Home invasion-attempted murder suspect due in court Aug 27, 2008
Dedeaux returned to Coos County on June 12, after a Dec. 18, 2007, indictment by a Coos County grand jury. He will remain in the Coos County jail on 500,000 bail until the September hearing, unless security is posted. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Judge sends fraternity hazing case to grand jury Aug 27, 2008
(AP) - A judge in Richmond has sent a fraternity hazing case to a grand jury ... Madison District Judge Earl-Ray Neal bound over the case to a grand jury that will meet in October. (FOX19.com, OH)
Miss. man charged in DWI wreck that killed La. deputy Aug 27, 2008
COVINGTON, LA. A St. Tammany Parish grand jury has indicted a Mississippi man in a wreck that killed a sheriffs deputy. Thirty-seven-year-old James E. Delancey Jr. of Gulfport was charged Tuesday with vehicular homicide of 22-year-old Kerry Snaples of Ponchatoula. (The Clarion-Ledger)
5 arrested in Alpine stabbing Aug 27, 2008
On July 9, District Attorney Frank Brown said that the accused would probably be indicted at the next convention of the grand jury. The grand jury has convened since that time but there is no record of their indictment. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Brazilian charged in U.S. in connection with operating botnet Aug 27, 2008
A federal grand jury in New Orleans handed down an indictment charging Leni de Abreu Neto, a 35-year-old from Taubate, Brazil, with one count of conspiracy to cause damage to computers worldwide. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and up to three years of supervised release, as well as a fine of $250,000 or more based on the gross amount of monetary loss determined to have been suffered by victims. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Justice was served Aug 27, 2008
We had hoped to have that audit in hand prior to submitting the matter to the grand jury, since the amount in controversy affects the charges. In North Carolina, if a person embezzles 100,000 or more, it is considered a Class C felony. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Atlanta man charged with defrauding Cornell Corrections of California Aug 27, 2008
were indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges. The indictment alleges from August 2003 through January 2004, the men concocted a scheme to defraud , a private company that operates corrections facilities for governmental units. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Grand jury refuses to indict officer Aug 27, 2008
Piedmont Circuit District Attorney Rick Bridgeman asked a Jackson County grand jury last week to indict Garner on one count of false imprisonment, two counts of making false statements or records and three counts of violating his oath of office, but grand jurors voted to reject those charges. "Absent me finding out anything new about his case, I am bringing (Garner) back to work this weekend," Pendergrass police Chief Rob Russell wrote in an e-mail Tuesday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Probation given in animal cruelty case Aug 27, 2008
A grand jury in October indicted Council on seven felony counts of animal cruelty, each count punishable by up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine, but prosecutors last week presented the case to a different grand jury that charged Council with seven misdemeanor cruelty charges. Sweat sentenced Council as a first-offender, meaning her convictions will be expunged if she completes probation. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Prosecutor: Railsyde arsonist to be charged with attempted murder Aug 27, 2008
Full charges are then presented to the grand jury. It s not uncommon for people who are arrested not to be fully charged until it goes to the grand jury, the prosecutor said ... Nelson is scheduled to present the case to the grand jury on Sept. 3. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Bonds seeks dismissal of most of criminal case Aug 27, 2008
Barry Bonds asked a federal judge Monday to toss out most of the government's case against him that charges the slugger lied to a federal grand jury about his alleged steroids use ... Bonds is charged with 14 counts of making false declarations to a grand jury in December 2003 and one count of obstruction of justice ... Instead, Bonds' lawyers argue that "the questions posed to Mr. Bonds by two different prosecutors at his grand jury appearance were imprecise, redundant, overlapping and... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Garage Fire Deemed Suspicious Aug 27, 2008
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Wednesday August 27, 2008. (R News)
Fresno plans to silence trains Aug 27, 2008
Approved a response to the Fresno County grand jury regarding consolidation of air support operations between the Fresno County sheriff's and Fresno police departments. In June, the grand jury recommended the two agencies use joint hangar space, buy fuel in bulk together and share one fixed-wing aircraft ... Council Member Brian Calhoun also objected to what he called the inappropriate scrutiny of a city department by the grand jury. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
No Child Abuse Prosecution for Ex-YMCA Worker Aug 27, 2008
