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US citizen jailed for insulting Thai monarchy (Updated)
Lerpong's lawyer, Anon Nampa, said there would be no appeal against the verdict. "One month from now, we'll submit a request for a royal pardon," he added. Other foreigners who have fallen foul of the lese-majeste law in recent years have tended to
Updated: 12/08/2011 01:22A
CYF 'not aware' of baby killer's violent history
Speaking to reporters outside the court, Mr Wilkie said the guilty verdict sends a strong message that children must be protected. "We need to protect our children, our young ones. Police will do their utmost in providing a professional investigation
Updated: 12/08/2011 01:21A
hammer attack accused cleared
Marcos De Orleans, 60, was unable to contain his relief and gratitude after the jury delivered its verdict of not guilty in the Brisbane District Court this afternoon. "I respect you all. I salute you. I love you. My heart is yours.
Updated: 12/08/2011 01:09A
American gets 2.5 years for insulting Thai monarchy
Speaking to reporters after the verdict, Gordon said he was "an American, not a Thai citizen." An "American has rights and freedom to comment. In Thailand, there is limitation in expressing opinion," he said. Gordon, 54, returned to Thailand last year
Updated: 12/08/2011 01:07A
Rowe's Pin Highlights Ripley Wrestling Win Over Cougars
RIPLEY - Emory Rowe's sub-minute fall led Ripley to a Division 3 season-opening wrestling verdict over Cassadaga Valley on Wednesday night. Rowe pinned 138-pounder John McNiff in 46 seconds as the Eagles went on to post a 54-26 verdict over CV.
Updated: 12/08/2011 01:04A
Jury gives Simonson a split verdict
SCRANTON – A jury of seven women and five men acquitted Michael Simonson on attempted first-degree murder charges Wednesday in the nearly fatal beating of Lackawanna County jail inmate Nicholas Pinto.
Updated: 12/08/2011 01:01A
Thai court sentences American citizen to 2.5 years in prison for defaming monarchy
The verdict is the latest so-called lese majeste punishment handed down in the Southeast Asian kingdom, which has come under increasing pressure at home and abroad to reform harsh legislation that critics say is an affront to freedom of expression.
Updated: 12/08/2011 12:58A
US blogger jailed for insulting Thai king
Before the verdict was read out, Gordon told reporters: "I'm not Thai, I'm American. I was just born in Thailand. I hold an American passport. In Thailand there are many laws that don't allow you to express opinions but we don't have that in America.
Updated: 12/08/2011 12:54A
Rock River Valley officials on Blagojevich's sentence
By Anonymous “My hope is this verdict will close a sad chapter in Illinois history. It is important to send a message to elected officials and the public that this kind of misuse of the public trust is totally unacceptable.
Updated: 12/08/2011 12:53A
US citizen jailed for insulting Thai monarchy
Lerpong's lawyer, Anon Nampa, said there would be no appeal against the verdict. "One month from now, we'll submit a request for a royal pardon," he added. Other foreigners who have fallen foul of the lese-majeste law in recent years have tended to
Updated: 12/08/2011 12:53A
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