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Warrant issued in '09 DUI death case
Kevin Stewart with Vic Carmody's firm, Brown's attorney, said late Tuesday afternoon there had to be some kind of a clerical mistake because they didn't receive notice of the hearing. "He has been there for all other hearings," Stewart said of Brown.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:40A
Spain hints at legal action against Germany over
MADRID—Spain says it is not ruling out taking legal action against German authorities for blaming Spanish vegetables for the E.coli outbreak that has killed 16 people. Deputy Prime Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba said Wednesday "we do not rule out
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:40A
Winn Dixie sued over woman's slip on water
A New Orleans woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Winn Dixie after she slipped in water and fell. Claiming permanent disability, Doris Galloway filed suit against Winn Dixie Montgomery on March 16 in Orleans Parish District Court.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:39A
Rusk County man arrested for endangering child
Today at approximately 11:00am, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Judge Joe Sorrells, charged Koonce with three (3) separate accounts, (1)Assault Family Violence by Strangulation, a felony of the second degree, with a $20000 bond, (2) Endangerment of a
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:39A
DC Comics to relaunch titles at No. 1
USA Today reported that DC's move will start with the first issue of "Justice League" No. 1 in September, which will reunite the classic lineup of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Green Lantern. The newspaper reported that 52
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:39A
Captain D's franchisee files bankruptcy
An attorney representing Sonfish told the newspaper the company planned to close four to six unprofitable locations as part of the reorganization. He did not specify which locations would close or how many employees might lose their jobs.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:39A
PEOPLE v. JARKA
Kelle appeals, contending: (1) the trial court erroneously instructed the jury with CALCRIM No. 371 regarding false evidence; and (2) the trial court erroneously gave a special jury instruction regarding the special circumstance of murder for financial
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:39A
Extra security after Boeremag dash
Security was stepped up at the Palace of Justice in Pretoria after a foiled escape attempt by five of the 20 Boeremag treason trialists, police said. Picture: Phill Magakoe Security was stepped up at the Palace of Justice in Pretoria on Wednesday after
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:38A
The Arab Spring and Europe's Turn
Infrastructural investment and economic reform are crucial for the Mediterranean region's future development, but they cannot transform the region without a parallel emphasis on democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and education.
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:38A
Suburban Philadelphia bus driver enters DUI plea for crash while student was
Police say they found an empty vodka bottle and more liquor on the bus. One student was on board at the time. Rogers entered an open plea with no agreement on a sentence with prosecutors. Her attorney plans to introduce sobriety treatment records for
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:38A