Attorney News Feb 2007
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US Prosecutor Rebuffs Lawyer's Claims Over Australian Terror Suspect
(RTTNews) - Air Force Col. Morris Davis, a senior US military prosecutor in the revised military commission system approved by the US Congress last year, rebuffed the claim of the lawyer of David Hicks, the lone Australian held at Guantanamo Bay, that he is facing a new charge, that of supplying material support to terrorism, introduced four months ago. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:22:58 GMT)
US military 'shirt-front' Hicks lawyer
Guantanamo Bay a lawless prison run by CIA and US interrogators using CIA techniques of subjugation and degradation, David Hicks' lawyer says. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:23:29 GMT)
School attorney will seek judgeship
NIAGARA FALLS - An assistant attorney for the Niagara Falls School Board has announced she will run for a full-time City Court judgeship, created this year and set to be filled in the November election. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 13:59:46 GMT)
Attorney General Announces Marketing Stunt Settlement
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Monday a settlement has been reached with Turner Broadcasting System and Interference Inc. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:06:10 GMT)
Sheppard's Attorney Says Former CEO Just Followed Advice
On the first day of defense testimony last Friday, the attorney for Ronnie Sheppard quizzed the in-house legal counsel for bankrupt HomeGold and Carolina Investors. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:44:57 GMT)
Supreme Court refuses to boot defense lawyer in man's slaying
The Utah Supreme Court has denied a request by the Utah Attorney General's Office to boot the defense lawyer for accused killer Carole Alden. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:35:04 GMT)
Attorney Eino Zapata announces for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3
Local attorney Eino Zapata, Republican, has announced his candidacy for the office of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 33 years since his graduation from St. Mary's School of Law with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in August of 1973. Attorney Zapata also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southwest Texas State University. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:06:25 GMT)
Attorney of Williams murder suspect negotiating plea deal
DENVER – 9Wants to Know has learned an attorney has been negotiating with Denver Police and the Denver District Attorney’s office regarding the Darrent Williams’ murder case. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:11:45 GMT)
Attorney general says governor unable to remove Hayes
State Attorney General Talis Colberg says Governor Palin lacks the authority to remove University of Alaska regent Jim Hayes from office. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:28:27 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from rape case involving Bloomington policeman
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The trial of a Bloomington police officer charged with four alleged rapes likely will be delayed after his lawyer withdrew from the case Monday, citing medical reasons. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:47:35 GMT)
Former Rutland lawyer seeks to be released to halfway house
RUTLAND, Vt. A former Rutland lawyer serving a prison sentence for defrauding a client wants to be let out early. John Ruggiero says he should be allowed to serve... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:48:44 GMT)
Alberta law on naming foster children restrictive: lawyer
The Alberta law preventing media from reporting the names of a three-year-old boy and the foster mother charged with second-degree murder in his death are among the most restrictive in Canada, says a lawyer. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:57:30 GMT)
Mabhoko the Third still the king: Lawyer
The lawyer for Mabhoko the Third, the deposed king of the Ndzundza Ndebele says his client is still the clan's monarch. Msebenzi Masombuka, a Lawyer has rejected a ceremony held by the Nzunza royal family at the weekend, at which Sililo Johannes Mahlangu, a new king was enthroned. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:20:54 GMT)
Conn. attorney general wants proof Enviga burns calories
A state attorney general said on Monday that his office is looking for proof that a new drink from Coca-Cola Co. and Nestle burns calories, as the companies claim. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:48:59 GMT)
Lawyer Radolovich to give up law license
Fred Radolovich, the Louisville lawyer who once falsely claimed to have prosecuted a Serbian war criminal at the World Court, has agreed to surrender his license to practice law. Radolovich agreed to resign from the bar Friday in exchange for prosecutors dropping charges that he perjured himself when he lied under oath about his experience in death penalty cases. "It has always been our belief ... (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:06:01 GMT)
Darnell's Attorney Wants New Trial
Attorney Hersy Jones wants a new trial for his client, Raymond Darnell, who happens to also be his nephew. Darnell was convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Arlisha McDonald, and officer Freddy Clinton. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:11:22 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from rape case involving Bloomington policeman
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The trial of a Bloomington police officer charged with raping four women likely will be delayed after his lawyer withdrew from the case Monday, citing medical reasons. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 22:12:55 GMT)
Dutch Lawyer Seeks Damages for Toxic Ship Victims
AMSTERDAM - A lawyer representing victims of toxic waste dumped illegally in Ivory Coast said on Monday he was demanding damages from Dutch authorities for the disaster, which killed 10 people and made thousands ill. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:40:03 GMT)
