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Stanford adds Secrest to legal defense team
Admired Houston criminal trial and appellate lawyer George “Mac” Secrest just joined R. Allen Stanford's criminal defense legal team. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:31:17 GMT)
State, defense differ on motive in Clinch murder trial
COLUMBIA — When police searched William Clinch after he fatally shot his former brother-in-law, Jeremy Bohannon, they found a hand-written note in his pocket. “No one will ever understand why I did this,” the note read. “Jeremy Bohannon is a monster and must be destroyed. … May Yahweh show forgiveness to my soul.” Clinch, 39, went on trial Monday for first-degree murder and armed criminal ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:12:40 GMT)
Scientist who worked for Defense Department, president's space council charged with spying
WASHINGTON - A Maryland scientist who worked for the Defense Department, a White House space council and other agencies was arrested Monday on charges of passing along classified information to an undercover FBI agent he believed was an Israeli intelligence officer. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:25:03 GMT)
Defense Department Scientist Faces Spy Charges
A Maryland scientist who worked for the Defense Department and other agencies has been arrested on espionage charges. The Justice Department says Stewart David Nozette, 52, attempted to deliver classified information to someone he believed to be an Israeli intelligence officer. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:28:35 GMT)
U.S. Pentagon scientist arrested on spy charge
UPDATED: WASHINGTON — A scientist who worked for the U.S. Defense Department, a White House space counsel and other agencies was arrested Monday on espionage charges. The Justice Department said Stewart David Nozette, 52, of suburban Chevy Chase, Maryland, was charged in a criminal complaint with attempting to communicate, deliver and transmit classified information to an individual he believed ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:49:18 GMT)
Stewart Nozette (PICTURE): Scientist Arrested On Spy Charges Worked At Department Of Defense
What's Your Reaction? WASHINGTON — A Maryland scientist who worked for the Defense Department, a White House space council and other agencies was arrested Monday on espionage charges. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:57:17 GMT)
While it lasts, Stanford defense looks good - go figure!
Sir R. Allen Stanfordl’s financial status, he’s technically broke, has meant he’s was assigned help from the Federal Public Defender’s office. FPD asked to get help from Houston, Texas, criminal attorney Kent Shaffer, and it turns out he’s very well regarded. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:59 GMT)
US scientist charged with espionage
WASHINGTON -- A Maryland scientist who worked for the Defense Department and other agencies has been arrested on espionage charges. The Justice Department said Monday that 52-year-old Stewart David Nozette of Chevy Chase was charged in a criminal co... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:03:01 GMT)
Financier Stanford Adds Another Attorney to Defense Team
A Houston attorney who was one of the late Enron chief Ken Lay's trial lawyers has joined R. Allen Stanford's criminal defense legal team. George "Mac" Secrest will work with Houston lawyer Kent Schaffer to defend Stanford, who is jailed for allegedly bilking investors out of $7 billion. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:47:04 GMT)
Poultry firm: Deportations hurt defense
Columbia Farms, set to face trial soon on charges that it knowingly employed illegal immigrants, is taking an unusual legal approach: It's arguing the charges should be dismissed because the government deported workers who might have helped the defense. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:28:08 GMT)
Fatal shooting in Anderson deemed self-defense case
PINEVILLE, Mo. — A 39-year-old man, who reportedly shot and killed another man in self-defense Sunday night in Anderson, has been turned over to U.S. marshals in anticipation of a federal weapon charge. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:39:19 GMT)
Stanford Adds Attorney to Defense Team
A Houston attorney who was one of the late Enron chief Ken Lay's trial lawyers has joined R. Allen Stanford's criminal defense legal team. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:17:19 GMT)
Timoney has lead in Chris Harris’s defense
The defense attorney who, at least for now, is at the center of the Sept. 21 killings of five members of a Beason family has experience on both sides of the courtroom and on both sides of the Logan County line. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:26:48 GMT)
Defense: Judge was mentor, not molester
A former Alabama judge is standing trial on charges he checked male inmates out of jail and forced them to engage in sexual activity such as paddling in exchange for leniency. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:30:05 GMT)
A Reputable Kansas City Criminal Defense Lawyer Is Crucial When Charged
You may be tempted to represent yourself, but this is the worst move you could make. You need someone who is an expert in criminal law, and knows how to aggressively fight for your freedom. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:50:00 GMT)
Witness scared off, defense under investigation
