

  Living in St. Louis makes it hard to run around in spandex jumpsuits. -- Michael Drummond, St. Louis designerMeet Michael and A.J. They're the two hometowners who've made the eighth season of Project ... More >>

• Primary Source: Read the Ruling that Absolved the Church in John Doe AP v. Archdiocese

  published Jul 15, 2010

  In this week's cover story, "Sins of the Father," you can read about the Mehlville man known as John Doe who claims that in 2002, he recovered the memory of Father Thomas T. Cooper sexually abusing ... More >>