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Scrushy civil case far cry from criminal trial
Richard Scrushy's federal criminal trial was an entertaining, white-collar whodunit. Four years later, a shareholder lawsuit seeking $2.6 billion from the disgraced HealthSouth Corp. CEO isn't making nearly the same splash. (Mon, 18 May 2009 19:14:28 GMT)
Blagojevich defense team almost set
Sam Adam Jr. formally filed his appearance today to represent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in his federal corruption case, and his father, Sam Adam, is expected to soon join him. They will team up with attorney Sheldon Sorosky in the former governor's defense. The roles the Adams will play were cemented in meetings late last week after U.S. District Judge James Zagel informed Blagojevich's ... (Mon, 18 May 2009 23:48:07 GMT)
City's plans for defense lawyer draws criticism
The city of Casper planned to pay for the private criminal defense of one of its employees, an unusual move that has drawn criticism from Natrona County's district attorney. (Mon, 18 May 2009 23:48:37 GMT)
Blagojevich defense team almost set
Sam Adam Jr. formally filed his appearance today to represent former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in his federal corruption case, and his father, Sam Adam, is expected to soon join him. (Mon, 18 May 2009 23:50:58 GMT)
City's plans for defense lawyer draws criticism
The city of Casper planned to pay for the private criminal defense of one of its employees, an unusual move that has drawn criticism from Natrona County's district attorney. (Tue, 19 May 2009 08:19:47 GMT)
Craigslist Boss Offers Site Defense
As South Carolina launches a criminal investigation into prostitution on Craigslist, the site's boss offers a defense. (Tue, 19 May 2009 11:08:12 GMT)
Rwanda: ICTR/Ntawukulilyayo - Defense Case of Former Sub-Prefect to Open 14 Sept
Arusha — The opening of defence case of former sub-prefect of Gisagara, southern Rwanda, Dominique Ntawukulilyayo, on trial for genocide before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), has been scheduled for 14 September, this year. (Tue, 19 May 2009 11:17:41 GMT)
Meachum leaves Vick's legal team once again
Atlanta attorney Daniel R. Meachum, an original member of Michael Vick's criminal defense team, no longer represents the embattled quarterback. (Tue, 19 May 2009 14:08:50 GMT)
Police say stabbing was in self-defense
Dothan police say a fatal stabbing last night in the circle city may have been in self-defense (Tue, 19 May 2009 21:30:40 GMT)
City's plans for defense lawyer draws criticism
The city of Casper planned to pay for the private criminal defense of one of its employees, an unusual move that has drawn criticism from Natrona County's district attorney. (Tue, 19 May 2009 21:46:23 GMT)
Mass. Judge Orders Criminal Discovery Training for U.S. Attorney's Office
Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has issued an order requiring the Boston U.S. Attorney's Office to hold a training program focused on discovery in criminal cases this fall. The order also gives the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts until Nov. 20 to submit additional affidavits explaining why Wolf shouldn't issue ... (Wed, 20 May 2009 02:54:01 GMT)
Federal judge refuses to drop criminal charges against DeLaughter
Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter failed in his bid to get his criminal corruption charges tossed out and will instead go on trial Aug. 17. (Wed, 20 May 2009 06:22:23 GMT)
Mass. Judge Orders Criminal Discovery Training for U.S. Attorney's Office
Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has issued an order requiring the Boston U.S. Attorney's Office to hold a training program focused on discovery in criminal cases this fall. (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:02:52 GMT)
City's plans for defense lawyer draws criticism
The city of Casper planned to pay for the private criminal defense of one of its employees, an unusual move that has drawn criticism from Natrona County's district attorney. (Wed, 20 May 2009 08:30:13 GMT)
Karadzic Defense Team Claims Proof Of US Immunity Deal
THE HAGUE (AFP)--The defense team for Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic said Wednesday it will show proof that U.S. negotiator Richard Holbrooke had promised to shield him from war crimes charges. (Wed, 20 May 2009 09:11:12 GMT)
Law students defend Three Strikes offenders
While their classmates are busy reading up on case law and listening to lectures, some Stanford Law School students, through the Criminal Defense Clinic, are getting a chance to try high-stakes criminal cases themselves, and have enjoyed remarkable success of late. The Stanford Criminal Defense Clinic, which began in 2006, is ... (Wed, 20 May 2009 10:19:58 GMT)
