STATE NEWS: Court decides man caught in online sex sting not guilty (65) Oct 3, 2008
He was charged with using a computer to facilitate a child sex crime and pleaded no contest last year. The crime requires prosecutors show that someone did more than just have a sexually explicit chat with a minor. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
HT sports section no. 1 in the countryHT also wins 2nd place for general excellence in national newspaper contest Oct 3, 2008
Her estranged husband, Thomas Babb pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 50-75 years in prison. The 2008 Better Newspaper Contest received 1,987 entries, representing newspapers in 35 states and the District of Columbia. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Klein: Palin Was Fine, But This Debate Was No Contest Oct 3, 2008
By Friday, Oct. 03, 2008. Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. (Time.com)
Titusville woman pleads no contest Sep 25, 2008
TITUSVILLE A Titusville woman whom police said left her 3-month-old grandson inside a parked car while she visited a car dealership pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of leaving a child unattended for more than 15 minutes. Judge Oscar Hotusing sentenced Sandra Hayes, 47, to six months probation, during which she would have no unsupervised contact with children younger than 18. (Florida Today)
Owner of attacking pit bull pleads no contest; gets $159 fine Sep 25, 2008
Owner of attacking pit bull pleads no contest; gets 159 fine : La Crosse Tribune ... Owner of attacking pit bull pleads no contest; gets 159 fine By ANNE JUNGEN ... The owner of the pit bull cited for having a dog running at large after it jumped a fence and attacked two CenturyTel technicians pleaded no contest to the ticket Wednesday. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Tigers thump Flames Sep 25, 2008
Perhaps no contest epitomized the competitive rivalry between the Tigers and the Flames than last year's Foundation game classic won by Tokay, 3-1, That match included nail-biting scores of 25-23, 25-20, 32-30, 27-25 in Pam Buzo's debut. Lodi's Emily McConahey tries to block a shot be Tokay's Nicole Buzo during Wednesday's match at Lodi. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ex-funeral director blames bad business decisions Sep 24, 2008
Robert Winston Jr., 64, pleaded no contest to 19 counts of abuse of corpse and one count of theft by deception Monday in Allegheny County Court. A judge sentenced him to four years of probation. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Emmonak man suffers hearing loss after attack Sep 24, 2008
According to court records, Lamont was charged in a 2000 case with felony and misdemeanor assault and pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor count. Emmonak is a village of 800 people at the mouth of the Yukon River about 490 miles northwest of Anchorage. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ex-coroner gets probation over 911 password Sep 24, 2008
Dr. Gary Kirchner, who left office at the end of last year, pleaded no contest Tuesday to two misdemeanor counts of obstruction of administration of law. He was sentenced to one year of probation and was fined $500. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Our views: Proven innocent Sep 24, 2008
That prompted Indian River County officials to drop the charge Monday, with Hughes pleading no contest to reckless driving for speeding on Interstate 95. He was sentenced to six months probation and ordered to attend a safe-driving class. (Florida Today)
Urias arraigned in Circuit Court Sep 24, 2008
IONIA Kalleen Urias has pleaded no contest to an assault with a deadly weapon charge for her involvement in an alleged stabbing that occurred in Lyons Township in August. Urias appeared at the 8th Circuit Court in Ionia Tuesday in front of Judge David Hoort, where she entered the plea. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Mendes ready for debut Sep 24, 2008
"Hype is something that won't be needed for a lightweight match between Lemoore's Poppies Martinez (15-5) and Huron's Sergio Cortez (4-4).Martinez has lost two of his last three fights and most recent was a controversial technical knockout at the hands of Cortez in May."I've been looking forward to this and whatever I start this time I'm going to finish on Friday," said Martinez, who was completely controlling the bout that was stopped with two minutes, 57 seconds left in the first period when... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ex-funeral director pleads in baby remains case Sep 24, 2008
PITTSBURGH - A former Pittsburgh-area funeral director has pleaded no contest to storing the corpses of 19 newborn babies in his garage. Under a plea agreement, 64-year-old Robert Winston Jr. of McKeesport also pleaded no contest to theft of payment. (AZCentral -- News)
Judge refuses to move Cosco Busan pilot's trial out of S.F. Sep 24, 2008
Fleet Management had offered to plead no contest to the charges, which involve violations of federal law for spilling oil and killing protected wildlife. However, government attorneys opposed the no-contest plea, and Illston refused Monday to accept it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The best sports bar Sep 23, 2008
See all of the current nominations on the home page. The ground rules here are simple: Nominate your favorites and vote for the winners, and maybe even. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ex-funeral director ends silence on bizarre case Sep 23, 2008
