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$2.7M settlement for Newark battery manufacturer
By AP The US Justice Department says a Wayne County-based battery manufacturer has agreed to pay $2.7 million to resolve allegations it provided false pricing certifications in three federal contracts that caused the Army to pay inflated prices.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:25A
Warning as bankruptcy costs rise
The rise in the cost of going bankrupt could discourage people with financial problems from seeking a solution, debt experts are warning. The fee for petitioning for bankruptcy rose by £75 to
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:25A
MPs team to vet judicial nominees Monday
Chairman Abdikadir Mohammed confirmed receipt of a letter from Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende on the names of the proposed Chief Justice Dr Willy Mutunga, Deputy CJ Nancy Baraza and Director of Public Prosecutions Keriako Tobiko.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:24A
Brother of Tucson-area man killed in SWAT shooting at the center of drug
Records show the older brother of a former Marine shot and killed by Tucson law enforcement officers was the primary focus of a long-term drug-trafficking investigation. The Arizona Daily Star reports a traffic stop led detectives to begin
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:23A
Federal grand jury indicts John Edwards for violating election laws
The Justice Department has accused John Edwards of violating federal election law, according to the Associated Press on Friday, adding another stunning chapter to the story of a Raleigh lawyer whose amazing rise nearly put him into the
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:23A
Scott signs pill mill legislation into law
“I am proud to sign this bill which cracks down on the criminal abuse of prescription drugs,” said Scott in a press release. “This legislation will save lives in our state and it marks the beginning of the end of Florida's infamous role as the nation's
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:22A
National Award for Durham County Council
An innovative scheme to reduce the number of first time entrants into the youth justice system and reduce re-offending has been highly commended in a national award. The Pre-Reprimand Disposal (PRD), developed by Durham County Council's Youth Offending
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:22A
UM Quarterback Nate Montana Arrested For Suspected DUI
When he appeared in Judge John Odlin's court Friday afternoon, the judge laid down the law. "There is no alcohol, no bars, and at the end of 72 hours there's absolutely no driving," said Judge Odlin. "He's been instructed by his attorney's not to
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:21A
Tarnished DOJ unit would handle Edwards indictment
WASHINGTON (MCT) -- Should former Democratic senator and vice presidential nominee John Edwards be indicted on criminal charges, he would be prosecuted by the same Justice Department outfit that infamously botched the investigation of the late Sen.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:20A
3 SC Boeing employees want to take part in suit
s plant in North Charleston, SC want roles in a lawsuit filed by the National Labor Relations Board, claiming they are sure to lose their jobs if the federal agency is successful and work on the 787 passenger jet returns to Washington state.
Updated: 06/03/2011 10:20A
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