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Defense lawyers challenge new Alaska bail law
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska criminal defense lawyers are challenging a new state law that would curtail the rights of defendants to be allowed out on bail. The Anchorage Daily News reports that t... (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:17:12 -0700)

Defense lawyer Gary Hill plans to plead guilty
EL PASO -- Gary Hill, a high-profile criminal defense attorney, said Thursday that he will more than likely plead guilty to a charge in connection with an assault after a fender bender last year. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:10:28 -0700)

Defense lawyers challenge bail law
ANCHORAGE - Alaska criminal defense lawyers are challenging a new state law that would curtail the rights of defendants to be allowed out on bail. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:49:00 -0700)

Canyon News - Defense Attorney To Appeal Pilot's Jail Sentence
SANTA MONICALos Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney John Duran will appeal the 60-day jail-time sentence issued to pilot and film producer David Riggs for stunts performed over the Santa Monica Pier in November of 2008. Riggs was promoting his film Kerosene Cowboys when he violated California Public Utilities code 21407, which protects citizens from reckless endangerment to life and property ... (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:31:06 -0700)

Criminal cases on schedule after arson at Vallejo courthouse
The fiery attack last week on the Vallejo courthouse won't stop any pending criminal cases, Solano County Superior District Attorney's Office and court officials said. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:31:58 -0700)

Embattled San Jose lawyer goes on trial in money-laundering case
Jamie Harley, local defense attorney who is often in the spotlight for controversy, faces charges in federal court over the next few weeks. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:58:25 -0700)

BP has steady sales at Defense Department despite U.S. scrutiny
The Defense Department has kept up its immense purchases of aviation fuel and other petroleum products from BP even as the oil company comes under scrutiny for potential violations of federal and state laws related to Gulf of Mexico well explosion, according to U.S. and company officials. United States Department of Defense - Defense Department - United States - Law - Government (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

BP has steady sales at Defense Department despite U.S. scrutiny
The Defense Department has kept up its immense purchases of aviation fuel and other petroleum products from BP even as the oil company comes under scrutiny for potential violations of federal and state laws related to Gulf of Mexico well explosion, according to U.S. and company officials. United States Department of Defense - United States - Defense Department - Government - Executive Branch (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

BP has steady sales at Defense Department despite U.S. scrutiny
The Defense Department has kept up its immense purchases of aviation fuel and other petroleum products from BP even as the oil company comes under scrutiny for potential violations of federal and state laws related to Gulf of Mexico well explosion, according to U.S. and company officials. Customer service - United States - Services - Consulting - Business (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Defense attorneys for Somalis take aim at 1819 pirate law
NORFOLK Defense attorneys for a group of suspected Somali pirates are challenging the very heart of the government's case, arguing that in the history of the United States there has never been a piracy case that did not involve plundering or stealing a vessel. For that reason, the attorneys argue, the piracy case should be thrown out of court. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:00:53 -0700)

McCLELLAN: Teen singer from Zambia can't hit the right note
Donald Groshong is a criminal defense attorney in Alton who makes a very fine living reminding jurors that a defendant deserves the presumption of innocence. The state must prove a person guilty beyon (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:00:44 -0700)

Pentagon keeps BP contracts despite scrutiny
WASHINGTON The Defense Department has kept up its immense purchases of aviation fuel and other petroleum products from BP even as the oil giant comes under federal and state scrutiny for potential violations of clean-water and oil-spill laws related to the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, according to U.S. and company officials. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:08:00 -0700)

Pentagon honoring contracts with BP
The Defense Department has kept up its immense purchases of aviation fuel and other petroleum products from BP even as the oil giant comes under federal and state scrutiny for potential violations of clean-water and oil-spill laws. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:23:38 -0700)

Kerrie Droban's Explosive Book "Running With The Devil" Wins National Award for Best True Crime Story
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - 07/05/10) - Kerrie Droban, criminal defense attorney, and award winning author has won the prestigious USA News National Book Award for Best True Crime for her provocative account of the landmark criminal investigation, "Operation Black Biscuit," the true story of the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) Infiltration of the Hells Angels. Droban's explosive book ... (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:00:00 -0700)

Kerrie Droban's Explosive Book "Running With The Devil" Wins National Award for Best True Crime Story
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - July 5, 2010) - Kerrie Droban, criminal defense attorney, and award winning author has won the prestigious USA News National Book Award for Best True Crime for her provocative account of the landmark criminal investigation, "Operation Black Biscuit," the true story of the bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) Infiltration of the Hells Angels. Droban's explosive ... (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:07:40 -0700)

