McGuire: Know your rights about debt collection Sep 1, 2008
In fact, failing to respond after several weeks can become an admission of guilt. If you have any doubts about what a document means, contact a consumer attorney through the National Association of Consumer Advocates (www. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
McDaniel placed on deferred suspension Aug 30, 2008
Enrollment in the program is not an admission of guilt, and record of the arrest would be expunged upon completion of the program. Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden has recommended that McDaniel be placed on deferred suspension, which means he will be able to participate in Clemson games, but will be suspended if he fails to meet the requirements of the program at any time until McDaniel completes the requirements. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
Where's the Rest of That Moose? Aug 30, 2008
Why Democratsneedn't rush to trash Sarah Palin. - By Bruce Reed - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
2 former Ohio coaches convicted in assault Aug 29, 2008
The pleas were not an admission of guilt, but a concession the state had enough evidence to convict them. Felony counts of aggravated rape were dropped. (WKRC.com, OH)
Felon's two lives stun a congregation Aug 29, 2008
Chavis' admission of guilt resulted in a 40-year prison sentence. It was the maximum he could face under his plea agreement, but he might do less time if he's paroled for good behavior. (News & Observer)
Braves have a chance vs. Fredi's Fish Aug 27, 2008
If they ve been silent (which, since I have no info to the contrary, I ll assume), I d guess that s essentially an admission of guilt but I was just curious as to whether or not he ever clarified the situation. By Coach ( Skip will be missed). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cyclone Drilling settles lawsuit over sexual harassment Aug 23, 2008
Patrick Hladky, a contract manager for Cyclone Drilling, said the settlement is not an admission of guilt. We settled because it was cheaper, Hladky said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
They Shoot Dark Horses, Don't They? Aug 23, 2008
Ralph Reed's novel plan to blow up the GOP Convention. - By Bruce Reed - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
SWIFT PENALTIES: Gibbs ruling is message NASCAR needs Aug 22, 2008
It's rare when a team gets penalized you see an overt admission of guilt, which goes to show you the evidence officials had against the Gibbs organization. This was no small matter; if gone undetected, changing the results during a NASCAR test among manufacturers could have permanently altered the rules for the remainder of the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Cuomo, ISPs sign child porn accord Aug 20, 2008
Regardless of the disagreement around admission of guilt, the agreement is designed to make the Internet safer. "The agreements in Western New York are effectively turning off the faucet of child pornography," said AG Andrew Cuomo during a visit to Buffalo for the announcement. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Prisoners Suffering - Amnesty Aug 19, 2008
He later said that his admission of guilt had been obtained by torture. Obiang, the present head of state, has been widely accused of corruption and human rights abuse during his 25-year rule of what used to be one of the world's poorest nations. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Criminal Justice System Near Breakdown Aug 18, 2008
The review also looks at alternatives to imprisonment and admission of guilt solutions for crimes such as minor assault to free up courts and prisons, as well as improved prison rehabilitation programmes, and release programmes to lower the 60% re-offender rate. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
View from the cop: Olympic tales Aug 16, 2008
The 56 ethnicities turned out to be a great number less than advertised,but there was a forthright admission of guilt when caught. O.k.,we did it,so sue us already. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sister recalls last words of victim Aug 16, 2008
Detective Michael Pecko also testified repeating Thomas' admission of guilt provided in a signed statement. In the statement, Thomas said he was at the Atlantic Avenue address when he became involved in an altercation with the victim who planned on leaving. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
McKie to enter ARD program in gun flap Aug 16, 2008
It does not require an admission of guilt. McKie, 35, of Narberth, is accused of lying on applications he filled out at the time of the attempted gun purchases on April 8. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Aug 16, 2008
But Bulgaria has refused to pay, arguing it would be an implicit admission of guilt. In a separate development, the trial of 10 Libyan police who some of the medics claim tortured them to elicit a confession was postponed for the second time last week. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Edwards' Admission Brings Back Mea Culpa Memories Aug 10, 2008
But each scandalized politician s admission of guilt has its own flourishes. McGreevey used his resignation to announce his truth that I am a gay American. (Fox News)
Girl recovering after serious injury at baseball game Aug 10, 2008