City's plans for defense lawyer draws criticism
The city of Casper planned to pay for the private criminal defense of one of its employees, an unusual move that has drawn criticism from Natrona County's district attorney. (Wed, 20 May 2009 15:45:04 GMT)
Defense lawyers deny inmates a racketeering group
Defense lawyers told a federal jury that six accused white supremacist prison gang members weren't part of a wide-ranging criminal racket in Nevada's state corrections system. (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:26:25 GMT)
Insanity defense planned for woman charged in filthy-home death
Pontiac -- A woman accused of neglecting her mother to death in the filthy home they shared is planning an insanity defense against criminal charges, court documents show. (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:30:39 GMT)
Lawyer held in murder of witness
A Newark criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor whose cases included last year's Lakewood barbershop murder trial was arrested Wednesday on charges that include arranging or attempting to arrange the murder of witnesses against his clients, including in a high-profile Manalapan drug case. (Wed, 20 May 2009 18:26:57 GMT)
Alleged Summit Fire starter brings on experienced attorney
Channing Verden Photo by: File Photo The Los Gatos contractor accused of starting last spring's Summit Fire declared a well-known Santa Clara criminal defense lawyer as his attorney. Channing Verden did not, however, enter a plea to the felony count that could land him in prison for seven years. Verden, 51, and a small crew were hired for $18,000 to clear a property on the 31000 block of Summit ... (Thu, 21 May 2009 00:48:33 GMT)
Self-defense claimed in rapper Dolla's killing
After an earlier dispute at an Atlanta strip club, the accused felt threatened in a random encounter in L.A., his defense attorney says. The attorney for an Atlanta man accused of killing rapper Dolla earlier this week said his client opened fire after feeling threatened by the rapper and his entourage during a chance encounter at the Beverly Center. (Thu, 21 May 2009 04:33:31 GMT)
Defense lawyers say Nevada prison inmates are not in a racketeering group
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defense lawyers told a federal jury that six accused white supremacist prison gang members weren’t part of a wide-ranging criminal racket in Nevada’s state corrections system. (Thu, 21 May 2009 06:15:14 GMT)
The American Way: In Defense of George W. Bush
If George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and other principals of the previous administration were ever brought to trial for war crimes, I would offer my services, in all sincerity, to their defense. (Thu, 21 May 2009 14:33:12 GMT)
3 plead innocent to defrauding Defense Department
An Army major, his wife and a civilian contractor have pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges they defrauded the Department of Defense. (Thu, 21 May 2009 19:36:47 GMT)
Local man pleads guilty to rigging defense bids
NORFOLK The Defense and Justice departments are investigating a bid-rigging conspiracy involving the sales of elevator parts for aircraft carriers and support vessels. The investigation has already led to one arrest and guilty plea. Todd M. Mosiman, 38, of Virginia Beach admitted in court Thursday to defrauding the federal government. (Thu, 21 May 2009 19:54:43 GMT)
'Self-defense' cited in death
A Fernandina Beach man killed Friday night on Robin Hood Drive was shot in self-defense, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Police and paramedics were called to 820 Robin Hood Drive about 6:40 p.m. Friday and found Lonnie Tanner III, 37, lying in the doorway, shot in the abdomen. (Thu, 21 May 2009 22:22:15 GMT)
Government roundup: Public defender retiring
Kern County Public Defender Mark Arnold will leave his job as the top public criminal defense lawyer in the county in August. He announced his retirement to his staff on Wednesday, according to his formal letter of retirement to Supervisor Jon McQuiston, chairman of the board, on Thursday. (Fri, 22 May 2009 00:07:45 GMT)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Tarrant County DA proud of office track record on DNA evidence preservation
The new Tarrant County district attorney vows to carry on the office’s history of seeking justice, not just convictions. (Fri, 22 May 2009 00:16:57 GMT)
'Self-defense' cited in death
A Fernandina Beach man killed Friday night on Robin Hood Drive was shot in self-defense, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Police and paramedics were called to 820 Robin Hood Drive about 6:40 p.m. Friday and found Lonnie Tanner III, 37, lying in the doorway, shot in the abdomen. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:22:45 GMT)
