Attorney News Jun 2006
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Ohio Attorney General Fights Crime With a Cost Effective Solution from Novell
The Office of the Ohio Attorney General, the chief law enforcement agency for the state of Ohio, selected Novell to integrate the state's disparate law enforcement databases and provide its 44,000 users with secure access to over 70 million records to aid in solving crimes. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:30:00 GMT)
Hussein Defense Lawyer Kidnapped, Killed
Gunmen kidnapped and killed the number-two lawyer on Saddam Hussein's defense team, making him the third attorney for Iraq's former president to be murdered during the crimes against humanity trial. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:49:18 GMT)
Saddam lawyer executed by gunmen in Baghdad
A lawyer for ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been found shot in the head after being kidnapped from his Baghdad home, the third defense attorney to be slain. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:34:36 GMT)
Inquiry recommends independent review of N.L. Crown attorney's office
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CP) - An inquiry into three wrongful murder convictions in Newfoundland says the provincial Crown attorney's office too often accepted and supported tunnel vision in police investigations. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:18:00 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Fights Crime With a Cost Effective Solution from Novell
The Office of the Ohio Attorney General, the chief law enforcement agency for the state of Ohio, selected Novell to integrate the state's disparate law enforcement databases and provide its 44,000 users with secure access to over 70 million records to aid in solving crimes. Working with Novell, the Ohio Attorney General's office has connected its more than 900 agencies and improved the overall (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:50:29 GMT)
Attorney general sues puppy store, alleging sales of unhealthy dogs
Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist today announced that his office has sued a Pembroke Pines pet store for allegedly defrauding its customers about the puppies they were purchasing. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:08:31 GMT)
Saddam On Hunger Strike Over Attorney Slaying
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the killing of an attorney on the defense team, Saddam’s chief lawyer said. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:35:09 GMT)
Dassey's Attorney Wants Jury To Hear Questions About Confession
The attorney for Brendan Dassey, who is accused of helping his uncle Steve Avery rape and murder a young woman last October, wants jurors to hear challenges to the teen's confession. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:47:58 GMT)
Duluth Mayor to be investigated by Minneapolis city attorney's office
Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson will be investigated by the Minneapolis city attorney's office for allegedly violating the state's Data Practices Act. Bergson (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:38:18 GMT)
Inman's Lawyer Asks For Preliminary Hearing
The lawyer for the man accused of killing Clemson student Tiffany Souers on Wednesday filed a request for a preliminary hearing for his client. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:41:40 GMT)
Newport attorney seeks re-election to state post Fred L. Myers Jr. Executive Committeeman
Newport Attorney Fred L Myers Jr. is seeking re-election to the state-level post of Republican Executive Committeeman for the state's first district. Myers, who represented his district as GOP committeeman for 18 years, is seeking the post again in the August election. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:46:51 GMT)
Dassey's attorney wants to dispute confession to jury
MANITOWOC, Wis. - The attorney for a teen accused of raping and killing a young woman with his uncle wants a chance to tell a jury the teen's confession to police was unreliable, according to court records filed Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:50:19 GMT)
Saddam on Hunger Strike After Lawyer Dies
Saddam, 7 Co-Defendants on Hunger Strike to Protest Another Lawyer's Death; Gunmen Kidnap Workers (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:17:43 GMT)
Saddam's lawyer assassinated
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike to protest against the killing of a top lawyer on the ousted Iraqi leader's defence team. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:14:23 GMT)
Saddam Lawyer Killed; Iraq Workers Seized
Saddam Lawyer Killed After Being Abducted From Baghdad Home; 85 Workers Seized at Iraq Plant (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:16:34 GMT)
Attorney General Announces Schwab Foundation Grant Recipients
Fort Wayne - Twelve Fort Wayne area organizations will receive $237,243 in grants, announced Attorney General Steve Carter. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:19:58 GMT)
Attorney: Bush heckler charges won't stand
The Falun Gong follower who heckled Chinese President Hu Jintao at a White House ceremony has reached a deal with prosecutors under which all charges against her will be dropped, her attorney announced Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:24:42 GMT)
Inquiry into three N.L. murder cases chastises Crown attorney's office
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CP) - A lengthy inquiry into a trio of wrongful murder convictions in Newfoundland has concluded that the provincial Crown attorney's office too often accepted and supported police investigations that were plagued by "tunnel vision." (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:34:00 GMT)
Attorney: Bush Heckler Charges Won't Stand
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Falun Gong follower who heckled Chinese President Hu Jintao at a White House ceremony has reached a deal with prosecutors under which all charges against her will be dropped, her attorney announced Wednesday. Wang Wenyi faced a misdemeanor charge of intimidating, coercing, threatening and harassing a foreign official for interrupting the April 20 event in which President (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:16:44 GMT)
Attorney: Charges dropped against White House heckler
