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Bacon convicted; Defense attorney says verdict was a 'witchhunt'
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois -- After a guilty verdict that took less than half an hour, Cassandra Bacon's defense attorney told reporters, the jury got it wrong and didn't follow the language of the law. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:19:28 GMT)

Homicide trial under way
The defense on Tuesday disputed the prosecutions claim that Sylvia Grades killer followed a criminal pattern, as the two sides gave their opening statements in Kevin Zarms homicide trial. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:41:18 GMT)

Libby called White House fall guy / White House sacrificed him to protect Rove, defense lawyer says as perjury trial ...
Lewis "Scooter" Libby was "put through the meat grinder" by the White House shortly after the Iraq war began, scapegoated to conceal that presidential adviser Karl Rove helped disclose an undercover CIA officer's identity, a defense attorney contended Tuesday... (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:03:53 GMT)

ARMENIAN DEFENSE MINISTER IMPLICATED IN ARREST OF FORMER KARABAKH FIGHTER
Armen Aghayan, the temporary head of the Alliance of Armenian Volunteers (HKH) that Lebanese-born Karabakh war veteran Zhirayr Sefilian founded last year, told journalists in Yerevan on January 23 that Sefilian's arrest was initiated by Armenian Defense Minister Serge Sarkisian with the consent of President Robert Kocharian, regnum.ru reported. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:28:42 GMT)

Legal Marketplace
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Defense: Libby Was a Scapegoat for Rove
Opening Statements Begin in Trial of Vice President's Former Chief of Staff (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:03:49 GMT)

Defense: Drugs played major role in murder
AUSTIN Defense lawyers for accused murderer Colton Pitonyak said years of alcohol and drug abuse played a major role in the events surrounding the graphic murder of 21-year-old Jennifer Cave. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:33:53 GMT)

Supreme Trial Update: Defense Says Preme's Legit, As Prosecution Provides Murderous Evidence
As the double-murder trial for druglord Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff continued yesterday (January 23), the defense attempted to portray Preme as a legitimate businessman and potentially... Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:15:00 GMT)

Israeli President Seeks Time Off As Criminal Case Is Considered
JERUSALEM, Jan. 24 -- Israeli President Moshe Katsav requested Wednesday that he be suspended from official duties while the attorney general decides whether to indict him on rape and other criminal charges. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:15:51 GMT)

Attorneys Say State Can't Prove Goodners Killed Child EMTs Saw Numerous Bruises On 19-Month-Old
Defense attorneys told a Criminal Court jury on Wednesday morning that prosecutors cannot prove that Troy and Erica Goodner killed 19-month-old Garrett Goodner in May 2004. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:25:57 GMT)

Libby defense draws contradictions from 1st witness
Defense lawyers in the CIA leak case sought to discredit the government's first witness today, identifying discrepancies between his testimony and earlier statements he had given to FBI agents about conversations he had with former vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby about CIA operative Valerie Plame. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:44:03 GMT)

No criminal charges to be sought in brain harvesting probe
State and federal prosecutors said Wednesday they have completed their investigation into brain harvesting activities within the state Medical Examiner's Office and determined that no criminal charges are warranted. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:23:01 GMT)

Defense: Prosecutor knew earlier of ‘caged kids’
NORWALK — The conviction of a husband and wife on charges of keeping some of their 11 special-needs children in cages should be overturned because the prosecutor may have known earlier about the cages, the defense said today. (Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:58:33 GMT)

Defense: Prosecutor Knew Earlier of `Caged Kids'
NORWALK, Ohio (AP) - The conviction of a husband and wife on charges of keeping some of their 11 special-needs children in cages should be overturned because the prosecutor may have known earlier about the cages, the defense said Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:55:19 GMT)

Venue shifts rare in criminal cases
Lawyers for former teacher Samson Shelton, accused of leaving a student for dead in a Belleville park, will push today to get the trial moved from St. Clair County. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:05:49 GMT)

Agoura Hills, CA
Heather joins firm Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP hired Calabasas resident Fred D. Heather as a partner in the firm's litigation and white collar/criminal defense practice. Heather comes to K&L Gates from DLA Piper. Prior to his tenure there, Heather was an assistant U.S. attorney with the Criminal Division of the Central District of Los Angeles. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:28:07 GMT)

Writer all wrong on defense attorneys
I respond to the Jan. 19 letter writer disgusted with the existence and function of defense attorneys. Many years ago, I dated an attorney. Over the course of a few months, I learned that most of his work was criminal defense. I had many of the same thoughts and feelings as the recent letter writer. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:44:23 GMT)

