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Criminal Defense Lawyer News Aug 2009

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County attorney's office files criminal complaint against Helper Junior High teacher
On Monday, the Carbon County Attorney's Office filed a formal criminal complaint in 7th District Court charging a 28-year-old female who taught at Helper Junior High last year with three separate third degree felony counts. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:39:37 GMT)

Lawyer Guilty of Plot Aimed at Witnesses
A well-known New York criminal defense lawyer was convicted of plotting with a South American businessman to use bribes and violence to silence witnesses in the client’s drug-trafficking case. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:14:54 GMT)

AP source: Gitmo defense lawyers investigated
The Justice Department is investigating whether Guantanamo Bay detainees charged with roles in the Sept. 11 attacks were improperly given photos of CIA officers or contractors, according to a person familiar with the investigation. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:41:26 GMT)

N.Y. Defense Attorney Found Guilty of Bribery, Attempted Witness Tampering
Attorney Robert Simels was convicted Thursday of 12 felony counts -- including bribery of a witness, attempted witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering -- stemming from his efforts to prevent potential witnesses from testifying against his client, a Guyanese drug smuggler. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:02:06 GMT)

Ethics Trial Ends For Criminal Appeals Court Judge
The ethics trial of the Presiding Judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ended in San Antonio on Thursday. Sharon Keller is accused of denying a death row inmate and his defense team the right to appeal his case on the day of his execution. More from Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:48:31 GMT)

Gitmo Defense Lawyers Under Investigation
Justice Department Is Looking Into Whether Lawyers Defending Detainees Compromised Covert CIA Officers (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:30:05 GMT)

Marc Gann is good on defense
From driving while intoxicated to committing murder to taking steroids, Marc Gann’s cases are the stuff of headlines. A criminal defense attorney and partner with Mineola’s Collins, McDonald and Gann, he defended Shaun Alexander – the Hofstra “thrill killer” – and other high-profile clients. Why do you think DWIs are so prevalent on Long Island? I don’t [...] (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:14:21 GMT)

KBR paid lobbying firm $210,000 to lobby Congress, Defense Department in second quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Engineering and construction company KBR Inc. paid a lobbying firm $210,000 in the second quarter to lobby Congress and the Department of Defense, according to a recent disclosure form. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:58:13 GMT)

Hatch criminal trial indefinitely postponed
VERO BEACH — Showing some agitation, Circuit Judge Robert Hawley indefinitely postponed the start of disbarred attorney Ira Hatch’s criminal trial, which was scheduled to start in October. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:40:17 GMT)

Akron former defense attorney Frank Pignatelli charged with money laundering
An antiques store that operated briefly at 10433 Clifton Blvd. in Cleveland was a front for drug dealers, prosecutors said this week. They charged former Akron defense attorney Frank Pignatelli in U.S. District Court with money laundering and accused him... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:44:42 GMT)

New criminal trials under the lay judge system start smoothly
The first criminal trial under the lay judge system ended in the Tokyo District Court on Aug. 6, and a second such trial wrapped up in the Saitama District Court on Aug. 12. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:15:20 GMT)

Iran's defense minister-designate wanted by Interpol
The man nominated to serve as Iran's defense minister is wanted by Interpol in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center in Buenos Aires, confronting Iran with yet another challenge to its international reputation after an electoral dispute undermined its legitimacy at home and abroad. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:16:14 GMT)

Ahmadinejad Nominee Is Wanted in ’94 Bombing
Iran’s defense minister nominee is wanted in the bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires, confronting Iran with another challenge to its reputation. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:06:34 GMT)

Cobbins trial day 6: Defense rests
Letalvis Cobbins admitted to the court that he took advantage of Channon Christian when she begged him to let her go. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:09:35 GMT)

Judge won't throw out case vs. ex-NY Sen. Bruno
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has upheld a criminal indictment accusing former New York Sen. Majority Leader Joseph Bruno of corruption during his tenure in state government. U.S. District Judge Gary L. Sharpe on Friday handed down a 17-page ruling denying defense motions to derail or delay the case. Among other accusations, the indictment alleges that Bruno used his position to steer ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:52:19 GMT)

Clunker deal isn’t for everybody
Car buyers are taking advantage of the federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program, trading in their old, high mileage cars for new ones and a $4,500 check from Uncle Sam. Criminal defense attorney Richard Buyrn of Chesapeake, Va., isn’t one of them. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:20:28 GMT)

