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Appeal court overturns acquittal of Graham McMynn kidnapper
"It was not necessary for Mr. Vu himself to actually seize Mr. McMynn, or to move him from house to house, to be found guilty as a party to kidnapping," Appeal Court Justice Prowse said in written reasons. "All that was required was that,
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:00P
Cypress residents named in wrongful death suit
Norma and John Archer, on behalf of the estate of Guy Archer, filed a lawsuit on March 10 in the Harris County District Court against United Bible Fellowship Ministries, Julius and Madeline Glass of Cypress and Spring resident Leslie Norris,
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:00P
Shaken baby death case continues after judge's ruling
The directed verdict request — which is commonly made after prosecutors have presented their case — suggested not enough evidence was presented to uphold the charges against 28-year-old Joel Chavez. Bakalis upheld all counts against Chavez,
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:00P
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Implementation of Collective Bargaining Law
(AP) -- A judge is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Scott Walker that takes away nearly all collective bargaining rights of most public workers. Democratic Dane County Executive
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:59P
KOLD.comJudge rules against Kan. parents in education suit
AP National/International News AP Entertainment News Video AP National Video More>> KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that parents in a suburban Kansas City school district cannot seek a local tax increase that would circumvent Kansas
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:59P
Borders Creditors Say Financing Favors Lenders Too Much--And Warn Bookseller
The committee of unsecured Borders creditors filed an objection in bankruptcy court Thursday afternoon over the terms of Borders' debtor-in-possession financing, which they view to be "unreasonable, overreaching and otherwise inappropriate.
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:58P
Jobs "Under Government Attack"
Among the offenders: Texas requires computer repair technicians to get a private investigator's license, which could require a degree in criminal justice or three-year apprenticeship. Uncredentialed IT guys could face a $4000 fine, one year in jail or
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:58P
Policeman acquitted inSomchai case
On June 16, 2004, prosecutors, Mrs Angkhana and her four children filed a lawsuit against Pol Maj Ngern and four other CSD officers _ Pol Lt Col Sinchai Nimpunyakampong, Pol Sgt Maj Chaiweng Paduang, Pol Sgt Randorn Sithikhet and Pol Lt Col Chadchai
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:58P
Taylor Awaits Verdict as Trail Ends
The three-year long war crimes trial of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor has closed for judges in The Hague to consider their verdict, reports Reuters. On the final day, the prosecution said Taylor was an intelligent man who was hoping to fool the
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:58P
Michaela Conlin Hair Pictures: The Lincoln Lawyer Movie Premiere Photos, Pics
Michaela Conlin Pictures: Michaela Conlin arrives on the red carpet at "The Lincoln Lawyer" movie premiere held at ArcLight Hollywood on March 10, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Mickey Haller is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out
Updated: 03/11/2011 03:57P
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