Defense Minister Slams U.S. Missile Plan
NEW DELHI — Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov on Wednesday harshly criticized U.S. plans to deploy missile defense sites in central Europe, saying Moscow does not trust U.S. claims that they are intended to counter missile threats posed by Iran and North Korea. (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:18:28 GMT)

Attorney clarifies state DWI laws discussed in story
As a local criminal defense attorney with a substantial DWI [driving while intoxicated] practice, I read with interest the recent article by Kathy Chang entitled "Misconceptions abound about police, traffic laws." Unfortunately, the article itself contains two significant "misconceptions" concerning drunk driving law in New Jersey that should be corrected. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:32:46 GMT)

Time Comes to a Standstill in a Courtroom Journey
The most politically charged criminal trial in the capital in nearly two decades crackles to life each morning in a bland sixth-floor courtroom with a stopped clock. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 03:13:18 GMT)

Horie's defense team insists on his innocence in final arguments
TOKYO — Former Livedoor Co President Takafumi Horie's defense team insisted on his innocence in its closing arguments Friday at the Tokyo District Court, concluding a five-month court battle over his alleged securities law violations. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:55:46 GMT)

Harrison gets first full-time public defender
Harrison County's first full-time public defender started work this week after being confirmed by county supervisors. The supervisors hope the new office will provide quality criminal defense for indigents while streamlining the criminal-justice system and reducing jail overcrowding. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:07:34 GMT)

WE HEAR . . .
THAT defense lawyer Ben jamin Brafman - whose cli ents have included Sean Combs, club king Peter Ga tien and Jacob "the Jeweler" Arabo - was just honored by the New York State Asso ciation of Criminal Practi tioners, becoming the first re cipient... (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:45:53 GMT)

LoTempio for the defense
In 2003, Andrew C. LoTempio did something almost unheard-of in Buffalo legal circles. Halfway through his 10-year term as a City Court judge, LoTempio decided to walk away. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:28:49 GMT)

Protestant extremist convicted on 48 terror counts after Northern Ireland's longest trial
A notorious Protestant extremist was convicted on 48 terror counts and sentenced to 28 years in prison Friday following the longest criminal trial in Northern Ireland history. (Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:43:27 GMT)

Statement overstated what witness said, NCIS agent admits
4:02 p.m. Jan. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Two weeks ago, a defense lawyer accused agents for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service of fabricating several witnesses' statements used to charge a Camp Pendleton Marine with assaulting three Iraqis. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:04:10 GMT)

Investigator likely won’t face Calif. charges
The state is expected to drop criminal charges Monday against a private investigator in the Hewlett-Packard Co. boardroom spying case because he has already pleaded guilty to the same crimes in federal court. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:13:22 GMT)

Immunity Issues Tie Brocade Cases Into Knots
As the criminal and civil Brocade Communications cases slowly advance in tandem, tangles are occurring, and lawyers for ex-CEO Gregory Reyes are crying foul. Ex-employees recently invoked the Fifth Amendment in refusing to be deposed by Reyes' attorneys in connection with the SEC's civil charges. Those same witnesses were granted temporary immunity for an interview session with lawyers from the ... (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 05:10:04 GMT)

1 charge cut from case against Odom
BATON ROUGE -- Agriculture Commissioner Bob Odom watched the number of public corruption charges against him drop from seven to six Friday while defense attorneys and a prosecutor spewed fresh venom in the five-year criminal saga scheduled to culminate in a Feb. 26 trial for one of Louisiana's most powerful figures. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 07:30:04 GMT)

Judge dismisses another count against Ag Commissioner Odom
A state court judge has dismissed another criminal count against Agriculture Commissioner Bob Odom, leaving just six of the original 21 counts brought against him as part of a bribery and theft case in 2002. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:42:42 GMT)

Judge dismisses another count against Ag Commissioner Odom
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A state court judge has dismissed another criminal count against Agriculture Commissioner Bob Odom, leaving just six of the original 21 counts brought against him as... (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:53:04 GMT)

Witness for accused Marine lieutenant threatened with perjury charge
CAMP PENDLETON ---- A hearing for a Marine lieutenant accused of assaulting three Iraqis took a dramatic turn Saturday when a witness called in his defense was told he could be facing criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:02:55 GMT)

Army probes war contractor fraud
From high-dollar fraud to conspiracy to bribery and bid rigging, Army investigators have opened up to 50 criminal probes involving battlefield contractors in the war in Iraq and the U.S. fight against terrorism, The Associated Press has learned. (Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:20:09 GMT)

