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Ex-prison guard from Richmond guilty of killing wife, her mother
A Fort Bend County jury deliberated for about three hours before returning a guilty verdict against Albert James Turner, 46, the Houston Chronicle reported on its website. The penalty phase began Tuesday afternoon in the state district court in
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:11A
FAGERLIE v. MARKHAM CONTRACTING CO., INC.
The trial court found that Markham's lien was technically defective and sanctioned Markham for filing wrongful lien documents. We hold: (1) that Markham could claim a lien on the lots for work done at the "instance" of the developer, Estates at Happy
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:11A
MacAskill in bid to cut court cash
The Justice Secretary has ordered civil servants to investigate whether the Scottish Government can pull the financial plug on Britain's most senior justices over what he sees as the threat they pose to Scots Law. Scotland gives just under £500000 a
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:11A
YDR Opinion: Time to reform the Hatch Act
He said that might be his principal activity until taking office as a district justice in Dover Township - which he is all but certain to do after winning on both major-party tickets in the recent primary. But really, it would be better if this veteran
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:09A
Budget panel votes to close juvenile prisons
The state Justice Department would get nearly a dozen more people to help fight Internet crimes against children under a provision the budget panel approved. The Republican-controlled committee voted 12-4 Tuesday to approve $1 million for 11 additional
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:09A
Can you have a bank account if you are made bankrupt?
Bankruptcy could help you to put an end to your problems with debt, but as a debt adviser will tell you, there are various downsides. One of the main disadvantages is the impact it will have on your credit rating. A bad credit rating doesn`t just make
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:08A
Blender Poll: Your verdict on Lady Gaga's million-selling album
BY KEVIN C. JOHNSON > POST-DISPATCH POP MUSIC CRITIC . kjohnson@post-dispatch.comkjohnson@post-dispatch.com > > 314-340-8191 Cover art for Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" (deluxe edition) What do you think of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" album?
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:08A
ICJ asked to dismiss Cambodia's petition Tuesday
By The Nation Thailand on Tuesday asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to "remove" the Cambodia's petition which called for an immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Thai forces from areas near Phreah Vihear temple,
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:07A
CUP: Sadler Suing Richard Petty Motorsports
Elliott Sadler has filed a lawsuit against his former team, claiming in court documents it is withholding a payment to him... Elliott Sadler left Richard Petty Motorsports at the end of last season. (Photo: LAT Photographic) Elliott Sadler is suing
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:07A
Texas prepares to tell the feds: "Come and Grope It!"
For a federal official to threaten to disrupt air traffic in our state is unconscionable and I call on President Obama and Attorney General Holder to renounce these threats and to investigate this matter." In an op-ed piece last week, Miller expressed
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:07A