Courthouse rampage trial opens in Georgia Sep 23, 2008
A special prosecutor is investigating that alleged plot but has not filed charges. The new judge, James Bodiford, has vowed to keep the case on track and brushed off an attempt by Nichols' attorneys to delay the trial again. (Boston Globe)
Billerica officer sues over military leave Sep 20, 2008
In a news conference yesterday in Burlington, she was joined by former Los Angeles prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, who has written a book titled "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder." Dennett plans to name him special prosecutor if she is elected on Nov. 4. (AP). (Boston Globe)
Killer's jail death ruled suicide Medical examiner rules jail death of convicted killer James Henry Long Jr. a suicide by drug overdose Sep 20, 2008
A special prosecutor was requested by both Wheeler and defense attorney Michael Morchower, and Long was convicted again earlier this year. In May, Bouton sentenced Long to two life terms, the punishment recommended by the jury. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Wingate embezzlement charge dismissed Sep 20, 2008
A motion to dismiss the charges, filed by Alcona County Prosecutor Thomas Weichel, special prosecutor assigned to the case, was signed by Judge Patricia Morse, visiting judge to Montmorency County. Its called a deferral agreement, explained Weichel, a written agreement to dismiss the charges with a right to reissue the warrant if the terms of the agreement are not followed. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Vermont candidate to prosecute Bush if she wins Sep 19, 2008
She also said she would appoint a special prosecutor and already knows who that should be: former Los Angeles prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, the author of "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder," a new book. "Someone has to step forward," said Dennett, flanked by Bugliosi at a news conference announcing her plan. (Yahoo News)
County clerk files suit against state's attorney over legal fees Sep 18, 2008
A special prosecutor was named to handle the case. Four days after her acquittal, Milton asked Yoder how she should request payment of the legal fees she incurred as a result of the charges brought against her, said court records. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
MLA Hayer was probed over legislature raid, Supreme court hears Sep 18, 2008
During a brief appearance before B.C. Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Bennett in Vancouver, Michael Bolton, the lawyer for accused David Basi, read from documents disclosed last week to the defence by special prosecutor Bill Berardino. He said the documents indicate that the Surrey-Tynehead MLA had allegedly asked Basi to help him in having ICBC debts against some of his constituents reduced. (The Province)
Infotainment Sep 17, 2008
1992 US special prosecutor Lawrence Walsh calls a halt to his five-and-a-half-year probe of the Iran-Contra scandal; Italy joins Britain in pulling. British artist Damien Hirst entered the record books Monday after an unprecedented auction of his works raised 70. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
A Solution for High Unemployment Rates Sep 17, 2008
If the Congress determines his answer is not persuasive, it should appoint a special prosecutor with authority to prosecute. The Department of Justice, reports The Times, "declined to explain why prosecutors chose not to bring charges against Ms. Denett . . . citing departmental policy.". (Newsmax)
Horn appointed special prosecutor for Moyers Sep 14, 2008
News Featured Sections Services. Washington County Prosecutor John Rupp recused himself from the case. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
County short on attorneys, help wanted Sep 12, 2008
Stone, however, said Dumbrill will continue to serve as a municipal judge and has promised to work as a special prosecutor on a case-by-case basis. A shortage of prosecutors is nothing new. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Another 14 days remand for Tanvir, Zahir Sep 12, 2008
Special prosecutor in this case, Jayant Panchal says that the police can obtain maximum remand of 14 days in each of these cases ... Tanvir and Zahir refused to defend themselves against a panel of special prosecutors again on Thursday. (Times of India)
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Also running is lawyer Bruce Udolf, who worked closely with special prosecutor Ken Starr during the Monica Lewinsky/Bill Clinton affair. The one-and-only Shaq, who scored 19 points Tuesday night as his Phoenix Suns went 0-2 against the Spurs in the NBA playoffs, could not be reached for comment about Dhanji s campaign name. (The Palm Beach Post)
Suspect in Westfield baby death to receive mental exam Sep 11, 2008
Special Prosecutor Ed Parkinson didn t object to the request. Wheeler, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, concealing a homicidal death and arson. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