Im Still Jackson wrote on Aug 10, 2008 7:56 AM:" Autopilot: Dont expect any improvements anytime soon for to fix it now would be a huge admission of guilt on the city and the loggers part. You share the consenses with many others about not feeling safe and its not if but when it happens again.Ball watchers beware! ". Auto Pilot wrote on Aug 10, 2008 7:45 AM:" I took my young family to the game on Thursday night as well. We sat in the general admission bleachers along the first base side. When... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Anthrax killer' Aug 8, 2008
A trawl through his private emails found no admission of guilt. Anthrax was never found in his house. (BBC News)
Calling in the senator's replacement Aug 7, 2008
Diane Wilkerson's admission of guilt. Calling in the senator's replacement. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
It's time for this incumbent to go Aug 7, 2008
Diane Wilkerson's admission of guilt. It's time for this incumbent to go. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Despite plea, little admission of guilt Aug 5, 2008
The Brewton Standard - News. Serving Brewton & East Brewton and the people and communities of Eastern and Central Escambia County since 1906. (Brewton Standard, AL)
RICHT: 'IT'S EMBARRASSING' Aug 5, 2008
When a person is locked up for suspected drunk driving and refuses the alcohol test, that is considered an admission of guilt, and they are supposed to lose their driver s license ... Whoever wrote about refusing to blow being an admission of guilt was dead wrong. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lawyer for detective under consideration Aug 5, 2008
The county made no admission of guilt. The agreement was reached so the parties could avoid further litigation and expense, it said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Local principal arrested on drug charges Aug 1, 2008
HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE wrote on Jul 31, 2008 9:13 PM:" I wonder how many of the negative comments posted was written by those of you whom Mr Sias helped or those children whom he helped? HE HAS NOT BEEN INDICTED ON ANY CHARGES YOU IDIOTS! It is just like when you get a ticket; and I quote "being accused and signing is not an admission of guilt". I KNOW that Mr. Sias will be exonerated of all charges against him because it is all BS! This is the time for his 'FRIENDS' and family to step up. But,... (New Iberia, LA)
Devaneys brush with the law ends in apology, probation Aug 1, 2008
But the settlement is not an admission of guilt, according to Bassil, and has been blown out of proportion because of Devaney s political prominence. Bassil said media coverage of the incident has been salacious and unfortunate. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Tobacco firms hit with $1-billion in penalties Aug 1, 2008
The accord included no admission of guilt and Philip Morris called the $1-billion penalty a voluntary payment. Thursday's settlements, however, do acknowledge wrongdoing. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Russia eyes US law to net NY bank Jul 28, 2008
But Steven Marks of the Podhurst Orseck law firm, one of the US lawyers for the Russian side, claims that the 2005 settlement was an admission of guilt and that the civil RICO law requires a lower burden of proof. Russian efforts to reach a settlement have been rebuffed, the plaintiffs say. (India Times)
Esser forced to dismiss 2 cases as result (4) Jul 23, 2008
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but an acknowledgment that the prosecution likely would be able to get a conviction at trial. Weaver received a one-year deferred sentence to be supervised by the district attorney s office. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Robbery Trial Ends In Hung Jury Jul 19, 2008
Once an admission of guilt had been made, however, portions of Crouse s story detailing the chain of events changed over time. Among those changes in details were how he received an envelope containing $200 following the robbery, who delivered the money and an apology allegedly made to fellow Exxon cashier Billy Holmes Jr. for not fessing up to his involvement at an earlier date. (Fulton County News, PA)
Settlement near for theater's Pat Briggs Jul 13, 2008
2008 Best Of Reader Poll is Open. Deadline to enter 7/13/08. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Iraqis to get 3m in MoD damages Jul 13, 2008
Back in 2004, an answer to a parliamentary question revealed that the Ministry of Defence had paid an undisclosed amount of compensation to the families of three Iraqi civilians allegedly killed by UK troops - but the payouts were not an admission of guilt. Bookmark with. (Yahoo News -- Iraq)
Great American Pyro Jul 8, 2008
Hinting he did it would be no more an admission of guilt than the misdemeanor plea he was just kidding us about last June. 8:48 P.M. (). (Slate)
Russia presses for $22.5 billion in damages from Bank of New York Mellon Jul 4, 2008
One of the attorneys for Russia, Steven Marks of the Podhurst Orseck law firm, argued that a new lawsuit is valid because the bank's settlement in 2005 qualified as a criminal admission of guilt, making it liable for civil damages. Today in Business with Reuters. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
County, hospital settle in jail death case Jun 29, 2008