Judge Won't Throw Out Case Against Ex-Sen. Bruno
A federal judge has upheld a criminal indictment accusing former New York Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno of corruption during his tenure in state government. U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe on Friday handed down a 17-page ruling denying defense motions to derail or delay the case. Among other accusations, the indictment alleges that Bruno used his position to steer contracts and grants to ... (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:53:01 GMT)

Federal Judge Upholds Bruno's Indictment
A federal judge upheld the criminal indictment against former State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno. In a 17-page ruling issued Friday, the judge denied defense motions to derail or delay the case. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:51:12 GMT)

Defense leads way in OSU scrimmage
CORVALLIS – Defense stole the show Saturday during Oregon State’s first scrimmage session with referees at Reser Stadium. The OSU defense forced six turnovers, including five interceptions, and the offense managed only 20 points in a 97-play scrimmage that lasted nearly 90 ... (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:43:22 GMT)

Corbin seeks to delay trial to raise money for defense
Nassau County Legis. Roger Corbin wants to have his federal criminal trial delayed so he can raise money both to mount an adequate legal defense and to campaign effectively for re-election, according to court papers filed by his attorney. The disclosure that Corbin currently has few funds came as part of a filing Friday seeking to have the federal judge overseeing the trial, U.S. District Judge ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:07:28 GMT)

U.S. judge Stadtmueller not taking new criminal cases
A federal judge in Milwaukee has stopped taking new criminal cases and is passing off cases he already had in a move legal experts are calling highly unusual and perhaps unprecedented nationally. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:56:37 GMT)

Gun traffickers recruiting women as buyers
Weapons trafficking rings for Mexican cartels have been increasingly recruiting women with no criminal records to buy weapons, agents say. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:28:45 GMT)

Self-defense techniques to save your life
Grab Jeff Williams' arm and he counters with a jab to the eyes and a quick escape. "It's about keeping people off guard," said Williams of Tri-County Martial Arts in Conyngham. Williams trained in martial arts, but he teaches survival. His students learn (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:08:00 GMT)

Judge upheld a Criminal Indictment accusing ex-NY Sen. Bruno
ALBANY---A judge won't throw out the case against former New York Senate majority leader Joe Bruno. A U.S. District Judge handed down a 17-page ruling denying defense motions to derail or delay the case. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:59:50 GMT)

Fairhaven man charged with stabbing father acted in self-defense, say relatives
An argument over money to buy cigarettes escalated into the deadly family brawl that ended when 18-year-old Kalibe R. Correia fatally stabbed his father on Friday, lawyers and relatives said. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:09:11 GMT)

Attorney: Whiteside killed man in self-defense
KNOXVILLE - When a prominent black businessman shot and killed a reputed outlaw in an East Knoxville parking lot Saturday, it was a clear case of "self defense" triggered by years of threats, a defense attorney hired to represent the accused said today. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:46:09 GMT)

Accused Elmira Stabber Could be Preparing Psychological Defense
ELMIRA-- The Elmira man accused of stabbing a woman to death in her home in July was in court Monday and could be preparing a psychological defense. The victim's family was also in court and tells us they're looking for some closure. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:14:54 GMT)

Knoxville businessman claims self defense in deadly shooting
Arraignment is set for next month on a second degree murder charge. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:26:17 GMT)

No criminal charges to be filed in Dorado shooting
The District Attorney's Office announced today it will not file criminal charges in the officer-involved shooting death of Philip Dorado. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:14:27 GMT)

Corbin sues his first defense lawyer, private detective
Nassau County Legis. Roger Corbin filed a $10-million civil suit Monday against both his first lawyer in his federal criminal case and a private detective he hired for his defense. The suit filed in State Supreme Court in Minolea names as defendants Corbin's initial lawyer, David Bythewood of Mineola, and private detective Jay Salpeter, best known for working to help free Martin Tankleff , the ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:47:15 GMT)

Criminal justice model not way to deal with terrorists
THE 9/11 attacks showed that the United States allowed al-Qaida’s threat to build partly because policymakers viewed terrorism as a problem for law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Two developments last week indicate a similar, pre-9/11 mind-set.One was an order by a federal judge that a Yemeni held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, be released. U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler said the ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:00:02 GMT)

Soles shot man in self-defense, lawyer says
An attorney for Sen. R.C. Soles Jr. says the senator was acting in self-defense when he shot Thomas Kyle Blackburn in the leg with a handgun. Blackburn was released Monday from a hospital. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:46:49 GMT)

Defense attorney: Masalmani 'hearing voices'
Ihab Masalmani, the 17-year-old charged with bank robbery and carjacking and who is also being investigated in the slaying of Matthew Landry of Chesterfield Township, has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation after a defense attorney claimed the accused teenager is "hearing voices." (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:44:07 GMT)

