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NS justice minister says guidelines on Tasers will be released soon
HALIFAX – Nova Scotia Justice Minister Ross Landry says he has approved guidelines on when police can use Tasers and they will be released soon. Three weeks ago, in response to an inquiry report into the death of a mentally ill Halifax man,
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:07P
Court martial process deemed partly unconstitutional
A summary of the ruling from Justice Gilles Letourneau said the military judges must appear "constitutionally independent of the chain of command and the Executive." "The fact that persons, including civilians, tried by a court martial for serious
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:07P
TX judge band prayer at high school graduation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A judge has banned prayer at a high school graduation ceremony following a lawsuit filed by two agnostic parents. A US District federal judge in San Antonio made the ruling Tuesday. The ruling sent ripples around the state this
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:07P
Siwela awaits release after granting of bail
Lawyer Kucaca Phulu told SW Radio Africa that the chief justice dismissed the Attorney General's appeal against it on Thursday, saying there was no basis for a case against granting bail to the MLF leader. Siwela is still detained at Khami Prison
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:07P
IQ: Judge Dismisses Hulk Hogan's Suit Against Wells Fargo
A lawsuit filed in Florida by professional wrestler Hulk Hogan was thrown out of the ring by a judge this month. The lawsuit filed about a year ago in Pinellas County, Fla., alleged insurance broker Wells Fargo Southeast did not inform the popular
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:07P
R. Kelly to send his 'Love Letter' from the Lakefront Arena
By Keith Spera, The Times-Picayune Not guilty verdict in his 2008 child pornography case aside, R. Kelly's image still could stand a little buffing. His current “Love Letter” CD certainly has helped. Contemporary R&B hitmaker brings his latest tour to
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:07P
Cops: Man fondled himself and videotaped barista's reaction
He has past convictions which include hit and run, DUI and possession of marijuana. The judge set bail at $5000. Post Falls Police are looking into whether or not he has any connection to a possible child enticing case late last year and back in March.
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:06P
Top model sues Este Lauder over claims it branded her 'old' in anti-ageing
A top model has filed a lawsuit against Este Lauder over claims that it labelled her as 'old' in an advertisement for anti-ageing skincare. Caroline Louise Forsling is suing the cosmetics giant for $2million, alleging that it used
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:06P
Limon pleads with PM for justice
College student Limon Hossain, maimed after allegedly being shot by Rab in Jhalakathi, on Thursday appealed to the prime minister for justice and protection from influential quarters. Limon at Pangu Hospital in the capital told The Daily Star that he
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:06P
Nova Scotia to release Taser rules soon
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Justice Minister Ross Landry says he has approved guidelines on when police can use Tasers and they will be released soon. Three weeks ago, in response to an inquiry report into the death of a mentally ill Halifax man,
Updated: 06/02/2011 01:05P
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