George Zimmerman Wins Appeal for New Judge
On Wednesday, an appeals court in Florida ruled that George Zimmerman can be granted a new judge for his murder…
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Trial Continues for Man Who Acted as Physician Assistant
During the trial of a man from Florida who posed as a physician's assistant, the prosecutor told the jury that…
Juror Fined $300 for Skipping Deliberations
A juror, Ivana Samardzic, decided to skip jury deliberations for a case she was on involving a felony shooting. The…
New Report Details Crime and Corruption in Homeland Security
Over the past year, employees of the Department of Homeland Security have committed such crimes as smuggling weed and coke,…
Mark David Chapman Denied Parole
According to corrections officials in New York, Mark David Chapman was denied release from prison for a seventh time. Chapman…
Kansas Attorney General Says Governor Did Not Violate State Law
On Tuesday, a state prosecutor said that Kansas Governor Sam Brownback did not violate the state’s opening meetings law when…
Taxi Medallion Sale Denied by Court in NYC
On Friday, a state judge issued a ruling that a new plan to expand city cabs outside of Manhattan is…
Members of Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years in Jail
Three members from the band Pussy Riot, a Russian feminist punk band, were sentenced to two years in jail by…
Shooter at Family Research Council Charged
Authorities have said that Floyd Lee Corkins, a volunteer for a gay community center, was carrying a backpack filled with…
Cops Allowed to Track Suspects by Phone without Warrants
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled, 2-1, that police officers have the right…
Drew Peterson Removes Mistrial Request
On Wednesday, a judge was told by Drew Peterson that he was withdrawing his request for a mistrial. His attorneys…
Reverend Kenneth Miller Guilty in International Kidnapping Case
On Tuesday, Reverend Kenneth Miller, from Stuarts Draft, Virginia, was convicted of aiding in international parental kidnapping. Miller helped a…