Defense attorney: Masalmani 'hearing voices'
Ihab Masalmani, the 17-year-old charged with bank robbery and carjacking and who is also being investigated in the slaying of Matthew Landry of Chesterfield Township, has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation after a defense attorney claimed the accused teenager is "hearing voices." (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:28:06 GMT)

Jennifer Aniston For The Defense?
Facing an upcoming criminal trial, the founder of "Girls Gone Wild" will attempt to use some Hollywood star power during his defense against tax evasion charges that could result in a maximum 10-year prison term. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:58:09 GMT)

Shooting Death Ruled Self Defense
The District Attorney's Office says they will not be filing criminal charges in a shooting death that happened at a Colorado Springs apartment in July. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:15:35 GMT)

Career criminal slips jail despite plea
A career criminal won't spend anytime behind bars even though the state, the court and the man's attorney agreed to it. Instead a district court judge gave the man probation. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:02:16 GMT)

Defense attorney to seek county prosecutor's job
There's not yet indication of a general election race for Greene County prosecutor next year, but a primary battle is shaping up. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:10:02 GMT)

Mercado's defense says second suspect ignored in LaPorte liquor store shooting
Prosecutors attempting to convict Pedro Mercado of first-degree murder said that the evidence is direct: Mercado confessed to the crime; his blood is on the murder weapon; and witnesses point to him as the shooter. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:17:07 GMT)

Kevin Armstrong: Sticky-fingered Tennessee safety Eric Berry a thief on field
Tennessee All-America safety Eric Berry is such a constant threat to steal passes, it should come as no surprise that when he relaxes in his off-campus apartment, the 5-foot-11, 203-pound junior enjoys playing Grand Theft Auto, a video game based on the criminal underworld. Trained by his coaches to intercept passes, the sneaky hit man performs virtual robberies with the controller in hand ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:33:35 GMT)

Tampa Criminal Attorneys Mayberry/Rich Earn Consecutive Trial Wins
Tampa criminal defense firm Mayberry/Rich earned back to back trial wins for two of their clients. Mayberry/Rich, headed by Tampa criminal lawyers Jason Mayberry and Jeff Rich, went to trial for two separate clients on August 6, 2009 and August 11, 2009, and achieved acquittals in both cases. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:20:00 GMT)

Demmerly In And Out of Competency... What Gives?
Sometimes a defendant in a criminal case may not be competent enough to assist in his or her own defense, which delays proceedings. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:54:12 GMT)

High-profile firing puts spotlight on little-known board of trustees
When Stephen E. Harris was appointed state public defender in 1990, he was instructed by Gov. William Donald Schaefer’s office to call an Essex criminal defense attorney named T. Wray McCurdy. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:09:21 GMT)

A Monument to Justice, Built for Easy Escapes
The ease of recent escapes from jails and courthouses has raised questions about the state of Belgium’s criminal justice system and its buildings. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:52:41 GMT)

Cobbins' defense: there are no winners
Scott Green is quick to point out Wednesday after Letalvis Cobbins is sentenced he is no longer Cobbins' attorney. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:56:15 GMT)

Attorney in Aurora motel cases: Tax issues should be civil, not criminal
The attorney representing Dean Inman -- who oversees operations at five Aurora Avenue North motels, which police say are plagued by criminal activity -- said he is shocked his client has been charged with tax violations. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:57:22 GMT)

McInerney defense, prosecution in legal squabble
The arraignment of 15-year-old murder suspect Brandon McInerney is scheduled for today, but not before defense lawyers make legal arguments in court that the district attorney is engaging in prosecutorial vindictiveness. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:09:52 GMT)

Teacher's arrest record won't be expunged
The arrest record of a former substitute teacher charged with child molesting will not be expunged. Lake Superior Court Judge Clarence Murray signed off on a recommendation by Magistrate Natalie Bokota that the arrest record for Brett Zagorac remain intact. Defense attorney Christopher Schmidgall had sought the expungement because his client's criminal arrest record has hindered Zagorac's ... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:57:47 GMT)

A Monument to Justice, Built for Easy Escapes
The ease of recent escapes from jails and courthouses has raised questions about the state of Belgium’s criminal justice system and its buildings. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:12:02 GMT)

Jury begins deliberations on Friday
The prosecutor and defense attorney today rested their cases in the suspended schools superintendent's criminal trial. Randy Acevedo's attorney, Catherine Vogel, did not present a single witness in... read more (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:17:21 GMT)

