Friday's Gay News (Apr 8th)

Gay News: Twice-convicted anti-gay murderer seeks reprieve; Accused inside trader once sued for anti-gay bias; Cross-dressing ninja busted; gay rights group can picket Target; West Australian minister denies making homophobic jibe; Nepal's gay icon champions Gandhi; 50 Cent’s New Pocketbook Values; Chely Wright Is Engaged...

Crime:

- Death row inmate seeks stay - Twice-convicted anti-gay murderer Richard Laird is seeking a reprieve [PhillyBurbs]

- Matthew Kluger, Accused inside trader once sued for anti-gay bias [reuters]

- Cross-dressing ninja busted for home invasion [MSNBC]

Courts:

- Judge rules gay rights group can picket Target [CNN]

Controversies:

- Police Minister accused of homophobia -- West Australian minister denies making homophobic jibe [SMH]

- Nepal's gay icon champions Gandhi in book row -- Gandhi will remain an inspiration [IANS]

Entertainment:

- 50 Cent’s New Pocketbook Values: Anti-Gay Won’t Pay, Even for Hip Hop [Color Lines]

- Chely Wright Is Engaged to a GLBT Civil Rights activist apparently [People]