A San Francisco defense attorney - already under fire for orchestrating an incident in which alleged gang members stood in court as a witness testified against their friend - is at the center of what a judge called a "reprehensible" attempt to keep a victim... (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:09:35 GMT)
Defense attorney wants criminal charges against Marlow PD
A Stephens County defense attorney is pushing for criminal charges to be filed against Marlow's police chief and two officers because the officers are accused of lying under oath during his client's preliminary hearing. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:27:03 GMT)
Insider-Trading Case a Wake-Up Call for Some Companies, Say Defense Lawyers
The insider-trading charges announced by federal prosecutors against five top executives and hedge fund billionaire Raj Rajaratnam on Friday may mark a turning point for regulators in the post-Madoff era and are sure to affect how attorneys advise their corporate clients, say white-collar defense lawyers. Need to establish your company's credibility with the government? Think internal ... (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:47:57 GMT)
New attorney takes on booze defense
Las Vegas attorneys David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld are the architects of an unusual defense being mounted by high roller Terrance Watanabe in a $14.7 million Strip gambling debt case. They contend the Nebraska philanthropist can’t be held responsible for not paying back two Harrah’s Entertainment casinos because the resorts kept him constantly intoxicated. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:07:31 GMT)
NY judge mulls bid to drop LIRR scandal charges
A New York judge is considering a request to drop criminal charges against a longtime Long Island Rail Road employee linked to a disability pension scandal. Nassau County Judge John Kase heard arguments Wednesday from defense attorneys seeking to dismiss a 49-... Sponsored Topics: New York - Long Island Rail Road - Long Island - United States - Nassau County New York (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:19 GMT)
Gambler gets new lawyer in Vegas debt case
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- A new attorney has taken over the defense of a high-rolling gambler facing criminal charges for his unpaid Las Vegas casino tab, court records show. (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:38:36 GMT)
Lay-Freeman Defense Fund donates $64,000 to Liberty Council
SANTA ROSA COUNTY — Frank Lay and Robert Freeman closed the books on their defense fund Wednesday by donating the extra cash to the Liberty Council. After raising $73,388 in the Lay-Freeman Defense Fund for efforts to help with any legal expenses... (Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:18:42 GMT)
DA completes probe of Barnes shooting, says Pasadena officers acted in `lawful self-defense'
PASADENA - The two police officers who shot and killed 38-year-old Pasadena resident Leroy Barnes in February will not face any criminal charges from the county, officials said Wednesday.| With Copy of District Attorney's Report (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:02:53 GMT)
Sentinel Morning Update: Man argues self-defense in homicide case
Coming out of his preliminary hearing on homicide charges Wednesday, David Caffas told reporters that he acted in self-defense. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:56:27 GMT)
Top Cop to Criminal: A Day in the Life of Inmate No. 210-717
Former top cop spends first night behind bars. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:57:49 GMT)
Sentinel Morning Update: Man argues self-defense in homicide case
Coming out of his preliminary hearing on homicide charges Wednesday, David Caffas told reporters that he acted in self-defense. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:28:26 GMT)
Scientist worked on early warning defense systems
A former government scientist arrested earlier this week tried to provide Israel with classified information on satellites and early warning defense systems, says a grand jury indictment. (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:07:33 GMT)
Defense bill passes without Sen. Shelby
Hate crimes legislation wasn't what Senator Richard Shelby had in mind when discussing the 2010 Defense Authorization bill... (Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:42:30 GMT)
Oceanside Detective To Turn Over Withheld Tapes
Dozens of taped police interviews of suspects and witnesses that an Oceanside police detective withheld in numerous criminal cases will belatedly be given to defense attorneys, prosecutors said Thursday. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:36:30 GMT)
Kent Walston announces for Criminal District Court Judge
A Nederland attorney has announced his candidacy for Criminal District Judge in Jefferson County. Kent Walston is in private practice in family and criminal defense law. He's running to replace Judge John Stevens who is expected to be named U.S. Attorney. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:48:24 GMT)
COURTS: Career criminal gets a chance
career criminal looking to turn his life around got that chance in Niagara County Court on Thursday.Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrazza told Kenneth Longmire she would personally supervise his rehabilitation efforts. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:34:22 GMT)