U.S. Army Probes War Contractor Fraud
Army investigators have opened up to 50 criminal probes involving battlefield contractors in the war in Iraq and the U.S. fight against terrorism. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:25:37 GMT)

Witness in Iraq assault trial threatened with perjury charge
A witness called by the defense of a Marine accused of assaulting three Iraqis was told Saturday he could face criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:31:32 GMT)

Witness for accused Marine lieutenant threatened with perjury charge
CAMP PENDLETON ---- A hearing for a Marine lieutenant accused of assaulting three Iraqis took a dramatic turn today when a witness called in his defense was told he may face criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:48:35 GMT)

Witness in Iraq assault trial threatened with perjury charge
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. A big surprise today during a hearing at Camp Pendleton for a Marine accused of assaulting three Iraqis. A witness called by the defense was told he may face criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:32:46 GMT)

Army probes war contractor fraud
From high-dollar fraud to conspiracy to bribery and bid rigging, Army investigators have opened up to 50 criminal probes involving battlefield contractors in the war in Iraq and the U.S. fight against terrorism, the Associated Press has learned. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:36:14 GMT)

Witness In Iraq Assault Case Faces Perjury Charge
A big surprise Saturday during a hearing at Camp Pendleton for a Marine accused of assaulting three Iraqis. A witness called by the defense was told he may face criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:41:00 GMT)

Officials oppose defense statute
Area legislative and judicial officials are voicing opposition to a 2002 law they say almost guarantees criminal defendants a publicly paid lawyer, adding that taxpayers are footing increasing attorney fees. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:41:15 GMT)

So far, state prosecutors: 2; strippers: 5 Defense claims harassment
Exotic dancers' arrests during police raids aren't leading to much more. NEW PORT RICHEY - Since 2001 the Pasco County Sheriff's Office has swooped down on strip clubs up and down U.S. 19 in five mass raids. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 06:28:03 GMT)

Army opens criminal probes of contractors
From high-dollar fraud to conspiracy to bribery and bid rigging, Army investigators have opened up to 50 criminal probes involving battlefield contractors in the war in Iraq and the U.S. fight against terrorism, The Associated Press has learned. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:28:29 GMT)

Marine accused of lying
Military: Lance cpl. may be charged for making false official statement at hearing. CAMP PENDLETON - A witness called by the defense of a Marine accused of assaulting three Iraqis was told Saturday he could face criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:48:15 GMT)

Global court to decide on launching first trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will decide on Monday whether there is enough evidence to try a Congolese militiaman for using children as soldiers in what would be the new court's first trial. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:01:20 GMT)

Local News
SANTA CRUZ — Half the calls to criminal defense attorney Ben Rice are people busted for growing, selling or using marijuana. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:06:25 GMT)

Defense Witness Could Face Criminal Charges
In an unusual sidebar to an Article 32 hearing at Camp Pendleton, a Marine testifying for the defense was read his rights and dismissed from the courtroom, accused of committing perjury. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:13:07 GMT)

Vancouver attorney Baum named homeless council's new director
The Council for the Homeless has named Mark F. Baum its new executive director. Baum, 53, is a Vancouver attorney who founded the Baum, Etengoff, and Buckley law firm. His practice focused on criminal defense, civil litigation, business, family, and real estate law. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:51:58 GMT)

Witness in Iraq assault trial threatened with perjury charge
A big surprise today during a hearing at Camp Pendleton for a Marine accused of assaulting three Iraqis. A witness called by the defense was told he may face criminal charges for allegedly lying. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:40:20 GMT)

Global court to rule on charges for first trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will decide on Monday whether there is enough evidence to try a Congolese militiaman for using children as soldiers in what would be the new court's first trial. (Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:30:56 GMT)

High Bonds An Issue
" I've been told on two separate occasions that the jail will not accept 10,000 dollars of cash or more at their office," says Alan Simpson. Which Bowling Green criminal defense attorney Alan Simpson and area other attorneys say has affected their ability to quickly post bonds for clients. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:35:21 GMT)

Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Charges LevelTen with Website Marketing & Fine Tuning
John Teakell has proven himself as a prosecutor with over 12 years experience; however Mr. Teakell has now decided to pursue mastery of the defense side of the courtroom. Now specializing in both federal and state DWI/DUI, White Collar Crime, Drug Offense, Violent Crime, and Sex Offense cases, Mr. Teakell has taken to the Internet with a solo website to reach those needing his legal expertise. ... (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 08:05:35 GMT)

