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Beating death ruled self-defense
A Sandy man involved in a fight that lead to the death of a Gresham man won’t face any criminal charges. The Multnomah County grand jury that considered the case decided against an indictment of Derek K. Houston, 28, of Sandy on a second-degree manslaughter charge Tuesday, Sept. 23, said ... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:01:54 GMT)

Defense seeks delay in infant death trial
Defense attorneys for a man charged in the death of his 7-month-old son and the assault of a 3-year-old non-blood relative said it would likely be after the first of the year before they were ready for trial. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:33:56 GMT)

Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense should continuecoalition talks - speaker
KYIV. Oct 1 (Interfax) - Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada speaker Arseny Yatsenyuk has urged the participants in negotiations on building a parliamentary coalition to return to the positions they assumed before the Our Ukraine-People's Self-Defense bloc's parliamentary faction announced its withdrawal from the coalition. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:54:35 GMT)

O.J. Simpson friend to testify for defense in Las Vegas armed robbery trial
Associated Press - October 1, 2008 9:14 AM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Trial resumes today in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case, with testimony from a key defense witness. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:16:42 GMT)

O.J. Simpson friend to testify for defense in Las Vegas armed robbery trial
Wed, Oct 1, 2008 (6:36 a.m.) Trial resumes today in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case, with testimony from a key defense witness. Thomas Scotto was the wedding groom for whom Simpson came to Las Vegas to serve as best man. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:37:26 GMT)

Live Video: Simpson Defense Lawyers Present Case
Defense lawyers present the case for O.J. Simpson, and closing arguments could come as soon as Thursday. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:14:59 GMT)

O.J. friend to testify for defense in trial
O.J. Simpson friend to testify for defense when armed robbery trial resumes Wednesday in Vegas (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:27:19 GMT)

Simpson pal Scotto set to testify for defense
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- The wedding of a close friend brought O.J. Simpson and other men together last year around a Las Vegas hotel-casino pool, where prosecutors allege plans were made for the armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers peddling the former football star's mementoes. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:50:00 GMT)

Attorney cited for hanging anti-war poster
John Runfola, a prominent criminal defense lawyer, was arrested at the San Francisco Blues Festival in Fort Mason after tying an anti-war poster to the statute of the late Phil Burton. Runfola was cited Sunday for failing to obey an officer and demonstrating... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:04:09 GMT)

O.J. Simpson friend to testify for defense in Las Vegas armed robbery trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Trial resumes today in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case, with testimony from a key defense witness. Thomas Scotto was the wedding groom for whom Simpson came to Las Vegas to serve as best man. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:18:13 GMT)

Judge rules child molester's defense faulty
Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Rene Chouteau has ruled that criminal defense attorney Chris Andrian provided former Sonoman Jonathan Johnson constitutionally inadequate representation during plea negotiations before trial in 2003. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:37:19 GMT)

Chicago man convicted of criminal sexual abuse
URBANA – A Chicago man who climbed in bed between a sleeping Urbana couple and fondled the wife was convicted by a Champaign County jury Tuesday of criminal sexual abuse. It took the jury about an hour to convict Keith Harris, 42, who chose not to testify in his own defense. He faces penalties ranging from probation to one to six years when he's sentenced Nov. 10. A previous federal ... (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:00:57 GMT)

Defense rests in OJ's armed robbery trial in Vegas
O.J. Simpson's defense rested its case Wednesday without calling the former football star to the stand. Instead, his lawyers wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:06:06 GMT)

Defense rests in OJ's armed robbery trial in Vegas
By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent. O.J. Simpson's defense rested its case Wednesday without calling the former football star Instead, the defense wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:25:27 GMT)

Defense attorney faces prison contraband charges
Defense attorney Jason John Keller of Tempe was charged Wednesday by the Arizona Attorney General's Office with one count of conspiracy to commit promoting prison contraband, three counts of promoting prison contraband and three counts of assisting a criminal street gang. (Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:36:29 GMT)

Defense rests in OJ's armed robbery trial in Vegas
By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent. O.J. Simpson's defense rested its case Wednesday without calling the former football star to the stand. Instead, his lawyers wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:25:54 GMT)

Defense rests in OJ's armed robbery trial in Vegas
Associated Press - October 1, 2008 9:13 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's defense has rested its case without calling the former football star to the stand. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:00:32 GMT)

Defense rests in OJ's armed robbery trial in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's defense has rested its case without calling the former football star to the stand. Instead, his lawyers wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:20:03 GMT)