Mr. Winston, 64, pleaded no contest yesterday to reduced charges of stashing the remains of two deceased newborns, and to theft of payment from Magee-Womens Hospital, which had contracted with him to have the remains cremated. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey A. Manning sentenced him to four years of probation plus court costs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fetal Remains BULLETIN KILL Sep 23, 2008
The defendant pleaded no contest to theft of payment. He did not plead guilty. (WCAX.com, VT)
Western Neb. man pleads no contest to beating wife with baseball bat Sep 23, 2008
man pleads no contest to beating wife with baseball bat ... man pleads no contest to beating wife with baseball bat ... -- A 38-year-old Gering man arrested last spring on suspicion of beating his wife with a baseball bat has pleaded no contest to one charge in a plea deal. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Menor, Sonson lose Senate bids Sep 22, 2008
Menor spent 48 hours in jail and was fined $800 after pleading no contest to a drunken driving charge stemming from a traffic stop April 27. His two sons, ages 11 and 17, were in the vehicle with him. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
O'Brien's beat blog Sep 22, 2008
In the battle of the so called bold predictors there s no contest to me. I have watched KJ play the last two years and while he has done ok I think the guy hurts himself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The cost of tragedy Sep 21, 2008
Jeffrey and Michael Derderian pleaded no contest in September 2006 to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter. Michael Derderian was sentenced to four years in prison. (Boston Globe)
The Palin/McCain ticket Sep 21, 2008
An Atlanta blog with a little bit of opinion about a lot of things. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Volleyball Rallies Hard But Falls Short In Day Two of the Adidas-Michigan Invitational Sep 21, 2008
The set was no contest however as ASU ran out of gas as Michigan s Megan Bower s four kills led the Wolverines to their twelfth straight win to keep their record unblemished. The weekend wraps ASU s non-conference tournament season as they head into the conference season with a 9-4 record, in their best start since 1997. (Thesundevils.com)
Insurancefirm owneracceptsplea deal Sep 21, 2008
At a preliminary hearing Monday, Young pleaded no contest on behalf of his business to the amended misdemeanor charge of being an accessory to the crime. What this crime essentially means, Riese said, is Young "was aware after the fact that his employee (Castro) was doing something nefarious with insurance transactions and he either covered it up and concealed it, or aided and abetted to ensure that she would not be prosecuted or reported.". (Daily Triplicate)
K-State RB charged with abuse of child, dismissed Sep 20, 2008
After pleading no contest, Patton was sentenced to six months' probation and fined $100. Patton was the projected starting tailback for the Wildcats entering this season. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Restitution set for New Auburn man in buggy crash Sep 20, 2008
Forty-year-old Derek Hintzman pleaded no contest to injury by intoxicated use of a vehicle and hit-and-run involving great bodily harm. The accident happened in Chippewa County in August 2007. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
K-State player charged with abusing boy, is booted Sep 20, 2008
After pleading no contest, Patton was sentenced to six months probation and fined $100. Kansas State coach Ron Prince announced Pattons dismissal from the team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kansas State player charged with abusing baby Sep 20, 2008
He pleaded no contest and was sentenced to six months probation and fined $100. Kansas State coach Ron Prince announced Patton's dismissal from the team through a news release, which said no further comments would be made because a formal investigation was under way. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Man Caught In Sex Act In Front Of Elementary School Sentenced Sep 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- A man who had been the subject of five citywide crime alerts and was arrested in July at a school was sentenced to four years in county jail after pleading no contest to misdemeanor child annoying charges. San Fernando Superior Court Judge Daniel Feldstern also ordered Christian Concepcion, 26, of , to register for the rest of his life as a sex offender and to undergo a year of psychiatric counseling, the announced Friday. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Ex-firefighter gets probation for child porn Sep 20, 2008
Michael Perri, 44, pleaded no contest last week in Washington County Superior Court to one count of possession of chold pornography, a felony. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
45K people given OK to return to Galveston, Texas Sep 20, 2008
Patricia Arquette's actor husband Thomas Jane has pleaded no contest to drunk driving after he was caught driving 120 mph in California. . (FOX23.com, OK)
Taft man arrested again on drug trafficking charge Sep 20, 2008
Kern County Superior Court records show he entered a no contest plea to the one count and several other counts were dropped. Comments. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
County Court: Fremonter, 22, faces fourth DUI Sep 19, 2008
Pastor Echeverria-Chavarria, 57, of Fremont pleaded no contest to driving under suspension ... Juan Pablo, 26, of Fremont pleaded no contest to DUI-first offense. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Woman sentenced for fatal dog attacks Sep 19, 2008
