Alleged Cheez Whiz thief tackled, held in headlock, say police Jun 6, 2009
He was court-ordered to remain of good behavior for two years or the 11-month suspended sentence and a suspended $2,000 fine could be imposed. He was also banned from the Gosling Meadows playground, ordered to have no contact with the victim or her family and to not possess any weapons for two years. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bishop Gets Suspended Sentence For Tolling Church Bells Jun 6, 2009
PHOENIX (June 5, 2009)--A Phoenix church leader has received a suspended 10-day jail sentence because his tolling church bells violated a city noise ordinance. The Alliance Defense Fund says Bishop Richard Painter may appeal the sentence. (KWTX.com, TX)
Man sentenced in wife's diving death in Australia Jun 6, 2009
The suspended sentence is not unusual in such crimes in Queensland. Watson, from Birmingham, Ala. (Boston Globe)
Tarver pleads guilty in human branding case Jun 6, 2009
On the second count of maiming with a possible sentence of seven years, Tarver was sentenced to five years suspended sentence to run consecutively with the first sentence. Tarver was given credit for the one year already served in the Woods County Jail. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Zimbabwe: Witchcraft Case - Woman Gets Suspended Sentence Jun 6, 2009
com: Zimbabwe: Witchcraft Case - Woman Gets Suspended Sentence (Page 1 of 1) ... Zimbabwe: Witchcraft Case - Woman Gets Suspended Sentence. (allAfrica.com)
American Guilty In Wife's Scuba Death Jun 6, 2009
The suspended sentence is not unusual in such crimes in Queensland. Watson, of Birmingham, Alabama, was to stand trial in the Queensland Supreme Court for murder, which carried a potential sentence of life in prison, until the prosecution accepted the guilty plea to the lesser charge. (CBS News -- World)
2 U.S. journalists stand trial in N. Korea Jun 5, 2009
Roxana Saberi, an American journalist who spent four months in an Iranian prison before being released May 11 on a suspended sentence for spying, urged the women to "remain strong.". "If Laura and Euna's situation resembles anything like mine, I can imagine a little of what they might be wishing for: The presumption of innocence until proven guilty. A fair trial, with access to attorneys of their choice and the right to study what is claimed as evidence against them. More contact with their... (MSNBC -- International)
US journalists to go on trial in NKorea amid nuclear tensions Jun 3, 2009
US-born reporter Roxana Saberi walked free from an Iranian jail last month after a court reduced her eight-year prison term for spying to a two-year suspended sentence. But relations between Washington and Pyongyang have worsened in recent weeks, with the North firing a long-range rocket on April 5 despite international appeals to refrain. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Johnny Cash: The Man in Black Jun 3, 2009
In 1965, he was arrested for drug possession in El Paso, Texas, but got off with a suspended sentence and was fined. He divorced his wife, Vivian, in 1966 and his drug problems grew. (Suite101.com)
Probation for spit/bite row Jun 2, 2009
POCATELLO -- A local woman who bit and spat at Bannock County Jail staff while under the influence of prescription drugs was given a suspended sentence Monday ... "I know you've had some issues, some bad things happen in your life, but you've got to put it behind you." Pierce's attorney, Kent Reynolds, argued for a suspended sentence, a recommendation in which the state concurred. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
NH man gets suspended sentence for taking coffee Jun 2, 2009
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Pot grower gets probation Jun 2, 2009
POCATELLO -- A local man was handed down a suspended sentence and four year's probation Monday for growing four marijuana plants for his personal use ... The prosecutor concurred with a recommendation by Welch's attorney for a suspended sentence and withheld judgment. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Saberi returns to Dakota Jun 1, 2009
She was originally sentenced to eight years, but the term was cut on appeal to a two-year suspended sentence. Ms Saberi was greeted by crowds at Fargo International Airport, where she spoke of her affection for the Iranian people and said she hoped relations between the US and Iran could improve. (BBC News)
Reporter Saberi returns to Fargo May 31, 2009
The term was cut on appeal to a two-year suspended sentence. Following her release, one of her lawyers said she had been convicted of spying for the US. (BBC News -- Americas)
Journalist freed from Iran welcomed home May 31, 2009
She was sentenced to eight years in prison, but an appeals court reduced that to a two-year suspended sentence and released her on May 11. She grew up in Fargo where her parents still live. (MSNBC -- International)
Taliaferro Family Calling For State To Step In May 30, 2009
In the case of Reynolds, the first of the three to be sentenced, she received a suspended sentence and five years probation. A statement released by the family in response to Reynold's suspended sentence reads in part: "Although there is no sentence imaginable that could ever compensate our family for the value of our son, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend whom we have eternally lost, we are outraged at the recent decisions of both judge and jury to reduce both the charges and the penalties... (WTVR.com, VA)
Freed journalist Saberi returning home to N.D. May 30, 2009
Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced Saberi to eight years in prison, but an appeals court reduced that to a two-year suspended sentence and released her on May 11. Saberi's parents, Reza and Akiko, left their Fargo home for Iran to support her. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
* Sumo stablemaster sent to jail over teenagers death May 30, 2009
The Nagoya District Court in central Japan sentenced him to six years in prison after prosecutors had demanded seven years without suspension, and defense lawyers had sought a suspended sentence. Prosecutors said Yamamoto had ordered three senior wrestlers to assault 17-year-old Takashi Saito, with one using a metal baseball bat, after he had repeatedly tried to run away from the stable. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
> Travelgate MPs welcomed May 29, 2009
MP Ruth Bhengu pleaded guilty to fraud involving Parliamentary travel vouchers in 2005, and was given a fine and suspended sentence. She resigned as MP at the time, but returned to the legislature after the April elections, and has been named chairwoman of Parliament's transport committee. (iAfrica.com)
Journalist says spying confession forced May 29, 2009
In mid-April, Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced Saberi to eight years in prison, but an appeals court reduced that to a two-year suspended sentence on May 11. On Wednesday, she met at the State Department with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who had said repeatedly during Saberi's confinement that the spying charges against her were baseless. (Boston Globe)
Sumo trainer convicted in young wrestler's death May 29, 2009
The court ruled the trainer, while not directly taking part in the beating, instructed three wrestlers to "punish'' Saito, according to Kyodo News agency. Judge Masaharu Ashizawa said Yamamoto had absolute power over his wrestlers.In a separate trial, the court in December convicted the three wrestlers, all in their 20s, of charges of assault resulting in death. They were sentenced to suspended prison terms.Yamamoto's defense had also sought a suspended sentence, arguing that the three wrestlers... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Two sentenced for burglary9:52 am | (No comments posted.) May 29, 2009
Before sentencing, Moeller asked Roehr for a suspended sentence, since time in the state penitentiary would not allow him to join the military. I plan on straightening out my life and going into the Army, Moeller said. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Judge bans upskirt photographer from Portsmouth May 28, 2009
Any violation of the terms could result in the suspended sentence being imposed. DiLando said she was pleased with the sentence. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Vlok washes more feet May 25, 2009
The former minister of law and order received a suspended sentence in August 2007 for his role in the 1989 plot to kill Chikane. Sapa Digg. (iAfrica.com)
* World News Quick Take May 24, 2009
The 32-year-old US-born journalist walked free from the notorious Evin prison in Tehran on May 11 after a court reduced her prison term for spying to a two-year suspended sentence, ending a four-month ordeal. CANADA Terror plotter sentenced. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Madeleine police chief convicted May 23, 2009
Goncalo Amaral was given an 18-month suspended sentence by a court in Faro in connection with an alleged attack on the mother of another missing girl. Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, are planning to sue Mr Amaral. (BBC News -- UK)
Reporter Saberi returns to the US May 23, 2009
She was originally sentenced to eight years, but the term was cut on appeal to a two-year suspended sentence. Classified document. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ex-NFL star Vick leaves prison, heads for Va. home (AP) May 22, 2009
He also pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge in November and received a three-year suspended sentence. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Crowd awaits as Vick travels toward Va. home May 22, 2009
He also pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge in November and received a suspended sentence. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mom Pleads No Contest In Child's Meth Death May 21, 2009
Hoffart pleaded no contest in return for a four-year suspended sentence. Copyright 2009 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
Vick leaves prison, on to Va. for next stage May 21, 2009
He also pleaded guilty to a state dogfighting charge in November and received a three-year suspended sentence. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (ESPN -- Football News)
Potential Criminals Can Be Deterred By Longer Sentences, Study Suggests May 20, 2009
They found that those with longer suspended sentences and therefore longer expected sentences for new crimes were less likely to be re-arrested than those with shorter suspended sentences ... Recidivism rates among those whose original crime was more serious were essentially unaffected by the length of their suspended sentence. (Science Daily)
US journalist freed from Iran arrives in Austria May 17, 2009
She was freed on Monday and reunited with her parents, who had come to Iran to seek her release, after an appeals court reduced her sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. I heard that certain people, many people, went through a lot of troubles because of me, said Saberi, who at one point went on a hunger strike. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Trouble disrupts Reserve camp (63) May 17, 2009
