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Fatal Chinatown Bus Crash Driver Lied on License Application, Officials Say
By Michael Ventura MANHATTAN — The driver of a Chinatown bus involved in a deadly crash in the Bronx that killed 14 people gave "false statements" on his drivers license application, officials said Thursday. Ophadel Williams, 40, of Brooklyn,
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:26P
B.C. Mountie fined $1500 for 2007 fatal car crash.
This is a file photo, not of the accident that claimed the two men's lives. VANCOUVER — An RCMP officer apologized Thursday to the families of two young BC men killed in a crash caused by the Mountie's car in 2007. "To all of you, I say that I'm deeply
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:26P
Serious crash closes Highway 33
to be extracted from the vehicle by the Joe Rich Fire Department. He was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. The driver of the logging truck was uninjured. A witness says the car was being driven in an aggressive manner prior to the crash.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:26P
Victims in tragic crash into Abbotsford wedding party settle civil suit
"I've been practicing law for 40 years, and I can't think of any car accident in BC that has had such tragic consequences." Balbir Mahil, uncle of the bride, lost his wife Satwinder in the crash. He also confirmed the case has been settled,
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:25P
Clerk warns budget cuts could delay Casey Anthony trial
Gardner issued her warning to the Florida Supreme Court and trial Judge Belvin Perry after a new estimate showed the trial, expected to last eight weeks, will be costly. Sequestering 20 jurors and alternate jurors for the duration of the proceedings
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:25P
Monroeville woman claims nonprofit fired her for discrimination complaint
By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A Monroeville woman claims in a federal lawsuit filed today that Family Services of Western Pennsylvania fired her in June 2009 for complaining about the discriminatory treatment she received once she became pregnant.
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:24P
Ridgewood Fire Department Report: March 17
In addition to fires, the Ridgewood Fire Department responds to emergency medical calls, residential/vehicle lock outs, motor vehicle accidents, rollovers and extrications, hazmat emergencies, and all utility emergencies including odors of natural gas,
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:24P
Elite Announces Settlement of Litigation With ThePharmaNetwork
In the lawsuit, Elite asserted counterclaims against TPN arising out of the Collaboration Agreement, and sought damages of no less than $1125000 from TPN. Both parties denied the other side's allegations. In order to fully and finally resolve the
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:24P
APNewsBreak: OJ Simpson lawyer appealing for hearing before full Nevada
Simpson attorney Malcolm LaVergne (lah-VERN') tells The Associated Press he hopes the seven-member court reaches a different finding than a three-justice panel that rejected Simpson's appeal in October. The panel also denied Simpson a rehearing in
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:24P
Restorative circles and restorative systems
A Restorative Circle (RC) is a process for responding to conflict that combines the principles and values of non-violent communication and restorative justice. The RC process works with the understanding that conflict arises as a natural part of
Updated: 03/17/2011 04:24P
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