Defense Plays Surprise Audio
O.J. Simpson's defense rested its case Wednesday without calling the former football star to the stand. Instead, his attorneys wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:02:50 GMT)

A new report for stricter indigent defense determination guidelines
So what makes a defendant in the criminal justice system indigent? Is it as simple as saying, "I'm broke?" Or to put it another way: Is the by-the-numbers poor person the only one entitled to indigent defense? (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:56:05 GMT)

FORT DIX PLOT: Defense wants accusations of attacks on White House, Philly Airport suppressed
CAMDEN — Defense attorneys for the five men accused of plotting to kill soldiers at Fort Dix have outlined their objections to including the government's most recent accusations during the upcoming trial. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:11:32 GMT)

Criminal lawyers, Wayne Co. Prosecutor's Office to meet Friday about crime lab's shutdown
Detroit-area criminal defense lawyers will meet Friday with the Wayne County Prosecutor's office about the effect of the Detroit Police crime lab shutdown last week due to mishandled and faulty firearms evidence. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:38:28 GMT)

Simpson defense ends with surprise voice mail
LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson's defense rested its case Wednesday without calling the former football star Instead, the defense wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:05:55 GMT)

Criminal proceedings suspended
Criminal proceedings have been suspended pending psychiatric examination of a Fairfield man facing murder charges in connection with a 2006 stabbing. Solano County Superior Court Judge William C. Harrison on Wednesday ordered that two doctors be appointed to examine 22-year-old murder defendant Phillip Edward Madison, of Fairfield, to determine if he is mentally competent to understand the (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:06:44 GMT)

Ohio defense lawyers push for open discovery
CINCINNATI (AP) - Defense attorneys in Ohio are making a new push to require prosecutors to turn over police reports and witness statements in criminal cases. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:01:46 GMT)

Judge declines to dismiss charges against Alaska senator
A federal judge Thursday rejected a motion by defense attorneys asking him to either to declare a mistrial in the criminal case against Sen. Ted Stevens or dismiss the indictment against him. (Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:04:17 GMT)

Ohio criminal defense lawyers want open discovery
CINCINNATI (AP) - Defense attorneys are making a new push for Ohio to join a majority of states that require prosecutors to turn over police reports and witness statements in criminal cases. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:16:44 GMT)

Defense rests in O.J.'s armed robbery trial in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's defense rested its case Wednesday without calling the former football star to the stand. Instead, his lawyers wrapped up with a voice mail from a key prosecution witness offering to tailor his testimony if he was paid enough. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:06:30 GMT)

Criminal defense lawyers want open discovery
CINCINNATI (AP) — Defense attorneys are making a new push for Ohio to join a majority of states that require prosecutors to turn over police reports and witness statements in criminal cases — a policy the chief justice of Ohio's Supreme Court supports. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:09:21 GMT)

O.J.'s defense: He was stupid, but not criminal
LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson's lawyer told jurors Thursday that the former football star's effort to get items back from two sports memorabilia dealers was a mistake but not a crime, saying that ''being stupid, and being frustrated is not being a crook.'' (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:05:31 GMT)

O.J. DEFENSE: NOT GUILTY, JUST DUMB
LAS VEGAS - A prosecutor yesterday branded O.J. Simpson a reckless criminal leader, while The Juice's own lawyer called his client "stupid" - but not guilty. DA David Roger rejected claims that Simpson was only taking back stolen goods when... (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:26:05 GMT)

Defense bid rejected for state senator
A federal judge rejected a vigorous defense bid Thursday for a mistrial in the corruption case against Sen. Ted Stevens despite finding that prosecutors broke rules requiring them to turn over evidence favorable to the veteran Alaska lawmaker. After a roller-coaster day of discord, U. (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:22:45 GMT)

Criminal defense lawyers in Ohio want open discovery
Criminal defense lawyers in Ohio want open discovery CINCINNATI (AP) -- Defense attorneys are making a new push for Ohio to join a majority of states that require prosecutors to turn over police reports and witness statements in criminal cases -- a policy t (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:58:28 GMT)

Fry plans intoxication defense in murder trial
IOWA CITY and#8212; Curtis Fry's attorneys plan to rely on the defense of intoxication by drugs or alcohol during his upcoming second-degree murder trial.Fry's attorney, Peter Persaud of Iowa City, filed a notice Thursday in Johnson County District Court informing the court of the intention to use the defense.Also filed Thursday was a list of witnesses attorneys intend to call in the Wilton ... (Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:22:07 GMT)

