Father blames ex-wife and DCF for daughter's death in fire Sep 21, 2008
Daytona Beach police concluded she'd made no attempt to try to save her children, but police, the State Attorney's Office and Fire Marshal's office decided last week Robin Cain won't face criminal charges because of "insufficient evidence." Police would not explain further. A box of hundreds of pages of confidential DCF reports released by a judge in late July at the request of The Daytona Beach News-Journal paints a picture of Robin Cain's years of struggles with substance abuse and the effects... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fla. won't prosecute ex-lawmaker Foley Sep 20, 2008
- Nearly two years after a Florida congressman abruptly resigned over sexually explicit messages he sent to a teenage House page, law enforcement authorities here have concluded there is "insufficient evidence" to charge him with breaking Florida laws. Commissioner Gerald Bailey of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, who was asked in September 2006 to look into the conduct of the congressman, former representative Mark Foley, said yesterday that investigators were hampered by Foley's... (Boston Globe)
No State Charges for Foley in Page Scandal Sep 20, 2008
Investigators Cite "Insufficient Evidence to Pursue Criminal Charges" ... Investigators determined there was "insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges," according to an announcement released Friday afternoon by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement ... Investigators determined there was "insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges," according to an announcement released Friday afternoon by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (ABC News)
Report clears SCVUSD of complaint Sep 20, 2008
Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International. Jack and Maria Scholnick filed a complaint Jan. 31 with the department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) after the district limited their access to Mountain View Elementary School, where their daughter attended kindergarten. (Nogales International, AZ)
Spain: another Basque party banned Sep 19, 2008
The Spanish attorney general refused, however, saying there was insufficient evidence. Conservatives complained that this allowed ETA to retain a voice in the parliament. (International Herald Tribune)
Embattled teacher moved Sep 19, 2008
A grand jury in July found insufficient evidence to pursue a case against him, but by that time, the head coaching position had gone to Dan Caruso, 28, the Spartans' assistant football coach who was tapped in June to replace Jordan. The board last month voted to reinstate Jordan as a math teacher at Steinert, but did not restore his heading coach position. (NJ.com -- Times)
I want to play, says Bird, as injury hits Sharks Sep 18, 2008
Laffranchi's trial did not proceed after a magistrate found there was insufficient evidence. This week, Broncos players Karmichael Hunt, Darius Boyd and Sam Thaiday have been questioned by police over an alleged sexual assault at a Brisbane nightclub on Saturday night but have not been stood down by the club. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Non-invasive colonoscopy is found to be effective Sep 18, 2008
Insurance companies haven't been willing to pay for virtual colonoscopies, citing insufficient evidence that they work. But that could change. (Chicago Tribune)
Bulldogs underrated Sep 18, 2008
Why should they be tied to that initial evaluation, which was based on insufficient evidence. Do you guys really, honestly think we have looked like No. 1 so far. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jury issues guilty verdict in child-sexual abuse trial Sep 18, 2008
Defense attorney Steven Laver argued there was insufficient evidence to hold the defendant accountable for Worman's crimes. In her closing, Rotella played part of the tapes in which Prawdzik is seen and heard telling a child to "spread her legs" for Worman's camera. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
AP IMPACT: Tons of drugs dumped into wastewater Sep 17, 2008
But the pharmaceutical industry says there's insufficient evidence of environmental harm to warrant the expense. But impatience is mounting. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Former Bosnian Muslim leader is convicted of cruelty Sep 16, 2008
When prosecutors finished presenting their case in February the three-judge tribunal acquitted Delic of rape, saying there was insufficient evidence to support the charge. . (International Herald Tribune)
No charge for mom in girl's death Sep 13, 2008
But Linda Pruitt, spokeswoman for the State Attorney's Office, said there was "insufficient evidence" to meet the elements of a crime. Robert Cain -- father of the twins and son, Chase, 5, who was also at his mother's apartment the night of the fire -- said he's upset no charges will be filed. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Millionaire who had wife killed seeks new trial Sep 13, 2008