Attorney general says governor unable to remove Hayes
State Attorney General Talis Colberg says Governor Palin lacks the authority to remove University of Alaska regent Jim Hayes from office. Colberg's legal opinion differs from an opinion by a legislative attorney regarding Hayes, a former Fairbanks mayor under indictment. (Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:47:04 GMT)
TADA convicts field apex court lawyer to argue their case
The 69 persons convicted by the Special TADA court for their participation in the 1993 serial bomb blast case on Monday, fielded a lawyer from Supreme Court Mushtaq Ahmad to argue their application pleading to drop the TADA charges under which they are found guilty. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:51 GMT)
Attorney Talks About Hornbeck Family's Adjustment Since His Return
(St. Louis) -- Shawn Hornbeck and his family are in the beginning stages of the long road to recovery. That's according to their attorney Scott Sherman, who says Shawn is in the early stages of being assessed by a group of therapists and mental health professionals. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:05:33 GMT)
WALLOWA LAWYER FACES POSSIBLE 1-YEAR SUSPENSION
A Wallowa lawyer and former circuit court judge may be suspended from practicing law in Oregon for a year, unless he makes and wins one last appeal, according to the Oregon State Bar Association. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:02:29 GMT)
Attorney General, Prosecutors Differ On Jessica's Law
Attorneys for the governor, attorney general and local prosecutors said Monday that they cannot agree how to enforce tough new residency restrictions on sex offenders that were approved last year by California voters. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:12:16 GMT)
Be a lawyer — or play one on your DS
Think you'd be a good lawyer? Test your theory with Capcom's "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Justice for All," and try cases without cracking a book. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:55:36 GMT)
Darnell's Attorney Wants New Trial
Attorney Hersy Jones wants a new trial for his client, Raymond Darnell. Darnell was convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, Arlisha McDonald, and officer Freddy Clinton. Darnell received the maximum sentence of 150 years in prison. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:27:02 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from case involving policeman
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) -The trial of a Bloomington police officer charged with raping four women likely will be delayed after his lawyer withdrew from the case Monday, citing medical reasons. Steve Skelton, attorney for Sgt. Jeff Pelo, said he will undergo surgery and a potentially lengthy recovery for a medical problem, which he described as serious but not life-threatening. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:41:20 GMT)
Foster to fight 'weak' charges: lawyer
Controversial Australian businessman Peter Foster will fight fresh money laundering charges because the latest case against him is "pretty weak", his lawyer says. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:32:17 GMT)
With probation at risk, Barry to meet attorney
The defense attorney for D.C. Council member Marion Barry said yesterday that he is meeting with the former mayor this week to decide how best to respond to a recent request by federal prosecutors to revoke Mr. Barry's probation in a criminal tax case. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:16:56 GMT)
Cops lied, teacher's lawyer says
A 17-year-old boy told police he had a sexual encounter with his teacher only after officers lied by telling him there was an eyewitness, the teacher's lawyer said. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:33:18 GMT)
R.I. Attorney General Is TJX's Latest Headache
In the almost daily saga of the TJX data breach, the attorney general for Rhode Island launches an investigation into what executives at the $16 billion retail chain knew and when they knew it. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:11:05 GMT)
Lawyer: War objector will take stand
An Army lieutenant who said he refused to deploy to Iraq because he believes the war is illegal will take the stand in his own defense, his lawyer said. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 11:22:41 GMT)
Lawyer: War Objector Will Take Stand
Iraq War Critic Will Take the Stand in His Defense During Court-Martial, His Lawyer Says (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:49:09 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from rape case involving Bloomington policeman
BLOOMINGTON _ The trial of a Bloomington police officer charged with raping four women likely will be delayed after his lawyer withdrew from the case Monday, citing medical reasons. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:50:16 GMT)
Bus driver gets new lawyer
A last-minute maneuver Monday sent school bus driver Angelynna Young's case to the grand jury and assigned her a new lawyer. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:18:48 GMT)
Texas Attorney General sues Sprint Nextel
The Texas Attorney General filed a lawsuit Monday to stop Sprint Nextel Corp. from sending allegedly deceptive cell phone bills to its Texas customers and make the company return customers' money. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:43:20 GMT)
N.B. lawyer says people still entitled to scrapped rebate
A New Brunswick lawyer is filing a class action lawsuit seeking to reinstate home heating rebates scrapped by the new Liberal government. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:21:18 GMT)
Justice lawyer defends attorney firings
A top Justice Department lawyer acknowledged Tuesday that more than a half-dozen U.S. attorneys were fired in the last year, in some cases without cause, but denied Democrats' charges that they were dismissed and replaced for political reasons. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:06:20 GMT)
