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Mel Gibson reportedly will be charged with battery
Gibson's latest film, "The Beaver," is due to premiere soon at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. It is only the second major film Gibson has starred in since 2002. He portrays a deeply troubled man able to communicate only through a
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:29P
Ronald Kogut and David Chalue found innocent in threat, extortion case
The jury took about four hours to reach a verdict in the trial before Judge Richard J. Carey. Assistant District Attorney Eduardo Velazquez said in closing arguments Wednesday morning Kogut, aided by Chalue, carried out the crimes against Angelo Della
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:29P
MARTA sued in shooting death at East Point station
Nichols wants to be reimbursed for the cost of Anthony Beavers' funeral and paid for the pain and suffering she has experienced because of his death. MARTA has not responded to a request for comment. Broderic Smith, 21, is being held in the Fulton
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:29P
Wisc. Man Diverted $1.3M from Profit-Sharing Plan
A news release said the lawsuit alleges that Kreeger improperly transferred $1.3 million in plan assets to a Coin Builders LLC bank account. Kreeger also allegedly handled plan assets without being bonded as required by the Employee Retirement Income
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:29P
11 women to enter Hall of Fame
The 2011 honor roll, unveiled Tuesday, includes Barbara Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in the history of the US Senate, and Lilly Ledbetter, an Alabama woman whose lawsuit against Goodyear sparked a pay equity act in Congress.
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:28P
Sheriff's Office traffic enforcement update for Thursday
The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws.
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:27P
Sheriff's Office traffic enforcement update for Thursday
The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws.
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:27P
Guilty verdict in robbery trial
A 29-year-old man was found guilty Wednesday on six burglary and robbery charges following a three-day trial in Buchanan County Circuit Court. A jury convicted Michael Gray on five first-degree robbery counts and two burglary counts.
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:27P
COURTS: Powell's attorneys file motion to block death penalty
GEORGETOWN -- Derrick Powell's attorneys filed a motion Tuesday to block the death penalty for their client, citing the jury's divided 7-5 recommendation for a death sentence and its split verdict on two counts of murder. Powell, convicted last month
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:26P
SC gives clean chits to Dahal, Bhattarai
Stating that the statements of Maoist leaders were not intended to weaken the judiciary, a division bench of Justices Girish Chandra Lal and Prakash Wosti issued the verdict. Immediately after the apex court reinstated eight brigadier generals in
Updated: 03/09/2011 05:26P