Man declines to use his mental health as defense
A Rochester man waived his right to claim a mental illness defense and will be sentenced in September for criminal sexual conduct. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:36:53 GMT)
Man declines to use his mental health as defense
A Rochester man waived his right to claim a mental illness defense and will be sentenced in September for sexually touching boys in Austin nearly two years ago. (Fri, 22 May 2009 16:39:48 GMT)
Casey Anthony's defense gets more investigative documents from prosecutors
Prosecutors have turned over more investigative documents to Casey Anthony's defense team. Prosecutors have turned over more investigative documents to Casey Anthony's defense team. (Fri, 22 May 2009 19:04:19 GMT)
Illegal immigrant accused of murder files defense paperwork
Paperwork has been filed to jump-start Felix Ortega's defense in a fatal crash last month, and you may be surprised at whose signature is on the court documents. (Fri, 22 May 2009 21:06:47 GMT)
No criminal liability determined in case of SRPD v. Jesse Nathaniel Hamilton
District Attorney Stephan Passalacqua announced that the investigation into the death of Jesse Nathaniel Hamilton has been completed by his office, and that there is no criminal liability on the... (Fri, 22 May 2009 21:55:45 GMT)
Sex offender to claim self-defense at trial
A man accused of beating and attempting to rape his girlfriend will claim self-defense in his upcoming trial. (Fri, 22 May 2009 23:36:00 GMT)
Casey Anthony's defense gets more investigative documents from prosecutors
Prosecutors have turned over more investigative documents to Casey Anthony's defense team. (Sat, 23 May 2009 02:29:36 GMT)
Refiling criminal charges called 'a waste' of taxpayer' money
State prosecutors plan to refile criminal charges against former Rep. Mike Veon and an aide for allegedly misusing a nonprofit, a move Veon's lawyer said would be "a waste of taxpayers' money when resources are scarce." (Sat, 23 May 2009 04:06:10 GMT)
'Self-defense' cited in death
A Fernandina Beach man killed Friday night on Robin Hood Drive was shot in self-defense, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Police and paramedics were called to 820 Robin Hood Drive about 6:40 p.m. Friday and found Lonnie Tanner III, 37, lying in the doorway, shot in the abdomen. (Sat, 23 May 2009 12:35:31 GMT)
Syndrome used as defense in abuse case
A mother was charged with child endangering and felonious assault after police said she was purposely taking blood from her baby to get attention for herself. (Sat, 23 May 2009 19:14:27 GMT)
Sex offender to claim self-defense at trial
A man accused of beating and attempting to rape his girlfriend will claim self-defense in his upcoming trial. (Sun, 24 May 2009 06:35:00 GMT)
Biotech firm CellCyte Genetics faces a criminal probe
CellCyte Genetics, left a cashless zombie after the stock-touting campaign that lifted its value to $400 million faded away, says it has reached a tentative settlement in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inquiry into its activities. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:14:37 GMT)
'Self-defense' cited in death
A Fernandina Beach man killed Friday night on Robin Hood Drive was shot in self-defense, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Police and paramedics were called to 820 Robin Hood Drive about 6:40 p.m. Friday and found Lonnie Tanner III, 37, lying in the doorway, shot in the abdomen. (Sun, 24 May 2009 12:24:56 GMT)
Noted lawyer joins team fighting Attalla drug charges
Noted criminal defense lawyer Steve Fishman has joined the legal team defending Hatim Tim Attalla of federal charges that he conspired with members of the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club to possess and distribute controlled substances. (Mon, 25 May 2009 01:13:13 GMT)
Rep. Jerry Lewis defends earmark requests
Inland Rep. Jerry Lewis is requesting more than $96 million in federal earmarks for clients of Washington lobbyists whose dealings with the veteran lawmaker were part of a criminal investigation launched three years ago. (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:46:08 GMT)
Police use GPS to track suspects despite murky law
Investigators were tipped that habitual criminal Bernardo Garcia was back to making and dealing methamphetamine in 2005 but they needed more evidence to nail him. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:26:18 GMT)
Sex offender to claim self-defense at trial
A man accused of beating and attempting to rape his girlfriend will claim self-defense in his upcoming trial. (Mon, 25 May 2009 11:19:21 GMT)
'Self-defense' cited in death