The Frederick County grand jury has decided against indicting a fired YMCA caregiver accused of abusing a 2-year-old boy, meaning she will not be prosecuted ... When prosecutors advised the boy's mother - Rebecca King - that they planned to pursue only a misdemeanor charge, they say King insisted the grand jury hear the case ... The grand jury chose not to indict Markoe for either a felony or a misdemeanor. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Blackwater defends team in Baghdad shootings Aug 27, 2008
All six received "target letters" from the Justice Department, which has convened a grand jury to hear evidence in the case, the officials told CNN. ... The company has given its full cooperation to the grand jury, which was seated in November, Tyrrell said. (Yahoo News -- Iraq)
Judge: Release Rosenberg Spy Case Docs Aug 27, 2008
Sealed Grand Jury Testimony In Notorious 1950s Espionage Trial Ordered Open ... (CBS/AP) A federal judge has ordered key secret grand jury testimony released in the 1950s atomic spy trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. (CBS News -- US)
Off-field incidents taint SU's image Aug 27, 2008
His denial of the accusation was validated - an Onondaga Country grand jury rejected the criminal charges in August; a university Judicial Affairs panel cleared the university charges as well. Innocent or not, a sexual assault allegation leaves a tough stain to wipe clean, especially for a basketball program that's already had its share of recent misdemeanors. (Daily Orange, NY)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Aug 27, 2008
By Dick Patrick, USA TODAY Highly successful sprint coach Trevor Graham is expected to be charged today in San Francisco by a grand jury with obstruction of justice in a federal steroid investigation ... Montgomery, who also set the 100-meter world record in 2002 when coached by Graham, told the grand jury the coach obtained steroids in Mexico, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
County burn ban lifted thanks to rain Aug 27, 2008
The names came from the most recent grand jury pool, and should those chosen wish not to serve, the process will be repeated at a later time. In other matters, commissioners. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Clay County Sheriff Beseler keeps post Aug 27, 2008
Beseler, of Green Cove Springs, was first elected in 2004, defeating 12-year Sheriff Scott Lancaster, voted out after being chided by a grand jury for making personal purchases on a government credit card. Before 2004, Beseler was chief investigator for 25 years at the State Attorney's Office. (Florida Times-Union)
Jury still out in student sex trial Aug 27, 2008
Jerry Angus, 53, was indicted by a Nashville grand jury in September on three counts of official misconduct, nine counts of sexual battery by an authority figure, four counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and one count of rape. The jury started deliberations 1 p.m. Friday, following closing arguments, but could not come to a decision, Trial Court Administrator Larry Stephenson said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Broadcom Co-Founder Apologizes After Plea Deal Aug 27, 2008
In June, a federal grand jury returned criminal indictments against Broadcom s other billionaire co-founder, Henry T. Nicholas III, alleging conspiracy and securities fraud, as well as drug charges. Nicholas, who pleaded not guilty, is set to go to trial next year. (Time.com)
Rosenberg Testimony to Be Released Aug 27, 2008
(NEW YORK) A judge on Tuesday ordered the release of key secret grand jury testimony in the atomic spy trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, citing its value to historians in the debate over national security versus freedom. Related Articles. (Time.com)
US will station inspectors in China to examine exports Aug 26, 2008
Las Vegas-based ChemNutra Inc., and two Chinese businesses were charged in February by a federal grand jury in connection with the import of tainted pet food ingredients that may have killed thousands of cats and dogs in 2007. The dog and cat foods contained melamine-tainted wheat gluten that can cause kidney failure and death. (Boston Globe)
Perjury cases rising since 2006 Aug 26, 2008
Last Thursday, Kyrice Grady, a 22-year-old Dorchester man and a key witness in a 2007 homicide case, was arraigned on perjury charges for testifying to a grand jury that he witnessed the crime, then testifying in the subsequent trial that he never saw the killing. Peter Elikann, a criminal defense attorney and the author of several books on criminal justice policy, said yesterday that the law is well-intentioned but may have a chilling effect on witnesses. (Boston Globe)
Dismissal of Cuban Exile's Indictment Nixed Aug 26, 2008
In January 2007, a federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment against Posada, charging him with making false statements in connection with efforts to obtain naturalization. The alleged false statements related to Posada's method of entry into the United States and his alleged use of false names. (Law.com)
Bribery case stemming from Katrina lawsuits makes waves Aug 26, 2008
On Nov. 28, a grand jury indicted Scruggs; his son, Zachary; Balducci; and two other associates. Scruggs, his son, and the two others have pleaded not guilty. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Pa. town appeals ruling on former officer’s pension Aug 26, 2008
A grand jury later found that Renninger was negligent in handling his gun but that the shooting did not justify charges. Information from: The Morning Call. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Stevens' lawyers accuse prosecution of smear tactics Aug 26, 2008