The Falun Gong follower who heckled Chinese President Hu Jintao at a White House ceremony has reached a deal with prosecutors under which all charges against her will be dropped, her attorney announced Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 21:54:45 GMT)
Deleted-files case going to attorney general
NORTH HALEDON -- A case involving a former borough clerk who deleted files in the weeks before retiring will be referred to the state attorney general by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office because of a potential conflict of interest, Assistant Passaic County Prosecutor Jay McCann said. (Wed, 21 Jun 2006 23:10:51 GMT)
Attorney General Announces Schwab Foundation Grant Recipients
Fort Wayne - Twelve Fort Wayne area organizations will receive $237,243 in grants, announced Attorney General Steve Carter. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:50:17 GMT)
Hussein Lawyer Seized and Slain in Baghdad Raid
The defense lawyer was the the 10th person associated with the court trying Saddam Hussein to be killed in the last 18 months. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:32:16 GMT)
Attorney: Cop Framed Porco
The former U of R student accused of killing his father and beating his mother returned to court Wednesday. Christopher Porco’s attorney accused a detective of framing Porco for the crimes. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:55:45 GMT)
Saddam lawyer killed; Iraq workers seized
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said — the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:06:37 GMT)
Saddam Lawyer Killed; Iraq Workers Seized
Saddam, Co-Defendants Begin Hunger Strike After Lawyer Abducted From Baghdad Home and Fatally Shot (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:32:04 GMT)
Saddam defense attorney shot to death
In other violence, gunmen abduct 85 workers. BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:58:05 GMT)
N.Y. attorney general holds gov. race lead
State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer still has a huge lead in the governor's race, according to a poll released Wednesday. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:18:02 GMT)
Attorney General sues Pembroke Pines pet shop for 'deceptive' sales of dogs
A Pembroke Pines pet shop engaged in "deceptive and unfair trade practices" and should be barred from selling dogs in Florida, Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:22:42 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Holds Gov. Race Lead
ALBANY, N.Y. -- State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer still has a huge lead in the governor's race, according to a poll released Wednesday. The statewide poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute had Spitzer leading Republican nominee John Faso 66 percent to 20 percent. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:38:02 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Holds Gov. Race Lead
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer still has a huge lead in the governor's race, according to a poll released Wednesday. The statewide poll by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute had Spitzer leading Republican nominee John Faso 66 percent to 20 percent. Spitzer led Faso in a mid-May poll 67 percent to 16 percent. The poll also found Spitzer leading fellow Democrat (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 05:16:45 GMT)
Saddam on hunger strike to protest lawyer's murder
Deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has gone on hunger strike to protest the killing of his lawyer, his lead lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi said. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:59:24 GMT)
Saddam lawyer killed; Iraq workers seized
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said — the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:07:23 GMT)
Hussein protests after lawyer slain
BAGHDAD -- Saddam Hussein and his seven codefendants went on a hunger strike yesterday to protest the shooting death of a lawyer on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said -- the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:02:58 GMT)
Psych hosp won't springplunge dad, lawyer gripes
The Staten Island dad charged in his wife's death plunge off Bear Mountain is being held in a hospital without reason and kept away from the two young daughters he desperately misses, his lawyer charged yesterday. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 08:25:17 GMT)
Saddam Lawyer Killed; Iraq Workers Seized
Saddam Hussein and His Co-Defendants Go on Hunger Strike to Protest Shooting Death of Lawyer (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:31:52 GMT)
Saddam attorney shot to death
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said -- the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:09:11 GMT)
Inquiry into state attorney sought
The sheriff says John Tanner uses malicious tactics in his investigation of abuse at the Flagler jail. Hours after he publicly denounced State Attorney John Tanner, the Flagler County sheriff penned a 13-page letter to the governor asking that the top prosecutor be investigated for misconduct. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:43:06 GMT)
Hussein's top defense lawyer abducted, killed / Attorney's body, bullet-riddled, is found 2 hours later
The bullet-riddled body of a key defense lawyer for Saddam Hussein was discovered Wednesday hours after he was abducted from his home by gunmen possibly dressed in uniforms of Iraq's Interior Ministry forces. The death of Khamis al-Obeidi, 49, was... (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:52:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Sailor innocent in Iraqi's death
A lawyer for a sailor charged along with seven Marines with premeditated murder in the shooting death of an Iraqi man called the allegations "shocking" and said his client was innocent. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:23:43 GMT)
Frosh Won't Run For Attorney General
One of the Democrats who was considering a possible candidacy to succeed retiring Attorney General Joe Curran is bowing out. Montgomery County state Senator Brian Frosh said he will seek re-election to his Senate seat instead. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:25:53 GMT)
Chief State Attorney Fired!