Cockrell pleaded no contest last month to two felony counts of keeping dangerous animals causing death and a third lesser charge. A no-contest plea isn't an admission of guilt but is treated as such for sentencing purposes. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Former bus driver gets 20-year term Sep 19, 2008
He pleaded no contest in January to manslaughter for causing the June 2006 death of 41-year-old Corey Voss in a head-on collision on Kamehameha Highway. As part of his plea agreement, the state promised to recommend to the Hawaii Paroling Authority that Oshiro serve no more than 10 years in prison before he is eligible for parole. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
County Lines for September 19, 2008 Sep 19, 2008
Mastagni pleaded no contest June 25 to committing fraud to obtain aid, according to the clerk s office for the criminal department in Santa Maria. She was sentenced to five years formal probation and 365 days in county jail, and was ordered to pay restitution and to have no contact with Beach. (Santa Maria Times)
London Fashion Week Sep 19, 2008
Even the jigsaw of glass panels in the see-through venue were tinted with color - but there was no contest with clothes that were eye-popping bright, from a flaming-orange dress that opened the collection through a lemon-yellow suit, buttoned and belted in shocking pink, to the finale of dresses with cocktail umbrellas of circular appliqu. s.. (International Herald Tribune)
Police: Prison Break Teen Killer Found In Texas Sep 19, 2008
Cho pleaded no contest April 9 to charges of aiding in the escape of Orozco, Chief Deputy District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. He was sentenced in June to one year in county jail and five years of supervised probation. (NBC 11, CA)
Ceres dentist, wife sentenced to year in jail for Medi-Cal fraud Sep 19, 2008
In addition to pleading no contest to one count of fraud, Kyon Maung Teo and his wife and office manager, Kin Thor Pang, agreed to repay $3 million ... As the case dragged on, 10 dentists who worked with Teo pleaded no contest to reduced charges, such as battery or conspiracy to submit fraudulent claims. (Modesto Bee, CA)
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Reasons to vote for Obama-Biden Sep 19, 2008
Frank wrote on Sep 14, 2008 12:55 PM:" Concerned Citizen. Have you ever noticed how G.W. Bush needs a script for everything he says? McLame cannot speak coherently with or without a script. There is no contest as to who the most articulate and intelligent candidate is. Obama! ". To Concerned wrote on Sep 14, 2008 11:19 AM:" McCain knows what he wants to say, anything for a vote. Palin hasn't had enough training yet to go out on her own, and keeps to the script that Karl Rove wrote for her. ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
"Change" Can't Outlast Character Sep 19, 2008
But facing a choice between McCain and Obama, based on their experience and policy records, there s no contest. To Obama s chagrin, his veep pick, Sen. (Human Events Online)
Former Berkeley Sea Scouts Leader Sentenced Sep 18, 2008
Instead he pleaded no contest to two counts of child molestation. Prosecutors say they sought the plea deal to spare the victims from having to testify in court. (KSBW 8, CA)
Punisher star Thomas Jane sentenced for DUI Sep 18, 2008
Actor pleads no contest and gets one year of probation and $1,700 fine. Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesActor Thomas Jane was sentenced to a year of probation and a fine after pleading no contest to a DUI charge ... - Thomas Jane has pleaded no contest to drunken driving after he was clocked doing 120 mph in a Maserati. (MSNBC -- News)
Tulare Co. DA expected to probe fatal shooting by detective Sep 18, 2008
Earlier this year, he pleaded no contest to a felony drug offense and was sentenced to 120 days in jail and three years probation. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 622-2410. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Post-Gazette investigation Sep 18, 2008
" The PIAA said his license was put into "inactive" status in March 2008 for unrelated reasons. Until the Post-Gazette told him about the charges, Mr. Cashman said, he had no knowledge that Mr. Ondrik "was charged with, convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to any offenses. " The incomplete records provided to the Post-Gazette from over 60 school districts did not show Mr. Ondrik officiating any game in the past three years. Post-Gazette Staff Writer Bill Moushey can be reached at , or... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Reward Offered in Arson Cases Sep 18, 2008
Last Update: 9/17 9:54 pm. The reward is $12,000 for key information about two cases of arson. (FOX23.com, OK)
Candace Bushnell, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Brad Pitt Sep 18, 2008
Thomas Jane, the star of the films "The Mist" and "The Punisher," pleaded no contest to drunken driving after he was clocked by California police doing 120 miles per hour, or 190 kilometers per hour, in a Maserati. The actor, who is married to Patricia Arquette of the television show "Medium," was sentenced to a year of probation and $1,700 in fines, and must take alcohol abuse classes. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Days getting sunnier for solar in Silicon Valley Sep 18, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO When it comes to the emerging U.S. solar technology industry, there's no contest: Silicon Valley shines the brightest. "It's in the midst of the revolution," according to Gartner analyst Al Velosa. (EETimes)
Former Las Cruces Man Sentenced On Tax Evasion Charges Sep 18, 2008