Prosecutors said that evidence protected by legislative immunity granted by the Constitution was not shown to the grand jury that ultimately indicted Stevens. "The prosecutors who were involved in the grand jury proceedings are not aware of any evidence introduced to the grand jury that reflects an act taken by Stevens, such as bills or statements on the floor of the Senate, that would be considered protected legislative activity." ... The excerpts cited by the government suggested Stevens was... (Anchorage Daily News)
Game On! blog: People we can't stop talking about Aug 26, 2008
The home run king is facing 14 counts of making false declarations to a federal grand jury about using steroids. His lawyers are saying that most of the charges are based on ambiguous answers to ambiguous questions from prosecutors and that "the questions posed to Mr. Bonds by two different prosecutors at his grand jury appearance were imprecise, redundant, overlapping and frequently compound." (Photo by George Nikitin, AP). (USA Today -- Sports)
Major criminal cases in Klamath County Aug 26, 2008
A second grand jury indictment was issued June 25, alleging additional charges of aggravated murder, murder and attempted murder ... Update: Covarrubias was charged June 25, months after the first arrests in the murder made, following a grand jury investigation. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
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Yesterday, Neely announced at an afternoon press conference that the charges against Montgomery, 34, came in direct indictments, returned by a special grand jury ... Aug. 25: Spotsylvania Commonwealth's Attorney Bill Neely announces direct indictments returned by a special grand jury charging Montgomery with capital murder. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
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com - video: Grand jury indicts Montgomery ... Grand jury indicts Montgomery. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Bad circumstances claimed teen Aug 26, 2008
In court Monday, Colleen Scissors, attorney for Community Education Centers, called for grand jury testimony to be released, in addition to other discovery already available ... The heart of the case is the grand jury testimony and that s what we re waiting for, Colleen Scissors said ... Community Education Centers does business as Alternative Youth Adventures, Scissors said, but it was AYA Colorado Inc., not her client s dba of a similar same name, that was indicted by a grand jury in Jensen s... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 25, 2008 Aug 26, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Cruisin' Grand not what it used to be. (North County Times)
Were Clemens' 'implausible' comments perjury? Aug 26, 2008
Legal experts said that in response to the request, it is likely that prosecutors will convene a federal grand jury in Washington to scrutinize Clemens' testimony ... Barry Bonds is awaiting trial in federal court in San Francisco on perjury and obstruction of justice charges, accused of lying about his use of banned drugs to the grand jury that probed the BALCO steroids scandal in 2003. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Jackson man killed by store clerk Aug 26, 2008
" Scott said the clerk in Sunday night's shooting was to be released after questioning, and the findings will be presented to a grand jury. A person who defends himself under the Castle Doctrine law, which took effect July 1, 2006, is presumed "to have reasonably feared imminent death or great bodily harm," that a felony was committed upon him, his dwelling, against a vehicle he occupies, against his business or place of employment.". Also, "a person who is not the initial aggressor and is not... (The Clarion-Ledger)
5 arrested in Alpine stabbing Aug 26, 2008
On July 9, District Attorney Frank Brown said that the accused would probably be indicted at the next convention of the grand jury. The grand jury has convened since that time but there is no record of their indictment. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Brazilian charged in U.S. in connection with operating botnet Aug 26, 2008
A federal grand jury in New Orleans handed down an indictment charging Leni de Abreu Neto, a 35-year-old from Taubate, Brazil, with one count of conspiracy to cause damage to computers worldwide. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and up to three years of supervised release, as well as a fine of $250,000 or more based on the gross amount of monetary loss determined to have been suffered by victims. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Defense: Prosecutors bending law for MySpace hoax Aug 26, 2008
In May, however, a Los Angeles federal grand jury indicted Drew on charges of conspiracy and accessing computers without authorization to get information used to inflict emotional distress ... Los Angeles federal grand jury. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Four charged in N.C. mortgage fraud scheme Aug 26, 2008
A federal grand jury returned criminal indictments against Terri J. Hart, 45; April Hall, 34; Thomas Walter Thacker Jr., 68; and Shiquandra Ann Brooks, 35. According to the U.S. Attorney s office, a company owned by Hart and Hall, with Thacker and Brooks as employees, used fraduluent methods to secure 100 percent financing for people purchasing lots and mobile homes from Hart and Hall s company. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Carey indicted in connection with stealing over $2 million from mortgage lenders Aug 26, 2008