No plea deal seen for Prebul
A pretrial conference today in the criminal case against former Chattanooga area auto dealer Joseph Prebul could influence his trial in November, but his defense attorney said there are no plans for striking a deal with the prosecution. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:21:16 GMT)
Lay defense fund to defend similar cases
Lay and Freeman defense fund donates excess to religious legal fund as court costs rise (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:10:46 GMT)
Torture-slaying trial, Day 5: Defense hints at consensual sex, not rape
KNOXVILLE - The defense team for torture-slaying alleged ringleader Lemaricus Davidson inched closer today to suggesting a consensual sexual enounter rather than rape. Attorney David Eldridge this morning pitched telling questions to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation serologist Jennifer Millsaps as he cross-examined her on various semen stains found on slaying victim Channon Christian's body ... (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:02:18 GMT)
1982 murder defendant gets competency hearing
Criminal proceedings were suspended today for the retrial of a former death row inmate whose conviction was overturned in the 1982 murder of two Riverside police officers. A judge set a competency hearing next week for Jackson Chamber Daniels, 72, to review a clinical psychologist's report and analyze an MRI that defense attorneys say shows brain damage, signs of dementia and Alzheimer's. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:49:23 GMT)
Lay-Freeman Defense Fund makes a big presentation
Wednesday, the Lay-Freeman Defense Fund closed its books and made a big presentation. After raising $73,388.68 in the efforts to help with any legal expenses Pace Principal Frank Lay or Athletic Director Robert Freeman might incur while facing... (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:31 GMT)
Career criminal sentenced to 18 months
A career criminal who amassed 38 convictions over the past 30 years was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in jail after walking away from a court-ordered drug-rehabilitation program. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:52:53 GMT)
Alleged white-collar scammer Rick Koerber may be facing new criminal counts
Alleged white-collar criminal Rick Koerber could soon be facing new charges, prosecutors said Friday during a status hearing in U.S. District Court. "We expect a superseding indictment within a month," according to Assistant U. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:14:18 GMT)
Oakland Raiders Team Report
The Raiders staged an all-out assault that caught just about everyone off guard. Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid admitted as much, and so did some of his players. Mike Martz, an NFL Network analyst and former head coach who has interviewed with the Raiders and knows what owner Al Davis likes in a defense, thought he was watching another team. "They're doing things on defense I've never seen ... (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:23:11 GMT)
Defense attorney in bid for sheriff
Veteran Lake County defense attorney Douglas Roberts confirmed Friday that he will run as a Democratic candidate for sheriff in the Feb. 2 primary election.Petition filing for the primary election begins Monday morning at the Lake County Clerk's Office.Roberts, who has been a criminal defense trial and appeal lawyer locally for 28 years, said Friday that running for sheriff "is something that I ... (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:10:42 GMT)
Local defense lawyer Paul Hoover dies at 60
Texarkana criminal defense attorney Paul Hoover died early Friday morning of a heart attack in a local hospital. “He was one of the keenest minds I have known with regards to the practice of criminal law,” said Texarkana lawyer Erroll Friedman. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:00:11 GMT)
Karadzic to skip Bosnia genocide trial, court says
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic intends to skip the start of his war crimes trial because he says he has had too little time to prepare, a spokeswoman for the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia said Thursday. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:40:39 GMT)
Gambling defense falls flat
In four federal cases involving women with no previous criminal record, they took a combined $2.75 million and blamed their actions on a gambling addiction. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:01:29 GMT)
First trial linked to raid at FLDS ranch to begin
Eldorado, Texas » Scrutiny of a controversial polygamous sect will turn to this small West Texas town Monday as the first criminal trial arising from an investigation at its ranch begins. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:14:37 GMT)
Judge, defense attorney team up to teach at law school
What can be more romantic than spending a Monday night instructing second-year law students in the subtleties of probable cause and warrantless searches of automobiles? (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:14:25 GMT)
Defense Dept. investigation casts shadow on success story
Only a few years ago, Craig Jackson was one of the Small Business Administration's success stories a businessman who transformed a Southern California engineering firm with a handful of employees into the largest African-American-owned mechanical contractor in the USA. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:39:15 GMT)