BP Still Does Big Federal Business Despite U.S. Scrutiny
by R. Jeffrey Smith The Defense Department has kept up its immense purchases of aviation fuel and other petroleum products from BP even as the oil company comes under scrutiny for potential violations of federal and state laws related to Gulf of Mexico well explosion, according to U.S. and company officials. read more (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:41:39 -0700)

Attorney Wants Charges Against Greer Dropped
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A criminal defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer Monday promised to make defense witnesses of some of the most powerful men in Florida politics -- Gov. Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum and state Republican chief John Thrasher. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:06:26 -0700)

Greer attorney: Anti-Crist Republicans decided to ruin my client
A criminal defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer today promised to make defense witnesses of some of the most powerful men in Florida politics - Gov. Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum and state Republican chief John Thrasher. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:59:01 -0700)

Attorney: Right Wing Using Greer To Hurt Crist
A criminal defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer Monday promises to make defense witnesses of some of the most powerful men in Florida politics. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:13:45 -0700)

When heading to court, make sure to bring your checkbook
DANBURY -- A lot of variables can affect the outcome of a defendant's criminal case, including -- at least according to some sources -- how much money he has in his wallet. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:31:45 -0700)

Attorney: Jim Greer is not guilty
A criminal defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer Monday promised to make defense witnesses of some of the most powerful men in Florida politics. More>>> (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:58:26 -0700)

Greer attorney: Anti-Crist Republicans decided to ruin my client
Jim Greer, former party chairman, is charged with six felonies A criminal defense attorney for former Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer on Monday promised to make defense witnesses of some of the most powerful people in Florida politics - Gov. Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum and state Republican chief John Thrasher. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:15:19 -0700)

Anti-Crist Republicans wanted to ruin Greer, lawyer says
Jim Greer, former party chairman, is facing trial on six felonies, including theft A criminal defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP chairman Jim Greer today promised to make defense witnesses of some of the most powerful men in Florida politics - Gov. Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum and state Republican chief John Thrasher. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:19:09 -0700)

Edgar County Court News June 28, 2010, criminal and traffic call
The following matters were on the calendar for the June 28, 2010 criminal and traffic call in Edgar County Circuit Court: (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:22:53 -0700)

Political Scene
FLORIDA Top figures on witness list ORLANDO | A criminal-defense attorney for ousted Florida GOP Chairman Jim Greer Monday promised to call to the stand some of the most powerful men in Florida politics - Gov. Charlie Crist, Attorney General Bill McCollum and state Republican chief John Thrasher. J. Cheney ... (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:58:57 -0700)

Former Oklahoma City triple-murder suspect asks to seal his criminal record
A man charged with three 1996 murders wants his record wiped clean of the arrest. The 1999 trial of Tybream Demont Rogers was declared a mistrial after sexual misconduct allegations were raised against a police officer. More than 10 years later, Rogers wants his role in the episode erased. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:54:26 -0700)

Election choices abound for General Sessions Criminal Court seat
In all, 20 candidates who filed to run for Ann Pugh's General Sessions Criminal Court, Division 7 seat were accepted. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:00:00 -0700)

Feyadh under fire over Barak meeting
Gaza's resistance movements have slammed a meeting between the Palestinian Authority's caretaker Prime Minister Salam Feyadh and the Israeli defense minister. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:29:05 -0700)

Taser asks Canadian court to quash critical study
Stun gun-maker Taser International Inc. told a judge on Monday its rights were violated by a Canadian inquiry that recommended police restrict the weapon's use because of safety concerns. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:51 -0700)

Criminal Lawyer $1,000 Essay Contest Sponsored by Quadrino Schwartz
Law Firm holds its first essay contest to recognize the talent of prosecutors and public defenders within their first five years of law school graduation. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)

Justice Dept. Sues Arizona Over Its Immigration Law
The Justice Departments lawsuit argues that the states law would undermine the federal governments pursuit of terrorists, gang members and other criminal immigrants. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:13:16 -0700)

Wal-Mart Fighting $7,000 Fine in Trampling Case
Federal officials say it is a mystery as to why Wal-Mart is fighting so hard against such a modest fine. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:42:22 -0700)

Alliant Insurance Services Partners With Firm to Offer Armed Self-Defense Policy to Retired Law Enforcement Officers
NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - 07/06/10) - Alliant Insurance Services ( www.alliantinsurance.com ), the nation's largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, has partnered with the firm LEOSA-HR218 Self-Defense Protection to provide retired federal, state, and local law enforcement officers with an insurance policy that provides legal defense coverage and personal ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700)