A Middlesex Grand Jury returned indictments against a former Somerville real estate attorney in connection with allegedly making false statements on mortgage applications and associated documents and using the funds secured from the loans for his own purposes, rather than paying off existing loans as directed by the new lenders ... Following an investigation by the Attorney General s Office, a Middlesex Grand Jury returned indictments against Carey late Aug. 21. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Trial in animal cruelty case set Aug 26, 2008
Twenty-one-year-old Ashley Rose Council originally was charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty, but prosecutors brought the case to a second grand jury last week and re-indicted her on seven misdemeanor cruelty charges. District Attorney Ken Mauldin would not explain why his office asked the second grand jury to consider lesser charges ... "I can't get into facts of a pending case, but based on the evidence that came forward, we felt it would be best to take it back to the grand jury and... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local Grand Jury Indicts Ex Iraq Contractor For Sexual Assault Aug 26, 2008
(August 25, 2008)--Authorities say a civilian contract employee who worked in Iraq will be returned to Texas to face allegations of sexual assault in Iraq after he was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Waco ... An indictment handed up by the federal grand jury in Waco says Thornton worked in Tal Afar, western Iraq for BlackHawk Management Corporation, a Houston-based company that provides logistical support to U.S. forces at Forward Operating Base Sykes at Tal Afar. (KWTX.com, TX)
Blackwater defends team in Baghdad shootings Aug 26, 2008
All six received "target letters" from the Justice Department, which has convened a grand jury to hear evidence in the case, the officials told CNN. ... The company has given its full cooperation to the grand jury, which was seated in November, Tyrrell said. (Yahoo News -- Iraq)
Jeffs denied OK for new grand jury Aug 26, 2008
FLAGSTAFF - A Mohave County judge has denied an effort to have Arizona's case against polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs sent back to a grand jury for reconsideration. Jeffs' defense attorney Michael Piccaretta had argued that Jeffs was denied a fair, impartial and unbiased grand jury, and that the prosecution presented false or misleading evidence to the grand jury ... "We wanted a fair and unbiased grand jury. We wanted it returned so we could obtain one, and the judge disagreed.". (AZCentral -- News)
Doctor Charged With No-Fault Insurance Fraud Aug 26, 2008
Tuesday August 26, 2008. It is alleged that the defendant submitted old test resultsof other patients as proof that he did the tests. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Twins reacquire reliever Guardado Aug 26, 2008
Bonds: Former Giants slugger asked a federal judge in San Francisco to toss out most of the government's case against him that charges he lied to a federal grand jury about his alleged steroid use. Lawyers for the home run king argue that many of the charges stem from ambiguous answers to ambiguous questions from prosecutors. (Baltimore Sun)
Bonds seeks dismissal of most of criminal case Aug 26, 2008
Barry Bonds asked a federal judge Monday to toss out most of the government's case against him that charges the slugger lied to a federal grand jury about his alleged steroids use ... Bonds is charged with 14 counts of making false declarations to a grand jury in December 2003 and one count of obstruction of justice ... Instead, Bonds' lawyers argue that "the questions posed to Mr. Bonds by two different prosecutors at his grand jury appearance were imprecise, redundant, overlapping and... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Delta drafts grand jury reply Aug 26, 2008
STOCKTON The San Joaquin Delta College board of trustees agreed Monday to six of a grand jury's recommendations that included following an ethics code, ensuring the board complies with the Brown Act and working more closely with the school's bond oversight committee ... The meeting was part of the trustees' efforts to reply to a scathing report from the San Joaquin County Grand Jury, which accused the board of mismanaging its 250 million Measure L bond ... The six-member board (with Maria Elena... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Regional Roundup Aug 26, 2008
Dr. Raul Rodriguez will present the board with Monday's additions and revisions to the response to the San Joaquin Civil Grand Jury report. At 5 p.m. the board will hold a closed session before reconvening with the public to discuss reportable actions in closed meeting. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Report: Barroom shooter says he feared for his life Aug 26, 2008
According to Meade County State's Attorney Jesse Sondreal, a grand jury convened for about seven hours on Sunday, interviewing 25 people about what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting. Sondreal said no arrests have been made and that the investigation could continue until the grand jury reconvenes on Aug. 27. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bribery case stemming from Katrina lawsuits makes waves Aug 25, 2008
On Nov. 28, a grand jury indicted Scruggs; his son, Zachary; Balducci; and two other associates. Scruggs, his son, and the two others have pleaded not guilty. (Yahoo News -- Tropical Storms and Hurricanes)
