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Sheen "looking out for" colleagues, lawyer says
The actor on Thursday filed a blistering $100 million lawsuit against the studio and Lorre on behalf of himself and the cast and crew of "Men," demanding payment for the canceled episodes of the hit sitcom and millions of dollars in punitive damages.
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:20P
Runaway truck driver heads toward trial
The big-rig driver facing murder charges for the April 2009 runaway truck crash that killed two people in La Caada Flintridge is out on $340000 bail after nearly two years in jail.
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:20P
THP: Women ejected in crash on New Salem Highway
Tina Prater and Theresa Prater, both of Rockvale, were thrown from their 2006 Chevrolet Aveo around 8:15 pm, according to an accident report filed by THP Trooper Brian Carmouche. The Praters' 2006 Chevrolet Aveo was rear-ended by Murfreesboro resident
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:19P
Chemical Building in foreclosure again
Chemical Building Acquisition LLC, the building's owner, filed a bankruptcy petition on Sept. 28 to halt Centrue's foreclosure effort then. Nearly six months later and still no money in sight to build apartments and commercial space in the nearly empty
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:19P
Whatcom foreclosures down, bankruptcies up in February
Foreclosure filings slowed in Whatcom County while bankruptcies rose in February, continuing to show the unevenness of an economic recovery. Last month 69 foreclosure notices were sent out to Whatcom County residents, down from 89 in January,
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:19P
Windsor woman convicted of reckless driving in crash that killed Wyoming couple
“Accidents happen, and this was an accident that happened. And while one may remain feeling morally responsible for the rest of one's life for the death of two people, that does not necessarily equal criminal responsibility.” Garlin has contended that
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:19P
Texas Legislature Considering Bill Banning Almost All Abortions
The ACLU of Texas has promised a lawsuit if the legislation passes. Texas already has a law on the books that would outlaw all abortions if the US Supreme Court ever overturns the Rove vs. Wade decision.
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:19P
Chuck Lorre Fires Back!
Chuck Lorre's lawyer, Howard Weitzman, called the $100 million lawsuit Charlie Sheen filed against Lorre a "fantasy lottery." Which actually sounds like a great name for a cheap Vegas hotel. Or a drag queen. Weitzman, told TMZ that "the allegations in
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:18P
Majestic Star Casino Wins Approval of Reorganization Plan
"We are before the court with a fully consensual plan," that was "overwhelmingly approved," by its creditors, Stephen E. Hessler, a lawyer for the company, told US Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross at a hearing today in Wilmington, Delaware.
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:18P
Macau Casino Tycoon Stanley Ho Says Family Dispute Resolved
A settlement agreement was executed on March 8 among all branches of Ho's family on the basis of "mutual understanding and mutual accommodation," according to the e-mail received yesterday evening and confirmed by Ho's secretary, Janet Wong.
Updated: 03/10/2011 08:18P