Brits civil rights being violated? Feb 16, 2008
Michael Sands has compared this situation to the cases of suspected terrorists who were detained in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, without benefit of counsel as facing similar civil rights violations. For now, according to L.A. Superior Court, everything having to do with the conservatorship stays in effect. (MSNBC -- News)
Rodriguez claims WVU prez reneged on buyout Jan 26, 2008
"President Garrison made no agreement to reduce or eliminate the buyout clause," Wakefield told the AP. "The agreement between Mr. Rodriguez and the university is that which is set forth in the contract, and the terms of the contact are clear and unambiguous."And it's important to note," he added, "that Mr. Rodriguez had the benefit of counsel representing him as well as a financial agent throughout the negotiations leading up to the signing of the contract. "The disintegration of the... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Rodriguez submitted second resignation letter to West Virginia Jan 26, 2008
"President Garrison made no agreement to reduce or eliminate the buyout clause," Wakefield told the AP. "The agreement between Mr. Rodriguez and the university is that which is set forth in the contract, and the terms of the contact are clear and unambiguous. TROUBLED RELATIONSHIP: "And it's important to note," he added, "that Mr. Rodriguez had the benefit of counsel representing him as well as a financial agent throughout the negotiations leading up to the signing of the contract. " The... (USA Today -- Sports)
Brennan still has a lot to prove to pro scouts Jan 26, 2008
"And it's important to note," he added, "that Mr. Rodriguez had the benefit of counsel representing him as well as a financial agent during the negotiations.". The disintegration of the relationship between Rodriguez and the WVU Athletic Department is documented in a series of e-mails written over a five-month period and released to the AP under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act. (Athens Banner-Herald)
An unexpected sense of shame can come calling, cap in hand Dec 28, 2007
Like when we come to that fork in the road, and, without benefit of counsel, must decide which way to turn -- either down rationalization's familiar path or off in an entirely different direction. I stumbled upon just such a choice Sunday evening, waiting in a spot I never expected, the parking lot of a discount department store. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Detecting deceptionVoodoo vs. science in debate on polygraphs Dec 2, 2007
The polygraph is just a thin excuse to get you into the hands of a skilled interrogator without the benefit of counsel, he said. Yes, it s useful. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Court bars pot plants from evidence Apr 7, 2007
"Instead, it is to give defendant the benefit of counsel and to enforce procedures created to protect the right to counsel.". Dooley wrote that adopting the U.S. Supreme Court's standard "would create an incentive (for police) to violate Miranda. We see no justification for such a retrenchment in these circumstances.". (WCAX.com, VT)