Monday, January 29
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A face familiar to perhaps most of the American public may take the witness stand Monday in the criminal trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a former top aide to Vice President Cheney. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:41:03 GMT)

Global court to rule on charges for first trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) was due to rule on Monday whether there was enough evidence against a Congolese militiaman for recruiting child soldiers to launch the new court's first trial. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:41:37 GMT)

Legal Opinion
The following legal opinion was handed down by the Florida Bar on Oct. 1, 1991. It deals with how a criminal defense attorney should proceed should they discover their client has presented a false name. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:33:06 GMT)

Libby defense wants reasons for Fleischer's immunity
A face familiar to perhaps most of the public might take the witness stand Monday in the criminal trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a former top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:25:01 GMT)

Global court confirms charges for first trial
The International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled on Monday there was enough evidence against a Congolese militiaman to launch the new court's first trial. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:45:34 GMT)

Global court ready for first trial of Congo suspect
The International Criminal Court ruled on Monday there was enough evidence against a Congolese militia leader to launch the new court's first trial. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 15:58:05 GMT)

Judges rule on Congolese warlord on trial for using child soldiers
The International Criminal Court on Monday ordered an alleged Congolese warlord to be tried on charges he recruited child soldiers and sent them into battle, making him the first suspect to stand trial at the permanent war crimes court. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:07:12 GMT)

Alleged Congolese warlord to stand trial
A Congolese warlord accused of sending child soldiers to fight in a vicious tribal conflict was ordered Monday to stand trial, becoming the first suspect ever to face judgment before the International Criminal Court. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:00:15 GMT)

Former DOD Contractor Sentenced in Case Involving Bribery, Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme in al-Hillah, Iraq
A former Department of Defense (DOD) contractor was sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to forfeit $3.6 million for his role in a bribery and fraud scheme involving contracts in the reconstruction of Iraq, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:11:00 GMT)

War crimes court to try its first defendant
The International Criminal Court orders Thomas Lubanga, alleged to be a Congolese warlord, to be tried on charges that he recruited child soldiers and sent them into battle. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:53:20 GMT)

Contractor in Iraq gets 9 years in prison
A former Defense Department contractor was sentenced on Monday to nine years in prison and ordered to forfeit $3.6 million for his role in a bribery and fraud scheme involving contracts to reconstruct Iraq, U.S. officials said. (Mon, 29 Jan 2007 22:04:42 GMT)

Court Orders Trial for Congolese Warlord Accused of Conscripting Children
The International Criminal Court ruled Monday that Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, charged with recruiting child soldiers as young as 10 and sending them into battle, will be the first defendant to face trial at the newly established court. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:09:26 GMT)

In Aipac Case, Judge Declines Probe Into Leaks
A federal judge overseeing a criminal case against two former pro-Israel lobbyists has declined to order an investigation into what the defense alleged were repeated leaks of grand jury information by government officials. Judge Thomas Ellis III ruled that the news reports cited by the former employees of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Steven Rosen and Keith Weissman, did not ... (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:49:36 GMT)

Cenk Uygur: The Most Insidious of Traitors
"I have nothing but contempt and anger for those who betray the trust by exposing the name of our sources. They are, in my view, the most insidious of traitors." George H.W. Bush, April 26, 1999 Every news article that talks about the Scooter Libby trial mentions that no one has been "charged with the leak itself." Conservatives have been using this as an exculpatory defense. "See, no ... (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:18:01 GMT)

Judge Upholds Nixon Defense of Missouri Funeral Protest Challenge by Member of Fred Phelps Family
Federal District Judge Fernando Gaitan denied a request to keep Missouri officials from enforcing the state's funeral protest law. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:57:31 GMT)

Utah judge wants bigger role for victims
Posted: 6:23 AM- WASHINGTON - A national group of defense lawyers on Friday challenged Utah law professor and federal Judge Paul Cassell's call for a greater role for crime victims in court cases, arguing that victims aren't being mistreated now. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:12:40 GMT)

Abu Ghraib officer wants case dismissed
The only officer charged with crimes in the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal was arraigned Tuesday, and a judge said he would hold a hearing next week on a defense request to dismiss the charges. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:07:54 GMT)

Carmel Valley couple fatally shot in land dispute
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. A carmel valley man is being held today for the fatal shootings of a criminal defense lawyer and his wife at their home in what investigators described as a land dispute. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 20:17:46 GMT)

Libby Defense Draws on Rove-Libby Tension
Libby to Cheney Chief of Staff David Addington: 'I Didn't Do It' (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:05:55 GMT)