UO NOTES: Ducks' defense solid, but injuries hurt as USC looms
As well as Oregon's defense has played, the Ducks are still dealing with injuries every week, including two more as the No. 10 team prepares to play seven-time Pac-10 champ USC. Outside linebacker Josh Kaddu, a valuable player on UO's pass rush, could be out awhile with a foot injury. And, ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:24:10 GMT)
Defense firms in probe received $30M in stimulus money
The Department of Defense has awarded nearly $30 million in stimulus contracts to six companies while they were under federal criminal investigation on suspicion of fraud. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:45:24 GMT)
Defense Dept. investigation casts shadow on success story
Defense Dept. investigation casts shadow on success story (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:10:00 GMT)
Karadzic shuns start of war crimes trial
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic boycotted the start of his war crimes trial in the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, refusing to appear in court on Monday. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:10:15 GMT)
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began Monday before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in the Hague, but without the defendant. Karadzic refused to attend the opening session, insisting he needs more time to prepare his defense. The session was adjourned after about 20 minutes. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:01:34 GMT)
Lawyers want Wisconsin justice off criminal cases
MADISON Defense lawyers are asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to force Justice Michael Gableman off criminal cases, saying he appears biased against defendants and for prosecutors. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:12:11 GMT)
New York Organic SEO Company Hired By Connecticut Criminal Defense Firm
According to Peter Crisafi, Vice President of dzine it, inc. ( www.dzineit.net ), a website development firm that specializes in Internet marketing and search engine optimization services for attorneys and law offices throughout the tri-state region, his company has been chosen to strengthen the web presence of the Connecticut law firm of Paoletti & Gusmano ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Announces Another Not Guilty for Client Accused of Indecency With Child ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 10/26/09) - The John T. Floyd Law Firm, Houston criminal defense lawyers, has achieved another acquittal for a client accused with a sex crime involving allegations made by a child. The case is only a recent example of a string of successful defenses by the Firm against clients wrongly accused with sex crimes. The Firm's extensive research and publication regarding the ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:14:00 GMT)
Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Floyd Announces Another Not Guilty for Client Accused of Indecency With Child ...
HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - October 26, 2009) - The John T. Floyd Law Firm, Houston criminal defense lawyers, has achieved another acquittal for a client accused with a sex crime involving allegations made by a child. The case is only a recent example of a string of successful defenses by the Firm against clients wrongly accused with sex crimes. The Firm's extensive research and publication ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:32:42 GMT)
Rajaratnam Changes His Defense Counsel
Mr. Rajaratnam, who founded and heads the Galleon Group , is now represented by John M. Dowd of Akin Gump’s Washington office. Mr. Dowd is the chairman of the firm’s criminal defense practice and a veteran of several high-profile battles, including the defense of Senator John McCain during the Keating Five scandal. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:45:58 GMT)
Sports › Hasegawa's opponent changed for 10th title defense
WBC bantamweight champion Hozumi Hasegawa's opponent in defense of his 10th title has been changed from Eric Morel of Puerto Rico to Alvaro Perez of… (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:12:56 GMT)
Galleon's Rajaratnam Retains New Lawyer In Criminal Case
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Raj Rajaratnam, who has been accused of being at the center of a $20 million insider-trading scheme, has switched lawyers in his criminal case. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:19:02 GMT)
Incorrect test results found in some criminal cases
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said Monday a letter is being sent to defense attorneys in San Diego County, apprising them of concerns from a toxicology lab about incorrect test results connected to some criminal cases, primarily misdemeanors. The Southern California-based lab recently alerted San Diego County law enforcement about potential problems with a small number of toxicology test ... (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:08:04 GMT)
Lab tests in San Diego County criminal cases in doubt
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said today a letter is being sent to defense attorneys in San Diego County, apprising them of concerns from a toxicology lab about incorrect test results connected to some criminal cases, primarily misdemeanors. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:39:27 GMT)
