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Life sentence issued in 2010 gang murder
Jurors deliberated for one hour before returning their verdict. Sentencing was pronounced last week. Prosecutor Tonya Lee said the shooter showed no remorse at any point during the trial. “What's sad is this guy and the victim were both good friends
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:46P
Crackers the Corporate Crime Fighting Chicken and Missouri's Lead Smelter Verdict
In 1994, a powerful new corporate crime fighter appeared on the scene and his name was Crackers the Corporate Crime Fighting Chicken. Crackers actually did most of his work on television – two different TV shows, to be exact: TV Nation (a 2-year summer
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:45P
Casey Anthony coverage lifts HLN to second for July, behind Fox News Channel
Nancy Grace focused on the Casey Anthony verdict in July. Photo credit: Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel The heavy attention to Casey Anthony paid off for HLN in July, when the cable news channel scored its best month ever and placed second behind Fox News
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:39P
Taxi stabbing accused: 'I'm sorry. I'm guilty'
A panel of judges is considering its verdict in the trial of Zhen Xiao, who has admitted murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini in January last year. Xiao eluded New Zealand police for a week after Mr Mohini was killed and then fled to China.
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:39P
Judges consider verdict for Hiren Mohini murder accused
A panel of judges is considering its verdict in the trial of Zhen Xiao, who has admitted murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini in January last year. Xiao eluded New Zealand police for a week after Mr Mohini was killed and then fled to China.
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:34P
McHenry County prosecutor not guilty in second misconduct case
WOODSTOCK — Winnebago County Judge Joseph McGraw rendered a directed verdict this afternoon and declared McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi not guilty on counts of professional
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:30P
Slain Man's Daughter Hopes For Conviction In Third Trial
Alwin Tumblin's first trial in the 2004 shooting death of Jimmy Johns ended in a mistrial, and his second yielded a guilty verdict and even a death sentence, but the Florida Supreme Court overturned the conviction. Tumblin is accused of robbing Johns
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:17P
High Noon: The Outcome to the Debt Ceiling Standoff
If I must give a one-word verdict, it would be “good.” If I can expand to two words, it would be “not good.” If I can elaborate to 20 words: “The legislation confirms the sorry state of our public deliberations, but it is about the best that could be
Updated: 08/02/2011 02:11P
McHenry's top prosecutor not guilty--again
State's Attorney Louis Bianchi was on trial for official misconduct before Winnebago Judge Joseph McGraw, who earlier this year issued a directed verdict that cleared Bianchi of separate charges of using county resources for campaign work.
Updated: 08/02/2011 01:54P
McHenry's top prosecutor found not guilty -- again
After the verdict, Bianchi emerged into a courthouse hallway to applause from family and supporters, some of whom were in tears. He hugged his wife, Jean. "We're just grateful it's over," she said. Tom Aquilina of Crystal Lake, a friend,
Updated: 08/02/2011 01:54P