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Court documents: Huxley woman charged killing twins told police the babies
The Ames Tribune (http://bit.ly/zseeAw ) says a search warrant was opened Thursday after a court-ordered seal expired. Jackie Burkle faces an April 3 trial on two counts of first-degree murder. Police found the bodies on Jan. 7.
Updated: 03/09/2012 04:16P
Political powerbroker in Cleveland area is convicted of corruption in long
The verdict caps an investigation that led to more than 50 convictions involving county officials, employees and contractors who traded bribes for government jobs and contracts. The corruption investigation, led by the FBI, helped fuel a referendum
Updated: 03/09/2012 04:16P
Charlotte Lawyer, Jim Cooney, Resigns From Edwards' Team
AP RALEIGH, NC -- A well-known Charlotte defense lawyer has plans to withdraw from the team representing John Edwards in his upcoming criminal trial. Jim Cooney filed the request in US District Court on Thursday. Cooney has advised Edwards on the case
Updated: 03/09/2012 04:16P
Lawyer Withdraws From Edwards' Defense
AP RALEIGH, NC -- A well-known Charlotte defense lawyer has plans to withdraw from the team representing John Edwards in his upcoming criminal trial. Jim Cooney filed the request in US District Court on Thursday. Cooney has advised Edwards on the case
Updated: 03/09/2012 04:10P
Lawyer says US doctor will fight murder charges in rare prescription drug case
A California doctor charged with murder in a prescription drug case made a brief court appearance Friday and her lawyer said afterward she will defend herself vigorously against the allegations. Dr. Hsiu-Ying "Lisa" Tseng is charged with three counts
Updated: 03/09/2012 04:04P
Ex-GE Manager Claims Insanity in Atlanta Killing of Former JPMorgan Banker
Howard Masto and Kenneth Darling, spokesmen for GE Energy, didn't respond to voice and e-mail messages seeking comment on the case yesterday after regular business hours. The burden is on the defense to prove insanity, said Charles Patrick Ewing,
Updated: 03/09/2012 03:45P
Lawyers says CA doctor will fight murder charges
More>> By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) - A doctor charged with murder in a prescription drug case made a brief court appearance Friday and her lawyer said afterward she will defend herself vigorously against the allegations.
Updated: 03/09/2012 03:36P
Suspect in Calif. homeless killings set for trial
A former Marine charged with stabbing to death four homeless men and two other people in Southern California is set to stand trial in September. Defense attorney Randall Longwith says a trial has been scheduled for Itzcoatl Ocampo for Sept.
Updated: 03/09/2012 03:36P
Appellate panel allows video in SF sheriff's trial
AP National News Video More>> SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A three-judge panel has ruled that a video of the wife of San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi can be used as evidence during his domestic violence trial. The video shows a tearful Eliana Lopez
Updated: 03/09/2012 03:19P
Abington man accused of selling 'bath salts' gets year in jail
Robert Sampson, 38, of 91 Green St., pleaded guilty in Brockton District Court on March 6 to possessing a class C substance, possessing a class C substance with intent to distribute, two counts of reckless endangerment of a child and possessing a class
Updated: 03/09/2012 03:17P