Suspects in murder of PDX lawyer sentenced
A man involved in killing a Portland lawyer who set up a meeting with a women he met on a telephone chat line back in 2004 apologized to the victim's family in court Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:23:55 GMT)
Former Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly to Join Boston Office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced today thatThomas F. Reilly, immediate former Attorney General of Massachusetts, willbe joining the firm as a shareholder in the Boston office. GreenbergTraurig, an international firm, is ranked seventh on The American Lawyer'sAm Law 100 listing of the largest U.S. firms, based on number of lawyers,with over 1600 attorneys worldwide. Tom Reilly comes to the firm as ... (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:10:16 GMT)
Attorney general offers tips to consumers joining health clubs
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- As part of National Consumer Education Week, Attorney General Greg Stumbo urges Kentucky citizens interested in joining a health club or gym to check for details before they sign up. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:26:29 GMT)
Draft autopsy reports never disclosed to Truscott's 1959 legal team: lawyer
TORONTO (CP) - Steven Truscott's lawyer says valuable information about Lynne Harper's time of death was withheld from Truscott's 1959 defence team. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:32:00 GMT)
State Attorney Won't Seek Reelection
Jacksonville's chief prosecutor for the past 16 years is announcing that he will not seek another term as state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:35:20 GMT)
Loeffler Tuggey attorney contributes $500,000 to Health Science Center
Attorney Stanley Rosenberg and his wife Sandra have pledged $500,000 to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to support prostate cancer research. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:36:14 GMT)
Pottawattamie Co. Fires County Attorney
A Pottawattamie County attorney has been fired. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:37:55 GMT)
Man sentenced to life for lawyer slaying
Stuwart Lueb, 34, was sentenced to 42 years in prison Tuesday. He was convicted in the kidnapping, robbery and slaying of Portland lawyer Doug Swanson, who died of asphyxiation during the ordeal. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:07:28 GMT)
State Attorney Won't Seek Reelection
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jacksonville's chief prosecutor for the past 16 years is announcing that he will not seek a sixth term as state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:08:26 GMT)
Couple Sentenced For Murdering Attorney
PORTLAND - A man and a woman have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Portland attorney. Stuwart Lueb and Lydia Way made plea deals in the 2004 murder of Douglas Swanson. Lueb will be eligible for parole in 43 years and Way could be paroled in 25 years. (Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:11:59 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stock fraud
CAMDEN -- A Denver lawyer today pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in two stock fraud and money laundering schemes, one of which cost public investors (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:19:35 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stock fraud involving millions
CAMDEN, N.J. - A Denver lawyer on Tuesday pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in two stock fraud and money laundering schemes, one of which cost public investors more than $15 million, according to U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 01:06:52 GMT)
Sen. Reid hires Hollywood attorney
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has hired Los Angeles celebrity attorney Martin Singer for legal work. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:18:04 GMT)
Awards: Latham & Watkins attorney named an outstanding healthcare litigator
Latham & Watkins attorney is named one of nation's 10 outstanding health care litigators. Palomar Pomerado Health has received a state award for workplace excellence. The San Diego EDC awards the founder of Kyocera. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:32:39 GMT)
Couple Sentenced For Killing Portland Attorney
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A local couple received their sentence Tuesday after being found guilty of robbing and killing a Portland attorney. Stuart Lueb and Lydia Way apologized to the victim’s family in court and then received lengthy sentences for their respective roles in the killing of Douglas Swanson. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:37:18 GMT)
Naylon's attorney decries allegations
An attorney representing Ramsey County sheriff's official Mark Naylon said his client is innocent and will cooperate with authorities who are looking into allegations that he stole money, tampered with evidence and interfered with investigations. Paul Rogosheske also dismissed an FBI surveillance videotape that a source said shows Naylon counting and then pocketing cash hidden in a St. Paul hotel ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:41:25 GMT)
Foster dad accused in boy's death gets new attorney
The Union Twp. man accused of binding, killing and burning 3-year-old foster child Marcus Fiesel has a new attorney. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 04:17:29 GMT)
Portland lawyer won't divulge info about mystery plane's owner
A Portland lawyer has told the Oregon State Bar that attorney-client privilege prevents him from discussing an elusive businessman linked to a CIA plane reported to have flown terrorism suspects abroad for interrogation. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:07:49 GMT)
Lawrence Walsh: State attorney general cautions consumers to be aware