State attorney assembles transition team Sep 11, 2008
Tanner asked the governor to appoint a special prosecutor to look into his daughter's case and charges against her were eventually dropped. Two corrections officers await trials in the jail treatment of Lisa Tanner. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Prosecutors rebuked in Tim Masters case Sep 11, 2008
Special prosecutor asked for dismissal of charges against Masters ... A separate investigation of police and prosecutor conduct by a special prosecutor found no criminal wrongdoing. (CNN)
Unfit to stand so close to presidency Sep 11, 2008
Dead ahead, Palin is facing a report from a special prosecutor chosen unanimously by the Alaska Legislature. The prosecutor is looking into charges that she fired the State Police chief in July because he failed to remove a trooper who had been married to Palin's sister. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
New Prosecutor Assigned To Keg Shooting Case Sep 10, 2008
That's when Gov. Charlie Crist stepped in at the state attorney's request to appoint a special prosecutor. Stepping into Tanner's place is Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Brad King. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Washington County Commissioner arrested Sep 7, 2008
Both cases will be turned over to a special prosecutor if charges are filed. This isn t the first time investigators have been called in to question LaLumondiere. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Weapon concern cited in cop case Sep 7, 2008
Special Prosecutor Michael P. McDermott said radio calls from the night of Jan. 18 made it clear that police believed the men they chased from Troy to Menands -- Jamel T. "Bird" DeWitt and Marquese D. "Buddah" Hill -- may be have been armed ... Officer Robert Fitzgerald, president of the Troy Police Benevolent Association, said the special prosecutor's decision backed up what the officers reported before the accusations of police brutality were made. (Albany Times Union)
Candidates in NH's 2nd Congressional District Sep 6, 2008
EXPERIENCE - Elected to U.S. House, 2006; unsuccessful bid in 2nd District in 2004; assistant attorney general 1979-82, Special Prosecutor 1982-83. Prior to election was lawyer in private practice. (Concord Monitor)
Three Schenectady officers charged in alleged ... Sep 6, 2008
The attorney general's office took over the case as special prosecutor, seeking indictments, and it got them, but the officers' attorneys say the charges are laughable. Suspended Schenectady police officers Eric Reyell, Andrew Karaskiewicz and Gregory Hafensteiner reported to county court this morning to be arraigned on counts of official misconduct. (FOX23 News, NY)
Special prosecutor: No Troy cop brutality charges Sep 5, 2008
TROY - A special prosecutor has determined that no criminal charges will be filed against two city police officers accused by witnesses of using excessive force when arresting two men in January in Menands. "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 ... McDermott was named as special... (Albany Times Union)
SBI has files on DWI cases Sep 3, 2008
Advertisements Mandy Locke, Staff Writer SMITHFIELD - The State Bureau of Investigation has seized dozens of files on dismissed impaired driving cases to examine for evidence of tampering, a special prosecutor with the state Attorney General's Office told a judge Tuesday. Pat Murphy, special deputy attorney general, indicated that agents at the State Bureau of Investigation laboratory may need to search the documents for signs of forgery and fingerprints in determining whether the records were... (News & Observer)
Longstanding family feud in Alaska embroils Palin Sep 1, 2008
A bipartisan state legislative panel has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate whether Palin improperly brought the family fight into the governor's office. The investigation is focusing on whether she and her aides pressured and ultimately fired the public safety commissioner, Walter Monegan, for not removing Palin's former brother-in-law from the State Police force. (Boston Globe)
Alaska Guv Embroiled In Firing Probe Sep 1, 2008
A bipartisan state legislative panel has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate whether Palin improperly brought the family fight into the governor's office. The investigation is focusing on whether she and her aides pressured and ultimately fired the public safety commissioner, Walter Monegan, for not removing Palin's ex-brother-in-law from the state police force. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Judge: Man can be questioned in jail case Aug 31, 2008
A grand jury led by Polk County-based special prosecutor Jerry Hill indicted Pasquariello and Lavictoire on charges of false imprisonment and culpable negligence. Lavictoire was also charged with battery. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