The Chief State Attorney, Mr Eric Francis Amison Agbolosu, who ordered the police to release the two Venezuelans on remand over the East Legon cocaine bust on grounds of no case, has been sacked from the Attorney General?s Department. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:48:11 GMT)
Dassey's attorney wants to dispute confession to jury
MANITOWOC — The attorney for a teen accused of raping and killing a young woman with his uncle wants a chance to tell a jury the teen's confession to police was unreliable, according to court records filed Wednesday. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:06:55 GMT)
Veteran lawyer named as judge
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this week appointed veteran San Jose lawyer Hector Ramon to a judgeship in Santa Clara County Superior Court. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:28:45 GMT)
Cuomo Ahead Of Rivals In Attorney General Race
It's looking more and more likely that come November, Andrew Cuomo may be the state's new Attorney General. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:18:01 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Wizard Of Claws Pet Store
The Florida Attorney General's Office is suing a Pembroke Pines pet store that's accused of selling sick dogs. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:43:13 GMT)
Lamer report will have national effect: lawyer
The report of the Lamer inquiry - which identified a Crown culture of overzealous prosecutors in Newfoundland and Labrador's justice system - will have national repercussions, a prominent St. John's lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 14:50:30 GMT)
Attorney asks court not to bind state to education cost study
The Kansas Supreme Court should not force legislators to follow exactly an education cost study to determine how much to spend on public schools, an attorney for the state told the justices Thursday. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:40:51 GMT)
Wichhart's attorney working up case for appeal
An attorney who represented a North Liberty man convicted last week of first–degree murder said several issues raised prior to his client's trial may be used as the foundation of an appeal. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:09:20 GMT)
Lawyer Says Man Accused Of Helping Wife Commit Suicide Being Held Without Reason
The lawyer for the Staten Island man charged with helping his wife commit suicide says his client is being held in a psychiatric hospital without reason. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:03:08 GMT)
Attorney General: Lawmakers should consider changing sheriffs
(Montpelier, VT - AP) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell says the Legislature should consider changing the way the state's 14 sheriffs' departments are managed. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:13:28 GMT)
UnitedHealth seeks to block state Attorney General investigation
UnitedHealth Group is asking a judge to block an investigation by state Attorney General Mike Hatch into the company's options-dating practices. Some of the options granted to Chairman and Chief Executive William McGuire in the late 1990s fell on low spots in the company's share price, raising questions about their timing. Earlier this month, Hatch asked the nation's second-largest managed care (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:05:36 GMT)
Attorney General Investigating Evans Furniture
An update tonight to a 7 Problem Solver Report we first brought you Friday. The sudden closure of Evans Furniture has led to a full-scale investigation by the Iowa Attorney General's Office. (Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:47:15 GMT)
Rashid lawyer loses again
Zehir Omar, the lawyer acting on behalf of deported Pakistani national Khalid Rashid, has once again failed to obtain answers as to the whereabouts and fate of his client. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:15:22 GMT)
Attorney general investigates furniture company's abrupt closure
DAVENPORT, Iowa The Iowa attorney general's office is investigating the abrupt closure of a furniture company that has yet to deliver dozens of orders or issue refunds to customers. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:44:58 GMT)
Pastor, woman lawyer shot dead by 2 men on bike
A Christian church pastor and a lady lawyer were shot to death by two men riding in tandem aboard a motorcycle as the victims left the Door of Faith Christian fellowship house following a Bible study in Quezon City Wednesday night. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:15:08 GMT)
Senate confirms Vermont's new United States attorney
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Vermont's new United States attorney. Thomas D. Anderson, who has served as an assistant United States attorney since 2001, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Senate. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:27:40 GMT)
Lawyer charged on child procurement
A HIGH-profile Sydney lawyer who allegedly fantasised about raping children and animals will remain in custody for at least another two months. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:33:58 GMT)
Attorney files to suppress evidence in murder trial
CONCORD - An attorney appointed to the retrial of Michael McHone on a charge of murder has filed motions to suppress evidence that he feels prosecutors will attempt to make his client look "weird to the jury." (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:15:57 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates Furniture Company's Abrupt Closure
Davenport, June 22, 2006 (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office is investigating the abrupt closure of a furniture company that has yet to deliver dozens of orders or issue refunds to customers. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:28:57 GMT)
