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Abalos slams DOJ, doubts credibility of witnesses
MANILA, Philippines - Former elections chief Benjamin Abalos lashed out yesterday at the Department of Justice for taking in two former poll officials as state witnesses
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:54A
KCTV 5Roommate backs accuser at trial of ex-Mizzou RB
Lauren Gavin testified Wednesday in Boone County Circuit Court that Washington entered the woman's bedroom while she slept and fondled her without permission. Gavin had a consensual sexual relationship with Washington, whom she invited to their
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:54A
Pittsburgh Couple Sue Hospital Over Hepatitis C-Infected Kidney Transplant
The lawsuit also claims that after the hospital staff realized that the hepatitis C-infected kidney had been transplanted, they asked Mecannic if she had ever cheated on Yocabet, who she has been partnered with for the last 21 years (they have an
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:54A
10 reasons why Filipinos and Germans are alike
They love to learn about where you're from and what it's like and are very willing to muster up English, French, Spanish or even some Tagalog words to make you feel at ease. 2. Beer. We Pinoys love our beer, ice-cold, below-zero — it's the perfect
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:54A
VAT hits us with 12%, but gov't gets only 3%
They comprise some eight percent of total NLEx traffic. SENATE MOVE: The imminent problem has prompted senators to push a resolution urging the administration to defer the imposition of VAT on tollways alongside the planned increase in fares in the
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:54A
Back to the Law: Former Cuomo Aide Moves On
Mr. Cohen, 48, will focus on crisis management and other thorny legal matters facing individuals and corporations, including corporate disputes and investigations by criminal authorities and regulatory bodies. “I plan on building a law practice that
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:54A
Letters: Fixing criminal justice system
For those interested in our criminal justice system, there is an excellent book called "Conviction of the Innocent" in which the human phenomenon of "tunnel vision" is discussed. Tunnel vision is cognitive biases which can skew the investigation into
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:53A
Lawsuit filed over July Madison Regatta crash that injured 3 people
Madison, Ind. (WHAS11) - A lawsuit has been filed concerning a crash at this year's Madison Regatta. It happened on July 3 during the popular race in Madison, Indiana. A speedboat crashed into a small rescue boat and three people were injured,
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:53A
BWW TV: The Stars of '8' Talk Marriage Equality and Broadway Premiere
The production is an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the case filed by AFER to overturn Prop. 8, which eliminated the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry in California. Prop.
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:53A
Karate teacher rape trial nears end
Lavinder Kudhail spent a morning in the witness box at Gloucester Crown Court testifying on behalf of Jaspal Riat, 48, who denies 11 sex offences against the girl. Mrs Kudhail told the jury she had not seen or heard any evidence to justify the claims
Updated: 09/21/2011 11:52A