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Media outlets seek access in Edwards sex tape case
A judge previously ordered parties in the lawsuit to keep the testimony private. Edwards' mistress Rielle Hunter has sued former campaign aide Andrew Young to have a sex tape and other items returned to her. Young has said he helped cover up Edwards'
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:29P
Reaction to the question, 'Was the shooting of Manuel Jamines justified?'
Stories about the politics, policies, and law enforcement issues surrounding immigration. Stories about health issues, education, and the politics of both. Reaction to the question, 'Was the shooting of Manuel Jamines justified?
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:29P
Drug Shortage Disrupts Lethal Injection Mix
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said Wednesday that because its supply of sodium thiopenthal has expired, it will change its three-drug protocol. Effective immediately, pentobarbital will now be substituted for sodium thiopenthal,
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:29P
Suspect to enter plea in 23-year-old murder case
The wheels of justice have begun to turn in a 23-year-old murder of a Niceville High School student, as prosecutors consider whether to seek the death penalty for John McMaster-Wade. McMaster-Wade has been in the Okaloosa County Jail since Feb.
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:28P
Melanie McGuire case: NJ appeals court upholds murder conviction, sentence
One of McGuire's attorneys, Stephen Turano, said McGuire will appeal to the state Supreme Court to hear the case. Patricia Prezioso, the lead prosecutor at the trial who is now in private practice, said she was satisfied with the ruling.
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:28P
Readout of Vice President Biden's Meeting on Iraq
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, and senior officials from the Departments of State, Treasury, Justice, Interior, Commerce, Health and Human Services, Energy,
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:28P
Gwisai freed on Egyptian way plot allegations
By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT High Court judge Justice Samuel Kudya on Wednesday said the treason case against Munyaradzi Gwisai and five others could easily crumble on the state considering the weak evidence to be presented before court.
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:27P
Prison manager to be fined $150000 per escape, death
“Privatising Auckland remand prison is a dangerous precedent that will increase costs and compromise New Zealand's justice system," Green Party justice spokesman David Clendon said. The party says overseas media reports have linked Serco-run prisons
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:27P
Oakland to pay $400K to 49ers fan whose arm was broken by police during
The city of Oakland has agreed to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit by a football fan whose arm was broken during a police crackdown at an Oakland Raiders game. Raymond Castillo was attending an exhibition game between the Raiders and San Francisco
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:26P
Judge Allows Hair Stylist's Lawsuit Against Real World
The Washington Post reported that a DC judge has allowed Golzar Amirmotazedi's lawsuit to go forward. Amirmotazedi, who calls herself a hair stylist, is suing the producers of the Viacom and MTV, for $5 million. She said her appearance on the "Real
Updated: 03/16/2011 05:26P
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