Carmel Valley couple fatally shot in land dispute
A criminal defense lawyer and his wife were shot to death in their home and a 72-year-old neighbor was being held Tuesday on suspicion of murder in what investigators said was a crime sparked by a land feud. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:16:43 GMT)

3 fraud charges dropped against fashion designer
The government withdrew three fraud charges against Ilene Moses as evidence wrapped up today in the criminal trial of the former Grosse Pointe fashion designer. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:29:13 GMT)

Abu Ghraib officer wants case dismissed
The only U.S. military officer charged with crimes in the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal was arraigned Tuesday, and a judge said he would hold a hearing next week on a defense request to dismiss the charges. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:57:31 GMT)

Charges ruled out over UNT's contract with Pentagon adviser
Federal prosecutors will not bring criminal charges against any University of North Texas employees or a former Pentagon official whom the university paid $310,000 even though he never worked for UNT. (Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:28:02 GMT)

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4 hrs ago - A criminal defense lawyer and his wife were shot to death in their home and a 72-year-old neighbor was being held Tuesday on suspicion of murder in what investigators said was a crime sparked by a land feud. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:11:07 GMT)

Attorney questions how much Carolina Investors official was kept in dark
LEXINGTON -- A defense attorney for Ronald J. Sheppard on Tuesday questioned whether Carolina Investors Inc.ʼs former president was kept in the dark about the parent companyʼs financial condition. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:49:41 GMT)

Lawyer in hazing case accused of tampering with dismissed juror
A defense lawyer Tuesday denied a criminal contempt of court allegation that he improperly contacted a juror who had been dismissed before the start of the felony hazing trial of five Florida A&M University fraternity brothers. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 05:15:16 GMT)

Lawyer denies contempt of court
TALLAHASSEE - A defense lawyer Tuesday denied a criminal contempt-of-court allegation that he improperly contacted a juror who had been dismissed before the start of the felony hazing trial of five Florida A&M University fraternity brothers. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 06:50:36 GMT)

Lawyer denies judge's contempt complaint
Lawyer in hazing case accused of tampering with dismissed juror A defense lawyer Tuesday denied a criminal contempt-of-court allegation that he improperly contacted a juror who had been dismissed before the start of the felony hazing trial of five Florida A&M University fraternity brothers. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:08:54 GMT)

U.S. adds attorney to its case vs. Nacchio
A new Department of Justice attorney entered an appearance Tuesday in the criminal insider- trading case against former Qwest chief executive Joe Nacchio. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:09:29 GMT)

Alleged stabber claims alibi for defense at trial
NORRISTOWN - A Reading man accused of stabbing another man during an altercation at the Perkiomen Bridge Hotel in Collegeville claims he has an alibi for the time of the stabbing. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:17:09 GMT)

Neighbor held in slaying of couple
CARMEL VALLEY - A years-long property dispute in Carmel Valley ended Monday with the slaying of a well-respected criminal defense attorney and his wife and the arrest of their next-door neighbor, investigators say. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:25:16 GMT)

Lawyer denies contact with ex-juror
A defense lawyer Tuesday denied a criminal contempt-of-court allegation that he improperly contacted a juror who had been dismissed before the start of the felony hazing trial of five Florida A&M University fraternity brothers. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:40:23 GMT)

Jury hears final arguments in Coke trial
Former Coca-Cola secretary Joya Williams hatched a plan to sell company secrets because she was deeply in debt, a federal prosecutor told jurors Wednesday during closing arguments in the woman's trial. "This case is about desperate times calling for criminal measures," said Assistant U.S. Attorney BJay Pak, who asked the jury to find her guilty of conspiracy to sell trade secrets. Defense ... (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:22:30 GMT)

Iraq air force recruits must be apolitical, ethnically correct
BAGHDAD — Iraq has set requirements for those who want to the join the air force. The Iraqi Defense Ministry has issued standards for applicants that call for motivated, apolitical Iraqi volunteers without a criminal record. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:43:40 GMT)

Second Former Official of Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service is Sentenced to Prison Term for Military ...
A former Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) official, Gayden C. Woodson, has been sentenced to serve 33 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised released, and ordered to pay $342,000 in restitution, for illegally selling to foreign nationals, in Middle East countries, stolen surplus military equipment, including militarized High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicles ... (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:37:00 GMT)

What's next for Colton Pitonyak
While Colton Pitonyak sits in prison, the legalities aren't over. Defense attorneys plan to appeal and hope for a new trial. (Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:57:03 GMT)

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