A Fernandina Beach man killed Friday night on Robin Hood Drive was shot in self-defense, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office. Police and paramedics were called to 820 Robin Hood Drive about 6:40 p.m. Friday and found Lonnie Tanner III, 37, lying in the doorway, shot in the abdomen. (Mon, 25 May 2009 14:52:45 GMT)
Police Use GPS Devices to Track Criminals - Some Object
Investigators are increasingly using Global Position System technology to catch drug dealers, burglars and other criminals. However, privacy advocates and criminal defense lawyers say, "Not so fast." (Mon, 25 May 2009 16:24:25 GMT)
Police use GPS to track suspects despite murky law
MADISON, Wis. - Investigators were tipped that habitual criminal Bernardo Garcia was back to making and dealing methamphetamine in 2005 but they needed more evidence to nail... (Mon, 25 May 2009 18:14:40 GMT)
Psychologist's interest in nudism may defense against sex charges
MOREHEAD CITY - A Carteret County school psychologist's interest in nudism may also play a part in his defense against allegations involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. (Mon, 25 May 2009 19:11:40 GMT)
Police Use GPS to Track Suspects
Investigators were tipped that habitual criminal Bernardo Garcia was back to making and dealing methamphetamine in 2005 but they needed more evidence to nail him. So they secretly installed a GPS to his borrowed Ford Tempo. (Mon, 25 May 2009 20:03:14 GMT)
(UPDATED) Defense attorney charged with DUI, causing wrecks (with MUG)
DESTIN - Local defense attorney Robert Scott Whitehead was arrested and faces multiple charges in connection with two motor vehicle accidents in Destin on Saturday night. Whitehead, who is 38, was charged with DUI with property damage and personal injury, (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:38:09 GMT)
Brake trial progresses, defense may begin this week
Prosecutors plan to continue to stack evidence against Troy Brake, who is charged with killing MSU student Katherine A. Brown and three others, at his trial, which is scheduled to continue Wednesday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 03:20:02 GMT)
Gerhartsreiter trial will test insanity defense
The case is called Commonwealth v. Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, but like many things about the high-profile trial that starts this week in Boston, even that is in dispute. (Tue, 26 May 2009 05:10:04 GMT)
Employer's gold, silver payroll standard may bring hard time
Robert Kahre, who owns numerous construction businesses in Las Vegas, is standing trial on 57 counts of income tax evasion, tax fraud and criminal conspiracy. If convicted on most counts, he could live out his life in prison. (Tue, 26 May 2009 09:21:19 GMT)
Nudism may figure in defense
A Carteret County school psychologist's interest in nudism may also play a part in his defense against allegations involving the sexual exploitation of a minor. (Tue, 26 May 2009 12:50:30 GMT)
New Member Of Anthony Defense To Be Introduced
The most crucial new member of Casey Anthony's criminal defense team is to be introduced Thursday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:08:04 GMT)
NEW INFO: Criminal Records For Suspect, Victim In Grifton Shooting
Grifton police say a deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon may have been a case of self defense. Police are interviewing more witnesses. Both the accused shooter and the victim have criminal records and were released from prison in the last 12 months. (Tue, 26 May 2009 18:21:12 GMT)
Add another lawyer to tot mom's defense
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Brake trial progresses, defense may begin this week
Prosecutors plan to continue to stack evidence against Troy Brake, who is charged with killing MSU student Katherine A. Brown and three others, at his trial, which is scheduled to continue Wednesday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 20:19:10 GMT)
Feds plug leak: Alleged elevator urinator charged
An agent used surveillance cameras to confirm a smelly suspicion: Someone had been urinating in a freight elevator at an Internal Revenue Service data center in Detroit. Authorities filed a criminal charge Tuesday against Michael Hicks. In an affidavit, treasury agent Delmaria Scott said she interviewed Hicks in January 2008 and he admitted urinating in the elevator for months. (Tue, 26 May 2009 22:04:53 GMT)
Feds plug leak: Alleged elevator urinator charged
An agent used surveillance cameras to confirm a smelly suspicion: Someone had been urinating in a freight elevator at an Internal Revenue Service data center in Detroit. Authorities filed a criminal charge Tuesday against Michael Hicks. In an affidavit,... Related: Internal Revenue Service - Elevator - Indictment - Michael Hicks - Business (Tue, 26 May 2009 22:23:53 GMT)
WILLIAMS: Better safe than free?