Man charged in 1996 deaths wants his record sealed
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Ten years after an appeals court threw out a murder charge against him, a 35-year-old man is asking to have his criminal record wiped clean of the arrest and the charge. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:01:47 -0700)

Man charged in 1996 deaths wants his record sealed
Associated Press - July 6, 2010 7:55 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Ten years after an appeals court threw out a murder charge against him, a 35-year-old man is asking to have his criminal record... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:10:46 -0700)

Census worker taken to court for trespassing
In these divisive times, Census worker Russell Haas has come to expect some resistance when he goes door to door to count the residents of the rugged communities near Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:17:42 -0700)

Alliant Insurance Services Partners With Firm to Offer Armed Self-Defense Policy to Retired Law Enforcement Officers
LEOSA-HR218 Self-Defense Protection Provides Legal Defense Coverage and Personal Asset Protection for a Justifiable Self-Defense Shooting (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:23:30 -0700)

Reportlinker Adds US Homeland Security - Homeland Defense (HLS-HLD) Markets - 2010 - 2014
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:35:00 -0700)

Ticketmaster's Terms of Service Cannot Make You a Criminal
Flawed Prosecution Would Give Websites Extraordinary Power to Dictate Online Behavior (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:29:37 -0700)

Defense fund set up for Madison family linked to party death of West Haven teen
MADISON Members of a local church have set up a defense fund for the family who held a party June 18 where an 18-year-old West Haven man was drinking and later died. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:38:29 -0700)

Israeli army: Gaza war troops to be disciplined
JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military announced Tuesday that its top lawyer had indicted a staff sergeant on manslaughter charges and a lieutenant colonel for deviating from authorized protocol during Israel's 2009 military operation in the Gaza Strip. Middle East - Israel Defense Forces - Gaza Strip - Hamas - Warfare and Conflict (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:40:00 -0700)

Radicals file charges against SNS leader
BELGRADE -- The Serb Radical Party (SRS) has filed criminal charges against Serb Progressive Party (SNS) leader Tomislav Nikoli accusing him of spreading false claims. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:03:22 -0700)

League trial could go to the jury today
SEGUIN Michael D. Leagues trial on capital murder charges in connection with the April, 2007 death of an infant girl is expected to go to the jury today but not before Judge W.C. Kirkendall takes a conference call from an Ohio expert the defense hopes will help debunk three confessions by their client. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:27:41 -0700)

Defense goes after autopsy in murder trial
SEGUIN Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing his young daughter in a rage in 2007 Friday attacked the conclusions of the autopsy performed on the victim putting a Minnesota-based expert on the stand who testified he believed important tests hadnt been done on two bruises found on the body and that a broken collarbone occurred days if not weeks before death. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:28:19 -0700)

League on stand as defense begins
SEGUIN The man police say killed his infant daughter in a fit of rage testified Thursday he was a victim of a conspiracy aimed at fingering someone for the girls death and that a Seguin police detective intimidated and coerced his confession on video tape and then typed up a false confession the following day and forced him to sign that. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:28:49 -0700)

Former Oklahoma City triple-murder suspect asks to seal his criminal record
A man charged in three deaths during a 1996 shoot-out wants his criminal record wiped clean of the arrest and resulting first-degree murder counts. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:47:27 -0700)

Alleged Wikileaks source charged with leaking classified files
Army intelligence analyst faces criminal charges connected to leaks of thousands of diplomatic cables and a video showing U.S. troops firing on a Reuters reporter. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:17:51 -0700)

Soldier held in WikiLeaks case is charged
The U.S. military has filed charges against a soldier detained in connection with the leak of a classified video showing a 2007 U.S. helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in Iraq, officials said on Tuesday. Army Specialist Bradley Manning, 22, was charged on Monday with two criminal counts including allegations he disclosed classified national defense information, exceeded his authorized ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:20:00 -0700)

News Briefs
Nazi war criminal Adolf Storms, number four on the Simon Wiesenthal Center's wanted list, died Tuesday before going to trial for his crimes. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:38:52 -0700)

Soldier charged over leaked video of attack
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Tuesday it had charged a soldier in connection with the leak of a classified video showing a 2007 helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in Iraq, including two Reuters journalists. Army Specialist Bradley Manning, 22, was charged with two criminal counts including allegations he disclosed classified national defense information, exceeded his ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:52:19 -0700)

