US judge in Las Vegas may dismiss ranching standoff case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A U.S. judge who declared a mistrial last month could end the much-watched criminal prosecution of a Nevada rancher accused of leading an armed uprising against federal authorities. Chief U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro’s decision on Monday is sure to echo among states’ rights advocates in Western states where the federal... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Guns, News

Cliven Bundy

January 8, 2018

4 men, frat face sentencing in Baruch College hazing death

STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Four New York City men and the fraternity they belonged to face sentencing in the death of a 19-year-old pledge during a 2013 hazing ritual in Pennsylvania. Baruch College freshman Chun “Michael” Deng was blindfolded, forced to wear a heavy backpack and then repeatedly tackled. He was knocked unconscious and later... Read More

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Chun Deng, Hazing

January 8, 2018

Florida and Georgia taking water fight to Supreme Court

APALACHICOLA, Fla. (AP) — Reminders of the oyster’s pre-eminence in this slice of northwestern Florida are everywhere, from the shells that line the edges of downtown buildings to the paintings of oysters that dot the walls of Apalachicola’s art and history museum. It’s the oysters themselves that are harder to find these days, and Florida... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News

Florida, Georgia, Water

January 8, 2018

Judge aims to referee fight over Charles Manson’s remains

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The fight over the body and possessions of apocalyptic cult leader Charles Manson has fragmented into at least three camps competing over an estate that could cash in on songs he wrote that were used by The Beach Boys and Guns N’ Roses. Manson, 83, died in November nearly a half-century... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News

Charles Manson

January 7, 2018

Told their treehouse must go, owners appeal to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen built a Florida beachfront treehouse that would be the envy of any child. It’s got two levels, hammocks and windows looking out on the Gulf of Mexico. But the hangout has cost the couple a handsome sum: about $30,000 to construct and probably five times that in... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News

Lynn Tran, Richard Hazen, Treehouse

January 7, 2018

Texas couple ordered to pay enslaved nanny $121,000

HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston-area couple who pleaded guilty to federal charges related to forcing a Nigerian woman to work nearly 20 hours taking care of their home and five children without pay for two years was ordered Friday to pay her more than $121,000 in restitution. Chudy Nsobundu, 57, and his wife Sandra Nsobundu,... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News

Chudy Nsobundu, Sandra Nsobundu

January 7, 2018

McNabb, Davis out at ESPN after sex misconduct investigation

NEW YORK (AP) — Donovan McNabb and Eric Davis have been dismissed from ESPN following an investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct while employed at NFL Network. ESPN says in a statement Saturday “they are no longer working for us.” The pair worked for ESPN Radio and were taken off the air Dec. 12, pending... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse, Sports

Donovan McNabb, Eric Davis, ESPN

January 7, 2018

Mother of stuntman killed on “The Walking Dead” set to sue

ATLANTA (AP) — The family of a stuntman who fell to his death on the set of “The Walking Dead” in Georgia is moving forward with a lawsuit against the show’s production company. Attorney Jeff Harris says in a statement Saturday that they’ll proceed with civil litigation now that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News

The Walking Dead

January 7, 2018

Weinstein sued for alleged scheme to foil misconduct probe

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A lawyer who represented actress Paz de la Huerta has filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein and a former New York prosecutor, alleging they coordinated in a scheme to get the actress to drop her sexual misconduct complaint against the movie mogul. Aaron Filler’s firm, Tensor Law, filed the lawsuit Friday... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse

Harvey Weinstein

January 6, 2018

Prosecutors drop charges against 4 members of Polish band

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Rape and kidnapping charges against all four members of a Polish death metal band were dropped Friday by prosecutors in Washington state. The band members have been detained in the United States since a woman claimed that she was gang-raped after a concert last year in Spokane, Washington. Prosecutors filed a... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Entertainment, News, Sexual Abuse

Decapitated, Music, Sexual Abuse

January 6, 2018

New US pot rule sparks latest clash over states’ rights

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The decision by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to rescind an Obama-era policy on federal marijuana enforcement sparked an outcry from Republicans and Democrats. They argue that Sessions is trampling on the rights of states that have decided to legalize pot for medical or recreational use, or both. Pot remains illegal under... Read More

Criminal Justice News, Drugs, News

Marijuana, Pot

January 6, 2018

Ex-Milwaukee sheriff gets partial win in plane spat lawsuit

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A federal judge on Friday dismissed most claims against former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke that were levied by a man detained at an airport after he shook his head at the provocative lawman during a flight. But the judge agreed to allow Daniel Black to pursue his lawsuit’s claim that centers on... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News

David Clarke, Free Speech, Racism

January 6, 2018

Ex-UN secretary general’s nephew pleads guilty in bribe case

NEW YORK (AP) — A nephew of former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pleaded guilty Friday in a bribery case that grew from an attempt to sell a building complex in Vietnam for $800 million. Joo Hyun Bahn, also known as Dennis Bahn, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and a corruption count in Manhattan federal court as... Read More

Criminal Justice News, International Justice Watch, News, Politics

Joo Hyun Bahn

January 6, 2018

Pro racecar driver Scott Tucker gets over 16 years in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — Pro racecar driver Scott Tucker was sentenced to over 16 years in prison Friday after his conviction for running a payday loan business that prosecutors say cheated millions of financially struggling Americans. U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel said it was “staggering” how many people nationwide were affected by Tucker’s business.... Read More

Criminal Justice News, News, Sports

Fraud, Scott Tucker

US judge in Las Vegas may dismiss ranching standoff case

4 men, frat face sentencing in Baruch College hazing death

Florida and Georgia taking water fight to Supreme Court

Judge aims to referee fight over Charles Manson’s remains

Told their treehouse must go, owners appeal to Supreme Court

Texas couple ordered to pay enslaved nanny $121,000

McNabb, Davis out at ESPN after sex misconduct investigation

Mother of stuntman killed on “The Walking Dead” set to sue

Weinstein sued for alleged scheme to foil misconduct probe

Prosecutors drop charges against 4 members of Polish band

New US pot rule sparks latest clash over states’ rights

Ex-Milwaukee sheriff gets partial win in plane spat lawsuit

Ex-UN secretary general’s nephew pleads guilty in bribe case

Pro racecar driver Scott Tucker gets over 16 years in prison

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