Lawyer withdraws from six cases before Judges Bridget McCafferty, Stephen Terry
e-mailed imageCuyahoga County Judge Bridget McCafferty Previous story: Cases from Judges Stephen Terry, Bridget McCafferty courtrooms linked to corruption probe Defense lawyer Joseph O'Malley has withdrawn from a half-dozen criminal cases before two Cuyahoga County judges whose offices were searched... (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:27:32 GMT)

Lawyer Joseph O'Malley pulls out of cases before Cuyahoga County Judges Bridget McCafferty, Steven Terry
Defense lawyer Joseph O'Malley has withdrawn from a half-dozen criminal cases before two Cuyahoga County judges whose offices were searched last week by agents investigating public corruption. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:46:25 GMT)

Defense says O.J. was ‘stupid' but not criminal
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's lawyer told jurors Thursday that the former football star's effort to get items back from two sports memorabilia dealers was a mistake but not a crime, saying that ‘‘being stupid, and being frustrated is not being a crook.'' (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:34:05 GMT)

Public defense lawyer to face another charge
A public criminal defense attorney accused of public intoxication and resisting or obstructing a police officer in connection with an alleged drunken disturbance at a Redding nightclub in April is facing a new misdemeanor charge. (Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:02:44 GMT)

Dream teamer: 'Enough O.J.'
A key member of O.J. Simpson's "Dream Team" of criminal defense lawyers said yesterday that he's through discussing the Heisman Trophy winner and former... (Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:04:32 GMT)

County police chiefs oppose change in court rule
LISBON - Police chiefs across the county are speaking out against the proposed changes to Ohio Criminal Rule 16 that would require prosecutors to turn over witness statements and police reports to criminal defense attorneys. (Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:01:01 GMT)

Legal Expert: What's Next for O.J. Simpson?
A criminal defense attorney reviews O.J.'s legal options – and if he'll do hard time (Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:20:00 GMT)

Panthers' rush defense shuts Johnson down
CHARLOTTE -- The goal is to keep the opponent from finishing with a 100-yard rusher. Maybe the Carolina Panthers should take credit for 50 wins. (Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:22:06 GMT)

Miller, Murtha & Psoras Secures Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for Victim of Industrial Accident at Bethlehem Steel
Lutherville-based civil litigation and criminal defense firm resolves dispute with Keibler-Thompson Co. after jury awarded $3.2 million to plaintiff earlier this year (Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

DOD creates database that exposes fraudsters
Congress ordered the Department of Defense to create a database listing any criminal convictions or findings of civil liability against businesses or persons that receive more than $500,000 in defense contracts. (Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:05:06 GMT)

Sponsored by:
Carlos Perez-Olivo shook his head when jurors found him guilty of killing his wife on a darkened roadside. It took the jury 8 1/2 hours to convict Perez-Olivo, a disbarred criminal defense lawyer, of second-degree murder in the 2006 shooting death of Peggy Hall Perez-Olivo on Route 100 in Millwood. (Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:33:30 GMT)

Defense Says Taylor "Not The Worst Of The Worst";
Defense attorney Bill Ortwein told a Federal Court jury on Monday that the death penalty should be reserved for "the worst of the worst", which he said does not include Rejon Taylor. (Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:44:51 GMT)

Calls show Stevens was concerned about criminal investigation in 2006
Sen. Ted Stevens spent the end of 2006 deeply concerned about an FBI investigation into an extensive remodeling project of... (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:09:22 GMT)

Repeat criminal arrested following chase
Notorious repeat criminal Eddie Ray Hall is back in jail after ramming an undercover police car while attempting to elude authorities today, according to the sheriff's office. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:43:05 GMT)

Defense: Reputed Klansman acquittal should stand
Lawyers for a reputed Klansman argued Monday that prosecutors are citing an irrelevant civil case in their efforts to reverse his acquittal in the abductions of two black teenagers slain in 1964. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:34:46 GMT)

Defense admits killing and angles for abuse as motive
CROWN POINT | Jerri Finnearty shot her 41-year-old husband, Michael, in the head while he lay in bed in their Calumet Township home, a Lake County prosecutor and defense attorney agreed Monday. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:02:40 GMT)

What Happened To The Right Of Self Defense?
Since when do residents of Chattanooga and/or Hamilton County not have the right to defend themselves? I am making reference to the arrest of James Bryan Miller for "criminal homicide" and the fact that some media outlets have said Mr. Miller was wanted for murder. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:30:17 GMT)