Inside info? Neosho city attorney defends purchase of land
A city of Neosho official has been accused of using “insider information” to purchase land and sell a portion of it to the city to make a profit. However, Neosho City Attorney Steve Hays said he did nothing illegal or unethical as a businessman or in his role as city attorney. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:40:57 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Vermont
Vermont has a new U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Thomas Anderson. Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, nominated Anderson to fill the spot left open by Peter Hall, who became a federal judge. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 03:56:50 GMT)
Illinois EPA refers gas spill to attorney general's office
HARRISTOWN - The spill of more than 148,000 gallons of gasoline from Buckeye Partners LP's Harristown storage terminal on June 12 has been turned over to the Illinois Attorney General's Office for possible enforcement action. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 05:21:39 GMT)
Framingham man's lawyer wants breath test tossed
Aseemingly routine drunken driving case involving a Framingham man could spell the end of a breath test used by cops statewide, if a judge goes along with a lawyer's claim that the booze detector cannot be proven accurate. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:14:04 GMT)
Board's attorney warned of trouble with book ban
The Miami-Dade School Board's own attorney specifically warned members earlier this month that a broad move to ban books from district libraries would violate its own rules and numerous legal precedents. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:29:26 GMT)
Lawyer remanded over child procurement
A high-profile Sydney lawyer who allegedly fantasised about raping children and animals will remain in custody for at least another two months. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:47:49 GMT)
Petitioner's lawyer to watch
A division bench of Bombay High Court, asked the petitioner's lawyer to watch the movie and submit his opinion. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:24:08 GMT)
Hussein, 7 others protest lawyer's death
Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said -- the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:27:13 GMT)
Attorney to check finances
LAKEMOOR – Trustees plan to hire an attorney to investigate whether village finances have been illegally mishandled. Trustee Todd Hendrickson said he would present a contract or purchase order to begin the investigation at a special board meeting Thursday. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:35:18 GMT)
Lawyer challenges pathologist's credibility
The lawyer for a 66-year-old former Sparks woman accused of killing her 3-year-old adopted son 32 years ago challenged a pathologist's credibility during an arraignment Thursday on murder and child abuse charges. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:51:39 GMT)
3rd attorney appointed to Gauvin's defense team
A third death penalty-qualified attorney has been appointed to the legal defense team for murder suspect Michelle Gauvin. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:06:10 GMT)
Saddam lawyer assassinated
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader’s defense team, their chief lawyer said _ the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:52:36 GMT)
Fell lawyer wants documents in case unsealed for appeal
(Burlington, VT - AP) - The lawyer for the man sentenced to death last week in Vermont wants a federal judge to unseal all the records related to his case. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:13:18 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates Furniture Company's Abrupt Closure
Davenport, June 22, 2006 (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office is investigating the abrupt closure of a furniture company that has yet to deliver dozens of orders or issue refunds to customers. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:14:07 GMT)
Attorney general investigates furniture company's abrupt closure
DAVENPORT, Iowa The Iowa attorney general's office is investigating the abrupt closure of a furniture company that has yet to deliver dozens of orders or issue refunds to customers. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:15:47 GMT)
HC now asks petitioner's lawyer to watch `Sacred Evil''
A division bench of the Bombay High Court, which is hearing a petition against the film `Sacred Evil'', today asked the petitioner's lawyer to watch the movie and submit his opinion on it at the next hearing. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:26:52 GMT)
Attorney General Investigating Evans Furniture
An update tonight to a 7 Problem Solver Report we first brought you Friday. The sudden closure of Evans Furniture has led to a full-scale investigation by the Iowa Attorney General's Office. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:32:34 GMT)
Lawyer To Withdraw Suits Alleging Priest Abuse
DAYTON, Ohio -- A southwest Ohio lawyer wants to drop four lawsuits on behalf of people who claim they were abused as children by Catholic priests. Konrad Kircher said his clients are very disappointed that they won't have their day in court. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:50:19 GMT)
District Attorney To Disclose Grand Jury Results Today
The district attorney's office will hold a news conference at 1:30 p.m. to announce the results of the Norcal Grand Jury investigation. NBC11.com will stream that event live. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 15:53:57 GMT)
Edwards, Ark. lawyer fined for illegal contributions
