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Former LAFD captain David Del Toro guilty of second-degree murder
The verdict was announced two days after two jurors were replaced - one for misconduct and the other because she felt she could no longer be fair in determining Del Toro's guilt or innocence. Alternate jurors were appointed and the six-man,
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:30P
Demjanjuk judges close evidentiary phase of trial; setting stage for closing
A verdict had been expected as early as mid-March, but defence attorney Ulrich Busch flooded the court with motions over the last month requesting new evidence and witnesses. The judges dismissed all of the motions — more than 350 — saying that many
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:30P
Umatilla County DA says state is bullying him
By the Herald staff PENDLETON -- Umatilla County District Attorney Dean Gushwa has accused prosecutors at the Oregon Department of Justice of bullying and lying in the official misconduct case against him. The East Oregonian newspaper reported that
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:29P
Senate Approves Immigration Measures
The bill mirrors federal statutes on racketeering and corrupt organizations, giving state and local law enforcement the ability to enforce immigration laws. On Tuesday, the Senate approved Senate Bill 905, the Oklahoma Official English Language
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:29P
Mother Was Unlawfully Killed
A verdict of unlawful killing has been recorded at the double inquest into the death of a mother from Shanklin, whose husband then killed himself. Amanda Harrison, 34, suffered neck injuries and is thought to have been strangled wtih a piece of washing
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:29P
Ex-mayor in NYC suburb sentenced to 3 years' probation in domestic violence case
Acting state Supreme Court Justice Susan Capeci criticized former White Plains mayor Adam Bradley for continuing to claim that he was the victim in the case but she said she was taking into account his clean record. The 49-year-old Democrat was
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:28P
Justice Dept. finds pattern of excessive force, unconstitutional arrests by
By AP, Thursday, March 17, 11:36 AM NEW ORLEANS — Justice Dept. finds pattern of excessive force, unconstitutional arrests by New Orleans police Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:28P
Utah Ccoming Down On Illegal Immigration: New Laws Are Selfish
Utah lawmakers are tempted to venture into immigration reform because Congress has failed to do its job, that is, to rewrite immigration law to reflect economic reality and national security.
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:28P
Facebook and Google to fall under EU privacy rules
Google, Facebook and other global companies that operate in Europe could face legal action if they do not adhere to EU privacy laws, justice commissioner Viviane Reding has said.
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:28P
Maine judge: Life sentence wasn't an option for man who decapitated girlfriend
In sentencing Chad Gurney on Wednesday in the 2009 killing of 18-year-old Zoe Sarnacki, Justice Roland Cole said Gurney's "horrific" crime did not meet requirements set forth by the Maine supreme court for life sentences — such as premeditation,
Updated: 03/17/2011 12:28P
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