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US Alleges Full Tilt Poker Was Ponzi Scheme
The US Justice Department on Tuesday accused poker celebrities Howard Lederer and Christopher Ferguson among other executives of a major poker website of defrauding poker players out of more than $300 million.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:22P
Court day postponed for Titans WR Britt
Britt was scheduled to stand trial Tuesday on charges stemming from an incident in June, when Hoboken police suspected him of carrying a marijuana cigar. The 23-year-old has pleaded not guilty to three disorderly person charges in the case.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:21P
Justice or discipline?
“We need justice not discipline…. The solution should be through civilian departments and institutional efforts…. We need to stress on making the police non-partisan,” he said with characteristic aplomb. Of course it should. But who is going to ensure
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:21P
Jury selected in Cape murder trial
Times/Christine HochkeppelChristine Hochkeppel/Cape Cod Times By STEVE DOANE BARNSTABLE – A jury has been selected in the murder trial of Treefon Manoloules, and opening arguments are likely to begin later today in Barnstable Superior Court.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:21P
Chicago terrorist: I should have been charged separately
Convicted of terror and facing a stiff sentence, Chicagoan Tahawwur Rana argues in new court filings he should have been given a separate trial for charges tied to a deadly attack that killed 170 people in Mumbai, India. Rana was acquitted of the
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:21P
Chelsea Ives: Olympic ambassador charged in Enfield riots faces separate
She picks up another missile and is seen throwing it in the direction of the police vehicle.' Ives is due to appear before Wood Green Crown Court in respect of the looting allegations tomorrow. Former ambassador : Chelsea Ives will stand trial accused
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:21P
Swift Justice Initiative is critical in addressing case backlog problem
Hope Strachan As you all know, the Swift Justice initiative (SJI) was introduced in April 2006 with measurable success and today the PLP calls on the government to re-introduce this important program. This initiative strengthens the relationship and
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:20P
UPDATE: US magistrate offers amnesty in October for one-time opportunity to
Unresolved traffic tickets for a violation that occurred on Fort Hood are included in the round-up. If someone was previously detained at the Fort Hood Police Department for any criminal offense, such as driving while intoxicated, driving while license
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:20P
Law enforcement Tuesday
Campus Drive, at Dahlia Street, injury accident reported Monday afternoon. Highway 97 North, at Algoma Road, non-injury accident reported Monday afternoon. Homedale Road, at Southside Bypass, non-injury accident reported Tuesday morning.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:20P
Mike Portnoy Speaks On Lawsuit: No Comment
So, about Port — he's commented on that lawsuit he filed against Dream Theater on Twitter and on his site's forums. Filed in April, the suit claimed Dream Theater “wrongfully excluded” him from the group and are “wrongfully using the name of the band
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:20P