Cross Lanes fatal stabbing goes to grand jury
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A Kanawha County grand jury will decide whether to press charges against a man who fatally stabbed someone at his Cross Lanes home this morning. "Evidence right now leans toward self-defense rather than a criminal act," said... (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:52:22 GMT)

'Serial Shooter' Suspect Launches Defense
Lawyers for serial killing suspect Dale Hausner are giving opening statements to the jury hearing the case. Defense attorney Ken Everett began telling jurors on Tuesday that police erred in charging him with slaying eight people and attacking 20 others. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:36:11 GMT)

'Serial Shooter' suspect launches defense
A defense attorney described two prosecution witnesses as liars who want to get lighter sentences for themselves. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:38:29 GMT)

Hausner Defense Team Lobs Attack
A defense attorney for a man accused in a string of shootings describes a key prosecution witness as the real killer who was implicating his client to avoid the death penalty. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:05:18 GMT)

Former Department of Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty To Participating In Scheme to Steal $39.6 Million Worth of Fuel ...
A former Department of Defense (DoD) contractor pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to steal fuel worth approximately $39.6 million from the U.S. Army in Iraq, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Chuck Rosenberg. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:11:00 GMT)

'Serial Shooter' suspect launches defense
A defense attorney for a man accused in a notorious string of shootings across metropolitan Phoenix described a key prosecution witness as the real killer who was implicating his client to avoid the death penalty. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:22:46 GMT)

Ex-actor guilty of yacht killings, defense says
SANTA ANA, California (AP) -- The attorney for a former child actor accused of throwing a couple off their yacht bound to an anchor told a jury Tuesday his client is guilty of those two murders and a third, but shouldn't be put to death. (Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:48:15 GMT)

Defense: Phoenix suspect's roommate is real killer
By AMANDA LEE MYERS, Associated Press Writer. The former roommate of the man accused of leading the notorious Serial Shooter attacks two years ago is the real person responsible for killing eight people and attacking 20 others across Phoenix, a defense attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:25:27 GMT)

Defense: Phoenix suspect’s roommate is real killer
Tue, Oct 7, 2008 (6:42 p.m.) The former roommate of the man accused of leading the notorious Serial Shooter attacks two years ago is the real person responsible for killing eight people and attacking 20 others across Phoenix, a defense attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:52:56 GMT)

Defense: Phoenix suspect's roommate is real killer
The former roommate of the man accused of leading the notorious Serial Shooter attacks two years ago is the real person responsible for killing eight people and attacking 20 others across Phoenix, a defense attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:38:26 GMT)

‘Serial Shooter' suspect launches defense
PHOENIX - A defense attorney for a man accused in a notorious string of shootings across metropolitan Phoenix described a key prosecution witness as the real killer who was implicating his client to avoid the death penalty. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:50:01 GMT)

Update: Criminal contempt alleged against Erin McLean
Each alleged incident of criminal contempt could carry a possible jail sentence of 10 days. With at least 10 alleged violations of the order, it could mean a 100-day jail sentence. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:30:33 GMT)

Powell heads up Stevens' witness list
Defense attorneys in the criminal trial of Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens have placed former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell at the top of the list of witnesses they will call when they begin their case. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:58:55 GMT)

Stevens judge to weigh request for dismissal
The judge in the criminal trial of Republican Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska will hear arguments Wednesday on a defense motion to dismiss the case, then must weigh another dismissal motion that was filed overnight. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:58:55 GMT)

Ex-actor killed couple, defense lawyer tells jury
Read full story for latest details. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:32:00 GMT)

Defense in NH shows Reid owned guns
The defense in John Brooks' capital murder case called seven witnesses Wednesday to testify that the victim owned guns. (Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:17:14 GMT)

Criminal Prosecutions Predicted to Surge Over Financial Crisis
With public anger reaching a boiling point over plunging stock prices and Wall Street "greed," white-collar defense attorneys are preparing for an inevitable surge in criminal prosecutions. Some defense attorneys say they are confident that prosecutors will act responsibly, but other lawyers are concerned that the current climate could affect investigations. "If we saw hostility in [the] Enron ... (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:00:48 GMT)