However, Deputy County Attorney Charlene Edwards said the settlement is not an admission of guilt, She said it was done to relieve the trouble of time and expense involved in handling a lawsuit. Sometimes its cost effective, Edwards said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
More of this story Jun 29, 2008
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but an acknowledgment that the prosecution likely would be able to get a conviction at trial. In the armed robbery case, it is alleged that on July 22, 2007, Joseph and a 16-year-old male robbed a man at gunpoint at the 66 Federal Credit Union branch on South Washington Boulevard. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Man admits to dealing meth; sentenced to 2 years prison Jun 28, 2008
"That certainly isn't great weight in the interest of justice," said Del Norte County District District Attorney Mike Riese, citing the large amount of meth confiscated and the immediate admission of guilt ... When asked why he didn't push for more prison time, Riese cited Burr's admission of guilt, adding that he didn't need to make an example of him. (Daily Triplicate)
Airlines admit to price-fixing cargo charges in US only Jun 28, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Former deputy to be an inmate Jun 25, 2008
Galvan's no contest plea can be considered an admission of guilt when the civil case proceeds. A July 15 trial is scheduled. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Politician Accused of Blackmailing Rival With Sex Tape Jun 21, 2008
But after the hearing was adjourned without a decision, Callaway's lawyer, Joseph Grassi, said those comments were not an admission of guilt, and actually came in response to a different question from the FBI agents. "He was asked who would have a motive to do this," Grassi said. (Fox News)
Zero Tolerance for Corruption: A Toothless Mantra and Gimmickry Jun 20, 2008
Shouldn't the pardon have been predicated on his openly professed and/or written admission of guilt and how sorry he is, to have caused financial loss to the state. Even God does not forgive and pardon us at gratis, unless we are willing to go before the congregation to raise our hands and confess our sins and accept him as our Lord. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mining interests misleading public Jun 15, 2008
In my opinion, that constitutes an admission of guilt. Again recently, the National Park Service states that Teck Cominco s trucks hauling ore are spilling contaminants, polluting the land throughout a national monument. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Former Samsung Chairman Apologizes at Start of Trial Jun 13, 2008
But he told reporters outside after the session ended that his remark about responsibility should not be taken as an admission of guilt. "I will assume responsibility if found guilty but will not take responsibility if found not guilty," Lee said. (Law.com)
Activists waive preliminary hearings Jun 12, 2008
Ben Brewer (senior-Spanish), another protester, said the waiving of the hearings was not an admission of guilt, just that the group wanted to move forward with the proceedings quickly. The five protesters not present at the courthouse today had scheduled their proceedings for an alternate date, Brewer said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Residential school students worried about apology Jun 9, 2008
At the time, many of the 90,000 survivors said they wanted a more formal admission of guilt for what is seen as the government's attempt to obliterate aboriginal cultures, religions and languages. "That didn't really touch anybody," said Robinson. (CTV.ca)
MP admits van stunt Jun 5, 2008
Ex-bus driver Mr Marris, 53, had denied it and was due to stand trial but accepted the caution, an admission of guilt without criminal conviction. The MP said: "I accept it was unconventional but the van was parked illegally preventing access to buses. I am sorry for the damage.". (Mirror.co.uk)
Rio pays fine over Alcan disclosure Jun 5, 2008
"As provided by the Act, compliance with the notice is not an admission of guilt or liability, and Rio Tinto is not regarded as having contravened subsection 674(2) of the Act (obligation of an entity to provide information to market operator)," ASIC said in a statement on Thursday. ASIC said Rio had requested a trading halt of its Australian shares an hour after information about the deal was reported by a newswire service last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
What to watch tonight May 29, 2008
Though she confessed, she later retracted the confession and Amnesty fears she was coerced into an admission of guilt. Fascinating, not because of the case itself but because of the insight into Iran, a compelling culture however you look at it. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Father's demandIraqi seeks an apology from US security firm over his son's death May 29, 2008
Eight months after his nine-year-old son died in a shooting incident involving private security guards from the US firm Blackwater, the boy's father has called for an official apology and admission of guilt from the company, rather than compensation. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Africa)
Hill found guilty by jury May 24, 2008
Hill was offered a plea agreement on multiple occasions before the trial began the option of serving 20 years for an admission of guilt to second degree murder and armed robbery. He rejected the offer. (The Daily Reflector)
