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Trial starts for Valentine's Day fatal drunk-driving crash
Vega has a previous DUI conviction, according to a news release issued Tuesday. After pleading guilty Dec. 11, 2006, he signed a form acknowledging his guilt and that he could face murder charges if he killed anyone while driving under the influence,
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:24P
Lokpal Bill: Ramdev differs with Anna Hazare group over PM inclusion
Speaking at Sehore, 50 km from Bhopal, Ramdev seconded the position of the government that the PM and Chief Justice of India should be outside the ambit of the proposed Lokpal. "The post of PM and CJI are highly dignified and should not be under Lokpal
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:24P
South Carolina Senate gives initial OK to bill limiting punitive damage awards
The legislation sets up award limits similar to those on the books in Florida. In the worst cases, a plaintiff could collect no more than $2 million or four times the actual damages depending which is greater. In the typical case, the limits would be
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:23P
Alcohol may have played a part in crash on I-40
Police said three people were injured when a car rolled on I-40 just west of the Route 66 casino. The condition of the people involved in the crash is unknown. Police say they have drawn blood from the driver at the hospital to see if they had been
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:23P
Former Texas prison guard convicted of capital murder in deaths of wife
The Houston Chronicle reports that a Fort Bend County jury deliberated for about three hours before returning its verdict against Albert James Turner. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the stabbing deaths of his wife, Keitha Turner,
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:22P
San Luis councilman charged for not returning unused travel funds
According to Yuma County Attorney Jon Smith, a summons has been issued for Rafael Torres to appear in Justice Court Precinct 2 in San Luis on June 3 at 10 am to answer to a charge of theft, which is a Class 6 felony. The Yuma Sun attempted to contact
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:22P
Bail for Weymouth woman accused of driving wrong way and hitting police cruiser
Cara Dellabarba did not speak during her court appearance Tuesday on charges including leaving the scene of a personal injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and operating under the influence. Police say just after midnight Saturday,
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:21P
Judge to move at least part of UniCredit Madoff trustee suit
The suit was filed in bankruptcy court in December by Irving Picard, a court appointed trustee in charge of recovering money for Madoff's victims. Along with UniCredit, Picard has accused other defendants -- including Austrian banker Sonja Kohn -- of
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:21P
Judge to move at least part of UniCredit Madoff trustee suit
The suit was filed in bankruptcy court in December by Irving Picard, a court appointed trustee in charge of recovering money for Madoff's victims. Along with UniCredit, Picard has accused other defendants -- including Austrian banker Sonja Kohn -- of
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:21P
Judge to move at least part of UniCredit Madoff trustee suit
The suit was filed in bankruptcy court in December by Irving Picard, a court appointed trustee in charge of recovering money for Madoff's victims. Along with UniCredit, Picard has accused other defendants -- including Austrian banker Sonja Kohn -- of
Updated: 05/31/2011 09:21P
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