After entering an Alford plea, which has the same effect as a guilty plea and is similar to a plea of no contest, Strikas received a five-year suspended sentence, and was required to register as a violent offender. With no home address, Strikas lists his whereabouts as 535 Ryman St. the address for the Poverello Center, Montana's largest homeless shelter though he prefers spending his nights al fresco. (Missoulian, MT)
Freed American journalist leaves Iran May 16, 2009
Associated Press Writer. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) The lawyer for Roxana Saberi says the American journalist accused of spying on Iran has left the country after being released from jail. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
American Journalist Roxana Saberi Leaves Iran May 15, 2009
She was freed on Monday and reunited with her parents, who had come to Iran to seek her release, after an appeals court reduced her sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. The United States had said the charges against Saberi were baseless and repeatedly demanded her release. (Fox News)
Deer Lodge man receives sentence (56) May 15, 2009
If he doesn't, he will be in violation of the suspended sentence. Baker was remanded back to custody with credit for the time served. (Montana Standard, MT)
* N Korea sets trial for US journalists May 15, 2009
US-born reporter Roxana Saberi walked free from an Iranian jail on Monday after a court reduced her prison term for spying to a two-year suspended sentence, from the original eight years. As Iran did, North Korea may try and release them through diplomatic contacts, said Cheong Seong-chang of Seouls Sejong Institute think tank. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Father's joy at Saberi release May 15, 2009
She was sentenced to eight years in prison, but after an appeal which followed an international outcry, the Iranian court reduced it to a two-year suspended sentence, her lawyer says. SEE ALSO. (BBC News -- Africa)
U.S. journalist arrives in Austria May 15, 2009
She was freed Monday and reunited with her parents after an appeals court reduced her sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- International)
Freed reporter Saberi leaves Iran May 15, 2009
She was originally sentenced to eight years, but the term was cut on appeal to a two-year suspended sentence. Her case had attracted international attention. (BBC News -- Africa)
North Korea to Try U.S. Journalists May 14, 2009
Friday's announcement follows the release of a U.S. journalist who had been imprisoned in Iran for four months after an appeals court reduced her original eight-year prison sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. Related Stories. (Fox News)
N Korea sets trial date May 14, 2009
US-born reporter Roxana Saberi walked free from an Iranian jail on Monday after a court reduced her prison term for spying to a two-year suspended sentence, from the original eight years. The case coincides with growing tensions between Pyongyang and Washington, after the North fired a long-range rocket on 5 April in what it called a satellite launch. (iAfrica.com)
Venus Williams out at Madrid May 13, 2009
Ice dancer avoids prison: In Sofia, Bulgaria, world ice dancing champion Maxim Staviski, 31, will avoid prison for a fatal drunken-driving accident in 2007, drawing five years' probation in a suspended sentence. Papa Clem pokey. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iran: American journalist guilty despite freedom May 13, 2009
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's intelligence chief insists American journalist Roxana Saberi is guilty because an appeals court did not acquit her of spying charges even though it reduced her prison sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. Iranian state TV has quoted Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi as saying Wednesday Saberi's release from jail doesn't mean she hasn't violated any laws. (USA Today -- News)
Man seeks $1M from private school after alleged sexual abuse May 13, 2009
He pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence for the molestation of two boys. BB&N was prosecuted for breaking the law by not immediately reporting the continued abuse to authorities. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Lawyer: Saberi trial over a confidential document May 13, 2009
Roxana Saberi was freed Monday after an appeals court reduced her original eight-year prison sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. One of her lawyers, Saleh Nikbakht, says her original conviction came in part because she had copied and kept a confidential bulletin issued by a research center connected to the president s office. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
U.S. War Document At Center Of Saberi Case May 13, 2009
Roxana Saberi was freed Monday after an appeals court reduced her original eight-year prison sentence to a two-year suspended sentence ... Saberi was released after an appeals court reduced her eight-year prison sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. (CBS News)
Lawyer: Saberi Trial Was Over Secret Iraq War Document May 13, 2009
The younger Saberi was freed after an appeals court reduced her original eight-year prison sentence to a two-year suspended sentence. The 32-year-old journalist, who has dual Iranian and American citizenship, was convicted of spying for the United States in mid-April in a swift, secret trial before a security court that her father said lasted only 15 minutes. (Fox News)
On the Books: Butte City Court (2359) May 13, 2009
