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NYPD rape case victim 'devastated' by acquittal
But "for me, public opinion will be the ultimate verdict," the woman said in her first public remarks since Thursday's verdict. Her comments came in a statement released by her lawyers. The Associated Press doesn't identify people who say they are
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:45P
Ford May US Sales Dip 0.1% Amid Lower Truck Sales
Ford, the only member of Detroit's Big Three auto makers that didn't file for bankruptcy reorganization in 2009, has largely outperformed peers for more than two years, returning to No. 2 domestically behind General Motors Co. (GM) in the process.
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:45P
Mother sues school, state over teen's death in Indian child suicide outbreak in US
The mother of a teenager who killed himself last year during a rash of child suicides on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation has filed a lawsuit against the school district and Montana. Roxanne Gourneau, a judge in Fort Peck's tribal family court,
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:45P
Restaurant franchise owner files for bankruptcy
(WTVA) _ The Memphis-based owner of 21 Captain D's franchises in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi has filed for bankruptcy protection. Jonathon Scharff, the attorney for Sonfish LLC, tells WTVA.com the company filed Chapter 11 last week.
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:45P
AT&T CEO sees no major surprises yet in merger approval process
The merger approval process is starting to ramp up, with Stephenson and Deutsche Telekom executives appearing before both the Senate and House of Representatives, and the Justice Department beginning its review of the deal. Opposition to the deal,
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:45P
Former chief Nestor sentenced to 13 months, Moyer 3 months
"He was aware the report would mislead," said Department of Justice Attorney Myesha Braden. "He undermined the system of justice," Braden said. The report did not include the names of the suspects and also did not include mentions of phone
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:44P
Six-month tribunal limit challenged
Justice minister Alan Shatter called for the six-month limit and claimed Judge Peter Smithwick assured him the fast-track investigation was possible. "It is not about the winding down of a tribunal," the minister said. "It is not in the public interest
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:44P
Petition calling for action on dangerous dogs handed to Prime Minister
Deputy Mayor for Policing Kit Malthouse went to Downing Street yesterday afternoon to deliver the petition, which calls for stiffer penalties for owners of banned dogs and swifter justice in dog attack cases. Mr Malthouse said: “The message today is
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:44P
Immigrant tuition opponents meet first deadline in referendum effort
Steve Schuh, R-Gibson Island, said supporters of the referendum aren't against immigration - they're against helping people who are illegal immigrants. "We all fully support legal immigration in our state," he said. Parrott said he hopes most of the
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:44P
Details still scarce in Monday fatal crash on US 10 in Monitor Township
By law, the child would have had to have been secured in such a seat, said Sgt. Jill M. Bennett of the state police's Traffic Safety Division. The sergeant added that alcohol did not contribute to the crash. The collision triggered a second crash on
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:43P
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