Pa. town appeals ruling on former officer’s pension Aug 25, 2008
A grand jury later found that Renninger was negligent in handling his gun but that the shooting did not justify charges. Information from: The Morning Call. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Judge revokes probation for two defendants, sentences others (568) Aug 25, 2008
The Cole County Grand Jury this week indicted a Jefferson City man on one count of first-degree child molestation and one count of sexual misconduct ... carolyn wrote on Aug 24, 2008 9:16 PM:" Actually the Evans case does have to pay restitution. He was sued in a civil case by Slackers and also faces Grand Jury indictment and criminal charges. He will be paying back his victims for a long time. I don't know how he would pay this business back if he were doing time. It's just that every word of... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Barnhart Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Crash Aug 25, 2008
The Franklin County grand jury issued an indictment in August 2007 charging Wallace but it was not served until five months later because the suspect had moved and authorities were unable to locate him. Since his arrest in December 2007, Wallace has remained in the county jail under a $20,000 cash-only bond. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Clerk won't be charged in fatal shooting Aug 25, 2008
" Scott said the clerk in Sunday night's shooting was to be released after questioning, and the findings will be presented to a grand jury. A person who defends himself under the Castle Doctrine law, which took effect July 1, 2006, is presumed "to have reasonably feared imminent death or great bodily harm," that a felony was committed upon him, his dwelling, against a vehicle he occupies, against his business or place of employment.". Also, "a person who is not the initial aggressor and is not... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Indictments (73) Aug 25, 2008
Published: Friday, August 22, 2008 9:45 AM CDT The Logan County Grand Jury met in session on July 8, 2008, and returned into open court indictments against the following individuals ... The function of the Grand Jury is to determine whether there is sufficient competent evidence to believe that a crime has been committed by a specific individual ... Gail Guiling and Joseph Ross would like to thank the individuals serving on the Grand Jury and for their taking time from their busy schedules in... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Quincy lawyer and Medford associate arraigned in connection with real estate fraud Aug 25, 2008
A Suffolk County Grand Jury returned indictments against Namenson and Schena on July 31, 2008. On Aug. 6, both men were arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court before Clerk Magistrate Gary Wilson, where they entered pleas of not guilty. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Defense: Toss evidence in CHP death Aug 25, 2008
When prosecutors presented their case to a Stanislaus County criminal grand jury in June 2007, a detective noted Allen was taken into custody at the end of an interview that began at 9:24 a.m. on Feb. 17, 2006, and lasted for about one hour and 40 minutes ... According to a transcript of a closed-door hearing before the grand jury, Allen, 32, told Detective Frank Navarro that he spent the night in Stockton, at the home of rap music producer Christopher Hicks ... Hicks told authorities Allen did... (Modesto Bee, CA)
RPD Detective Cleared In Shooting Aug 25, 2008
A grand jury finds no evidence to charge the cop with a crime. Back on August 2nd, an on duty Richmond Police detective shot a man outside his Chesterfield home. (WTVR.com, VA)
Athletes cleared of assault charges Aug 25, 2008
Following 10 months of negotiations, miscommunication and grand jury and campus investigations, three Syracuse University men's basketball players have been cleared of both criminal and university charges that they sexually assaulted a female student last fall ... The judicial affairs decision followed an Aug. 2 decision by an Onondaga County grand jury that rejected criminal charges against Flynn, Jackson and Jardine after the three testified in a grand jury hearing ... The fourth male student... (Daily Orange, NY)
U.S. Clamps Down on Suspected Botnet Operator Aug 25, 2008
A federal grand jury has charged Leni de Abreu Neto for his alleged involvement in a ring responsible for maintaining, leasing and selling a botnet (), a network of hijacked computers often used to send spam. According to the indictment, Neto, who is originally from Brazil, used a botnet consisting of more than 100,000 computers worldwide. (CIO Information Network)
Track coach Trevor Graham expected to be charged with obstructing steroid probe - USATODAY.com Aug 25, 2008
By Dick Patrick, USA TODAY Highly successful sprint coach Trevor Graham is expected to be charged today in San Francisco by a grand jury with obstruction of justice in a federal steroid investigation ... Montgomery, who also set the 100-meter world record in 2002 when coached by Graham, told the grand jury the coach obtained steroids in Mexico, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (Yahoo News -- Track and Field)
The Katrina Documentary You Should Demand To See Aug 25, 2008
winner of the grand jury prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival, opens this weekend in New York and Los Angeles. The timing is apt. (Slate)