It's National Consumer Protection Week, a time when members of the state attorney general's office travel throughout Pennsylvania to tell consumers how to avoid being victimized by an ever-increasing number of crooks trying to separate them from their money. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:20:06 GMT)
Court overturns former attorney's convictions
SAN DIEGO -- A state appeals court on Monday overturned the convictions of a former family law attorney from Escondido on multiple charges involving allegations that she hurt her teenage daughter and terrorized the girl's foster parents. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:27:37 GMT)
Lamar scholarship named for Beaumont attorney
The name on the second of nine new endowed scholarships at Lamar University was revealed Tuesday by the university and the Beaumont Foundation of America, this one honoring long time Beaumont attorney John G. Tucker. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:37:47 GMT)
Attorney reappointed over mayor's objection
The Sayreville Borough Council unanimously reappointed Brian Hak of the firm Weiner Lesniak as borough attorney on Monday, a month after Mayor Kennedy O'Brien publicly opposed the nomination. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:08:07 GMT)
Louisville lawyer agrees to resign
A Louisville lawyer will give up his license to practice law in exchange for prosecutors dropping a perjury charge against him. Fred Radolovich -- probably best known for representing Tina Conner, the mistress of former Gov. Paul Patton -- agreed last week to resign from the bar. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:07:54 GMT)
Attorney general urges public's aid
The focus was on honored local law enforcement officers at Tuesday's Crime Prevention Award Breakfast. But new Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann took the opportunity to shift the responsibility for reducing crime to the people of the communities the officers serve. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:39:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Mercury is behind crematory case
The lawyer for a former crematory operator said he believes mercury exposure led his client to leave 334 bodies to rot in piles across his property. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:49:47 GMT)
Allied Capital Subpoenaed By US Attorney
Herb Greenberg submits: Allied Capital issued a press release yesterday saying that it had received a subpoena from the US Attorney for the District of Columbia "regarding the use of private investigators by Allied Capital or its agents." (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:34:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Crematory Operator Victim Of Mercury Exposure
RINGGOLD, Ga. -- The lawyer for the operator of a northwest Georgia crematory where more than 300 uncremated human remains were found says he believes the situation can be blamed on exposure to mercury his client suffered. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 11:45:53 GMT)
'Doghouse robber' gets new lawyer
MINDEN Lawyer Tod Young withdrew as counsel Monday for convicted bank robber Steven Simmons after he said his client refused to communicate with him. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:12:16 GMT)
Lawyer eyed for board of education seat
CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch said he intends to nominate a Nashua lawyer to a seat on the state board of education. ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:20:25 GMT)
Lawyer disciplined a second time over courtroom behavior
A lawyer was found in contempt of court again yesterday and threatened with jail time if he didn’t pay a $500 fine in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:23:16 GMT)
Youngstown lawyer admits to perjury, put on probation
A disbarred Youngstown lawyer avoided prison yesterday in Franklin County for lying to the state’s disciplinary counsel. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:23:26 GMT)
Behrman's killer seeks new attorney
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The man convicted of murdering an Indiana University student seven years ago has dropped his defense attorney and is asking that a public defender handle his appeals, his mother said. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:26:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Crematory operator suffered from mercury exposure
RINGGOLD, Ga. The lawyer for the operator of a northwest Georgia crematory where more than 300 uncremated human remains were found says he believes the... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:35:05 GMT)
Pals: U.S. attorney has right stuff
Ask friends of new U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin to describe the 38-year-old prosecutor, and they gush adjectives. They call him “driven,” “conscientious,” “highly intelligent” and fiercely loyal to his home state of Arkansas. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:24:39 GMT)
`Spunk' Williams loses appeal over attorney's fee
Jimmy ``Spunk'' Williams, the Akron man who received thousands of dollars after being released from prison for a rape he did not commit, lost in his appeal against his former attorney. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:22:29 GMT)
Clay County Attorney's office down two
An assistant Clay County attorney who has been helping to fill in while his boss serves in Iraq plans to leave his position (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:55:15 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Stock Fraud
A Denver lawyer pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in two stock fraud and money laundering schemes, one of which cost public investors more than $15 million, according to U.S. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:03:50 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Stock Fraud
A Denver lawyer pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in two stock fraud and money laundering schemes, one of which cost public investors more than $15 million, according to U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:18:26 GMT)
