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Ex-BSF constable acquitted after 14 yrs
Justice Ranjit Singh of the High Court acquitted Karnail Chand, ruling that he was denied the right to be represented by a counsel on state expenditure. The judge emphasised the fact that a fundamental right enshrined under the Constitution cannot be
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:03P
Brawl after minor accident is no penal offence: HC
An altercation on a road after a minor accident is no reason to be booked and prosecuted for a penal offence, observed the Bombay High Court in an order last week. The court was hearing an application filed by Priya Agarwal, whose son was allegedly hit
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:02P
Geary man dies in accident near Kingfisher
Verlen Ray Dryer, 69, of Geary, died Wednesday after a one-vehicle accident, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. KINGFISHER — A Geary man died today after a single-vehicle accident on the Calumet Blacktop, a half mile from the Canadian County line in
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:02P
Ship collision: Cops retrieve all evidence
The accident occurred on January 30. The police submitted evidence to the marine communication officers for analysis and are awaiting the results to find out who was responsible for the accident. An FIR was lodged at the Yellow Gate police station
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:02P
Prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against teammates of slain college
Convicting the four teammates of slain student Danroy “DJ” Henry would “not serve the ends of justice,” prosecutors with the Westchester County district attorney's office wrote in a motion filed in Mount Pleasant Town Court.
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:02P
Oregon lawmakers consider testing senior drivers
An 87-year old driver smashed into the front of a Fred Meyer store in Cornelius. In Beaverton, a 74-year old woman crashed into a UPS store. "She was kind of shaken up," said witness Pauly Dexter. No one was seriously injured in either accident.
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:01P
Police on brink of closing 2007 Antioch slaying case, but need witnesses to
But until someone comes forward with the crucial final piece of a four-year investigation into the shooting death of Louis "Byrd" Straiten, Victoria Pickett is left to wait for the moment her son's killer is finally brought to justice.
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:01P
Mike Faulkner Announces Run For District Judge Seat
Faulkner, a graduate of Shippensburg University with a criminal justice degree, has worked for the Allentown Police Department for 20 years. He currently serves as a supervisor and commander with the department's vice and intelligence unit,
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:01P
Bear Creek Resort Offering Free Lift Tickets In Exchange For Scholarship Donation
9 automobile accident. McKently was a member of the Bear Creek Snowsports School team. Bear Creek is offering a free extended day lift ticket, normally $46, to each guest who donates a minimum of $5 to the scholarship fund.
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:01P
Zambia still failing to protect women from violence - Mambilima
By Maluba Jere DEPUTY chief justice Ireen Mambilima says Zambia is still failing to protect women and children from various forms of violence. Speaking when she opened a workshop for lay magistrates on justice, jurisprudence, access and accountability,
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:01P