County plans to remove Nuckolls from committee assignments Aug 30, 2008
Setting his bond was delayed for several hours Friday until a conference call was set up between defense attorney Jonathon Backman, Associate Judge Casey Costigan and special prosecutor Charles Zalar, who is based in Springfield ... McLean County States Attorney Bill Yoder said Friday the matter will be handled by a special prosecutor because of a potential conflict of interest for his staff ... whaddayaknow wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:08 PM:" Isn't he on the JUSTICE COMMITTEE of the McLean... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Embattled county board member Nuckolls arrested Aug 29, 2008
In the newest matter involving Nuckolls, the County Board will wait and see what charges are brought and whether there will be a special prosecutor, Ruud said. He continues to serve and can continue unless he is convicted of a felony, Ruud added. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wis. prosecutor reprimanded for hiding deal Aug 27, 2008
Kohlwey was named special prosecutor in the case to avoid any conflict of interest. The Baraboo News-Republic newspaper reports Kohlwey signed a secret deal with Riedel's attorney in February, saying the case would be dismissed if Riedel satisfied certain conditions. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Does the VP matter? Aug 26, 2008
Wasn t Robert Bork the waterboy for Nixon in carrying out Richard Nixon s order to fire Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox after Elliot Richardson refused. Much like Alberto Gonzales Robert Bork was nothing more than a yes man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hall County inmate dies in custody Aug 26, 2008
She also says she'll be requesting a special prosecutor be appointed as required by state law to lead the investigation into the death. No other details were immediately released. (Sioux City Journal)
Did embezzler's hubby use stolen funds for wife's defense? Aug 25, 2008
The allegation is that he knowingly or should have known the money he used was stolen or embezzled funds, said Koop, who was appointed to the case after a 2006 petition to appoint a special prosecutor was filed by Charlevoix County Prosecutor John Jarema. I sent it over to Koop. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Police: Arrest made in Dirksmeyer slaying Aug 24, 2008
Special Prosecutor Jack McQuary, who took over the case after a jury last year acquitted Dirksmeyer's boyfriend Kevin N. Jones, says ethical rules bar him from discussing the case ... Robbins declined to say how defense investigators obtained Dunn's DNA, saying it was an element of the special prosecutor's case. (WREG.com, TN)
Salas gets eight years for threats to judge, witness Aug 23, 2008
Assistant Attorney General Gary A. Freyberg, acting as special prosecutor for Dunn County, prosecuted the case for the state. Responding to the conviction, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen stated, Threats to our judges and witnesses are not only against individuals, they are attacks on the criminal justice system. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Supervisors hold short meeting Aug 21, 2008
Request by Kevin Null to be recused from a Justice Court case and to appoint a special prosecutor because he represents the defendant in another case. Purchase of garbage cans that cost more than 5,000 but less than 25,000. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
BMW case: HC debars senior lawyers Aug 21, 2008
The division bench of Justices Manmohan Sarin and Madan B Lokur debarred Anand, the defence lawyer, and Khan, the special prosecutor, from practising for four months and slapped them with a fine of Rs 2,000 each after the authenticity of a sting operation conducted by a private TV channel was established. . (Sify.com, India)
Grand jury indicts murder suspects Aug 20, 2008
Mendozas case, which will be heard in 422nd District Court Judge B. Michael Chittys court, will be prosecuted by special prosecutor Bill Wirskye because a relative of the suspect worked at the courthouse at the time of the incident. Article Rating. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Prison time for teen Aug 17, 2008
LeeAnn Hill served as the special prosecutor for the case and Renzelman was represented by Pontiac attorney Randell Morgan. "The state has made a lot of concessions to Mr. Renzelman during this case. What bothers me most is that he doesn't admit to having sex with a 13- or 14-year-old," said Hill. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Crumble case goes to jury Aug 16, 2008
Special Prosecutor Timothy Nugent argued that Crumble, of Burdett Avenue, was not seeking a fight when he and friends encountered Ramirez and other people at the apartment complex off Oakwood Avenue near Frear Park. Nugent said earlier in the case that Crumble had been hit by a rock thrown by Ramirez the night before the fatal stabbing. (Albany Times Union)