Sullivan s attorneys have sought a new trial for him on the grounds that the jury had insufficient evidence to return a guilty verdict and the judge should have suppressed evidence (a diary and financial documents) that they claim was improperly obtained from his Florida mansion. Sullivan was on the FBI s Most Wanted list before he was captured in Thailand in 2002, four years after he was indicted for murdering his wife. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Wrestler's conviction for attempted rape upheld Sep 12, 2008
Hunt contended there was insufficient evidence to support his convictions for attempted rape because the state filed to prove he had any purpose for sexual gratification or arousal. The Supreme Court noted that the trial judge concluded that Hunt's actions were a "vulgar prank," and his intent was to put his fingers into the young wrestlers' rectums for fun or as a kind of initiation. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Officers escape charges over Finucane murder Sep 11, 2008
Prosecutors in Northern Ireland said there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, despite a Government inquiry in the 1980s and 1990s. In a report published four years ago Lord Stevens, the former head of the Metropolitan Police, concluded that rogue army and Royal Ulster Constabulary officers. (Yahoo News -- Northern Ireland Conflict)
DPP to recommend charges in Brimble case Sep 11, 2008
Many of the tapes were released to the public during a 66-day Sydney inquest, which ended in July last year with insufficient evidence to charge "known persons". Wilhelm was recorded as saying it was easier to blame eight guys than "one stupid woman" who tried a drug after being told about it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Texas Man Sentenced In Attack On Ex-Girlfriend Sep 11, 2008
Defense attorney Bill Agnew said there was insufficient evidence for a conviction. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Homeless shelter expansion plan controversial with area residents Sep 11, 2008
Kiddidios wrote on Sep 10, 2008 2:45 PM:" people plead guilty to lesser charges everyday in our court system, (for example) child molesters get off all the time for insufficient evidence or inability to stand trial for "mental illness" and not understanding their own actions and are placed in therapy for a while and sent back out into the streets. Where do these homeless, unable to fin a job, incapable of getting over their addictions go, hmm Gaylord maybe, Build it and they will come tahts for... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Ketchum Police Chief Cory Lyman resigns post Sep 10, 2008
Lyman has made headlines during his career, both in Utah and most recently in Ketchum when attempted homicide charges against Deborah Reimer were dropped for insufficient evidence. In 2002, Lyman had been in charge of the high-profile kidnapping of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Parents picket West Salem Elementary principal reinstatement Sep 10, 2008
An investigator later determined there was insufficient evidence to terminate or otherwise discipline Smalley, according to the board statement. You have to understand that the district is constrained by the (employment) laws. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
ASIO head fronts up to Haneef inquiry Sep 9, 2008
Subsequent terrorism support charges were dropped by prosecutors because of insufficient evidence. "I'm looking forward to continuing our cooperation with Mr Clarke at this inquiry," Mr O'Sullivan told AAP on his way into the inquiry. (The Age)
Millionaire who had wife killed may get new trial Sep 9, 2008
His attorneys today will ask the Georgia Supreme Court to grant him a new trial because the jury had insufficient evidence to return a guilty verdict. They also say the judge should have suppressed evidence seized at his Palm Beach mansion because it was improperly obtained. (The Palm Beach Post)
West Salem parents to protest principal’s return Sep 9, 2008
An investigator later determined there was insufficient evidence to terminate or otherwise discipline Smalley, according to the board statement. Gensch said at least 15 parents have committed to form the picket line about 7:15 a.m. on the sidewalk in front of the elementary school. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Church of Scientology accused of 'fraud' Sep 8, 2008
Judge Hullin's decision to proceed with the case went against the Paris prosecutor's office which in September 2004 called for it to be dismissed because of insufficient evidence. Olivier Morice, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said the "attitude of the prosecutor's office makes one wonder if political considerations were taken into account in the legal treatment of dossiers concerning Scientology.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Families remember murder victims Sep 7, 2008
All were later released after authorities said they had insufficient evidence to hold them. In November, 19-year-old Anthony Holliman, a suspect in the shooting, was indicted on charges of murder and attempted murder in Cleveland, Ohio. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Gagliano loses bid over sponsorship inquiry findings Sep 6, 2008