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The campaign of former presidential candidate John Edwards has agreed along with an Arkansas lawyer and his firm to pay $59,500 in fines for violating campaign finance law, according to the Federal Election Commission. (Credit: "") (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:16:51 GMT)
Lawyer says Mack defense "eager"
RENO, Nev. A lawyer for a fugitive captured in Mexico says he's "eager" to begin a defense. The F-B-I says Darren Mack will be brought back to Nevada from Mexico today. The former pawn shop owner is wanted in Reno in his wife's death and the sniper shooting of a judge handling their divorce. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:33:08 GMT)
Lawyer says investigator ignored evidence
A lawyer for an indicted Duke University lacrosse player fired off a letter today to an investigator for the Durham prosecutor's office, saying that the investigator must not have read the state's rape case file. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:36:11 GMT)
Defense Attorney Fires Back In Duke Lacrosse Case
A defense attorney in the Duke Lacrosse case is responding after an exchange outside the courtroom with an investigator from Mike Nifong's office. Related Document Interactive | Complete Coverage (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:47:40 GMT)
Edwards, Ark. lawyer fined for illegal contributions
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign has agreed along with an Arkansas lawyer and his firm to pay $59,500 in fines for violating campaign finance law, the Federal Election Commission says. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:50:06 GMT)
Edwards, Ark. Lawyer Fined For Illegal Contributions
The campaign of former presidential candidate John Edwards has agreed along with an Arkansas lawyer and his firm to pay $59,500 in fines for violating campaign finance law, according to the Federal Election Commission. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:17:36 GMT)
Edwards, Arkansas lawyer fined for illegal contributions
The campaign of former presidential candidate John Edwards has agreed along with an Arkansas lawyer and his firm to pay $59,500 in fines for violating campaign finance law. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:30:30 GMT)
LAWYER SAYS MACK DEFENSE 'EAGER"'
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A lawyer for a fugitive captured in Mexico says he's "eager" to begin a defense. The F-B-I says Darren Mack will be brought back to Nevada from Mexico today. The former pawn shop owner is wanted in Reno in his wife's death and the sniper shooting of a judge handling their divorce. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:39:40 GMT)
Venice Attorney Indicted For Alleged Tax Evasion
Venice civil rights attorney Stephen Yagman has been indicted for allegedly trying to evade paying more than $100,000 in income taxes. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:46:37 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates Furniture Company's Abrupt Closure
Davenport, June 22, 2006 (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office is investigating the abrupt closure of a furniture company that has yet to deliver dozens of orders or issue refunds to customers. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:00:19 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzalez Holds a News Conference on Terrorist Arrests
Read a transcript of remarks made by U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez and Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher of the Criminal Division on the arrest of seven men thought to be planning to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago and federal buildings in Miami. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:10:55 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzalez Holds a News Conference on Terrorist Arrests
SPEAKERS: ALBERTO GONZALES, U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:54:01 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Vermont
Vermont has a new U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Thomas Anderson. Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, nominated Anderson to fill the spot left open by Peter Hall, who became a federal judge. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 19:58:00 GMT)
Senate confirms Vermont's new United States attorney
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Vermont's new United States attorney. Thomas D. Anderson, who has served as an assistant United States attorney since 2001, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Senate. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:01:49 GMT)
Tom Shannon, Washington attorney, Quidnet resident, gone at 79
Thomas F. Shannon, 79, an international trade attorney and co-founder of the Washington, D.C. law firm Collier Shannon & Scott, died at his Washington, D.C. home on June 23, 2006, following a courageous battle with melanoma. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:04:30 GMT)
Witnesses: Sadr's Men Killed Saddam's Lawyer
Eyewitnesses in Baghdad say it was Shiite militiamen who murdered one of Saddam Hussein's lawyers earlier this week. The witnesses say militiamen loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr kidnapped the lawyer and then shot him dead after parading him through the streets of the capital's largest Shiite district. Sadr's spokesman angrily denied the reports. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:39:59 GMT)
Attorney general candidate defends state actions in Schiavo case
State Rep. Joe Negron staunchly defended state efforts to intervene in the case of Terri Schiavo telling Florida's newspaper editors Friday that if he is elected Florida's attorney general he will fight to protect others facing the same life and death decisions. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 22:41:23 GMT)
