Former South Dakota State Rep. Ted Alvin Klaudt — presently serving time for raping his two foster daughters — is sending bizarre “copyright notices” from prison to news agencies and outlets that use his name in print or online, claiming a “common law copyright” on his name and demanding $500,000 for any unauthorized use.Proving, at least, that knowing the law is no prerequisite for serving in high office.

via Rapist ex-lawmaker claims copyright on his name, threatens legal action against anyone who uses it without permission Boing Boing.