Defense Tries to Shift Blame as Broadcom Trial Gets Under Way
The government and the defense opened the first Broadcom criminal stock options backdating trial to reach a jury by pinpointing the company's eccentric CEO, its unusual options granting process and a problematic former employee who threatened to become a whistleblower. Before a packed courtroom on Friday, defense attorney Richard Marmaro sought to make clear to the jury that his client, former ... (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:16:33 GMT)
11th Circuit Sides With Defense Attorney Over Legal Fees
In a case of first impression, a federal appellate court ruled Monday in the prosecution of prominent Miami attorney Ben Kuehne that criminal defense lawyers can't be charged with taking ill-gotten proceeds from defendants as legal fees. The 11th Circuit affirmed a decision by U.S. District Judge Marcia G. Cooke, who dismissed a money-laundering conspiracy count against Kuehne for vetting money ... (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:17:23 GMT)
11th Circuit Sides With Defense Attorney Over Legal Fees
In a case of first impression, a federal appellate court ruled Monday in the prosecution of prominent Miami attorney Ben Kuehne that criminal defense lawyers can't be charged with taking ill-gotten proceeds from defendants as legal fees. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:02:28 GMT)
Defense Tries to Shift Blame as Broadcom Trial Gets Under Way
The government and the defense opened the first Broadcom criminal stock options backdating trial to reach a jury by pinpointing the company's eccentric CEO, its unusual options granting process and a problematic former employee who threatened to become a whistleblower. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:02:28 GMT)
Colombia, U.S. sign defense pact this week: minister
Colombia will sign a controversial security pact with the United States to enhance its war on "narcoterrorism" by the end of the week, Colombian Defense Minister Gabriel Silva said on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:51:46 GMT)
Galleon Wiretap Defense Not ‘Hopeless,’ Experts Say (Update1)
Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire Raj Rajaratnam , caught by wiretaps speaking about alleged insider trading, has avenues of defense in what might seem an open-and-shut case, lawyers said. (Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:45:18 GMT)
Prosecutor says polygamist sect man assaulted teen girl; defense denies charge as trial begins
ELDORADO, Texas - A 38-year-old man from a polygamist sect sexually assaulted a teenager less than half his age at the Yearning For Zion Ranch, a prosecutor charged Wednesday to open the first criminal trial since the ranch was raided. (Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:50:42 GMT)
Boy's attorney says it was 'self defense' in school stabbing
The seventh grade Kingsburg boy accused of stabbing an eighth grade girl earlier this month acted in self defense after being physically assaulted and taunted with homosexual slurs, his attorney said Oct. 26. However, the 12-year-old boy still faces school and legal problems. The Kingsburg elementary school district might expel him. And the Fresno County District Attorney's Office has filed ... (Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:44:06 GMT)
Indigent defense
In the U.S., each criminal defendant has a right to an attorney, regardless of the individuals ability to pay. (Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:06:02 GMT)
Defense mitigates DNA evidence in Nash trial
Witnesses for the defense took the stand Wednesday in a move to discredit the DNA evidence linking Donald “Doc” Nash to the murder of Judy Lynn Spencer, a 21-year-old Salem woman who was strangled and shot in the neck in 1982. (Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:48 GMT)
Carillo defense rests; case based on mental health
The presentation of evidence in the Reyes Carrillo-Garcia trial came to a close Wednesday, Oct. 7, after the defense rested. Most of the testimony in the defense’s case concerned Carrillo’s mental health. (Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:06:24 GMT)
139 CRIMINAL COUNTS
A grand jury indictment handed down Wednesday in the Beason family murder investigation produced the largest number of criminal charges defense attorney Steve Skelton said he has ever seen in a single case. (Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:11:48 GMT)
Castillo defense pleads for expert witnesses
CROWN POINT | Attorneys for 19-year-old Engelica Castillo are seeking the court's permission to hire defense experts at a cost of $72,000. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:04:52 GMT)
Criminal Defense of the Day: "I'm An Unemployed Wine Taster"
Imagine you're a vagrant wino (in these times, not hard to imagine). You get picked up by Newport Beach police. How to explain the stink on the breath... the unwashed clothes... the sad lo... (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:17:26 GMT)
Seven members of House defense subcommittee scrutinized by ethics investigators
Nearly half the members of a powerful House subcommittee in control of Pentagon spending are under scrutiny by ethics investigators in Congress, who have trained their lens on the relationships between seven panel members and an influential lobbying firm founded by a former Capitol Hill aide. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Fresno defense lawyer faces charges