Soto will claim self-defense
David Soto, who stabbed his wife to death on July 30 at their mobile home in East Hampton, pleaded not guilty to the charge of second degree murder on Tuesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:02:22 GMT)

State Crime Lab File Open to Defense in Infant Death Case
The entire state crime lab file will be available to the public defender in a criminal endangerment case. Thomas Allen Tallbull faces the felony charge after allegedly crushing a seven-week-old infant in his sleep. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:35:28 GMT)

From a Child Development Degree to Ill-Gotten Defense Contracts
A SPAWAR bribery case reveals holes in the federal government's oversight of its subcontractors. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:52:52 GMT)

Man who stabbed wife to death will claim self defense
David Soto, who stabbed his wife to death on July 30 at their mobile home in East Hampton, pleaded not guilty to the charge of second degree murder on Tuesday in Suffolk County Criminal Court. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:02:32 GMT)

Harris County Criminal Court Judge Indicted
Shocks Legal Community Most people hope they'll never have to enter the Harris County Criminal Justice Center. If they do, they expect that their judge won't be dirty. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:43:15 GMT)

Defense contractor planned murders, agent says
A Louisville defense contractor under investigation for allegedly defrauding the Army and Navy has been charged with attempting to kill two government witnesses, according to court papers unsealed Thursday. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:19:17 GMT)

Georgia's new defense minister
TBILISI. Aug 28 (Interfax) - Georgia's commissioner for human rights Sozar Subari has described the country's recently appointed defense minister as a "criminal". (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:39:25 GMT)

Opposition Slams Akhalaia’s Appointment as Defense Minister
Opposition politicians have condemned Bacho Akhalaia’s appointment as Defense Minister, saying that the decision sealed powerful Interior Ministry’s control of the army. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:51:29 GMT)

11 a.m. Live Online: Legal Expert on Dugard Case
SACRAMENTO, CA - On Friday's Live_Online at 11 a.m., we'll discuss the Jaycee Dugard case with Don Heller, a former federal prosecutor and now a criminal defense attorney in Sacramento. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:38:43 GMT)

Georgia: Ex-Jailor-in-Chief Tapped to Head Defense Ministry
A former prison boss, who has been both credited and criticized for a clampdown on organized crime in Georgia, has been nominated as the country’s latest defense minister. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:17:04 GMT)

Death penalty hearing crawls forward; defense presents expert
The death penalty hearing for convicted killer Michael Anderson crawled along Friday afternoon, with the defense presenting its second witness at 4 p.m - a psychologist certified as an expert in the field of mental retardation. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:24:25 GMT)

Coroner: Jackson death homicide, sleep aids caused
Michael Jackson's death was a homicide caused primarily by the powerful anesthetic propofol and another sedative, the coroner announced Friday in a highly anticipated ruling increasing the likelihood of criminal charges against the pop star's doctor. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:08:12 GMT)

When is Shooting Self-Defense?
Whatever your view of the so-called “castle doctrine” bill passed by the 2009 Montana Legislature, the fact remains that a Billings man who allegedly shot his Wal-Mart co-worker in the head at point-blank range has still not been charged with a crime. And the county attorney there blames the recently enacted self-defense law. To be sure, not everyone agrees with Yellowstone County Attorney ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:06:50 GMT)

Best defense: Lawyers laud Marvin Ballin as overlord of understated ferocity
Today, Marvin Ballin will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers at a luncheon in Nashville. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:10:40 GMT)

Criminal charge possible in Jackson homicide
Pop star Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide from an overdose of propofol and other drugs, and police will refer the case to prosecutors for possible criminal charges, officials said on Friday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:13:40 GMT)

Ray Sansom criminal case raises intriguing issue of separation of powers
One of the big stories this fall in Florida, if it goes off as scheduled on Sept. 29, will be the criminal trial of Ray Sansom, former speaker of our state House. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:30:37 GMT)

Defense in road rage case calls only two witnesses
The attorney for Oak View resident Archie Schaffer Jr., president of the Santa Barbara Hells Angels, called only two witnesses to testify in Schaffer's trial before the defense rested its case Friday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:28:40 GMT)

Defense in City Hall trial says Hill had little money
Former Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill could barely afford a jar of salsa - hardly what one expects from the kingpin overseeing the largest public corruption conspiracy in Dallas history, defense attorneys in his trial told jurors Friday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:13:16 GMT)

Justifiable homicide defense eyed in Roeder's case
The suspect in the killing of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense in such cases. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:15:19 GMT)