DNA evidence prompts new look at slaying of girls in Zion
Lake County prosecutors said today they are taking a fresh look at the 2005 killing of two young girls in Zion in light of new DNA evidence that one lawyer says should clear the man now charged with the double slaying. A lawyer for Jerry Hobbs, charged with the murder of his 8-year-old daughter and her 9-year old friend, told the Tribune that officials have matched DNA taken from the daughter to ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:54:30 -0700)

Court Wrong On The Chicago Gun Case
There is no constitutional reason the states can't limit the right to bear arms. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:01:17 -0700)

Defendant's DNA found at double-murder scene
Defendant's DNA found at double-murder scene (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:16:41 -0700)

Defense rests its case in the Indian River trial of Ira Hatch
VERO BEACH Before Senior Judge James Midelis would allow Ira Hatchs ex-wife to testify at his trial Tuesday, he warned her that whatever she said could be used against her in a criminal prosecution. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:35:00 -0700)

Trying To Restore TX Death Row Defense Integrity
After a series of investigative reports revealed serious problems with the quality of legal representation for indigent defendants on Texas death row, lawmakers created the Office of Capital Writs. California lawyer Brad Levenson will be moving to Texas to open the new office and attempt to restore some confidence in the state's busy system of capital punishment. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:47:38 -0700)

U.S. Soldier Charged in Iraq Attack Video Leak
Army Accuses Spc. Bradley Manning of Leaking Cockpit Video Showing Victims of Apache Helicopter Attack to WikiLeaks (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:04:55 -0700)

Eric Darwitz not guilty of sexual misconduct charges
A former Cottage Grove high school hockey coach accused of sexual misconduct was found not guilty today by a Washington County District Court jury. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:36:43 -0700)

US soldier linked to Iraq attack video charged
An American soldier suspected of leaking a military video of an attack on unarmed men in Iraq was charged with multiple counts of mishandling and leaking classified data and putting national security at risk, the U.S. Army said in a statement Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:37:39 -0700)

Dangerous liaisons at IBM: Inside the biggest hedge fund insider-trading ring
At 7:30 in the morning on Oct. 16, 2009, Robert Moffat had already been at his desk at IBM's headquarters in Armonk, N.Y., for an hour and a half. As he had almost every day in his 31-year career at the company, he had left home at 5:30 a.m. to get a jump on work. He had just finished his first call of the day when his phone rang. It was his wife, Amor. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:44:10 -0700)

[Balko] Confirmation Theater
My task this week is to write a column on how criminal-justice issues are likely to play out at the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings, and how her expected confirmation will tilt the balance between the rights of the accused and the government's power to police. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:45:58 -0700)

`Wiseguys' Charged With Ticket-Scalping Scheme Ask Judge to Throw Out Case
Three men accused of beating computer security to buy and scalp 1.5 million seats for events such as Bruce Springsteen concerts asked for dismissal of charges they say seek to turn lawful activity in crimes. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:59:35 -0700)

Cortnee Brantley's attorney: 'She hated to witness anything like that'
Brantley's defense attorney says she was acting out of fear when she fled the crime scene where two Tampa Police officers were shot and killed last week. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:45:07 -0700)

Alleged Army whistleblower felt angry and alone
With his custom-made "humanist" dog tags and distrust of authority, Bradley Manning was no conventional soldier. Dog tag - Military - Wikileaks - Shopping - Bradley Manning (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:58:30 -0700)

Gregory W. Morton sentenced to 19 years in prison
COLUMBIA Gregory W. Morton was sentenced to 19 years on Tuesday afternoon in Boone County Court. Morton admitted to shooting Mitchell W. Kemp on Aug. 24, 2004. He testified against Tausha Fields during her trial in exchange for a plea bargain and a reduced charge of second-degree murder. Fields was found guilty of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Kemp on June 29. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:59:38 -0700)

Casey Anthony team faces deadline for evidence inspection
Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry sets rules for evidence inspection in order released today. Casey Anthony's defense team has until noon Thursday to reveal which items it wants to inspect next week with its experts, according to an order today from Orange-Osceola Chief Judge Belvin Perry. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:08:58 -0700)

Former Seton Hall coach Gonzalez arrested for shoplifting
Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. Fired in March for his antics on and off the court, Gonzalez has been arrested on charges of shoplifting from a New Jersey mall. Gonzalez, 47, reported to Millburn police headquarters on Monday. He faces charges of criminal mischief... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:09:30 -0700)

