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Arrest made in Amherst purse-snatching
Following arraignment before Town Justice Mark Farrell, they were released pending another court appearance March 31. The robbery occurred the evening of March 7, as two women were out for a walk, according to police. They were at the intersection of
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:31P
BREAKING NEWS: Jury finds Ponce-Rocha guilty
Prosecutors said Ponce-Rocha's DNA was found on an iron used to beat Schneller, a striped knit glove and a plastic restaurant takeout bag. The glove was found in the plastic bag along with two pairs of Schneller's underwear and her cell phone in a
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:30P
Game of Thrones Pilot Synopsis: "Winter is Coming"
A Night's Watch deserter is tracked down outside of Winterfell, prompting swift justice by Lord Eddard “Ned” Stark and raising concerns about the dangers in the lawless lands north of the Wall. Returning home, Ned learns from his wife Catelyn that his
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:30P
Hartsel Fire chairman files again for bankruptcy
Herbert M. Burton Sr., the chairman of the board of the Hartsel Fire Protection District, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in six years along with his wife, Carol Burton. The Burtons, who have a house on Sequin Road in Hartsel that is in
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:30P
2 alternate jurors still to be seated in Richardson trial
GREENVILLE, NC - Jury selection is winding down in James Richardson's double-murder trial. Superior Court Judge Rusty Duke formally seated eight jurors this morning, but the court needs seven more to begin opening arguments.
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:30P
Highlights from the WaMu Lawsuit
In addition to Killinger, others named in the lawsuit include former WaMu Chief Operating Officer Stephen J. Rotella and his wife; Killinger's wife Linda; and David C. Schneider, the former WaMu home loans president. Here are some of the highlights of
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:30P
Settlement offered in one landfill lawsuit
“We have a tentative settlement with the Sullivans on their lawsuit, which we'll be discussing Monday in executive session,” Rial said. “We'll inform the (Dickson County Commission) of the terms of it, and seek their approval in regular session.
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:30P
Controversial rape ruling appealed
Justice Robert Dewar said the victim and a friend were dressed in tube tops and high heels when they met Rhodes and another man outside a bar, "and made it publicly known that they wanted to party." In an appeal filed Wednesday, the Crown argued Dewar
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:29P
WaMu execs: FDIC suit is "political theater"
In a rare public statement, former Washington Mutual CEO Kerry Killinger today called allegations made against him in a federal lawsuit today “baseless and unworthy of the government.” “The factual allegations are fiction. The legal conclusions are
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:29P
Jury seated for Buffalo mass shooting trial; will begin hearing testimony Friday
and weapons possession in connection with the Aug. 16 shooting outside the City Grill. With relatives and friends of the eight victims and the suspect expected to attend at least part of the trial, court officials say security will be extra tight.
Updated: 03/17/2011 02:29P
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