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NY producer sues Michigan Film Office for denying tax credit
Frank's lawsuit alleges that state officials reneged on an implied promise to approve the incentive by claiming falsely that his reality show was, in fact, a game show and therefore ineligible for film credits. By that time, Frank had already committed
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:10A
First week of the Zoe Nelson murder trial at Edinburgh High Court
THE High Court in Edinburgh heard evidence from witnesses as the trial of Robert Bayne, accused of murdering Newmains teenager Zoe Nelson then setting fire to her body, began last week. The charred remains of 17-year-old student Zoe were discovered
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:10A
No jail for Mel Gibson
Blair said in a 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 process can only be exercised in this
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:09A
Gibson to plead in LA battery case
Gibson's attorney Blair Berk said in a written statement that Gibson sought an agreement to resolve the case with his children in mind. "I know from almost 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer that sometimes justice can come for a client at too high a
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:09A
Court dismisses rape case against Sigma Chi fraternity
A lawsuit against Sigma Chi's UW-Madison and national chapters, filed by a UW-Madison student who claims she was raped at the fraternity house in October 2008, has been closed, according to Milwaukee County Judge Timothy Dugan.
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:08A
Some activists hoping gov. won't sign immigration bills
Stephen Sandstom's law enforcement bill that cracks down on illegal immigrants who are charged with felonies and misdemeanors; and House Bill 466, the migrant worker program crafted by Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and sponsored by Sandstrom and Sen.
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:08A
City man convicted of inappropriate touching
Jurors deliberated about one hour before reaching their verdict. After the verdict, sheriff's deputies handcuffed Guman and returned him to prison, where he is being held in lieu of $50000 straight cash bail. President Judge William E. Baldwin,
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:07A
Grieving mum hits out at police over emergency call
Mr Walker, who had a history of alcohol problems and attempted overdoses on prescription drugs, died on February 12, after consuming the pills and drinking cans of cider. The inquest at Flax Bourton heard that Mr Walker had been 'alcohol dependant' and
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:07A
Plaintiffs push for e-mails as rhetoric, signs linger
COM • March 10, 2011 MURFREESBORO — Opponents of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro's planned expansion re-emerged Wednesday as a small group of sign-wielding protesters on the Public Square while a related lawsuit returned to court.
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:06A
Indonesian court rules cleric's terrorism trial should go ahead
Jakarta - An Indonesian court on Thursday ruled that the terrorism trial of cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir should go ahead. Judges at the South Jakarta District Court rejected a defence argument that the court had no jurisdiction over the case because the
Updated: 03/10/2011 05:06A
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