Day care center, attorney general agree to $688,000 settlement
A nonprofit Auburn day care center has agreed to pay $688,000 for allegedly defrauding the state and misusing funds while under contract with the state, according to Attorney General Tom Reilly. (Fri, 23 Jun 2006 23:36:24 GMT)
Attorney general says it can't investigate academy
HELENA -- The attorney general's office says it doesn't have the authority to investigate a complaint from a civil rights group over alleged abuses at a now-closed private residential treatment center for teen boys. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:24:57 GMT)
Attorney general says it can't investigate academy
HELENA -- The attorney general's office says it doesn't have the authority to investigate a complaint from a civil rights group over alleged abuses at a now-closed private residential treatment center for teen boys. The Swan Valley Youth Academy nort ... (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 00:30:04 GMT)
Two BR men, Donaldsonville attorney arrested for insurance fraud
Two Baton Rouge men and a Donaldsonville attorney face charges of conspiring to defraud an insurance company of $100,000, state police said Friday. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:01:33 GMT)
Attorney general's daugther returns from deployment in Iraq
NORFOLK, Va. -- State Attorney General Bob McDonnell welcomed home his daughter Friday from military deployment in Iraq. Army 1st Lt. Jeanine McDonnell, 25, arrived on a commercial plane at Norfolk International Airport for a two-week leave. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 01:47:23 GMT)
Two BR men, Donaldsonville attorney arrested for insurance fraud
BATON ROUGE, La. Two Baton Rouge men and a Donaldsonville attorney face charges of conspiring to defraud an insurance company of 100-thousand dollars. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:02:27 GMT)
Attorney general's daugther returns from deployment in Iraq
NORFOLK, Va. State Attorney General Bob McDonnell welcomed home his daughter today from military deployment in Iraq. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:16:49 GMT)
'Mafia cop' claims lawyer botched case
An ex-police detective who killed for the mob argued Friday that his racketeering conviction should be overturned because his lawyer barred him from testifying in his own defense. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 02:25:32 GMT)
Lawyer cites more rape story variations
A defense lawyer in the Duke University lacrosse rape case revealed more apparent inconsistencies in the accuser's version of events Friday, and blasted a prosecution investigator for purportedly being ignorant about the contents of his own files. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 04:02:52 GMT)
Lawyer Offers to Handle Robinson Appeal
TOLEDO -- New developments in Father Gerald Robinson's murder case. A local attorney is offering to handle Robinson's appeal for free. John Donahue has been a lawyer for 25 years, mostly in criminal defense. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 05:17:04 GMT)
Attorney: Man’s arrest a mistake
Authorities should not have arrested a Baton Rouge man on Thursday for failing to register as a convicted sex offender in connection with an alleged 1985 rape, his attorney said late Friday. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 05:18:18 GMT)
Lawyer Says Rove Won't be Charged in CIA Leak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top White House aide Karl Rove has been told by prosecutors he won't be charged with any crimes in the investigation into leak of a CIA officer's identity, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 05:28:41 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Vermont
Vermont has a new U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Thomas Anderson. Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, nominated Anderson to fill the spot left open by Peter Hall, who became a federal judge. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 05:43:31 GMT)
Senate confirms Vermont's new United States attorney
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Vermont's new United States attorney. Thomas D. Anderson, who has served as an assistant United States attorney since 2001, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Senate. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 05:46:02 GMT)
Celebrity Attorney May Take On BALCO Case
The last high profile client he defended, Scott Peterson, is now on death row. Now the newest client of attorney Mark Geragos is Barry Bonds' former personal trainer, Greg Anderson. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 06:37:14 GMT)
Probe into killing of Saddam Hussein’s lawyer
A United Nations expert on human rights and legal systems today called on the Iraqi Government to launch an independent investigation into the killing of a lawyer working for the defence team of former President Saddam Hussein. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 06:53:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Fatal mine blast cause is known
A Lexington lawyer representing the families of four of the five miners killed last month in a Harlan County coal-mine explosion said yesterday that relatives are sure they now know the cause of the blast, though the investigation of the incident is not complete. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 07:18:32 GMT)
Appraiser Nicolo has two weeks to hire new lawyer
Appraiser John E. Nicolo on Friday was given two more weeks to find a lawyer to represent him on charges surrounding a tax assessment scandal involving Eastman Kodak Co. and several municipalities. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 08:49:41 GMT)