Justice Max Teitelbaum ruled that there is insufficient evidence to support commissioner John Gomery's findings that Mr. Gagliano was partly to blame for the federal sponsorship scandal. The Liberal government of the day set up the sponsorship program to boost the federal profile in Quebec following the near-win by sovereigntists in the 1995 referendum. (Globe and Mail)
West Salem principal back on job Sep 6, 2008
After a thorough and complete investigation and review of the evidence, an investigator determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a termination hearing or any other discipline against John J. Smalley, the school board said in a news release. The board s original decision to fire Smalley was made on the advice of legal counsel and based on that legal counsel s investigation, the board said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Special prosecutor: No Troy cop brutality charges Sep 5, 2008
"There being insufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution, no charges will be filed against any members of the Troy Police Department as a result of this incident," Special Prosecutor Michael P. McDermott said in a letter closing the investigation. The Sept. 2 letter was addressed to Albany County Judge Thomas Breslin. (Albany Times Union)
ESCONDIDO: Rapist gets 8 years, deportation Sep 5, 2008
Escondido police stopped investigating the case because of what they described as insufficient evidence until Chavez issued a new statement in 2005 with more thorough details of the rape. It came after extensive therapy sessions to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. (North County Times)
Torquay Hotel brawl 'didn't happen' Heath Tournier tells court Sep 5, 2008
Two additional charges of recklessly causing injury and harassing a witness were dismissed by magistrate Michael Coghlan yesterday after he found there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the charges. Read the full story in the. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
James Hardie executives to face civil proceedings: ASIC Sep 5, 2008
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions agreed there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal trial. But ASIC says 10 former directors and company officers, including former chief executive Peter Macdonald, former company secretary and general counsel Peter Shafron and former chief financial officer Philip Morley will face a civil trial which begins on September 29 in the New South Wales Supreme Court. (ABC Online)
Police to recommend charging Olmert - media reports Sep 4, 2008
In 2004, Mazuz, citing insufficient evidence, decided not to indict then-Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in a corruption case despite police and prosecution recommendations to bring charges. Despite his legal troubles and his promise to step down after the Kadima vote, Olmert has pledged to press ahead with efforts to achieve a peace deal with the Palestinians before U.S. President George W. Bush leaves office in January. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Proof lacking in hit-and-run: inquest Sep 4, 2008
The NSW Deputy Coroner, Paul MacMahon, yesterday found there was insufficient evidence that the main person of interest, Arncliffe man Peter Graham, was responsible for Bryce's death. Outside court, Bryce's mother, Carolyn, said that despite the open finding, at least everybody had seen the face of the man she believed killed her "cheeky" boy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Nigeria: Globacom Muscles Into SA, Bids for Stake in Vodacom Sep 3, 2008
com: Nigeria: Globacom Muscles Into SA, Bids 50 Percent Stake in Vodacom (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
I am vindicated, Neal says Sep 3, 2008
Commander of Northern Region, Assistant Commissioner Lee Shearer said in a statement there was insufficient evidence to support any criminal charges. "This investigation has been conducted thoroughly and appropriately, in the face of enormous public and media attention," he said. (ABC Online)
Boy's hit-run death ruled no one's fault Sep 3, 2008
But Mr MacMahon said there was insufficient evidence to identify the 36-year-old as the driver of the car which hit Bryce. "Weighing up all these matters, I am not satisfied that the evidence known to me is of such quality as would allow me to make a positive finding ... that Mr Graham was the driver of the vehicle that struck Bryce Rolls," he told the inquest at Glebe Coroners Court. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Neal on notice after police drop case Sep 3, 2008
NSW Police said the case was closed after it accepted the advice of the commonwealth and state prosecutors that there was "insufficient evidence" to support criminal charges. Ms Neal told reporters the announced "proves that I did nothing wrong". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ex-Tyco CEO Kozlowski appeals to top NY court Sep 3, 2008