He also received a 10-day suspended sentence and was told not to do it again. Jerome Guy, 52, no address listed, pleaded guilty April 16 and received a 30-day jail sentence. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ice dancing champ gets suspended sentence May 13, 2009
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) -World ice dancing champion Maxim Staviski will avoid prison for a fatal drunken-driving accident in 2007, drawing five years' probation in a suspended sentence. Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassations on Tuesday suspended Staviski's original 2 1/2-year sentence. (MSNBC -- Sports)
American Journalist Freed in Iran (1:17 p.m.) May 12, 2009
A judiciary spokesman says the appeals court reduced her jail term to a two-year suspended sentence as a gesture of "Islamic mercy" because she had cooperated with authorities and expressed regret. She'll be barred from reporting in Iran during her two-year sentence. (WTVR.com, VA)
US reporter free after Iran jail term suspended May 12, 2009
US-born reporter Roxana Saberi walked free from an Iranian jail on Monday after a court reduced her prison term for spying to a two-year suspended sentence, ending a four-month ordeal. "I'm OK. I don't want to make any comments but I am OK,'' the US-Iranian national said minutes after leaving Tehran's notorious Evin prison and being driven away by her father. American President Barack Obama welcomed Tehran's "humanitarian'' gesture in releasing Saberi - removing one cloud over efforts to improve... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Iran release of US journalist removes obstacle to US-Iran dialogue May 12, 2009
The reduced and suspended sentence was based on a charge of "gathering secret documents," Mr. Nikbakht said, according to Agence France-Presse. Saberi is free to leave Iran. (Christian Science Monitor)
Analysis: Hint of moderation in American's release May 12, 2009
An appeals court reduced her jail term on Monday to a two-year suspended sentence. (AP Photo/Hasan Sarbakhshian). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Sex abuse victim seeking $1M from Cambridge private school May 12, 2009
He admitted to sexually inappropriate behavior with children in 1987 and pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence for the molestation of two boys. BB&N was prosecuted for breaking the law by not immediately reporting the continued abuse to authorities. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Obama welcomes Iran's release of journalist May 12, 2009
State-run Press TV, citing "officials close to the case," reported that the suspended sentence "will be automatically abolished if Saberi shows no unlawful conduct in the next five years.". Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Jailed U.S. Journalist In Iran To Be Freed May 11, 2009
Lawyer For Roxana Saberi Expects Decision Soon After Appeals Court Suspended Sentence. TEHRAN, Iran, May 11, 2009. (CBS News -- World)
Gov. Rounds pardons 11, including man charged with disorderly conduct in Pennington County May 9, 2009
A man who received a suspended sentence of 30 days in jail on disorderly conduct charges in Pennington County is among 11 people pardoned by Gov. Mike Rounds. Glen Washburn was sentenced March 12, 2001. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Ark. Supreme Court reverses deputy's case May 8, 2009
He was sentenced to six years in prison for one count and to a 10-year suspended sentence on the other count ... "Review of the record shows that the requirement for Seamster to complete (the counseling) program was a condition of his suspended sentence," Wills wrote. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
* Villa claim European place as Hull falter May 6, 2009
The midfielder spent 74 days in prison for assaulting a 16-year-old in Liverpool city center in December 2007 and received a four-month suspended sentence for a training ground attack on former Manchester City teammate Ousmane Dabo, which left his victim with a fractured eye socket in April 2007. Barton was fined six weeks wages by Manchester City after stubbing a lit cigar into the eye of teammate Jamie Tandy at a Christmas party in 2004. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Watchdog to probe patient death May 4, 2009
He was given a nine-month suspended sentence in Germany for negligence over the death of Mr Gray, 70, in 2008. The Care Quality Commission has said it will investigate the case and care provided by firm, Take Care Now. (BBC News -- UK)
NV woman who smokes pot with children jailed May 2, 2009
East Fork Justice Jim EnEarl took the action against Susann Sepeda on Wednesday, a day after she tested positive for pot in violation of her suspended sentence ... She received the suspended sentence in December after she pleaded guilty to contributing to the deliquency of minors. (KRNV.com, NV)
Couple arrested for abusing 3-year-old May 2, 2009
She faces previous charges in Virginia for failing to appear to address conditions of a suspended sentence for an embezzlement conviction. Irving has been denied bond. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Woman who stole thousands sentenced May 2, 2009
To Cindy Breaux wrote on Apr 30, 2009 10:28 AM:" I understand she is your friend, but you need to be glad the federal government did not get involved because she would be do in day for day and she would not have gotten a suspended sentence. I was in law enforcement and there have been people who stole alot less get a lot more time than she did. I'm sorry I'm a single mom who works 4 jobs to keep my son happy and to make ends meets. I'm under a lot of pressure to but nothing will make me do what... (New Iberia, LA)