Attorney general's daugther returns from deployment in Iraq
NORFOLK, Va. State Attorney General Bob McDonnell welcomed home his daughter today from military deployment in Iraq. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 08:55:34 GMT)
Torch caused mine blast, lawyer says
WASHINGTON -- Miners cutting a metal roof strap with a torch ignited leaking methane and touched off the May 20 explosion at an Eastern Kentucky mine that killed five, according to a lawyer who took part in the federal investigation. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 09:45:44 GMT)
Attorney General candidate wants to fight for the `little people'
Scott Bowen wants Michigan's top law enforcement official to, once again, be a strong advocate for the public, like in the days of former Attorney General Frank Kelley. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 10:34:23 GMT)
Terri Schiavo case divides attorney-general hopefuls
Three of the four candidates for Florida attorney general said Friday that the government should not have intervened in the Terri Schiavo case, but one -- state Rep. Joe Negron -- said it was right for the state and Congress to try to usurp the courts. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 11:58:19 GMT)
Day care center, attorney general agree to $688,000 settlement
BOSTON -- A nonprofit Auburn day care center has agreed to pay $688,000 for allegedly defrauding the state and misusing funds while under contract with the state, according to Attorney General Tom Reilly. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:35:58 GMT)
Senate confirms Vermont's new United States attorney
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Vermont's new United States attorney. Thomas D. Anderson, who has served as an assistant United States attorney since 2001, was approved by the unanimous vote of the Senate. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:31:41 GMT)
Terri Schiavo case divides attorney-general hopefuls
Three of the four candidates for Florida attorney general said Friday that the government should not have intervened in the Terri Schiavo case, but one -- state Rep. Joe Negron -- said it was right for the state and Congress to try to usurp the courts. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:34:48 GMT)
Top lawyer faces long wait in custody
SYDNEY lawyer Michael Poynder should have been celebrating the birth of his niece on Friday. Instead he was facing court on charges of attempting to procure children for sex. - (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:47:05 GMT)
A third defense lawyer for Saddam is murdered
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said -- the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 15:22:25 GMT)
New York 'Mafia Cop' says lawyer barred him from testifying
NEW YORK (AP) - An ex-police detective who killed for the mob took the stand against his former lawyer, arguing that his racketeering conviction should be overturned because the attorney barred him from testifying in his own defense. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:19:34 GMT)
Attorney general's daugther returns from deployment in Iraq
NORFOLK, Va. State Attorney General Bob McDonnell welcomed home his daughter today from military deployment in Iraq. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:21:36 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Vermont
Vermont has a new U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Thomas Anderson. Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, nominated Anderson to fill the spot left open by Peter Hall, who became a federal judge. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:59:21 GMT)
Petition Deadline Looms For Durham District Attorney Hopefuls
Two men hoping to get on the November ballot for Durham County's district attorney race have until Friday to collect about 6,300 signatures. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:17:55 GMT)
Saddam finds champion in Shi'ite lawyer
BY RIGHTS, she should be seeking Saddam Hussein's head. But Bushra Khalil, a swaggering lawyer from Beirut's predominantly Shi'ite south, is one of the most strident defenders of the former Iraqi dictator. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 23:25:06 GMT)
Hussein Thinks He Will Get Death Penalty but Sees an Escape Hatch, Lawyer Says
Saddam Hussein believes he will be asked by the U.S. to help tamp down Iraq's insurgency, and might again become President. (Sat, 24 Jun 2006 23:28:55 GMT)
Probe Into Killing Of Saddam's Defence Lawyer
A United Nations expert on human rights and legal systems today called on the Iraqi Government to launch an independent investigation into the killing of a lawyer working for the defence team of former President Saddam Hussein. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 01:23:41 GMT)
Court overturns removal of lawyer in estate fight
The children of a prominent West Virginia family had their successful effort to remove a Charleston lawyer as administrator of their mother’s estate and trust overturned by the state Supreme Court. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:15:22 GMT)
Selma attorney files suit over Wilcox county jail conditions
CAMDEN - A civil lawsuit was filed in Wilcox County Circuit Court today against Sheriff Prince Arnold in behalf of a Wilcox County Jail inmate, Alvonzo Johnson, who is charged with alleged drug trafficking. The suit was filed by Selma attorney George E. Jones, Ill, who represents Johnson. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 05:30:52 GMT)
Mayor, attorney dating
Dating can be messy especially if you're a city attorney dating the mayor. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 06:15:05 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Vermont