Craig woman seeks recall election for district attorney
CRAIG, Colo. (AP) — A critic of District Attorney Bonnie Roesink said she will begin circulating a petition this week seeking a recall election. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:30:29 GMT)
Griffin O'Neal not to blame, lawyer says
Ryan O'Neal was responsible for injuries his son's pregnant girlfriend suffered during a confrontation with the actor at his Malibu home last weekend, a lawyer for Griffin O'Neal told reporters Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:42:29 GMT)
Griffin O'Neal wasn't responsible for his pregnant girlfriend's injuries, his lawyer says
Ryan O'Neal was responsible for injuries his son's pregnant girlfriend suffered during a confrontation with the actor at his Malibu home last weekend, a lawyer for Griffin O'Neal told reporters today. Joanna Berry, who is expecting a baby at the end of March, suffered facial lacerations that took eight stitches to close, as well as head trauma and a corneal abrasion during the confrontation, said ... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:17:31 GMT)
Attorney General Delivers Check for LSUHSC
LSU Health Sciences Center's Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is 25,000 dollars richer. Attorney General Charles Foti handed over the check this morning. The money will benefit the St. Jude clinic housed at Feist-Weiller. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:26:21 GMT)
W-S attorney named to Super Lawyer list
Jack E. Thornton Jr., a Winston-Salem attorney in the firm that bears his name, has been named one of North Carolina's "Super Lawyers" in the field of estate planning. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:32:22 GMT)
Supreme Court disbars attorney, places another on probation
The Supreme Court of Florida in recent court orders disbarred a Lake Mary attorney and placed an Orlando attorney on probation, the Florida Bar announced. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 19:40:30 GMT)
Pickton lawyer rejects interpretation of gesture
Robert Pickton's hand gestures alluding to 50 murders referred to pending charges, not actual crimes, his lawyer suggested Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:03:49 GMT)
'Doghouse robber' gets new lawyer
MINDEN Lawyer Tod Young withdrew as counsel Monday for convicted bank robber Steven Simmons after he said his client refused to communicate with him. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:27:25 GMT)
Griffin O'Neal not to blame, lawyer says
LOS ANGELES - Ryan O'Neal was responsible for injuries his son's pregnant girlfriend suffered during a confrontation with the actor at his Malibu home last weekend, a lawyer for Griffin O'Neal... (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:59:17 GMT)
Local lawyer will co-chair Kansas health information group
Jeffrey Ellis, a lawyer with Lathrop & Gage LC, will help lead a new Kansas commission designed to advance the use of information technology in health care. (Wed, 07 Feb 2007 21:12:48 GMT)
Bush White House Guest Was Indicted N.J. Lawyer, Records Show
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush invited an indicted New Jersey lawyer to a White House holiday party less than two months after the attorney was charged with immigration fraud, court records show. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 06:04:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney general tours bombed Argentine Jewish center
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Wednesday toured a Jewish cultural center bombed in 1994 and said the United States supports Argentina's efforts to seek justice for its worst terrorist attack. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:39:24 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: 'I Was Ordered to Resign'
Former U.S. Attorney John McKay said his resignation was ordered by the Bush administration without explanation seven months after he received a favorable job evaluation. "I was ordered to resign as U.S. attorney on Dec. 7 by the Justice Department,"... (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:18:00 GMT)
Fumo pleads not guilty, lawyer to respond today
State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo, accompanied by his lawyer, Richard A. Sprague, surrendered to the FBI yesterday, submitted to a digital mug shot and fingerprints, then strode into a crowded federal courtroom to plead not guilty to 139 felony charges. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:58:23 GMT)
Attorney for abduction suspect doesn't attend hearing
GOSHEN -- Jerry White's attorney didn't appear in court for an attorney status hearing this morning. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:14:58 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: 'I was ordered to resign'
Former U.S. Attorney John McKay said his resignation was ordered by the Bush administration without explanation seven months after he received a favorable job evaluation. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:38:37 GMT)
Crist reappoints attorney to handle stop-sign runner case
The governor has assigned a new attorney to prosecute a man for violating his probation to avoid a conflict of interest with Volusia's top prosecutor, the State Attorney's office announced today. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:02:20 GMT)
Czech supreme state attorney asks to probe information leak
Prague- Czech Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka said on Czech Radio today that she would ask Interior Minister Ivan Langer (Civic Democrats, ODS) to check from where personal information on state attorney Libor Grygarek had leaked. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:04:06 GMT)
Myers’ attorney must file first
Morgan County Superior Court II Judge Christopher Burnham said the attorney for John R. Myers II must officially file a motion to be removed as the convicted murderer’s representation before he can appoint another attorney. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:13:36 GMT)