Alaskan senator claims criminal case is tainted
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday refused another defense request to declare a mistrial in the corruption case against Sen. Ted Stevens, instead deciding he would tell jurors to ignore disputed portions of the government’s evidence. The ruling came after Stevens’ attorneys accused prosecutors of improperly withholding information that was favorable to Stevens and by using records they ... (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:08:27 GMT)

Brooks trial: Defense says Reid owned guns
BRENTWOOD and#8212; The defense in John Brooks' capital murder case called seven witnesses Wednesday to testify that the victim owned guns. (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:06:01 GMT)

Murder-for-hire case presents defense
BRENTWOOD (AP) -- The defense in John Brooks' capital murder case called seven witnesses Wednesday to testify that the victim owned guns. The testimony was intended to show that Brooks had reason to fear handyman Jack Reid, whom Brooks says was stalking his family. ... (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:17:59 GMT)

Browne defense says witnesses were coached
The lead investigator in the criminal case against a former employee of the Ventura County Public Guardian's Office testified Wednesday that a prosecutor suggested answers to questions to key witnesses who were testifying against the defendant, Juanita Browne (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:22:50 GMT)

Prosecution rests, Stevens’s team readies defense
Sen. Ted Stevens's defense team is foreshadowing its legal strategy, signaling it wants to call 10 witnesses to vouch for... (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:09:24 GMT)

Jena Money: Where Is It Now? How Much?
Blane Williams is an Alexandria defense attorney who represented Jena 6 defendant Mychal Bell 5 times in Juvenile Court and Williams represented Bell during his criminal trial for attempted murder- for the attack on Justin Barker at Jena High. (Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:44:18 GMT)

Candidate's Web site touted how to beat criminal rap
MILWAUKEE - As recently as last year, first-time Republican Assembly candidate Dan Hellman ran a Web site that tried to sell defendants a primer on how to beat criminal charges. (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:06:09 GMT)

Gov't probes US defense contractor over payments
Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. Combat Support Associates, based in Orange, Calif., performs vehicle maintenance, computer repairs and security work at Camp Doha, Camp Arifjan ... (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:47:40 GMT)

Gov’t probes US defense contractor over payments
Fri, Oct 10, 2008 (6:45 a.m.) Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:47:45 GMT)

Government probes defense contractor over payments
Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:50:20 GMT)

Army investigates defense company with EP ties (8:13 a.m.)
Army investigates defense company with EP ties (8:13 a.m.) (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:33:27 GMT)

Federal agents seize documents from U.S. defense contractor
Associated Press - October 10, 2008 10:33 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Army criminal investigators are examining whether a California-based defense contractor overcharged the government for work in... (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:51:56 GMT)

Federal agents seize documents from U.S. defense contractor
WASHINGTON (AP) - Army criminal investigators are examining whether a California-based defense contractor overcharged the government for work in supporting troops in Iraq. (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:51:57 GMT)

Ted Stevens allowed 5 character witnesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The judge in Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' criminal trial ruled Friday that five character witnesses can be called, about half the number the defense team sought. (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:01:55 GMT)

Army investigates defense company with EP ties (8:13 a.m.)
Army investigates defense company with EP ties (8:13 a.m.) (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:54:30 GMT)

Agents Seize Documents from U.S. Defense Contractor
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Army criminal investigators are examining whether a California-based defense contractor overcharged the government for work in supporting troops in Iraq. (Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:50:46 GMT)

Gov't probes US defense contractor over payments
WASHINGTON -- Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. (Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:44:40 GMT)

Stevens mum on testifying at his trial
As Ted Stevens's criminal trial heads into its final days, defense attorneys have been mum on whether the pugnacious 84-year-old... (Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:45:20 GMT)

No rest for poor Mickey Haller
Mickey Haller, criminal defense attorney, works out of the back of a Lincoln town car and is driven around Los Angeles by a client working off legal fees. He has vanity plates on all three of his cars. One of them reads "IWALKEM." (Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:52:26 GMT)

Defense considers putting Connolly on stand
A Miami jury has been offered a stark view of Boston's underworld, FBI corruption, and murder in the past month from a trio of deadpan killers and a disgraced ex-FBI supervisor who wept on the stand. (Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:06:30 GMT)

Despite reforms, Congress hides $3.5B in defense earmarks
A Seattle Times investigation released Sunday of the 2008 defense bill has found 155 hidden earmarks worth $3.5 billion. House members broke the new rules 110 times by not disclosing who was getting the favors. (Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:24:10 GMT)

