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Oh, the Irony: Walker Warns of 'Big Govt. Labor Union Bosses' Stealing Election
the outcome of a crucial Wisconsin State Supreme Court election was suddenly overturned when Republican County Clerk Kathy Nickolaus abruptly announced that she had found an error giving right-wing Justice David Prosser 7500 more votes.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:19P
DeNaples leak probe inconclusive
A 32-page opinion issued Monday by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald Castille said that a special prosecutor was unable to identify the source of the leaks. But the opinion said the posting by the Dauphin County district attorney's office
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:18P
Rite Aid drops sardine lawsuit again Korean War veteran
It wasn't until News 10 contacted Rite Aid's law office and explained the situation that the lawsuit was finally dropped against Hill. Rite Aid said it didn't know about Hill's age and disability at the time of the incident.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:18P
Jury convicts man in slaying of Greenacres teen
Sotelo-Gomez, 29, will now face a possible death-penalty, but the date for the trial's penalty phase was not immediately set following the verdict. Sotelo-Gomez was accused of participating in the abduction and murder of Videla in December 2008.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:18P
Bahamas banks face $4m Madoff lawsuits
Additionally, none of the amounts withdrawn by Sentry from its accounts with BLMIS were proceeds of sales of securities or other investments. Instead, such amounts represented the monies of more recent investors into the Madoff scheme.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:18P
East End resident sued over employment contract
C2 Legal of Houston filed a lawsuit on April 12 in the Harris County District Court against Ferdinand Andres, East End resident Tommy Bishop and Xact Data Services alleging, among other things, breach of contract, conversion of confidential information
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:17P
Two men fined for illegal bear hunt near Commanda
Justice of the Peace Ruby Beck heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, North Bay, on March 24, 2011. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:17P
Bike advocates cheer manslaughter bill's passage
Proponents say the new charge of manslaughter by criminal negligence, punishable by up to three years in jail and a $5000 fine, fills a gap in the law between simple traffic offenses such as negligent driving and felony automotive manslaughter.
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:16P
Retailers 'co-operating' with alcohol pricing investigation
Justice Minister Simon Power says retailers have been generally co-operative so far with an investigation into a minimum pricing regime for alcohol. The Government is looking at whether minimum prices could reduce the availability of cheap alcohol and
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:16P
Trial to begin for man accused of killing girlfriend, son
Opening arguments may start this afternoon in Macomb County Circuit Court in the jury trial of a man accused of killing his girlfriend and her 3-year-old son at their Clinton Township home in May. Judge Richard Caretti denied three
Updated: 04/12/2011 03:16P