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Justice Denied: Courts in crisis - Part one
“Justice delayed is justice denied,” ruled Judge Ronald Webb last year, in staying the case in Cranbrook against an accused cocaine dealer who waited more than two years for a trial expected to take just three hours. Another troubling example is that
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:44P
Bonds jurors do not reach verdict after third day of deliberations
Barry Bonds, charged with perjury and obstruction of justice, could serve jail time if convicted. AP SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The jurors weighing the Barry Bonds perjury case spent a third day deliberating without reaching a verdict.
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:43P
Tree-trimming truck hits power line, sparks fire
There were no injuries, but the accident resulted in a small power outage and traffic tie-ups along Cain and Rosehill roads. It happened about 10:40 am as workers contracted by Fayetteville Public Works Commission were trimming trees away from the
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:43P
6 hurt as bus collides with car near Dedham Mall
By Sarah Favot, Town Correspondent Six people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries following a crash involving an MBTA bus and a car this afternoon in front of the Stop & Shop on Providence Highway in Dedham, an MBTA spokeswoman said.
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:43P
2011 Spending Deal Protects Most Youth-Related Funding
Juvenile justice may have been the biggest loser among youth-related funding in the 2011 agreement. The total appropriation for juvenile justice activities is $275 million, which is a $148 million cut from last year's total of $423 million.
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:42P
Bradley Cooper in talks for “The Crow” remake
Cooper will step into the role made famous by Brandon Lee, who died in a freak accident during filming of the original. Cooper will play Eric Draven, a rock star brutally murdered while trying to protect his fiance from a gang of thugs.
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:42P
Bradley Cooper in talks for 'The Crow' remake
Spanish director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Days Later, Intacto) signed on to the project last week, and Relativity and producing partner Apaches Entertainment are aiming to start production this fall. The 1994 cult-hit, directed by Dark City's Alex
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:42P
Heidfeld says podium was for Kubica
Nick Heidfeld didn't expect to race in F1 this season and would no doubt have preferred not to make his return because of the accident that forced Robert Kubica onto the sidelines. However, the German has taken his chance with both hands after
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:42P
JAPAN PRESS: Finance ministers and central bank from
JAPAN PRESS: Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of 20 countries will discuss the aftermath of the March 11 Japanese earthquake and the nuclear accident at this week's meeting in Washington, the Nikkei reports.
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:42P
Calgary swim coach facing sex assault allegations
“He believes in the justice system and he believes justice will be done.” The charges stem from 2002, when Carruthers was coaching the Tritons swim club in Wolfville, which is home to Acadia University. Carruthers has coached at several Calgary-area
Updated: 04/12/2011 06:41P
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