Bush White House Guest Was Indicted N.J. Attorney (Update1)
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush invited an indicted New Jersey lawyer to a White House holiday party less than two months after the attorney was charged with immigration fraud, court records show. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:34:28 GMT)
Prosecutors bully Khodorkovsky defence team-lawyer
MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The lawyer of jailed Russian tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky complained to the Prosecutor-General's office on Thursday about what she called its acts of intimidation against the defence team. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:34:31 GMT)
Anna Nicole Smith's Attorney: Anna is Dead
Anna Nicole Smith's attorney Ron Rail has confirmed to MSNBC that she has died. She collapsed at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe & Casino in Hollywood, Florida around 2pm ET. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:20:15 GMT)
Attorney: Anna Nicole Smith Dead After Collapse
An attorney for Anna Nicole Smith said Thursday afternoon that the actress and former Playboy playmate died at Hollywood Regional Memorial Hospital, after collapsing at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in an apparent medical emergency. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:51:00 GMT)
Lawyer Says Anna Nicole Smith Has Died
A lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith says she has died. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:53:36 GMT)
Anna Nicole Smith dies: lawyer
Former Playboy Playmate and billionaire's widow Anna Nicole Smith collapsed in a hotel room and died on Thursday in Florida, her lawyer said. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:58:54 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Anna Nicole Smith Is Dead'
The actress Anna Nicole Smith has died in Florida at the age of 39. The former Playboy Playmate and billionaire's widow collapsed in a hotel room and died later, according to her lawyer. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 20:59:15 GMT)
Anna Nicole Smith dead: lawyer
Former Playboy Playmate and billionaire's widow Anna Nicole Smith has died after apparently collapsing in a Florida hotel room, her lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:03:10 GMT)
A lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith says she has died
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) A lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith says she has died. Anna Nicole Smith was unresponsive and was rushed to the hospital Thursday while staying at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino, hotel officials said. "She checked in Monday at 8 p.m. as a guest. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:04:43 GMT)
Anna Nicole Smith dead, lawyer says
A lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith says she has died. Anna Nicole Smith was unresponsive and was rushed to the hospital Thursday while staying at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino, hotel officials said. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:19:04 GMT)
Attorney Guilty of Assault
A attorney in Lackawanna County was found guilty of simple assault after a bar fight. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:56:08 GMT)
Kenya: Moi Ends Suit Against City Lawyer
Retired President Daniel Moi yesterday withdrew a case he filed against a city lawyer two years ago over disbursement of refund for Kenya Co-operative Creameries shares payments. (Thu, 08 Feb 2007 23:27:12 GMT)
Attorney General Paul Morrison Wants to Make it Harder for Registered Sex Offenders to Beat the System
Attorney General Morrison and Kansas Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Kyle Smith spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday about changes they want made to Kansas policy. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:38:32 GMT)
Federal Jury Finds Huntsville Attorney Huckaby Guilty
Tonight from Decatur, a prominent Huntsville attorney has been found guilty of sexual activity at the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:28:14 GMT)
Testimony of lawyer pins suspects in ‘03 bombings
By Romeo R. Braceros Jr. The cases filed against suspected perpetrators of the bombings in 2003 here will move ahead with the testimony yesterday of public lawyer Marlon Melodias. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:48:37 GMT)
Deputies Shoot, Wound Man Leaving Lawyer's Office
PORT RICHEY - Pasco County sheriff's detectives shot and wounded a man wanted on an active warrant as he was leaving his lawyer's office Thursday. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:55:07 GMT)
Attorney general asked to investigate officer-involved shootings
SAN DIEGO -- Two community-based activist groups are lobbying the state attorney general to investigate several officer-involved shootings that have occurred over the last two years in San Diego County, leaders announced Wednesday at a news conference downtown. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 03:33:29 GMT)
Costs swelled in 2006 attorney general race
Madison - Last year's race for attorney general cost five times as much as the contest four years earlier, with the... (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:07:07 GMT)
Nichols' Lawyer Says Guilty Plea Rejected
The lead lawyer for the man accused of killing four people in a shooting rampage that began at the Fulton County Courthouse says he offered a guilty plea in exchange for a life sentence without parole. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:58:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Court shooting plea deal nixed
ATLANTA The lawyer for a man accused of killing four people during a shooting rampage that began inside an Atlanta courthouse in 2005 says prosecutors have rejected a plea deal. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:01:57 GMT)