Judge urges deal in Genesis May 22, 2008
The repayment was an admission of guilt, she said. But the defense has always contended that the Genesis board of directors allowed Bernard and Dela Torre to use corporate credit cards any way they needed to make the corporation a success. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Morals postpone court decision: Protester accuses military of war crimes during trespassing case May 22, 2008
A court trial that lasted nearly two hours Wednesday ended in a virtual no-decision, despite the defendant s admission of guilt. John Edward Heid, 53, defended himself on two counts of trespassing and one count of disorderly conduct. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Nigeria: Senator's Whereabouts Still Unknown Apr 21, 2008
N10million offered to her, stressing that her conduct amounted to an admission of guilt. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
His Day in Court: Local man pleads ‘no contest’ to slew of charges including armed robbery, rape Apr 20, 2008
A no-contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but an acknowledgment that the prosecution likely would be able to get a conviction at trial. Following the plea, District Judge Curtis DeLapp ordered that a pre-sentence investigation be conducted and set sentencing for June 25. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
'People shouldn't be alarmed' Apr 17, 2008
No Bull wrote on Apr 12, 2008 9:40 AM:" Sorry, Game and Fish, but I am ALARMED. I see that our state officials are now hoping that wolves become smarter. WOW! Why not erect sigs at the boundary between the trophy killing zone and the predator killing zone, so wolves can stop and read the fine print? This is nothing more than an admission of guilt that the state's wolf killing plan is a FAILURE! The kill plan was crafted to satisfy the generational whining of special interest groups who think... (Casper Star-Tribune)
Judge's comments came as 'shock' to Brenda Martin Apr 16, 2008
She declined to sign it, believing it would be an admission of guilt, LaFlamme reported on Monday. Cruz said Martin is waiting before she signs any such document. (CTV.ca)
Phone Scammers Hit With $34.5M Fine Apr 16, 2008
The settlements do not imply an admission of guilt by the defendants, the FTC said. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Brenda Martin in tears at final hearing Apr 15, 2008
She declined to sign it, believing it would be an admission of guilt, LaFlamme said. Martin has been held in custody since February 2006. (CTV.ca)
T.I.'s sentence sparks debate Apr 13, 2008
T.I., whose legal name is Clifford Harris Jr., had something to offer beyond his cooperation and admission of guilt: his fame, his name and his potential influence over kids who might think guns and violence are cool. Ingram had nothing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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The Alford plea is not an admission of guilt, but an admission that says in essence, I don t remember doing the crime, but I probably did do it. It is named for the first person that used it to explain his crime, someone who was so drunk he didn t remember doing his crime, but acknowledging that since the evidence points to him, he must be guilty. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
MLK confidant guilty of incest Apr 11, 2008
He testified that his family mistakenly perceived his refusal to deny the specific allegations against him as an admission of guilt. Public defender Bonnie Hoffman urged the jury to ignore evidence that Bevel led an unconventional, communal lifestyle in which he taught that it was parents' duty to "sexually orient" their children. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Candidates line up for Barclay seat Apr 7, 2008
Barclays resignation was not an admission of guilt, he said, but an indication of how highly Barclay regards the responsibility of serving as a commissioner, which he could not do effectively while the investigation continues. Remaining commissioners Gary Eichelberger and Rick Rovegno have said they will attempt to continue business as usual until Cumberland Countys five judges, headed by President Judge Edgar Bayley, appoint a successor. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Libya's Bulgarian medics appeal Apr 6, 2008
But Bulgaria has refused to pay, arguing it would be an implicit admission of guilt. In a separate development, the trial of 10 Libyan police who some of the medics claim tortured them to elicit a confession was postponed for the second time last week. (Yahoo News -- Libya)
Sorry is the hardest word to say in a carefully typed, A4page-size, statement Apr 5, 2008
Worse, in the case of D'Arcy, there was as much self-aggrandisement as admission of guilt. "I voluntarily attended the City Central Police Station on Monday in order to assist the NSW Police with their investigations," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barclay resigns Apr 3, 2008
Some may suggest that that somehow might idiotically suggest an admission of guilt, Gover said. I think in this day and age it suggests a level of realism and a level of honor that speaks volumes for Bruce Barclay. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