NEW YORK Lawyers for imprisoned former Tyco International Ltd. Chief Executive Dennis Kozlowski and ex-financial chief Mark Swartz Tuesday asked New York's highest court to throw out their convictions, saying a jury had insufficient evidence when it found them guilty. Both Kozlowski, once one of the most powerful U.S. chief executives, and Swartz were found guilty in June 2005 of stealing more than $150 million from the conglomerate. (EETimes)
Summary judgment granted for NHRFR Court finds insufficient evidence for former firefighter's suit Sep 2, 2008
The Hudson Reporter - Summary judgment granted for NHRFR Court finds insufficient evidence for former firefighter's suit ... Court finds insufficient evidence for former firefighter's suit. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Father gives evidence against son in hit-and-run inquiry Sep 2, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Harriet AlexanderSeptember 2, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Public inquiry panel not to interview Haneef Sep 2, 2008
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) had last week dropped its probe into the case, saying "there is insufficient evidence to institute proceedings against Dr Haneef for any criminal offence". Weather. (Hindu)
A hard history lesson: ‘A Civil War Tragedy’ details 1864 lynching of Collin County judge, sheriff and sheriff’s brother-in-law. Sep 1, 2008
It was also suggested by the examining military officer that there was insufficient evidence against the men, under either circumstance, to bring any charges against them whatsoever and this same military officer made suggestion that it was his intent to release them completely. By this point, a sizable crowd had gathered and almost immediately upon the suggestion of release, members of this crowd rushed the office and seized Reed, McReynolds, Holcombe and Davis, claiming that they were going to... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
* Aussie police clear Indian physician of role in UK attacks Aug 31, 2008
At the present time, there is insufficient evidence to institute proceedings against Dr Haneef for any criminal offence. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
REGION: In-laws defend police officer, demand charges be dropped Aug 30, 2008
But when the state attorney general's office charged Silva in early July, it announced there was "insufficient evidence" to charge her with ramming the car. Silva's attorney, Michael Pancer, said Friday that he thinks the charges against his client were levied only after "careful consideration" by state prosecutors. (North County Times)
Former murder suspect will not be charged Aug 30, 2008
Miguel Angel Aguilera is free from custody because there was insufficient evidence to hold him in jail, said county sheriff's Sgt. Alex Tipolt on Friday. The decision on whether to charge Aguilera rested with the District Attorney's Office, Tipolt said. (Santa Maria Times)
Haneef waiting to sue: lawyer Aug 30, 2008
"At the present time, there is insufficient evidence to institute proceedings against Dr Haneef for any criminal offence.". Yesterday Dr Haneef's Brisbane-based lawyer, Peter Russo, said he was very happy that "finally the AFP have decided to tell the world what we've been saying since we got involved in the matter". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Acquittal of Ex-Marine Sparks Debate Over Law Aug 30, 2008
Some jurors felt there was insufficient evidence to convict Nazario. Juror Ted Grinell said there weren't any "real witnesses" to the alleged shootings. (Newsmax)
Boat rage incident won't be prosecuted Aug 30, 2008
"There was insufficient evidence to prove it was an intentional act," Taylor said Tuesday. "Without anything more than that, it was a dead end. ... It falls into the arena of an accident.". (Florida Times-Union)
DA split decsion on Open Meeting Law complaint Aug 29, 2008
But in her letter to the board Lee found that insufficient evidence that a quorum of the commission was present and, therefore, insufficient evidence that a violation of the Open Meeting Law occurred. Not so with the meeting of May 20. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Indian doctor cleared in Australian terrorism case Aug 29, 2008
Police said there was insufficient evidence to institute proceedings against Mohamed Haneef, who was deported after the collapse of the case alleging his involvement in failed terrorist attacks in London and Scotland. Australian Federal Police "recently informed the attorney-general and the minister for home affairs that Dr. Haneef is no longer a person of interest," a police statement said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
AFP drops probe into Haneef Aug 29, 2008
"At the present time, there is insufficient evidence to institute proceedings against Dr Haneef for any criminal offence.". Mr Hodgson said his client, who has been working in the United Arab Emirates for the past couple of months, was "delighted" at the news, but wanted an apology from the government and as yet unspecified damages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Haneef cleared at last Aug 29, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. MORE than a year after a terrorism charge against him was dropped and more than $8 million later, the Australian Federal Police have finally confirmed they have cleared the Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef as a suspect in last year's terrorism attack on Glasgow airport. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Teacher mulls future after losing coach job BY CARMEN CUSIDO Aug 29, 2008