Gov. to appoint replacement for Mike Ward Aug 16, 2008
HOLLY WISE/Ledger Mike Ward, far right, appears with his attorney, Will Kautz, left and special prosecutor Mike Foster, rear center, Thursday morning in Graves County District Court. As part of a plea agreement, Ward resigned from his position as commonwealth attorney. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Chenoa woman guilty of misdemeanor for providing keg taken to fatal party Aug 16, 2008
Special Prosecutor Ed Parkinson said he could not make an argument for the case with the specific legal definitions. I do not believe, in good faith, that I can satisfy the meaning of these words, Parkinson said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fatal Winnipeg crash inquiry unfairly targeted ex-cop: Lawyer Aug 15, 2008
Under the deal, special prosecutor Marty Minuk agreed to stay three alcohol-related charges. The inquiry is investigating the conduct of the East St. Paul and Winnipeg police forces, which investigated the crash, as well as Minuk's prosecution of the case and his treatment of Taman's family. (Canada.com)
Trial of Former Sheriff Underway Aug 15, 2008
Thursday morning, special prosecutor Mike Tantillo, the district attorney in neighboring Ontario County, laid out an overview of the allegations that Connolly abused his power as sheriff ... A special prosecutor was appointed. (R News)
Police deliberately botched fatal Winnipeg crash probe: Lawyer Aug 14, 2008
He later pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death, and was given a house arrest sentence of two years less a day as part of a plea bargain in which special prosecutor Marty Minuk agreed to stay three alcohol-related charges. The inquiry is investigating the conduct of the East St. Paul and Winnipeg police forces, which investigated the crash, as well as how Minuk prosecuted the case and how he treated Taman's family. (Canada.com)
Justices Consider Rights Issues Aug 14, 2008
"This case is ultimately about drugs and other illegal substances," said former solicitor general Kenneth W. Starr -- perhaps better known as the special prosecutor of President Bill Clinton -- who is representing the school board pro bono. Starr pointed out that the court has allowed schools to limit speech since that landmark 1969 ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, saying that speech that is disruptive or lewd or that is part of an official school publication... (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Mukasey outlines new rules in anti-terror fight Aug 14, 2008
Fitzgerald is perhaps best known as the special prosecutor who won a conviction against I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby for lying to investigators about his role in leaking the identity of CIA operative. But Fitzgerald also prosecuted the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and described the difficulty of investigating the case without access to foreign intelligence. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Charges dropped against public defender Aug 14, 2008
In front of Sixth District Magistrate Judge Eric Hunn on Aug. 5, Bonneville County Deputy Prosecutor Randy Neal, acting as a special prosecutor for the City of Pocatello, conditionally dismissed the charges against all three men. According to court documents, Twiss and Shook both agreed to pay restitution of 300 total to Schulthies, which the public defender described Wednesday as compensation for noncovered medical expenses from the treatment of injuries he sustained during the altercation. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Deputy alleges groping in sheriff's sex case Aug 13, 2008
Special prosecutor James Boring is expected to present evidence of allegations by 12 former jail inmates that sheriff's employees had them engage in wet T-shirt contests and offered cigarettes to those who would flash their breasts. The federal lawsuit filed last year claims Burgess threatened to send a drug court participant to prison if she didn't comply with his sexual demands and gave special status to another after she agreed to perform a sex act on him. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Timeline: Mexico Aug 12, 2008
2006 February - A federal post of special prosecutor is created to tackle violent crime against women. Mexico had been criticised by the UN and rights groups over the unsolved murders of more than 300 women over 12 years in the border city of Ciudad Juarez. (BBC News -- Americas)
Judge to review Detroit mayor's visit with sister Aug 12, 2008
Douglas Baker, a special prosecutor for Cox, asked McDuffee on Friday to order Kilpatrick to have no contact with any witnesses to the altercation. McDuffee ordered the mayor to have "no contact" with witnesses, according to the court file. (USA Today -- News)
VSP takes tax case to Supreme Court Aug 9, 2008
He was the Whitewater special prosecutor during the Clinton administration. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Self-defense claimed in Troy teen's slaying Aug 9, 2008