Vermont has a new U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Thomas Anderson. Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, nominated Anderson to fill the spot left open by Peter Hall, who became a federal judge. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 06:44:21 GMT)
Senate confirms new U.S. attorney
MONTPELIER -- The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Vermont's new United States attorney. ... - Staff Report The Associated Press The Associated Press (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 07:06:23 GMT)
Saddam clings to hope US will enlist his aid: lawyer
Saddam Hussein is certain his trial for crimes against humanity will result in the death penalty, but clings to the hope that Washington will use the sentence as leverage to enlist his aid to tamp down the insurgency in Iraq, the New York Times reported on Sunday. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 07:57:01 GMT)
Lawyer Offers to Handle Robinson Appeal
TOLEDO -- New developments in Father Gerald Robinson's murder case. A local attorney is offering to handle Robinson's appeal for free. John Donahue has been a lawyer for 25 years, mostly in criminal defense. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:33:07 GMT)
Lawyer Says Rove Won't be Charged in CIA Leak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top White House aide Karl Rove has been told by prosecutors he won't be charged with any crimes in the investigation into leak of a CIA officer's identity, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 09:44:11 GMT)
District attorney's race highlights women in top jobs
In an area known for its women in power positions, Santa Clara County is set to elect its first female district attorney. Still to come are the first female police and fire chiefs for the Bay Area's largest city -- milestones San Francisco achieved more than two years ago. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 10:13:25 GMT)
Lawyer encourages legislators to fight for property rights
By DAN GEARINO, Courier Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES --- The lawyer who lost a landmark property rights case visited Iowa on Friday pressuring legislators to override Gov. Tom Vilsack's veto of a related bill. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:16:17 GMT)
A third defense lawyer for Saddam is murdered
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Saddam Hussein and his seven co-defendants went on a hunger strike Wednesday to protest the shooting death of an attorney on the ousted Iraqi leader's defense team, their chief lawyer said -- the third such killing in the 8-month-old trial. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:11:29 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Vermont
Vermont has a new U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed veteran federal prosecutor Thomas Anderson. Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vermont, and Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, nominated Anderson to fill the spot left open by Peter Hall, who became a federal judge. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 14:45:11 GMT)
NRM to seek Attorney General’s advice on local council elections
THE National Resistance Movement party will seek the Attorney General’s position on inconsistencies within the law concerning local elections vis-à-vis public servants. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 17:00:27 GMT)
Lawyer Offers to Handle Robinson Appeal
TOLEDO -- New developments in Father Gerald Robinson's murder case. A local attorney is offering to handle Robinson's appeal for free. John Donahue has been a lawyer for 25 years, mostly in criminal defense. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:17:24 GMT)
Lawyer Says Rove Won't be Charged in CIA Leak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top White House aide Karl Rove has been told by prosecutors he won't be charged with any crimes in the investigation into leak of a CIA officer's identity, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:28:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Saddam Believes U.S. Needs His Help
AMMAN, Jordan -- Saddam Hussein believes the United States will have to seek his help to quell the bloody insurgency in Iraq and open the way for U.S. forces to withdraw, his chief lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:39:47 GMT)
Tanner's Grandsons Arrested In Central Florida
Two grandsons of state Attorney John Tanner were arrested in Flagler County, according to Local 6 News. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:59:06 GMT)
State Attorney's Two Grandsons Behind Bars in St. Johns County
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL -- It all stemmed from an investigation surrounding surveillance tape showing the daughter of State Attorney John Tanner. The video shows Lisa Tanner being wrestled into a restraint chair earlier this year. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:10:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Saddam believes U.S. will need his help to quell Iraq's violence
AMMAN, Jordan The head of Saddam Hussein's defense team says the former Iraqi dictator believes the U-S will have to seek his help to quell the bloody insurgency in Iraq. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:16:44 GMT)
PE lawyer Westra finds management buyout a gas
Several years after birthing the local office of law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, a private equity powerhouse, local corporate and private equity lawyer Jim Westra orchestrated what is believed to be one of the largest management buyouts in history. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:46:59 GMT)
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