Alleged Army whistleblower felt angry and alone
With his custom-made "humanist" dog tags and distrust of authority, Bradley Manning was no conventional soldier. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:11:13 -0700)

Did British Intelligence Agents Participate in Torture?
Britain has launched an inquiry into whether security services were involved in the torture of terror suspects carried out by agents of other countries. But will Britain's search for the truth strain its relationship with the U.S.? (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:40:00 -0700)

Former Seton Hall coach Gonzalez arrested on suspicion of shoplifting
NEWARK, N.J. -- Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez, who was fired this year for his antics on and off the court, has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at a New Jersey mall. Seton Hall University - New Jersey - Basketball - United States - Education (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:53:47 -0700)

Questions Remain as U.S. Charges Wikileaks Source
The U.S. has formally pressed criminal charges against Army Private Bradley Manning for allegedly leaking secret military files to Wikileaks, including the hugely controversial video of U.S. helicopters killing civilians in Iraq. Manning faces several charges, including espionage, that could carry a sentence of up to 52 years in prison. These charges, however, raise more than they resolve about ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:06:35 -0700)

Missing Oregon boy's parents renew plea to stepmom
The biological parents of a missing Oregon boy said that the 7-year-old's stepmother still hasn't responded to their public pleas to fully cooperate with investigators, and that assurances by a local sheriff that she is cooperating do not reflect the facts. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:21:24 -0700)

US soldier linked to Iraq attack video charged
BAGHDADAn American soldier suspected of leaking a military video of an attack on unarmed men in Iraq was charged with multiple counts of mishandling and leaking classified data and putting national security at risk, the U. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:21:58 -0700)

Minn. man closer to new trial in Toyota crash
A judge has ordered a hearing for Aug. 2 on whether to grant a new trial for a St. Paul man who was driving a Toyota in a crash that killed three people. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:24:20 -0700)

Koua Fong Lee gets hearing in his quest for a new trial
A ruling Tuesday afternoon by Ramsey County District Judge Joanne Smith brought Koua Fong Lee one step closer to getting a new trial. Smith granted a defense request for an evidentiary hearing, which will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 2. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:28:17 -0700)

Gang leader gets federal plea
The government claims hes a gangsta, but Sean Raw McIver says theyve got him all wrong. He has maintained he never was and never has been a leader of the Bloods (street gang), defense attorney Michael DAmico said of his client on Tuesday morning. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:36:56 -0700)

Former Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez arrested
Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:00:33 -0700)

Court upholds sentence for Tunisian journalist
A Tunisian appeals court on Tuesday upheld a prison sentence of four years and one month for a journalist who covered protests that turned violent, the reporter's lawyer said. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:06:43 -0700)

Former Seton Hall coach Bobby Gonzalez arrested
Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. Fired in March for his antics on and off the court, Gonzalez has been arrested on charges of shoplifting from a New Jersey mall. Gonzalez, 47, reported to Millburn police headquarters on Monday. He faces charges of criminal mischief, along with shoplifting. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:07:20 -0700)

U.S. Soldier Charged Over Iraq Helicopter Attack Video Leak
(RTTNews) - The U.S. military said Tuesday it has charged a soldier detained in connection with the leak of a classified video showing a U.S. helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad in 2007. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:12:39 -0700)

Alleged Army whistleblower felt angry and alone
Bradley Manning was no conventional soldier. The 22-year-old intelligence analyst charged with multiple counts of mishandling and leaking classified data and putting national security at risk styled himself a "hactivist." National security - United States - British Army - Whistleblower - Intelligence analysis (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:14:43 -0700)

Will British Torture Inquiry Strain Relations with U.S.?
Britain has launched an inquiry into whether its security services were involved in the torture of terrorism suspects. Will the search for the truth strain Britain's relationship with the U.S.? (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:28:31 -0700)

The FBI: Foiling its own plots since 2001
Many failed "terrorist" attempts would never have gotten off the ground without aid from the authorities (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:37:11 -0700)

Inkster Sees Surge Of Homicides
The same number of homicides that have been reported in Inkster in the past six months have been reported in the city in the past week, police say. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:41:26 -0700)

Israeli soldier faces manslaughter charge in Gaza incursion
An Israeli soldier faces a manslaughter charge in the death of a Palestinian waving a white flag during a three-week incursion into Gaza, the Israeli military said Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:45:26 -0700)