OPINION/ANALYSIS: "Better Red than Dead": That was the effete refrain of liberals at the height of the Cold War. In other words, if the United States were required to choose, it should ape communist tyranny rather than accept mortal risks in defense of freedom. The United States rejected the liberal dogma; Soviet communism died in 1991. At present, a variation of the "Better Red than Dead" ... (Wed, 27 May 2009 08:56:06 GMT)
Is Rockefeller Gambling With Insanity Defense?
Lawyers will need to find five more jurors Wednesday in the kidnapping case of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller. (Wed, 27 May 2009 10:32:08 GMT)
Blagojevich Lines Up Two More Defense Lawyers
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat who was ousted from office after federal corruption charges were lodged against him, has lined up two more of his three allotted attorneys and may seek approval of a fourth at next month's hearing in the Northern District of Illinois. The ex-governor has hired Chicago criminal defense lawyer Samuel F. Adam and his son Samuel E. Adam, said attorney ... (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:18:21 GMT)
Ark. Judge Criticizes Prosecutor Over Witness Deal
The chief judge of Arkansas' Court of Appeals has accused the Pulaski County prosecutor and a defense attorney of manipulating the criminal justice system by helping reduce the sentence of a witness who testified against a bank robber. (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:19:45 GMT)
Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Connection With the Procurement of a Bullet-Proof Vest Contract in ...
A defense contractor has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and has admitted to engaging in other bribery-related conduct in connection with contracts in Iraq, the Department of Justice today announced. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:15:00 GMT)
Defense attorney accused of murder faces bail hearing
A New Jersey defense attorney charged with scheming to kill witnesses will find out whether he must stay in jail. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:44:48 GMT)
Attorney leaves Alamo defense team
TEXARKANA, Ark. - One of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo's lawyers has left his defense team. California attorney Danny Davis, who defended Alamo on 1988 abuse charges and took on Alamo's latest case in March, is no longer working on Alamo's defense against federal child sex-related charges. (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:49:31 GMT)
Ark. judge criticizes prosecutor over witness deal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The chief judge of Arkansas' Court of Appeals on Wednesday accused the Pulaski County prosecutor and a defense attorney of manipulating the criminal justice system by helping reduce the sentence of a witness who testified against a bank robber. (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:49:41 GMT)
Lundy to claim self-defense for shooting father
SIGOURNEY — Court papers show Kenneth E. Lundy plans to claim self defense in his trial on charges of voluntary manslaughter. (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:16:34 GMT)
Criminals turned witnesses raise concerns for defense
Prosecutors say they're a necessary evil; the defense says they're bought and paid for Damien West took the stand last week and aired his dirty, bloodstained laundry. (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:27:04 GMT)
Ark. judge criticizes prosecutor over witness deal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The chief judge of Arkansas' Court of Appeals on Wednesday accused the Pulaski County prosecutor and a defense attorney of manipulating the criminal justice system by helping reduce the sentence of a witness who testified against a bank robber. (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:49:21 GMT)
Attorney leaves Alamo defense team
TEXARKANA, Ark. - One of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo's lawyers has left his defense team. California attorney Danny Davis, who defended Alamo on 1988 abuse charges and took on Alamo's latest case in March, is no longer working on Alamo's defense against federal child sex-related charges. (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:49:31 GMT)
Attorney leaves Alamo defense team
One of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo's lawyers has left his defense team. (Thu, 28 May 2009 13:45:40 GMT)
Attorney leaves Alamo defense team
