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Jury decides Minot man's actions were self-defense
The shooting followed a dispute that started earlier that day when Tallman admittedly burglarized a safe from the home of Joshua Delzer. In addition, Tallman was charged with burglary for that safe, as well as four counts of reckless endangerment,
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:55A
Trader threw phone away to hide evidence NY trial
A stock trader testified at the insider trading trial of three former associates on Tuesday that he threw away his mobile phone after learning of the arrest of hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam in October 2009. David Plate was the third government
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:55A
Five plead guilty in $5.4M bank fraud scheme in AZ
US Attorney's Office officials say the men defaulted on more than 50 loans filed with 11 lenders. The fraudulent loans were obtained by the men from May 2001 until late 2008 when the dealership went into bankruptcy. Authorities say the loans turned out
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:55A
John Edwards: US Green-Lights Prosecution
ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Department of Justice has green-lighted the prosecution of former presidential candidate John Edwards for alleged violations of campaign laws while he tried to cover up an extra-marital affair,
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:54A
Repeat offenders in Orleans Parish
Deloyd Jones is one repeat offender who spent years in and out of both juvenile and adult criminal justice system. “It's not a success story. It's a very sad tale,” says district attorney Leon Cannizzaro. Jones was just 15 years old when he broke out
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:54A
Source: DOJ green-lights Edwards charges
A source with knowledge of the John Edwards investigation has told NBC News that the Justice Department has given the go ahead for criminal charges to be filed against the former US Senator and
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:54A
UK Gag Orders, Xinhua Finance, MGA, UBS, Bawag in Court News
“It is a very serious issue, in my view,” Chief Justice Igor Judge told reporters. “We are following the law as best we understand it. Two former board members of Xinhua Finance Inc. accused of taking part in a $50 million insider-trading scheme said
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:52A
Starr report
Nancy Grace is leaving the syndicated hit "Swift Justice" after its first season because she doesn't want to relocate with the show to LA. She'll be replaced next season by Las Vegas Judge Jackie Glass. "I am so proud of the work we have done on 'Swift
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:51A
Diokno admits getting raw info on Leviste's trips
Speaking before the Department of Justice fact-finding panel, Diokno said he sent several memos to prison superintendents after receiving raw information that Leviste was leaving the NBP even without a permit. He said he ordered jail superintendents to
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:51A
PF pledges to restore Katumbi chieftaincy
Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on senior group village headman Katumbi at Sitwe village (Justice deputy minister Toddy Chilembo's home village) on Monday, Dr Scott said the PF government would ensure that the chieftaincy that was abolished in
Updated: 05/25/2011 12:50A
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