Charleston lawyer files to run in ’08 county prosecutor race
Charleston lawyer Bill Murray filed papers initiating his candidacy for Kanawha County prosecutor at the county’s office of voter registration Thursday. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:07:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Court shooting plea deal nixed
ATLANTA The lawyer for a man accused of killing four people during a shooting rampage that began inside an Atlanta courthouse in 2005 says prosecutors have rejected a plea... (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:08:04 GMT)
Brighton lawyer held on drug charges
HOWELL -- A Brighton lawyer and former city attorney for Ann Arbor will appear in court Wednesday on charges of cocaine possession. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:13:35 GMT)
West Palm selects attorney to finish Exline's term
West Palm Beach · Attorney Michael Weeks was appointed Thursday to serve the remaining term of former City Commissioner James Exline, who resigned last month as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:12:38 GMT)
BHC abuse suspect gets new attorney
KINGMAN - A Bullhead City man charged with 16 felony counts, including child pornography and child molestation, was assigned a new attorney last week. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:29:08 GMT)
Massachusetts Attorney General Leads TJX Investigation The Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
Feb 09 2007 : Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is leading a multi-state civil investigation into the recent security breach at TJX Companies. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:51:54 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Launches Consumer Related TV Show
The Maine Attorney General's Office has taken to the airwaves with a television show designed to help educate viewers on how to protect themselves in the marketplace. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:14:32 GMT)
Attorney General says check scams are on the rise
CHICAGO Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is cautioning the state's residents to be extra weary of check scams. She says complaints of counterfeit cashier's checks are on the rise.Madigan says her office received 290 complaints of check scams last year. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:12:07 GMT)
Black attorney's feelings mixed on discrimination suit
A local black attorney said he has mixed feelings about the discrimination lawsuit filed by black former Springfield police lieutenants against the city and a former police chief that ended in a mistrial late last month. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:23:51 GMT)
District attorney to seek third four-year term
MIDDLEBURG — Snyder County District Attorney Michael Sholley has announced plans to seek election this year as a full-time district attorney. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:31 GMT)
Lawyer guilty in refuge sex case
A federal jury in Decatur found Gary C. Huckaby guilty on all counts Thursday of sexual misconduct at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Huckaby, 68, is a prominent Huntsville lawyer and former president of the Alabama Bar Association. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 15:31:07 GMT)
Lawyer's practice in receivership
The legal practice of a prominent Brighton lawyer arrested last month on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs has been put into receivership amid complaints that he abandoned his law office and clients, authorities said. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:03:08 GMT)
Cook County state's attorney challenges Prisoner Review Board
CHICAGO - Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine and the families of victims objected to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board's recent decision to parole two convicted killers. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:14:52 GMT)
Local Attorney Dies
Local attorney Scott Segall died Thursday afternoon while riding his bicycle in the Upper Valley. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:31:11 GMT)
Attorney charged with rape
A Jackson attorney has been charged with raping a fellow delegate at last July's convention of the National Federation of Young Republicans in Cleveland. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:38:24 GMT)
Defense lawyer agrees with motion to impound Worthington photos
BARNSTABLE, Mass. The lawyer for the man convicted of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington agrees with a prosecutor's motion to impound photos of her body. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:38:24 GMT)
New record set for spending in attorney general race
MADISON, Wis. - The $8.3 million spent on last year's race for attorney general set a new record and was five times more than was spent in 2002, an analysis released Thursday by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign showed. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:01:01 GMT)
Report: Fine Against Lawyer Who Lobbied Against Detox Center
A lawyer who lobbied the City Council to keep the countywide detox center from moving to Pacific Beach is fined $5,000 by the city's Ethics Commission. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:28:02 GMT)
New fraud charges filed against former attorney
Wisconsin's Department of Justice will reissue criminal fraud charges against a former Rock County attorney and his paralegal, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Thursday. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:15:30 GMT)
Our astonishing attorney general
At a Jan. 18 hearing by the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales actually said: "There is no express grant of habeas (corpus) in the Constitution. ... (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:23:37 GMT)
Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to Members of the Brazilian Business Community on ...