Jordan was suspended with pay when he was accused of inappropriately touching an 18-year-old female student while breaking up an altercation between her and a young boy in April, but a grand jury last month found that there was insufficient evidence to pursue a case against him. Jordan was taken off paid suspension by the Hamilton school board Wednesday night, but was not reinstated as head football coach. (NJ.com -- Times)
Report: GIs say they executed Iraqis Aug 28, 2008
According to Leahy's statement, cited by the NYT, Army officials directed Hatley's convoy to release the men because there was insufficient evidence to detain them. "First Sergeant Hatley then made the call to take the detainees to a canal and kill them," as retribution for the deaths of two soldiers from the unit, Leahy said in his statement. (MSNBC -- International)
No prosecution in one Jersey case Aug 27, 2008
Jersey's attorney general has decided there is "insufficient evidence" to bring a prosecution in one of six cases related to an historical abuse inquiry. A man and a woman were arrested on 24 June but released without charge. (BBC News -- UK)
Feds: Threat On Barack Obama Not Serious Aug 27, 2008
"The jargon for this sometimes is, 'It was more aspirational than operational.' In this particular case, there's insufficient evidence that there was any kind of plot or conspiracy.". The statements are still being investigated, but the federal arrest affidavit said that their only motivation to kill Obama was his race. (KSBW 8, CA)
ACMA doubts ads and obesity link Aug 27, 2008
While there was a relationship between advertising and food and beverage preferences among children, ACMA chairman Chris Chapman said there was insufficient evidence to support a link with obesity levels. "The research does indicate that there is a relationship between advertising and children's food and beverage preferences and requests," Mr Chapman said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Plot to shoot Obama just 'drug talk' Aug 27, 2008
There was no credible threat and insufficient evidence of a plot or conspiracy. According to court documents, two witnesses related conversations in which Mr Obama was referred to as a "nigger" and that "no nigger should ever live in the White House". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Some charges dropped against fair employee Aug 27, 2008
Assistant District Attorney Bridget Norton Middleton said the prosecution entered a request to dismiss some of the charges against Witham, citing insufficient evidence. After multiple interviews with the girls, police found their stories differed from what they originally had been, and facts differed between the two girls, Middleton said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Across the area Aug 26, 2008
Among 15 issues Mr. Botes raised on appeal were: insufficient evidence to show that he engaged in a scheme to defraud Georgia via wires, and that U.S. District Judge Clarence Cooper improperly instructed the jury on aiding and abetting. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction Monday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Calif. won't probe NY Sen. Schumer over IndyMac Aug 24, 2008
The California Attorney General's office said in a letter Thursday that there was "insufficient evidence" to investigate the New York Democrat under a state law against making false statements or spreading rumors about a bank's solvency. Schumer's statements in June 26 letters to bank regulators were true and apparently drawn from public information, Assistant Attorney General Thomas Greene wrote. (Forbes)
Calif. Won't Probe Schumer Over IndyMac Aug 24, 2008
The 's office said in a letter Thursday that there was "insufficient evidence" to investigate the New York Democrat under a state law against making false statements or spreading rumors about a bank's solvency. Schumer's statements in June 26 letters to bank regulators were true and apparently drawn from public information, wrote. (WNBC.com, NY)
Prosecutors to seek release of fair worker held in rapes Aug 23, 2008
Saying there was "insufficient evidence," authorities dropped several charges yesterday against Jeffrey D. Witham of Oxford, Maine, including assaulting and forcefully raping a 14-year-old girl and assaulting and kidnapping a 13-year-old girl. He remains accused of statutory rape against the older girl and forcefully raping the younger girl. (Boston Globe)
Officers escape charges over Finucane murder Aug 23, 2008
Prosecutors in Northern Ireland said there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, despite a Government inquiry in the 1980s and 1990s. In a report published four years ago Lord Stevens, the former head of the Metropolitan Police, concluded that rogue army and Royal Ulster Constabulary officers. (Yahoo News -- Northern Ireland Conflict)