TEXARKANA, Ark. - One of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo's lawyers has left his defense team. California attorney Danny Davis, who defended Alamo on 1988 abuse charges and took on Alamo's latest case in March, is no longer working on Alamo's defense against federal child sex-related charges. (Thu, 28 May 2009 14:19:41 GMT)
Judge Ogle accepts guilty pleas in criminal court
NEWPORT-Circuit Judge Rex Henry Ogle accepted negotiated plea agreements and sentenced four people with charges pending in criminal court on Tuesday. Forty-one-year-old Angela M. Sutton entered a "best interest" plea to six counts of TennCare fraud on Tuesday. (Thu, 28 May 2009 14:47:32 GMT)
Defense: 'Rockefeller' suffers mental illness, not criminally responsible for kidnapping
(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - The defense has opened its case in the kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller. Defense attorney Jeffrey Denner set up an insanity defense by telling the jury Gerhartsreiter "was unable to understand the wrongfulness of his conduct." Denner said Gerhartsreiter "broke" after he lost custody of his daughter in December 2007, and later believed she ... (Thu, 28 May 2009 15:45:58 GMT)
Hunting Accident Triggers Criminal Charges
A father and son hunting trip that ended in family tragedy has triggered criminal charges. (Thu, 28 May 2009 16:50:09 GMT)
Rockefeller team seen facing uphill battle with insanity defense
By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff Massachusetts attorneys who have used the insanity defense say the legal team for the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller faces a difficult battle in mounting that defense for their client, who faces parental kidnapping... (Thu, 28 May 2009 19:49:42 GMT)
Introducing Casey Anthony's newest lawyer
Casey Anthony's defense team added a death-certified attorney to team, and it's DePaul University law professor Andrea Lyon Three months ago, nationally known death penalty attorney Andrea Lyon spoke in Orlando at a seminar on capital punishment put on by The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. (Thu, 28 May 2009 21:31:31 GMT)
Judge Ogle accepts guilty pleas in criminal court
NEWPORT-Circuit Judge Rex Henry Ogle accepted negotiated plea agreements and sentenced four people with charges pending in criminal court on Tuesday. Forty-one-year-old Angela M. Sutton entered a "best interest" plea to six counts of TennCare fraud on Tuesday. (Fri, 29 May 2009 01:32:51 GMT)
Defense files response to murder motion
The defense attorney for a woman convicted of murder filed a response with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals asking the court to support a local judge’s ruling overturning her verdict. (Fri, 29 May 2009 03:05:27 GMT)
Criminal Defense Lawyer Facing Drug, Money Laundering Charges 'Ready to Fight'
Georgia criminal defense attorney J. Mark Shelnutt says he is "ready to fight" a federal indictment that accuses him of joining in a drug conspiracy and laundering money from a drug ring whose leader he defended in federal court. A grand jury handed down a 40-count indictment against Shelnutt after what the lawyer describes as an extended whisper campaign of rumors and grand jury leaks. "You ... (Fri, 29 May 2009 03:08:34 GMT)
Battered child defense usually not successful
HAGERSTOWN While the defense may argue Danielle Black has mental problems, winning an acquittal on the grounds that she was physically abused, as she claimed, could prove difficult, legal experts said. (Fri, 29 May 2009 10:10:20 GMT)
Homicide suspect testifies he fired gun in self-defense
THE CHARGES Kipp Jordon, 21, is being tried on charges of criminal homicide, illegal firearms possession and illegal drug possession in the Oct. 24 killing of Demetrius Schofield, 27, of Coraopolis. (Fri, 29 May 2009 11:36:11 GMT)
Defense contractor with ties to Murtha suspended
A Pennsylvania defense contractor who got millions of dollars in congressional earmarks from Rep. John Murtha has been blocked from doing business with the Navy amid allegations of fraud. Details of the suspension surfaced Friday as another Democrat who... Related: John Murtha - Pennsylvania - Navy - Defense contractor - United States (Fri, 29 May 2009 14:38:28 GMT)
Grand jury subpoenas Visclosky's offices :Indiana congressman says he will cooperate with criminal probe into lobbying ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of Rep. Pete Visclosky in a criminal probe involving a Washington-area lobbying firm that specialized in providing congressional earmarks to defense contractors. (Fri, 29 May 2009 18:47:36 GMT)