A former Las Cruces resident who pleaded no contest to felony fraud and tax evasion charges has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. State district judge Doug Driggers sentenced Richard Gene Guy, 56, on Monday, who had entered his pleas June 20. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Ex-Sea Scouts Leader Gets 6 Years In Prison Sep 17, 2008
Evans pleaded no contest in July to two counts of child molestation. Under a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors, 12 other felony counts of child molestation and four misdemeanor counts of showing pornographic material to minors were dropped. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
East Bay Scout Leader Sentenced For Molesting Children Sep 17, 2008
Evans, who was charged last year with six felony counts of child molestation involving three alleged victims, pleaded no contest on July 14 to two felony counts. In addition to dropping four child molestation counts, the Alameda County District Attorney's office also dropped charges that Evans showed pornographic material to four other boys. (NBC 11, CA)
Teens plead no contest in Aurora fire Sep 17, 2008
(AP) -- Two Aurora teenagers have pleaded no contest in juvenile court to setting fires that gutted a historic building in the east central Nebraska town this summer ... Galvin, who also pleaded no contest to terroristic threats in a separate incident, will be sentenced Oct. 28. (Sioux City Journal)
No deal: Beatty heading to trial Sep 16, 2008
They rejected an offer Monday that would have jailed her for 150 days -- a month longer than the deal Kilpatrick accepted on Sept. 4 when he pleaded guilty to two felony obstruction of justice charges and no contest to a third felony charge of assault. Advertisement. (DetNews.com)
Bookkeeper pleads no contest to stealing $63K from condo Sep 16, 2008
The former bookkeeper at The Ocean Gallery pleaded no contest Monday to charges of stealing more than $63,000 from the St. Augustine Beach condominium. Michele Lombardi Mrwik will return to St. Johns County Circuit Court on Nov. 7 to be sentenced. (The St. Augustine Record)
Prep: Red Devils are dominating foes Sep 16, 2008
BEST WIN LAST WEEK: No contest. Laney's 21-11 win over Dublin, which was ranked No. 4 in the state and unbeaten in four games vs. the Wildcats. (The Augusta Chronicle)
News from around Wisconsin at 6:28 a.m. CDT Sep 16, 2008
Twenty-one-year-old Ryan Solfest instead pleaded no contest to delivery of narcotics during an appearance in Eau Claire County Circuit Court Monday. Assistant District Attorney Chad Verbeten says he decided against pursuing the homicide charge because of a time gap between delivery of drugs to the victim and the boy's death, as well as some inconsistencies in the evidence. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Homicide charge dismissed in overdose death Sep 16, 2008
Twenty-one-year-old Ryan Solfest instead pleaded no contest to delivery of narcotics during an appearance in Eau Claire County Circuit Court Monday. ADVERTISEMENT. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Woman sentenced in hit and run Sep 16, 2008
Pope, who has no criminal history, pleaded no contest to attempted second-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants and hit-and-run driving. Pope has three children, ages 9 to 15 at the time of her arrest. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Man headed to prison for ID theft released from Fresno jail Sep 16, 2008
Sheriff's officials say a paperwork glitch prevented them from knowing that Munoz had pleaded no contest to four felonies and was waiting to be sentenced to state prison. Jones said court paperwork only showed that Munoz was due back in court Monday for a hearing. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Women Get 15 Years In Prison For Torturing 7-Year-Old Sep 16, 2008
-- After pleading no contest to child abuse charges on Monday two Baker County women were sentenced to prison for 15 years ... On Monday, both women entered no contest pleas on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect ... After the judge asked Stevenson several times whether she was sure she wanted to enter a plea of no contest against the advice of her attorney, she told the judge she didnt know and started crying. (News4Jax.com, FL)
'Unsigned artist' a proud tag in the digital age Sep 15, 2008
Unsigned artist' a proud tag in the digital age - Stay In Touch - Entertainment. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Lost' star pleads no contest to DUI Sep 15, 2008
Lost' star pleads no contest to DUI - Celebrities- msnbc ... Lost star pleads no contest to DUI ... HONOLULU - "Lost" star Daniel Dae Kim pleaded no contest to drunken driving charges and was ordered to pay a $500 fine. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Sep 15, 2008
Wong pleaded no contest on May 15 to a charge of electronic enticement of a child in the first degree. Isle-based C-17 aids evacuation. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Dev Patel, George Takei, Oprah Winfrey Sep 15, 2008
Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP Dev Patel. Reuters, The Associated Press, The New York Times Published: September 15, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Six-month driving ban for Lost star Sep 14, 2008
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES * 'Lost' star pleads no contest to DUI charges - 4 hrs ago Lost star Kim escapes jail time - 8 hrs ago 'Lost' star pleads no contest to DUI charges - 10 hrs ago Lost star Kim escapes jail time - 11 hrs ago * Requires registration. E-MAILED. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
