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Woman wrongfully arrested seeks answers
"For a criminal defense lawyer that is probably the most terrifying scenario that you can imagine. The idea of representing someone that is truly innocent and that does not happen everyday," says Brian Smith, her defense attorney.
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:36A
Hearing scheduled in Va. to determine if whistleblower suit against Blackwater
(AP) — A judge will hear arguments on whether a lawsuit filed by two former employees against the security company formerly known as Blackwater should go to trial. Brad and Melan Davis filed the lawsuit in 2008 in federal court in Alexandria under a
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:35A
Goldman Sachs expects US subpoenas soon - WSJ
Goldman's executives expect the Justice Department will ask for documents and other information within days, the Journal said. A representative of New York-based Goldman Sachs declined to comment. The office of the Attorney General was not immediately
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:35A
Philippine champ Pacquiao leads anti-condom fight
Almost 80 percent of Filipinos are Catholic, a legacy of the Philippines' Spanish colonial past, and the church has helped to lead two revolutions over the past 25 years while ensuring abortion and divorce remain illegal. Nevertheless, Pacquiao has had
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:34A
Safe harbour
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding has re-iterated the need for better harmonisation of data protection rules within the European Union as part of a reform package later in 2011. "I want to make sure that new data protection rules meet the
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:34A
Bankrupt GP fails to stop trust axeing his contract
He applied for a court injunction to stop South West Essex Primary Care Trust cancelling his contract, due to a bankruptcy over £90000 tax debts and concern over his finances. At a brief hearing in the High Court the judge said the trust had made a
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:31A
New senior sheriff relishes case for reform
NEW Sheriff Principal Mhairi Stephen has praised the justice system in the Borders and vowed to ensure that – what she admitted were strained resources – are fairly allocated. The new head sheriff was installed at ceremonies in Jedburgh,
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:31A
Letter: Who pays for state debt?
Most cities and states have instituted laws that won't allow them to declare bankruptcy. In the private sector, when this kind of fiscal debacle occurs, someone gets fired or the business declares bankruptcy or it just goes away.
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:31A
Las Vegas ranks as worst city for men to make a living
The article used eight criteria to determine the list: personal bankruptcy rates, average credit scores, debt, late payments, credit usage, percentage of homes facing foreclosure, percentage of people who spend more than 30 percent of their income on
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:30A
Fake federal agent gets trial date
A Lewisville man who turned down a plea agreement for his police impersonation charges will get his day in court. The 366th District Court set a trial date of Oct. 10 for Daniel Lee Morley, who faces two
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:30A
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