Defense begins today in Geneva sisters' neglect trial
Two Geneva sisters accused of neglecting their elderly mother before her death began their defense today, with their attorney characterizing them as a caring, compassionate pair that were simply overwhelmed by their mother's deteriorating health and need for almost constant care. (Fri, 29 May 2009 19:21:07 GMT)
Ind. Rep's Records Subpoenaed In Criminal Probe
The offices of U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky are subpoenaed as part of a criminal probe into a Washington-area lobbying firm. (Fri, 29 May 2009 21:08:43 GMT)
Grand jury subpoenas Visclosky's offices
A federal grand jury has subpoenaed records of an Indiana congressman in a criminal probe involving a top lobbying firm that specialized in funneling federal contracts to defense firms. (Fri, 29 May 2009 21:38:50 GMT)
Defense contractor with ties to Murtha suspended
A Pennsylvania defense contractor who got millions of dollars in congressional earmarks from Rep. John Murtha has been blocked from doing business with the Navy amid allegations of fraud. (Fri, 29 May 2009 23:20:54 GMT)
Murtha-Linked Defense Contractor Suspended
A Pennsylvania defense contractor to whom Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., directed millions of dollars in congressional earmarks has been blocked from doing business with the Navy amid allegations of fraud. (Fri, 29 May 2009 23:30:05 GMT)
Murder case against rap stars' NJ lawyer puts focus on criminal defense practices
NEWARK, N.J. - With his expensive suits and slicked-back hair, Paul Bergrin fit the stereotype of the flashy defense attorney willing to go to any length to help his clients beat a rap. (Sat, 30 May 2009 00:02:40 GMT)
Defense Contractor With Ties to Murtha Suspended
Defense contractor for whom Murtha got earmarks is suspended for alleged fraud (Sat, 30 May 2009 00:27:29 GMT)
Defense contractor with ties to Murtha suspended
Kuchera Defense Systems accused of fraud, including claims of defective pricing. -- A Pennsylvania defense contractor who got millions of dollars in congressional earmarks from Pennsylvania U.S. Rep. John Murtha has been blocked from doing business with the Navy amid allegations of fraud. (Sat, 30 May 2009 08:07:25 GMT)
Groel takes the stand in his own defense
Harold Charles Groel told a jury of his peers Friday that he has never had sex with any foster child in the care of his relative. Groel, 50, of 701 Fischer Road, Lot 169, Creve Coeur, spent about 30 minutes on the stand answering questions about three teenage foster children who have accused him of sexual assault. Groel is currently charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault, Class 1 ... (Sat, 30 May 2009 22:08:14 GMT)
Kenneth Kahn dies at 66; L.A. defense attorney moonlighted as a comedian
Kahn, a Santa Monica resident, had a side career as a suit-wearing, briefcase-toting stand-up comic. As a lawyer, he may be best known for representing convicted spy Andrew Daulton Lee. Kenneth Kahn, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who had a side career as a briefcase-toting comic in a double-breasted suit who irreverently poked fun at the legal system, has died. He was 66. (Sun, 31 May 2009 01:03:06 GMT)
Kenneth Kahn, 66, attorney-comedian
Kenneth Kahn, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who had a side career as a briefcase-toting stand-up comic in a double-breasted suit who irreverently poked fun at the legal system, has died. He was 66. (Sun, 31 May 2009 06:31:06 GMT)
LAWYERS LOVE EAST END CLUBS
THE busy season has started for Eddie Burke, the Hamptons criminal-defense lawyer. Burke struggled on Tuesday to get nightlife impresario Frank Cilione out of jail. The former owner of NV and Resort is the landlord for Lily Pond in East Hampton... (Sun, 31 May 2009 10:31:36 GMT)
Police Blotter: Man charged with criminal domestic violence
Published: Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 12:31 a.m. Benjamin Scott McGinnis, 25, of 7724 Asheville Highway on Saturday was charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. (Sun, 31 May 2009 10:40:08 GMT)
A swaggering defense attorney who authorities say turned his back on the law
The DEA and FBI charge the 53-year-old lawyer with running a wide-ranging criminal operation (Sun, 31 May 2009 12:09:24 GMT)
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