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WREX.com – Rockford's News LeaderIll. court rules against releasing Drew Peterson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Supreme Court says Drew Peterson must stay in jail while the former police officer fights charges that he murdered his third wife. Peterson has been jailed for more than two years. His trial has been on hold while
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:15P
Perry challenged to act on immigration proposal
At least two of Perry's Republican presidential opponents have sought to portray Perry as being weak on immigration because of his support of a 2007 Texas law that grants in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. "Gov. Perry needs to clarify his
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:15P
Man pleads guilty in fatal motorcycle crash
Daniel Cordero, 24, pleaded guilty to an accident involving death or personal injury, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison. He also pleaded guilty to two summary charges: speeding and driving with a suspended license.
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:15P
Cousins charged in Arizona wildfire appear in court
land while they await trial on charges that they accidentally caused the largest wildfire in Arizona history. US Magistrate Mark Aspey set the release conditions for Caleb Malboeuf and David Malboeuf during a court hearing Monday in Flagstaff.
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:15P
Bullied NJ Cheerleader Still Waiting for Justice
Rachael Roykovich says she was bullied by her cheerleading teammates at West Milford High School in New Jersey. A bullying incident on the cheerleading squad at West Milford High School in New Jersey nearly two years ago is still
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:15P
Ilorin NBA asks Senate to reinstate Salami
The branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Ilorin and Offa, Kwara State, have asked the Senate to ensure reinstatement of Justice Ayo Salami and prevent his retirement as the President of the Court of Appeal. The two branches made the call
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:14P
Salami: CPC to write foreign embassies •Begins preparations for 2015 •Salami
The leadership of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) appears to have lost hope in the judiciary, following the suspension of the former president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami. Sources close to the party confirmed, on Monday,
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:14P
Fleeing Driver Arrested
On the felony charge of resisting law enforcement with a vehicle. Authorities say Leighty was driving the car on Busseron Street Saturday when Knox County Sheriff's Deputy John Fuller tried to stop him for a traffic violation.
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:14P
Coffee Crashes Into Lap, Car into Another
The 19-year-old man was driving his car east when he spilled coffee on his lap, causing him to drive into oncoming traffic and crash into another vehicle, Rapp said. The 19-year-old and his three female passengers all suffered injuries including
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:10P
Mich. Agency Loses Bid For Review Of Lehman Row
Law360, New York (September 19, 2011, 7:09 PM ET) -- A Michigan housing authority on Wednesday lost its bid for New York federal district court review of a bankruptcy judge's interpretation of how swap contracts should be handled in a
Updated: 09/19/2011 07:10P
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