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Suspects captured in Madison armed robbery, carjacking
Shortly after the robbers left the parking lot in the victim's car, they were involved in an accident with another vehicle. They fled the accident scene on foot and ran into a wooded area. The first suspect was apprehended at 10:47 am, and the second
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:58P
Do Budget Cuts Mean Cutbacks on Justice?
(FinalCall.com) - Some ex-offender advocacy groups as well adult and juvenile justice activists are expressing disappointment in the Obama administration's 2012 federal budget for the US Department of Justice which among other things will increase
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:58P
Writer Greg Iles injured in Natchez crash
Mississippi writer Greg Iles is hospitalized in serious condition after being injured in a traffic accident in Natchez. Adams County Sheriff Chuck Mayfield said Iles, who lives in Natchez, was injured when his car collided with a pickup truck in US
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:58P
Drugs at the mall, dinosaur graffiti and more: Gurnee blotter, March 8
The police cited the teen for possession of a controlled substance and referred him to Depke Juvenile Justice Center. A Waukegan woman was cited on March 5 at Route 21 and Interstate 94 for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:57P
WKBT News 8 - La Crosse, WI3 killed, 1 seriously injured in Beloit crash
James Brown and 18-year-old Brandon Lawver, both from the Beloit area. The surviving man, 19-year-old Antonio Douglas of Beloit, is in serious condition at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Illinois. The crash caused a temporary power outage in the area.
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:57P
Conflict over Bangladeshi Micro-lender is 'Political', Some Say
This is not my institution but of the people." Yunus' lawyers told Agence France-Presse that they were hoping to appeal the verdict to the Supreme Court. View all of our international coverage on our World page and follow us on Twitter.
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:57P
Albuquerque attorney found guilty in DWI case
AP - March 8, 2011 1:55 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) - An Albuquerque attorney known for suing drunk drivers has been found guilty of driving while impaired. Ron Bell was found guilty Tuesday of 3 counts, including DWI, speeding and failure to maintain a
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:56P
Legal Advice: Medical Malpractice
This letter begins the 90-day pre-suit screening period which is a period of time in which the potential defendant, through his insurance company or attorney, is given the opportunity to investigate the allegations raised in the affidavit and Notice of
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:56P
Drinking and driving no laughing matter
LUCKY ESCAPE: Students survived this accident when their bakkie overturned after it collided with a minibus taxi from Mdantsane. Onlookers believed that the bakkie driver was drunk. Picture: Mlondolozi Mbolo "How about it babe, you and me tonight?
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:56P
Toronto heritage developer dies in plane crash
Steve McCausland of the Maine Public Safety Department said wardens and state police were able to drive to within 13 kilometres of the crash site guided by coordinates from the Canadian military. They had to use snowmobiles and snowshoes to plow
Updated: 03/08/2011 01:56P