County budgets for attorney fees tough to predict
BISBEE - "These costs are out of our control." In continuing budget talks last week with the county Board of Supervisors, Mike Ortega described the difficulty in setting the budgets for the public defender, legal defender and the indigent defense coordinator. There is no way of knowing the case loads that each office will have or what types of crimes might need more money than others to provide ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:01:19 -0700)

Orgs, Officials React to Federal Lawsuit
Here you'll find comments by advocacy groups, elected officials and others regarding the U.S. Department of Justice's filing of a lawsuit challenging Arizona's immigration enforcement law. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:04:34 -0700)

FBI unseals 'Barefoot Bandit' papers; Is Colton in Bahamas?
Federal prosecutors have unsealed a criminal complaint charging Colton Harris-Moore the teenage "Barefoot Bandit" being sought by authorities from the San Juan Islands to the Bahamas with interstate transportation of stolen property in connection with the theft of an Idaho airplane that crashed and was abandoned near Granite Falls in October. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:07:09 -0700)

Soldier charged over leaked video of attack
The U.S. military said on Tuesday it had charged a soldier in connection with the leak of a classified video showing a 2007 helicopter attack that killed a dozen people in Iraq, including two Reuters journalists. Army Specialist Bradley Manning, 22, was charged with two criminal counts including allegations he disclosed classified national defense information, exceeded his authorized access to U ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:11:00 -0700)

Ex-NSU law student pleads guilty in '05 drunk-driving wreck
A former Nova Southeastern University law student pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in an October 2005 drunk-driving wreck that killed a pal as they drove to the Orange Bowl to watch a football game. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:30:45 -0700)

Accused robber killed in Delray had long criminal history
Tyrone Pinkney got out of prison in September, a month before his 23 r d birthday. He was shot to death Saturday. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:33:09 -0700)

Palmer pleads guilty to murder
Earl Junior Palmer, the 65-year-old Huntsville man who was accused of killing his estranged wife in January 2008, pleaded guilty Tuesday at the Madison County Courthouse. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:46:11 -0700)

Man Shot By Vallejo Police Identified
A man who was shot by police after an alleged robbery at the Mac Dre Day event in Vallejo on Saturday is in stable condition Tuesday at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, police said. Police identified the man as 30-year-old Ronar Inocenio of Vallejo and said he has an extensive criminal history and is on felony probation for narcotics possession. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:46:42 -0700)

Federal Government Sues Over Arizona Immigration Law
The Justice Department sued to challenge a law designed to combat illegal immigration, saying it would undermine federal pursuit of criminal immigrants. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:00:44 -0700)

Former Seton Hall Coach Bobby Gonzalez Arrested
Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. Fired in March for his antics on and off the court, Gonzalez has been arrested on charges of shoplifting from a New Jersey mall. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:23:19 -0700)

Defense attorney: No fraud, no $425 million in Yellow Pages criminal case
Attorneys for three Jacksonville residents accused of a massive fraud scheme say there was no fraud and no $425 million. The three who were arrested last week were freed on bond Tuesday afternoon: Mark Stuart Smith on $400,000 bond, Christopher Jon Gregory and Marian Phelan on $100,000 each. A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta accuses Smith and Gregory of mail fraud and money ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:23:54 -0700)

Judges order 2 Pa. newspapers to delete stories
Two newspapers want a state judge to overturn an order requiring them to delete archived stories and other information about two defendants, cases that touch on the potential for media censorship. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:29:47 -0700)

Army Intelligence Analyst Charged for Leaking Classified Information
A U.S. Army intelligence analyst who disclosed that he leaked classified information to the whistleblower site Wikileaks has been charged under the U.S. Espionage Act, according to the Army. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:35:52 -0700)

The Night Beat: Name That Term
What matters tomorrow, tonight. ... Read it and sleep. Defense Department - United States Secretary of Defense - United States - SAP - House (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:16:35 -0700)

Final guidelines given for Rubio's upcoming capital murder trial
EDINBURG Accused killer John Allen Rubio was in court Tuesday as prosecutors and defense attorneys ironed out last-minute details for his capital murder trial set to begin Monday. Rubio, 29, is charged with murdering Julissa Quesada, 3, John E.... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:30:08 -0700)

Wal-Mart Displays Its Legal Might, Fighting $7,000 Fine in Trampling Case
The mystery, federal officials say, is why Wal-Mart is fighting so hard against such a modest fine in the case of an employee being trampled to death at a Long Island store on the day after Thanksgiving in 2008. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:35:15 -0700)

Ex-Seton Hall coach Gonzalez arrested for shoplifting
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) ? Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:00:31 -0700)