A high-profile Fresno defense attorney could face misdemeanor charges of battery and avoiding a security monitoring system after he refused to take off his watch while entering the Madera County courthouse. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:41:28 GMT)
Defense Blasts Insider Trading Witness in Call for Altered Bond
The lawyers for accused insider trader Raj Rajaratnam, the head of the Galleon Group hedge fund, launched their first attack on the government's case Thursday, claiming the chief witness in the $25 million insider trading prosecution was a liar who could not be trusted. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:02:33 GMT)
Jurors may have to testify as defense seeks new trial in Dallas City Hall corruption case
Jurors in the Dallas City Hall public corruption trial may be called back to court to give sworn testimony to address defense allegations that comments overheard in hallways during the three-month-long trial might have unfairly influenced deliberations. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:20:09 GMT)
7 on defense panel scrutinized
Separate probes focus on ties to lobbying firm founded by Hill aide. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:48:26 GMT)
APNewsBreak: Bruno taps campaign funds for defense
Associated Press - October 30, 2009 5:25 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - While former New York Senate leader Joe Bruno spent more than $633,000 in campaign funds on criminal lawyers heading to trial... (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:37:13 GMT)
Bruno taps campaign funds for defense
ALBANY, N.Y. -- While former New York Senate leader Joe Bruno spent more than $633,000 in campaign funds on criminal lawyers heading to trial Monday, state records show no listing for the legal defense fund separately soliciting online for contributions to help him. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:41:46 GMT)
Bruno taps campaign funds for legal defense
ALBANY -- Campaign records show former New York Senate leader Joe Bruno has spent more than $633,000 in campaign funds on criminal lawyers to prepare for his trial Monday. (Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:34:45 GMT)
Prominent attorney joins Huckaby defense team
Associated Press - October 30, 2009 9:04 PM ET STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) - A prominent criminal defense attorney will help defend the Tracy woman accused of killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu and... (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:06:22 GMT)
Prominent attorney joins Huckaby defense team
(10-30) 18:00 PDT Stockton, Calif. (AP) -- A prominent criminal defense attorney will help defend the Tracy woman accused of killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu and stuffing the girl's body into a suitcase. San Francisco attorney Michael Burt,... (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:29:59 GMT)
Prominant attorney joins Huckaby defense team
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A prominent criminal defense attorney will help defend the Tracy woman accused of killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu and stuffing the girl's body into a suitcase. San Francisco attorney Michael Burt, who has represented the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez and Lyle Menendez among others, will work on Melissa Huckaby's case alongside public defender Sam Behar. Prosecutors are ... (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:32:39 GMT)
Prominent attorney joins defense of Calif. woman charged girl's suitcase killing
STOCKTON, Calif. - A prominent criminal defense attorney will help defend the Tracy woman accused of killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu and stuffing the girl's body into a suitcase. (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:05:59 GMT)
Prosecutors respond to DeChristopher defense request
Prosecutors on Friday filed a motion arguing that Tim DeChristopher, who disrupted a federal government oil and gas lease sale last year, should not be allowed to use concerns about global warming as a defense. (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:14:06 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Joins Huckaby Defense Team
A prominent criminal defense attorney will help defend the Tracy woman accused of killing 8-year-old Sandra Cantu and stuffing the girl's body into a suitcase. San Francisco attorney Michael Burt, who has represented the "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez and Lyle Menendez among others, will work on Melissa Huckaby's case alongside public defender Sam Behar. (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:22:31 GMT)
Career criminal in court for '07 murder
A career criminal serving a 21-year sentence for dealing cocaine appeared in Lake Superior Court Friday to answer to three murder charges filed in 2007. Keland Bryant Garner II, 32, formerly of Gary, was returned to Lake County about six weeks after he filed a request for disposition in his case. Bryant, who had been held in a federal prison in Waymart, Pa., was charged in March 2007 with ... (Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:54:11 GMT)
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