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[Gossip] UPDATED: Mel Gibson Strikes Plea Deal, Will Not Serve Jail Time
Mel's attorney, Blair Berk, released the following statement…. "I know from almost 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer that sometimes justice can come for a client at too high a personal price. That is particularly so for Mel, whose right to due
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:40P
Spring grocery store sued over mayo
Nick Mulligan filed a lawsuit on March 8 in the Harris County District Court against Food Town and Lewis Food Town, alleging negligence. Mulligan says that on April 18, 2010, he was seriously injured while grocery shopping at the Food Town in Spring.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:39P
Man bound over for trial in murder of grandmother in Silver Springs
Auer argued that effort was only used to determine value of the car for the investigation and charge, and not necessarily for the court and trial. Deputy District Attorney Brian Hagen joined Auer for the State and questioned some of the witnesses.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:39P
Man bound over for trial in murder of grandmother in Silver Springs
Auer argued that effort was only used to determine value of the car for the investigation and charge, and not necessarily for the court and trial. Deputy District Attorney Brian Hagen joined Auer for the State and questioned some of the witnesses.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:39P
Justice Department Seeks Fast Ruling for Health Care Law
Reporter: AP The Obama administration is asking a federal appeals court in Atlanta to act swiftly on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the government's health care overhaul. In a seven-page filing, the Justice Department says expedited
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:39P
Group's lawsuit seeks ouster of Ohio jobs chief
But ProgressOhio.org claims in a lawsuit filed in a state appeals court Wednesday that Kvamme is not eligible to serve because he's a California resident and not a qualified Ohio elector. A spokeswoman for Kasich was not able to provide immediate
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:38P
Starbucks In Wrongful-Death Lawsuit After Tip Jar Dispute
The estate of a Starbucks customer who lost his life after attempting to chase down a tip jar thief has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the java giant, alleging that the company invited crime by
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:38P
Hung jury in New Mexico chainsaw dog killing case
Farmington, NM - A jury failed to come to a verdict in the case against Corey Bowen, 32, accused of cutting off the head of a 2 yr-old dog named Thor. Though a guilty verdict seems obvious and logical to most individuals, the jury for Bowen could not
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:38P
US Faces Possible Lawsuit For Guatemalan Syphilis Tests
(Washington, DC) -- The federal government is facing a possible class action lawsuit on behalf of hundreds of Guatemalans who were intentionally infected with syphilis in the 1940s. Attorneys representing the victims are giving the US until Friday to
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:38P
Blagojevich's motion to dismiss, plain text version
To date, Blagojevich's lawyers have not been compensated for work performed in preparation for the second trial. All Court personnel have been diligent in processing paperwork requirements, but federal budget funds were exhausted in February FOOTNOTE:
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:37P