Justifiable homicide defense eyed in Roeder's case
The suspect in the killing of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense in such cases. Scott Roeder, 51, has pleaded not guilty... Sponsored Topics: Abortion - Pro-life - George Tiller - Essays - Glenn Roeder (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:52:01 GMT)

Justifiable homicide defense possible in Tiller assassination
WICHITA, Kan. — The suspect in the assassination of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense in such cases. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:38:18 GMT)

Defense expert says 'overkill' unsubstantiated
Without more evidence and without seeing where Dawn Brossard died, it is difficult to evaluate many aspects of her murder, a defense expert testified Friday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:26:32 GMT)

Convicting former PRP coach will be tough
Prosecutors face huge obstacles in trying to convict former PRP football coach Jason Stinson when he goes on trial Monday in Jefferson Circuit Court, say former prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and law professors. Coroner's report calls Max Gilpin's death an 'accident' Key figures in the Jason Stinson trial Full Coverage (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:36:16 GMT)

Wichita, Kan.: New defense sought in abortionist's death
The suspect in the killing of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense ... (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:46:20 GMT)

Convicting ex-coach won't be easy
Prosecutors face huge obstacles in trying to convict former football coach Jason Stinson in the death of a player when he goes on trial Monday, say former prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and law professors. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:14:14 GMT)

Cheney calls Dems soft on defense
Former Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday called Democrats soft on national defense while standing up for his administration's actions... (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:04:44 GMT)

Lawyer doesn't rest his defense of notorious white-collar criminal Patrick R. Bennett
Michael D. Pinnisi is a business lawyer who believes so strongly in the sanctity of the judicial system that he's willing to defend one of Syracuse's most notorious white-collar criminals to keep it intact. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:14:14 GMT)

Public Defender Slams New Defense Minister
An outgoing Public Defender, Sozar Subari, said there were enough grounds for launching criminal case against new Defense Minister Bacho Akhalaia for his alleged wrongdoings while serving as chief of prison system. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:36:37 GMT)

U.S. Considers Missile Defense Plans
By Nikolaus von Twickel / The Moscow Times The Obama administration is actively looking into alternatives to the missile defense plans that roiled U.S.-Russian relations under George W. Bush. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:49:44 GMT)

Cheney Offers Sharp Defense of C.I.A. Interrogation Tactics
Former Vice President Dick Cheney sharply criticized the Obama administration’s decision to investigate the abuse of prisoners. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:21:52 GMT)

Expert testimony in criminal trials to cost Allegheny County $320K
Prosecutors and defense attorneys say the cost is a necessary burden, but it's becoming more expensive. The costs went up the past three years, from about $250,000 in 2007. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:02:47 GMT)

CACI Awarded $72 Million Prime Contract to Provide Information Technology Support Services for U.S. Naval Criminal ...
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI - News ) announced today that it has been awarded a new, $72 million prime contract to provide information technology support services for the U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The value of this award was previously reported as part of an August 3, 2009 news release. The performance-based ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT)

Cheney Offers Sharp Defense of C.I.A. Interrogation Tactics
Former Vice President Dick Cheney sharply criticized the Obama administration’s decision to investigate the abuse of prisoners. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:01:36 GMT)

Blago book: Prosecutors, political foes to blame
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich blames overzealous prosecutors and political enemies for his downfall in a new book that offers glimpses of both his rocky six-year tenure and his upcoming criminal defense. The book, "The Governor" describes his arrest on widespread corruption charges that included trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Barack Obama. In keeping with the governor's long-held ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:31:41 GMT)

Brown's Chicken trial: Defense says Degorski wasn't there
Robert Mennes, far left, pushes his wife Linda Mennes in her wheelchair in the lobby of the Cook County Criminal Courts building (26th and California) in Chicago, they are surrounded by family of other victims. Robert is the brother of Thomas Mennes , one of the victims in the Brown's Chicken massacre.  (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune) An attorney for a man charged with killing seven workers at ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:01:51 GMT)

Shooting looks like self-defense
A shooting on Saturday that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Olympia man “appears at this time to be a legitimate act of self-defense,” Grays Harbor Undersheriff Rick Scott said this morning. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:29:32 GMT)

Perez, Attorney To Hold Press Conference
Mayor Eddie A. Perez is holding press conference today at 5:30 p.m. at the office of his criminal defense attorney, the attorney said. "The mayor is going to make a statement but he's not going to take any questions and I'm not taking any questions," attorney Hubert Santos said. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:07:49 GMT)

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