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Peter William Jefford pleads guilty to unlawful killing
But Jefford disputes some of the facts and circumstances surrounding the death, leading Justice Lindy Jenkins to order a "trial of the issues" to determine the facts before sentencing. The court heard up to 18 witnesses could be called during the
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:01A
US attorney general Eric Holder calls for more episodes of The Wire
This week three of the actors, Wendell Pierce, Sonja Sohn and Jim True-Frost, dropped by the Justice Department to join Mr Holder in trying to draw attention to the issue of protecting children from drug abuse and exploitation.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:00A
Carnahan issues cease and desist order in Mid Mo. energy scheme
Grammer filed for bankruptcy in 2010. The couple faces $800000 in penalties and costs and they can be ordered to repay the $2 million to investors. The Secretary of State's Securities Division is also in contact with law enforcement authorities.
Updated: 06/02/2011 02:00A
AG report finds minority drivers more frequently searched
That's among the findings of the latest report on traffic stops published by Attorney General Chris Koster Wednesday. The 11th annual report contains analysis of more than 1.6 million traffic stops across 630 law enforcement agencies across Missouri.
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:59A
Seattle, Burien police rush to aid deputy in White Center incident
A Sheriff's Office supervisor told Deanie that the deputy tried to make a routine traffic stop, pulling over the vehicle in a business parking lot at 106th/16th. As the deputy approached the vehicle, the driver threw it into reverse, gunned it,
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:59A
Egypt 'virginity tests' decried
Lobby group calls on Egyptian authorities to bring those responsible for ordering or conducting the 'virginity tests' to justice. Photo | FILE | AFRICA REVIEW | By BBCPosted Thursday, June 2 2011 at 08:20 Activists have demanded the authorities in
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:59A
Wiawso Anglican Bishop defends investiture of Knights
Bishop Ackah was reacting to a media publication attributed to Most Reverend Dr Justice Ofei Akrofi, Primate of the Church of the Province of West Africa, who disassociated himself from the investiture. Archbishop Akrofi said in the publication that he
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:57A
Bikers and pedestrians: 100% at risk along Commonwealth Avenue according to
MANILA, June 2 -- A detailed road inspection reveals that Commonwealth Avenue is 100 percent high risk to accident for bicyclists and pedestrians. Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that based on preliminary result of the road
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:57A
Holocaust denier delays bankruptcy order
Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben has asked for more time after failing to comply with a bankruptcy order made against him. Mr Toben, 67, was sentenced to three months jail in 2009 for ignoring a 2002 court order preventing him publishing anti-semitic
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:57A
Holocaust denier delays bankruptcy order
Holocaust denier Fredrick Toben has asked for more time after failing to comply with a bankruptcy order made against him. Mr Toben, 67, was sentenced to three months jail in 2009 for ignoring a 2002 court order preventing him publishing anti-semitic
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:57A