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American Apparel CEO held teen as sex captive – suit
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former American Apparel Inc saleswoman accused Dov Charney, the clothing retailer's founder and chief executive, in a lawsuit of treating her as a sex captive while she was a teenager. The lawsuit filed by
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:18P
Questioned Over Border Agent's Murder, Napolitano Defends DHS Policy And
One suspect in the case is in custody, but so far he has only been charged with alleged violations of immigration law. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, the ranking Republican on the committee, asked explicitly, "Is it true that Agent Terry's team was under
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:18P
Ill. gov. commutes state's 15 death sentences
AP SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The governor of Illinois abolished the death penalty Wednesday, more than a decade after the state imposed a moratorium on executions out of concern that innocent people could be put to death by a justice system that had wrongly
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:18P
Appeals court upholds JMU's decision to cut 10 sports teams to acheive gender
A three-judge panel of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a federal judge's dismissal of the lawsuit filed by Equity in Athletics Inc., a coalition of student athletes, coaches, parents and fans. The organization sued after JMU announced in
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:18P
Conservancy group seeks to buy prehistoric site
The Archaeological Conservancy wants to buy it, but has filed a lawsuit accusing the owner of trying to change the sales agreement. The conservancy says John August Muth of Santa Fe signed a contract giving the conservancy an option to buy the 3.7
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:18P
Cleaning Up the Dead
The man recently completed his third trial, which resulted in a guilty verdict. The case has received a tremendous amount of press, and the courtroom is full of spectators. While the cleanup of the body is not really an issue in the case,
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:17P
Justice Department Seeks Quick Ruling On Health Care Law
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2011)--The Obama administration is asking a federal appeals court in Atlanta to act swiftly on a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the government's health care overhaul. In a seven-page filing, the Justice Department
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:17P
Justice Department Seeks Quick Ruling On Health Care Law
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2011)--The Obama administration is asking a federal appeals court in Atlanta to act swiftly on a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the government's health care overhaul. In a seven-page filing, the Justice Department
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:17P
Kuna Juvenile Justice Council disbands
The Kuna Juvenile Justice Council has disbanded, program director Zella Johnson reported to Kuna City Council members last week. “This is a sad, heartfelt thing,” Johnson told council members on March 1. She said the council has been referred fewer and
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:17P
TPG, Apollo Said to Be Among Creditors Poised to Take Over Aliante Casino
Station is expected to exit bankruptcy protection this year, with most properties controlled by the existing owners. The Fertittas would continue to manage Aliante under the proposed accord, while creditors would have ownership of the property,
Updated: 03/09/2011 03:16P
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