Royals defense shuts down Gaston in Portland Christian's 36-6 win
The offense was humming, but what made Portland Christian football coach Andrew Jannsen sing was the way his defense performed in Friday’s 36-6 win at Gaston. “It was really about our defense,” Jannsen says. “Our offense was inconsistent for most of the game, although we ... (Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:19:51 GMT)

For first time in 16 years, Treasure Coast public defender faces challenger
For the first time since she was elected 16 years ago, Treasure Coast Public Defender Diamond Litty is facing a challenger -- one of her former employees -- for the job of running the region's largest criminal defense firm. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:10:30 GMT)

Army investigates defense contractor payments - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - ...
WASHINGTON — Army criminal investigators are examining whether Combat Support Associates, a defense contractor that has earned more than $2 billion so far supporting U.S. troops in Iraq, overcharged the government. The company said it is cooperating in the case. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:03:12 GMT)

Jobs Lost From Inaccurate Criminal Records
Dozens of lawsuits claim lost jobs because of bad background checks. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:15:38 GMT)

Terrorist-Backed Kidnappings On The Rise
Figures compiled by the Defense Intelligence Agency from classified and unclassified sources show that in 2004, some 342 foreign and U.S. hostages were taken by terrorist and insurgent organizations. By 2007 it had jumped to more than 1,500. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:30:05 GMT)

Sierra Leone: Gabbidon Team Plans 'Tougher Defense'
Defense counsel for Francis Gabbidon, former ombudsman in the SLPP government, is preparing to file a new motion in the ongoing trial following a 168 count charge of misappropriation of public funds contrary to law. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:04:37 GMT)

FDA Launches Food Defense Awareness Training Kit For Employees In The Food Industry
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched its food defense awareness training kit for first line food industry employees. The training targets these individuals because they can play an important role in helping to keep our nation's food supply safe, from the farm to the table. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:07:47 GMT)

Experts: Inexact court records available
Private companies in the United States have access to public court records that have been found to have alleged inaccuracies, criminal justice experts say.Minnesota Board of Public Defense official Robert Sykora said some individuals could find themselves losing jobs after companies create electronic databases filled with the alleged inaccuracies, ABC News reported Monday.We're building a system ... (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:20:42 GMT)

Wife of Sen. Stevens on Defense Witness List in Corruption Trial
Sen. Ted Stevens plans to call his wife to testify at his federal corruption trial in Washington. (Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:39:19 GMT)

Defense wants evidence tested in Carrick case
WOODSTOCK – Attorneys for a 25-year-old McHenry man charged with lying about his knowledge of a Johnsburg High School senior’s presumed murder want to see if evidence has been altered. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:42:07 GMT)

Stevens to Testify in His Defense in Criminal Trial (Update1)
Oct. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Alaska Senator Ted Stevens will testify tomorrow in his defense against gift-hiding charges, according to court papers filed by his lawyers. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:15:44 GMT)

UK Appeals Court Rejects Encryption Key Disclosure Defense
Defendants can't deny police an encryption key because of fears the data it unlocks will incriminate them, a British appeals... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:43:43 GMT)

Prosecutor: Cooper subpoenas 'fishing expedition'
Assistant District Attorney Howard Cummings says Brad Cooper's attorneys' request for police evidence is an attempt to prepare his defense "to a potential criminal charge." (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:10:09 GMT)

County attorney candidates sound off on issues
More than 30 years ago, Dodge City attorney Terry Malone left the Ford County attorney's office to join a local law firm. Dodge City attorney Larry Daniels has spent the past 15 years in private practice and has handled many criminal cases, mainly as a defense attorney. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:22:38 GMT)

Court wrestles with whether defendants should be identified by gang names
Lawyers and judges are split over whether alleged gang members should be called by their street names or their legal names during their criminal trial, Newark's Star-Ledger reports. Before an Ocean County murder trial that began yesterday, defense lawyers argued that referring to the defendants by their street names “Respect,” “Gotti,” and “High Five,” would unfairly lead jurors to assume that ... (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:30:14 GMT)

The Long Road To The Davis Case
The law-and-order-fueled trend toward restricting appeals in criminal cases may be reaching its gruesome conclusion in the case of Troy Davis, a death row inmate who may be executed despite a series of revelations about his innocence. (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:30:05 GMT)

Hatch Testifies to Stevens' Honesty; Judge Says Senator's Corruption Case Could Go to Jury Next Week
Sen. Orrin G. Hatch took the stand Thursday in defense of his Republican Senate colleague Ted Stevens, telling jurors that Stevens is "totally honest, totally straightforward." (Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:57:17 GMT)