Following are the prepared remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to members of the Brazilian business community on international property rights: (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:24:36 GMT)
KY Attorney General Warns Consumers About E-bay Auction Scams
FRANKFORT, KY– As part of National Consumer Protection Week (February 4-10), Attorney General Greg Stumbo issued a consumer alert today, cautioning Kentuckians to be wary of new trends in Internet auction scams. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:16:26 GMT)
Lawyer Charged with Failure to Pay Taxes
A lawyer and his wife who took advantage of an amnesty program to pay 10 years' worth of state taxes immediately went back into nonpayment mode, officials said Friday. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:30:09 GMT)
Family hires lawyer to defend eighth grader 3:20 PM
Three eighth graders were busted with marijuana at Mint Hill Middle School earlier this week after another student tipped off the staff. The students have been disciplined by the school, but the parents of the one of the students have hired a well-known lawyer to prove their child’s innocence. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:44:36 GMT)
Lawyer for teen suspect says he's innocent
The 17-year-old Italian under investigation in the death of a policeman in violence during and after a soccer match in Sicily participated in the rioting but did not kill anyone, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 09 Feb 2007 21:39:12 GMT)
Carmakers to Calif. attorney general: drop suit
Six major automakers told new California Attorney General Jerry Brown that their lawyers were ready to discuss improving vehicle fuel efficiency but that he should dismiss the state's greenhouse gas damage suit. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:01:25 GMT)
Defense Lawyer Agrees With Motion To Impound Worthington Photos
The lawyer for the man convicted of killing Massachusetts fashion writer Christa Worthington agrees with a prosecutor's motion to impound photos of her body. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:11:54 GMT)
Mayor's speech at arena doesn't violate law, attorney says
HUNTINGTON — Mayor David Felinton's decision to give next week's State of the City address at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena does not violate the city charter or any open meetings laws, city attorney Scott McClure said Friday. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:05:59 GMT)
Howard K. Stern: Anna Nicole's lawyer, partner and, he says, father of her child
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Unlike Anna Nicole Smith, who lived a garishly public existence, Howard K. Stern, her partner, lawyer and insistent "proud father" of her daughter, has somehow managed to sidestep the media spotlight, remaining, in fact, something of a mystery. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:08:00 GMT)
Attorney John Aretakis Fined
He's headed up several lawsuits, aimed at the Catholic Church. Now a judge has some harsh words for attorney John Aretakis, along with a $8,000 fine. Aretakis has repeatedly accused the church of covering up sexual abuse by priests, and they have constantly been thrown out of court. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 02:58:48 GMT)
Obliging attorney faces polite accusers
The attorney general faced his accusers yesterday. Except these accusers were peers in the House of Lords. It was not a gruelling experience, more like facing down very sleepy members of the Polite Society. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:14:19 GMT)
Judge fines NY attorney over "baseless" church abuse cases
NEW YORK A federal judge has fined an attorney 8-thousand-dollars for repeatedly bringing lawsuits accusing Roman Catholic leaders of conspiring to cover up sexual abuse by priests. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:17:58 GMT)
Judge fines NY attorney over "baseless" church abuse cases
NEW YORK A federal judge has fined an attorney 8-thousand-dollars for repeatedly bringing lawsuits accusing Roman Catholic leaders of conspiring to cover up sexual abuse... (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:19:43 GMT)
Attorney General says check scams are on the rise
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is cautioning the state's residents to be extra wary of check scams. She says complaints of counterfeit cashier's checks are on the rise. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:42:00 GMT)
Augusta lawyer named acting U.S. attorney
Edmund A. Booth Jr. has been appointed acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:46:09 GMT)
Lawyer: Teen not involved in cop's death
A 17-year-old Italian detained in the death of a policeman at a Sicilian soccer match took part in rioting at the stadium but did not kill anyone, his lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:58:41 GMT)
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