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Trial for fatal overdose may be a first for province
The victim -- who asked to receive the drugs -- dropped dead of a heart attack. The Crown was able to prove what is known as "unlawful act" manslaughter, saying the drug injection was clearly illegal and the dealer should have known it was liable to
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:25A
Conviction stands, despite tart-tongued jurors
The comments came during closing arguments in the 2006 Wayne County Circuit Court trial of Antonio Tolbert, who was convicted and sentenced to at least 12 years in prison. He says comments by jurors violated his right to a fair trial.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:24A
Pair found not guilty in 2007 killing of Ontario teen
In a stunning verdict Thursday, one day after Jordan would have turned 19, a Superior Court jury acquitted the two men accused of first-degree murder in his 2007 slaying, leaving a question mark at the end of a four-year ordeal.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:24A
Click It or Ticket initiative begins at Lake Mohave
“Within the park both federal and state traffic laws apply. Under federal law, not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense, meaning we can stop any motorist if we observe them without their seat belt buckled,” said Deputy Chief Ranger Adam Kelsey.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:23A
State Supreme Court denies Beaty's appeal
The high court said a trial judge correctly turned away Donald Beaty's claims that he was denied effective representation at sentencing and post-trial proceedings in trial court. A lawyer for Beaty said the defense team's next step will be to file an
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:23A
BP recovers S$1.23 billion Gulf oil spill costs: firm
"BP announces settlement... of claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident," the British energy group said in a statement. "Under the settlement agreement, MOEX USA Corporation ... will pay BP $1.065 billion.
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:22A
Death at rodeo called an accident
The death of a man who fell from a roller coaster on the last day of this year's RodeoHouston has been classified as an accident by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The primary cause of Brian Greenhouse's death has been
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:22A
Ship hits Littlehampton harbour wall
Littlehampton Harbour Board has sent a report on the incident to the Marine Accident Investigation Branch. Dozens of people watched from the popular riverside walkway as the drama unfolded. One worker from the Harbour Lights caf in the Look & Sea
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:21A
Easton NW200 accident - team statement
by Visordown News Stuart Easton has been injured in an accident during practice for the North West 200 in Northern Ireland today. Stuart has been transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast to undergo an operation with injuries to his femur,
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:20A
TRIBUTES paid to soldiers Sergeant Matthew Telford and Guardsman Jimmy Major
The moving tribute from Guardsman Malang Nyabally came as more evidence was revealed yesterday and the coroner gave a provisional verdict of murder. But David Ridley will hear submissions from the soldiers' families' legal teams before making his
Updated: 05/20/2011 04:20A
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