UPDATE: DMX Freed From Arizona Jail, Rep Confirms
Troubled rapper Earl "DMX" Simmons' early release from an Arizona jail today has been confirmed by his criminal defense attorney. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:24:10 -0700)

Criminal Lawyer Talks About Judicial Process Surrounding Hammad Memon
Memon is in isolation at the Madison County Metro Jail, he will be tried as an adult, surveillance video of the shooting will be a part of the trial. WHNT NEWS 19 is continuing to follow the developments of the Discovery Middle School Shooting. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:44:54 -0700)

Trial begins for IT worker accused of threatening former boss
STAMFORD -- The former boss of a 28-year-old man accused of bringing a gun to his former place of work to demand his job back last year testified during a criminal trial Tuesday, saying she thought she was going be shot and killed during the ordeal. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:33:24 -0700)

Tips to Help Lawyers Steer Clear of Client Grievances
Anthony Nuzzo has spent much of his 42 years of practice helping other lawyers get out of ethics and malpractice jams. The managing partner of Nuzzo & Roberts practices before Connecticut's Statewide Grievance Committee and defends professional liability claims in court and in mediation. He has some tips on running a law practice safely. Nuzzo says the No. 1 thing to do is communicate with your ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:37:23 -0700)

Civil Fight Looms for Defendants in Case of Murdered D.C. Lawyer
After a five-week criminal trial that examined one of Washington, D.C.'s most vexing unsolved homicides, the three housemates charged with covering up the murder of attorney Robert Wone walked out of court as free men. But their legal wrangling is far from over. Victor Zaborsky, Dylan Ward and former Arent Fox litigation partner Joseph Price still face a $20 million wrongful death suit that was ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:38:45 -0700)

National Guardsman: "It Was Self Defense"
On Monday, we reported that a National Guardsman, living here in Abilene, was arrested after pulling a knife on another man, but today he tells KRBC's Tim Johnston, that's not the whole story. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:38:55 -0700)

LAKE ELSINORE: Recall campaign leaders plead not guilty to all charges
A Lake Elsinore businessman and his former employee pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of criminal conduct in the campaign to recall Lake Elsinore Councilman Thomas Buckley. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:00:01 -0700)

DNA points to another suspect in 2005 slayings of Zion girls
After holding a Zion man for five years in the heinous killings of his 8-year-old daughter and her young friend, prosecutors revealed Tuesday that they had matched DNA evidence to someone else -- and were beginning their investigation anew. The stunning development could lead to the release of Jerry Hobbs , who was arrested in May 2005 after allegedly confessing to killing both girls when his ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:09:39 -0700)

Defense attorney reports beating during home-invasion robbery
Rabon Martin, who is in ill health and uses a wheelchair, told police that he and the woman, whose name was not released, were pistol-whipped by two men about 10:20 p.m. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:26:47 -0700)

Former Park (Cottage Grove) girls hockey coach acquitted of sexual misconduct with 2 players
A former Cottage Grove high school hockey coach accused of sexual misconduct was found not guilty Tuesday by a Washington County District Court jury. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:13:02 -0700)

Ex-Seton Hall coach charged with shoplifting
A former Seton Hall University basketball coach allegedly swiped a pricey satchel from a Short Hills mall, police said Tuesday. Bobby Gonzalez, 47, of Harrison, N.Y., turned himself in at Millburn police headquarters Monday, where he was arrested and charged with shoplifting and criminal mischief. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:14:01 -0700)

Judge: Suspect's rights violated by former sheriff
An investigator solves a murder case, then tries to pressure a defendant into pleading guilty. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:23:43 -0700)

76-year-old pleads to hit-and-run
An elderly Lower Merion motorist who fled the scene of an accident in which a teenage bicyclist was injured last July and then did not come forward when she knew authorities were looking for her is not a criminal, according to her lawyer. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:35:39 -0700)

Part-time judges will help fill gap
SPRINGFIELD Two new part-time municipal court judges will help cover an increasing caseload created by the citys new jail. The City Council on Tuesday voted to authorize contracts with Eugene attorneys John Kim and Phillip Williams. Kim is a private practice criminal defense attorney and former Lane County assistant (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:04:37 -0700)

The almanac
By United Press International UPI Almanac for Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Almanacs - History - Services - Business - Conferences (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:41:35 -0700)

Authorities find DNA at scene of killings
Forensic scientist says defendant likely source Defense attorneys ask about other suspects (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:46:08 -0700)