"I saw them there facing each other and then Brian comes around with his arm in a level motion and his hand hits Jahod's side," said Jahmel Thomas, a friend of the victim and one of the first witnesses Special Prosecutor Timothy Nugent put on the stand. "We thought at first it was nothing, just a little slice, but then he was bleeding more than we thought. I laid him down on the ground and (Crumble) said, 'I'm not going to make it. I'm going to die'.". (Albany Times Union)
Judge refuses to vacate Tetting plea on homicide charges Aug 8, 2008
Special prosecutor Michael Luell pointed out that Tetting has been charged and convicted of party to a crime on more than one occasion. Roemer told the court that his ruling would have been different if Tetting was not charged with party to a crime in the past and if he was not told about party to a crime on many occasions from lawyers and a case detective. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Constable's court hearing continued Aug 7, 2008
He also requested that the board employ a special prosecutor to handle the cases against Jones. If the judges formally recuse themselves also, a circuit judge will have to appoint a special judge. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Taking on Thomas Aug 6, 2008
The public outcry over their arrest and over the far-reaching nature of the subpoena was so great that Thomas fired Wilenchik as special prosecutor and dropped the charges against the executives. Those two incidents and others led to investigations by the State Bar, which licenses and polices attorneys in the state. (AZCentral -- News)
Ex-deputy sentenced for stealing Aug 6, 2008
Shortly after the hearing began, special prosecutor Randolph Neal called Hillier as a witness. Questioned by Neal, Hillier said that he led a Tri-County Investigation into the allegations against Siepert. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Judicial discipline hearing opens Aug 5, 2008
In documents filed Thursday, special prosecutor Dorothy Nash Holmes said Halverson didn't specify witnesses she intended to call, provide advance materials or submit to a health evaluation by a psychiatrist picked by the commission. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
North Country contractor pleads guilty to theft Aug 5, 2008
Matthew Burin, an assistant district attorney from Warren County who acted as the special prosecutor in the case, said Reinmann entered an Alford plea, which means he admitted to a crime but not to the underlying facts. Judge Jerry Scarano accepted the plea. (Albany Times Union)
County rejects grant for special attorney Aug 2, 2008
The grant would have provided 44,000 for one year to hire a special prosecutor to work on alcohol-related crimes. After the first year, the county could reapply for two additional years of funding, with the second year providing 75 percent of the cost for the position and the third year 50 percent. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Panel asked to limit judge's defense in hearings Aug 2, 2008
In documents filed Thursday, special prosecutor Dorothy Nash Holmes accuses Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Halverson of trying to make a "laughing stock" of her disciplinary case. State Commission on Judicial Discipline hearings begin Monday in Las Vegas. (KRNV.com, NV)
Ranch accident or murder? Widow charged Aug 1, 2008
"I hate it has taken so long a period of time to move toward resolution of Ed Dossett's death," said special prosecutor Richard Fisher. "Justice doesn't always move this slow, but at least it is moving forward.". (MSNBC -- Crime)
Woman who accused police faces charges Aug 1, 2008
Terence L. Kindlon, an Albany attorney who specializes in criminal defense and has followed the case, questioned the deal granted to Buxton and whether the district attorney's office should have referred the case to a special prosecutor. "Here, a recidivist, violent felon has been given a 'get out of jail free card' in exchange for testimony to support a misdemeanor prosecution of a completely harmless young woman," Kindlon said. (Albany Times Union)
Widow indicted in death once ruled a farm accident Aug 1, 2008
In January, special prosecutors went to court to exhume the district attorney's body from a plot at the family farm ... A special prosecutor said he expects to make another request to exhume the district attorney's body ... Special prosecutor Richard Fisher also suggested other evidence has been uncovered by cold case investigators at the Knox County Sheriff's Office. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Troy murder trial's start is delayed Jul 30, 2008
But special prosecutor Timothy Nugent, defense attorney Jay Hernandez and Judge Robert Jacon held a closed-door conference today after which the trial start date was pushed back to Wednesday, Aug. 6. They're also scheduled to meet for another conference Monday morning. (Albany Times Union)