Defense argues wife, in-law slayings not first-degree
Joseph George Nara's attorney says the '84 Georges shootings occurred when one of the women pulled out a gun. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:12:47 GMT)

Cooper lawyers accused of 'fishing'
A Wake County prosecutor Tuesday accused lawyers for Bradley Cooper of attempting to improve his defense against a possible criminal charge by asking Cary police to turn over their entire investigative file in the murder of Nancy Cooper. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:40:00 GMT)

Judge rules teen accused of murder may switch lawyers
A judge ruled Tuesday that 14-year-old murder suspect Brandon McInerney may switch lawyers after determining that the boy wasn't coerced and understood what he is doing. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kevin McGee said McInerney can fire his attorneys from the county Public Defender's Office and substitute lawyers from a criminal defense law firm, United Defense Group of Studio City, along ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:27:34 GMT)

Defense wants polygraph admitted
Lawyers representing three defendants accused of sexual assault in Red River County want polygraph results admitted at their criminal trial in January. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:54 GMT)

Czuprynski to speak at CDC meeting
Edward M. Czuprynski, an independent candidate for Bay County prosecutor, will speak to the public about his candidacy at 7 p.m. today during a meeting of Bay City's Northwest Citizens District Council. The meeting, open to the public, will be held at Linsday Elementary School, 607 LaSalle St. Czuprynski, a Bay City criminal defense attorney, faces off against incumbent Prosecutor Kurt C. ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:09:35 GMT)

U.S. 'justifiable' homicides on the rise
The rising number of justifiable police and civilian slayings of criminal suspects reflects a shoot first attitude on U.S. streets, analysts say. FBI figures indicate 391 killings by police were ruled justifiable in 2007, the most since 1994, while last year's 254 killings by private individuals found to be self-defense were the most since 1997, USA Today reported Wednesday. Analysts say part of ... (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:50:23 GMT)

Bail set for Luverne man, 76, in criminal sex case
LUVERNE — Despite a request for a bail amount of at least $50,000 from Rock County Assistant Attorney Jeff Haubrich, Judge Timothy Connell set bail for Leo Swenson at $30,000. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:59:38 GMT)

Stevens Ready To Take Stand in His Own Defense
Sen. Ted Stevens is poised to take the stand to dispute - in his own words - charges that he knowingly concealed more than $250,000 worth of gifts that should have been disclosed over a period of seven years on financial disclosure forms that all senators must complete annually. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:20:17 GMT)

Testimony: Criminal past of man who hid carjacker is worse than it looks
A probation officer tasked with advising a federal judge on what punishment Eric Dewayne "E" Boyd should face as an accessory to a federal carjacking testified this morning that Boyd's criminal history was underrated. (Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:36:51 GMT)

Ex-AIG chief Greenberg takes the Fifth
Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, the legendary former chief executive of AIG, declined to answer questions Saturday from the New York Attorney General's office about his role in a controversial transaction between AIG and another insurer. Instead, Greenberg invoked his Fifth Amendment rights, his defense lawyer confirmed. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:01:10 GMT)

Boy Accused of Killing Lawrence King Allowed to Fire Public Defender
A judge Tuesday ruled that 14-year-old Brandon McInerney, accused slayer of openly gay 15-year-old classmate Lawrence King, may fire his current lawyers, the Ventura County Star reports. Ventura County superior court judge Kevin McGee permitted McInerney to replace the public defender’s office, which has been representing him, with a private criminal defense firm called the United Defense Group, ... (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:53:17 GMT)

Defense lawyer says cattle scandal not ‘typical fraud case’
Legal documents filed by a defense lawyer for Kevin Scott O’Brien, the central figure in the multimillion-dollar Greenbrier County cattle and banking scandal, say it’s not the “typical fraud case” and many of his victims’ losses were “unintended.” (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:53:54 GMT)

Even in self-defense case, clerk could be charged
The Waukegan clerk who authorities say shot a fleeing robber could face criminal charges -- even if he acted in self-defense, a previous case demonstrates. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:02:31 GMT)

Stevens Ready To Take Stand in His Own Defense
Sen. Ted Stevens is poised to take the stand to dispute -- in his own words -- charges that he knowingly concealed more than $250,000 worth of gifts that should have been disclosed over a period of seven years on financial disclosure forms that all senators must complete annually. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:00:19 GMT)

