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Eight get life term for murder of Telegu Desam leader
The court delivered the verdict amid tight security. The judgement came after a six-year-long trial during one of the accused Rammohan Reddy turned approver. Those sentenced to life imprisonment are P. Narayana Reddy, B. Rekamaiah, Ranganarayakulu,
Updated: 08/26/2011 01:18A
Judge sets aside conviction in Rwandan genocide case
"Based on the totality of circumstances in this case, including the substantial resources required to continue to litigate this matter and the jury's verdict in the first trial, the Government has determined it would not seek to retry this case,"
Updated: 08/26/2011 01:11A
Man convicted of capital murder
The Osage County jury deliberated for about two hours Thursday to reach a verdict. Kahler, dressed in a dark suit, stood calmly as the bailiff announced the verdict. His parents, seated in the front row, also appeared calm.
Updated: 08/26/2011 01:09A
Guilty verdict for man who killed wife, daughters, relative near Burlingame
On Thursday, Craig Kahler was convicted of fatally shooting his wife, two daughters and his wife's grandmother near Burlingame, Kan., in November 2009, the Columbia Tribune reports. His 10-year-old son ran from the house and survived.
Updated: 08/26/2011 01:03A
Business digest
(Tim Bryant) Short-selling bans extended • French, Italian and Spanish stock market regulators decided Thursday to extend the temporary bans on short-selling introduced this month in a bid to stem market volatility. Spain and Italy extended their bans
Updated: 08/26/2011 01:02A
2 'Alabang Boys' acquitted
A regional trial court acquitted on Friday two of the three accused 'Alabang Boys' who have been charged for violating the Dangerous Drugs Act. Richard Brodett and Jorge Joseph were acquitted by the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 208 “due
Updated: 08/26/2011 12:48A
Kansas man convicted in family's deaths
The Osage County jury needed only about two hours to reach a verdict. Kahler showed no outward emotion as the bailiff announced the verdict. Jurors will next hear additional evidence and consider whether to recommend a death sentence.
Updated: 08/26/2011 12:34A
Buffett gives $5 billion vote of confidence to Bank of America
Lately the market has rendered a different verdict. Bank of America stock, trading as high as $15 a share in January, closed Wednesday at $6.99. But it rose 9.4 percent on the news Thursday and closed up 66 cents at $7.65. It will be interesting to see
Updated: 08/26/2011 12:33A
Verdict sparks debate on medical liability law
A recent $90.5 million jury verdict against a local nursing home has brought a new spotlight on a 2003 law to limit medical liability damages and promises to propel what could be a lengthy debate that ends up in the state Supreme Court.
Updated: 08/26/2011 12:30A
Jury's verdict vacated
But Judge Larry Smukler on Tuesday set aside that verdict, agreeing with Locke's lawyers that the charge brought by county prosecutors didn't accuse Locke of an actual crime. Locke, who was acquitted of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and
Updated: 08/26/2011 12:28A