McCollum unconcerned about being witness in Greer case
Attorney General Bill McCollum said Tuesday that he's ready to face a defense attorney's questions about former Republican Party chairman Jim Greer. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:00:00 -0700)

British tabloid journalist case goes to trial
British tabloid journalist, Simon Wright, will go to trial in a South African court after prosecutors rejected his bid to have charges related to the World Cup tournament dropped, the court heard on Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:30:26 -0700)

Local, Area Briefs
A well-known criminal defense attorney said he and a woman were pistol-whipped during a robbery at his Tulsa home late Tuesday. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 03:47:10 -0700)

SHORT HILLS: Former Seton Hall Coach Arrested for Shoplifting
Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez is in trouble again. Fired in March for his antics on and off the court, Gonzalez has been arrested on charges of shoplifting from a New Jersey mall. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:25:14 -0700)

Marzilli trial pushed back
LOWELL -- Former state Sen. J. James Marzilli will have to wait a little longer for his day in court. While Marzilli, 51, of Arlington, was scheduled to return to Lowell Superior Court yesterday to set a trial date in his accosting case, a scheduling conflict left the criminal session without a judge. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:46:27 -0700)

Alleged Army Whistleblower Felt "Isolated"
Bradley Manning Said To Have Leaked Sensitive Information Because He Wanted People To "See the Truth" (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:58:06 -0700)

Stage-Managing the War on Terror: Ensnaring Terrorists Demands Creativity
Informers have attended to all the little details that make for the successful and now familiar arrests, criminal complaints, trials, and (for the most part) convictions in the ever-distracting war against... what? Al-Qaeda? Terror? Muslims? The inept? The poor? (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:09:22 -0700)

Changes come to Ohio criminal court rules
ZANESVILLE -- New criminal court procedures, which went into effect Tuesday, have the potential of leveling the playing field between prosecutors and defense lawyers, and saving the legal system time and money. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:15:55 -0700)

Rape trial rescheduled for ex-youth worker
BLADE STAFF A new trial date was set in Lucas County Common Pleas Court yesterday for the former commissioner of a football league. David Millhoan, Sr., who worked with youths for more than a decade, is charged with three counts of rape, two counts of gross sexual imposition, and two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred in 2009. Because ... (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:25:28 -0700)

DMX Is A Free Man Again
Congrats Big Earl: DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6). Xs criminal defense attorney, Glenn Allen, confirmed with XXL that the Yonkers-bred MC was released after serving four months of a six-month sentence. As previously [...] (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:50:25 -0700)

State pushes to exclude eyewitness expert
Motion hearings in the Leon Davis case continue Friday morning, when the state is expected to move to exclude the defenses expert on eyewitness identification, Dr. John Brigham. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:53:40 -0700)

Marsh Executives Convictions Tossed in Bid-Rig Case
A New York judge threw out the criminal convictions against two former Marsh & McLennan Cos. executives whom he found guilty of restraint of trade in 2008. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:37:15 -0700)

Accused in Portsmouth sexual assault seeks lower bail
If Kevin Rabidou is freed on bail he would live with his girlfriend in Manchester while awaiting his sexual assault trial in October, according to his defense attorney. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:45:07 -0700)

EXCLUSIVE: Number of AWOL Afghans Increases
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A be-on-the-lookout alert issued last month for 17 Afghan military men who walked away from an Air Force base in Texas has turned out to be just the tip of the iceberg. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:13:04 -0700)

Ohio's new criminal court rules kick in
COSHOCTON -- From witnesses to police, to judges and juries, everyone in contact with Ohio criminal cases will play by new rules. Ohio is now an "open-discovery" state. That means prosecutors and defense lawyers must share more information up front than in the past, including police reports, witness statements and expert witness reports. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:38:52 -0700)

Noriega Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison in France
The former Panamanian dictator was convicted Wednesday of money laundering and also ordered to forfeit about $2.9 million that had been blocked in his French bank accounts. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:02:59 -0700)

Prosecution paints Hatch as a thief in closing remarks; defense says he's guilty of scheming to defraud
VERO BEACH State prosecutors insisted Thursday that Ira Hatch for years used his former businesses as a personal piggy bank to finance a lavish lifestyle he couldnt possibly sustain. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:20:00 -0700)

Despite French Sentence, Noriega Could be Home Soon
The 76-year-old former Panamanian strongman is unlikely to serve his full sentence. And back home, there are plenty of officials reluctant to reopen his case (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:05:00 -0700)

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