Defense wants cell-phone nudity charges dropped
NEWARK -- The defense is asking for the dismissal of charges against a 15-year-old accused of transmitting nude photographs of herself using her cell phone, attorney Jill Cochran said. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:12:20 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-16 14:48 Appeals court upholds conviction of ex-Tyco CEO
NEW YORK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - An appeals court on Thursday upheld the criminal convictions of former Tyco International Ltd Chief Executive Dennis Kozlowski and former financial chief Mark Swartz. The New York State Court of Appeals, in a written decision, rejected defense lawyers' arguments that the former executives' trials were flawed and that the convictions should be reversed. The men were ... (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:24:32 GMT)

Prosecutors, defense: Man police say killed adoptive dad is insane
State prosecutors agree with Brian E. Pagnam and his lawyers that Pagnam should be acquitted of murdering his adoptive father in their Enfield home in December 2006 on grounds of “mental disease or defect” — a defense still commonly called insanity. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:33:34 GMT)

Defense rests in murder trial
STAMFORD - After calling a medical expert and four character witnesses, the defense rested in the Mary Ann Langley murder trial without calling the defendant accused of throwing gasoline on her husband and lighting him on fire in their South Norwalk home in 2006. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:36:52 GMT)

Group of criminal lawyers protests crime lab meeting
A group of Wayne County criminal lawyers is protesting a scheduled meeting with Prosecutor Kym Worthy's office today to discuss the closure of the Detroit Police Crime lab because Worthy will not attend. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:27:47 GMT)

Conviction of ex-Tyco CEO Kozlowski upheld
An appeals court on Thursday upheld the criminal convictions of former Tyco International Ltd Chief Executive Dennis Kozlowski and former financial chief Mark Swartz, both of whom are serving prison terms for fraud. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:06:31 GMT)

Defense attorneys want independent audit of cases tied to Detroit crime lab
DETROIT -- A defense attorney group is calling for an independent investigation of convictions involving the Detroit Police crime laboratory, claiming Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy should not audit cases her office prosecuted. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:34:54 GMT)

Prosecution, defense rest in Britney Spears' driving case; deliberations begin Friday
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears did not appear at her driver's license trial Thursday. Instead, her father did the talking. Spears' defense consisted solely of the testimony of Jamie Spears, who told jurors his daughter intends to return to Louisiana once she has custody of her children. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:24:09 GMT)

Sen. Stevens, wife testify in corruption trial
Stevens became the first sitting senator in 27 years to testify in his defense at a criminal trial. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:08:15 GMT)

21 hours and counting: Jury still in deliberation
A Lee County jury will reconvene Friday morning to once again begin deliberations in the Gateway double murder trail. NBC2 went to a criminal defense attorney in Southwest Florida for perspective on what could be taking so long. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:11:01 GMT)

Lots of dunks, very little defense
There wasn’t a lot of defense or intensity, but those were doctor’s orders. And after the Black team’s 86-79 victory over the Whites Thursday night in the Trail Blazers’ intrasquad scrimmage before a packed house at Cleveland High, Coach Nate McMillan was ... (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:04:39 GMT)

Russia Boosts Defense Budget by $13 Billion After Georgia War
Oct. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The Russian government approved 344 billion rubles ($13 billion) in new defense spending following its five-day war with Georgia in August, Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:43:27 GMT)

Second-highest court in land comes to Buffalo
Eleven years ago, an obese black woman was dismissed from a criminal trial jury. The prosecutor who requested her dismissal said overweight jurors tend to take sides with the defense. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:24:03 GMT)

Self-Defense Ruled In Case Where Central Student Was Killed Criminal Homicide Count Dismissed Against Miller
A criminal homicide charge was dismissed Friday morning against James Bryan Miller in the case in which a Central High School student was killed in a home invasion at Summit. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:21:16 GMT)

Witness in FLDS leader's case won't meet with his attorneys
A witness in the upcoming criminal case of Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs is apparently refusing to meet with his defense attorneys. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:13:00 GMT)

18-year-old faces criminal-sexual conduct charges
An 18-year-old boy from Savage has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct by the Scott County Attorney’s Office. read more (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:41:42 GMT)

Police officers testify in Connolly's defense
A parade of current and former police officers have been called to the stand today in the state murder trial of former FBI agent John J. Connolly Jr. in an apparent effort by the defense to cast doubt on claims that he leaked information to longtime informants James "Whitey" Bulger and Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi that prompted them to kill several people. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:28:43 GMT)

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