Man jailed for sex abuse but never indicted sues Oregon officials Mar 28, 2008
The grand jury that heard Simmons' case found there was insufficient evidence against him and marked the indictment "not a true bill.". The fact that nobody seemed to notice the jury's decision, and that Simmons served time, "is just extraordinary," said Margaret Paris, dean of the University of Oregon law school. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Woman fights to tell her story with lawsuits Mar 17, 2008
Three months after the charges were filed, a Hardin County grand jury returned a no true bill on the case against Cottrell and the charges against him were dropped ... October 27, 2005 A Hardin County grand jury delivers a no true bill regarding the case against Cottrell. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Editorial: Strausbaugh needs to shed light now on police shooting Mar 15, 2008
After it receives all the evidence, it takes at least seven of the nine grand jurors to vote for an indictment, known as a true bill. A true bill is when a grand jury says there is enough evidence to support charges against a suspect and the case should move forward for trial. (Lima News, OH)
Grand jury suggests minor repairs Mar 5, 2008
When the Grand Jury returned to open court, they issued one true bill on one indictment. Another part of the Grand Jury's responsible is to inspect the Choctaw County Courthouse, Justice Court, Solid Waste building and the Choctaw County Jail and issue recommendations. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Grand Jury Refuses Abortion Indictment Mar 4, 2008
Planned Parenthood officials said the grand jury's verdict of "no true bill" was announced in court Monday evening. Abortion opponents, through a petition, had forced the court to convene the panel and investigate whether Planned Parenthood's Overland Park, Kan. (CBS News)
Hollis charged with theft of city property and official misconduct Feb 27, 2008
The Macon County Grand Jury "True Bill of Indictment" reads, in part: "that on dates between March 2006 and August 2007 (Kenneth Hollis) did unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly, with intent to obtain a benefit or harm to another committed an act relating to the servants office or employment that constitutes an unauthorized exercise of official power, or received a benefit not otherwise authorized by law...". This language relates the the "Official Misconduct" charge. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
A place to go for actual facts Feb 12, 2008
jdr wrote on Feb 11, 2008 9:08 AM:" That's just not true Bill, I haven't ignored your information, you have. As I've said above, I have seen the PBS tv show on the Missoula Floods at least twice. I've read a couple of books on the subject, and I work in a related field. This is one of the coolest stories in all of science, you really should look into it. ". Bill wrote on Feb 11, 2008 9:56 AM:" jdr, did you see the History Channel piece on the little ice age last night? It is 2 hours long and a... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Democratic contest for presidential nominee was still in tie between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and Republican race was led by John McCain, a poll showed on Sunday.• Bill Clinton in L.A. to drum up support for wife Feb 4, 2008
Watson reportedly called the Post to assert that Bill Clinton does not need to mend fences with black voters but would campaign "in true Bill Clinton fashion -- personally and verbally.". Bill Clinton is accused by some of using the "race card" by pointing out that Jesse Jackson won the South Carolina Democratic presidential primaries in 1984 and 1988, a comment interpreted as equating Barack Obama with Jackson, who was viewed as an unelectable candidate, especially among white voters. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Great Debate Jan 30, 2008
Felonies are taken to the grand jury for a true bill or a no bill, the county attorney alone decides whether a case will be prosecuted. Family law is also civil law. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Milam County grand jury hands down indictments Jan 26, 2008
The following cases were presented to the grand jury and indicted as true bills on Jan. 24 ... True bill means the grand jury found there was sufficient evidence to take the cases to trial. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Text of McMahan Indictment Jan 24, 2008
Pottawatomie Online: Tecumseh County Wide News ee Sun: Breaking News. Published: Wednesday, January 23, 2008. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Father accused of shooting daughter indicted on lesser charge Jan 23, 2008
In a grand jury session convened last week, a majority of jurors voted no true bill on the attempted second-degree murder charge leveled against Matthews by prosecutors, according to First Assistant District Attorney Carlos Lazarus ... Instead, the jurors returned a true bill of aggravated assault with a firearm, which carries a maximum prison term of five years. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Charges Dropped Against Justice, Wife Jan 19, 2008
"The district attorney made it very clear to the members of the grand jury that if we handed up a true bill, it would be (dismissed) today," said Ryan, a veteran of five grand juries. "The gauntlet was thrown down by the DA to the grand jury.". (Click2Houston, TX)
The wooing from presidential candidates is now over Jan 5, 2008
Take a bow, all you wonderful Iowans, who gave hospitality of the kind not found in any other state. Where else could a presidential candidate be offered hugs, food, homes and respectful companionship as they fly, walk, endlessly talk and kiss possible flu carriers. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Grand jury indicts six in murder, sex cases Jan 4, 2008
The jury also issued a no true bill in another case and took no final action on still another ... The jury issued a no true bill a sexual battery in the case of Eugene James Banks, 46, of 58015 Desobry Street, Apartment 10, Plaquemine. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
18 comments Jan 2, 2008
joe, MIDec 29, 2007 @ 01:12 PMSo true Bill. Harold Meyerson is a cultural marxist, coming from an ideology that has killed millions of its slaves in the last 50 years alone. (Human Events Online)
Falterman: Sorrento mayor not intoxicated at time of deadly crash Dec 20, 2007
The state attorney general's office will present its case, and the Grand Jury will decide whether to bring the case to trial, or find a no true bill without sufficient evidence to move the case forward. "If there is no true bill, that should be the end of it in criminal court," Robert said. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Shooting yields no charges: Grand jury determines charges against off-duty deputy not warranted in Rossiter’s death Dec 18, 2007
The jury came back with a finding of no true bill for Daniel Montana Jr., a finding that means he will face no criminal charges in the shooting death of David Rossiter. Montana, an Arapahoe County Sheriff Deputy who was off duty at the time, shot and killed Rossiter Nov. 2 with a pistol after a fight broke out alongside a highway interchange in Lakewood, Colo. (Montana Standard, MT)
Accused rapist indicted Dec 8, 2007
A registered sex offender who was arrested and charged after an alleged sexual assault Thanksgiving morning has received a true bill of indictment from a Caldwell County grand jury. Ronnie Neil Penley, 26, of 2983 Dalton Dr., Morganton, originally was charged with first degree rape of a child, indecent liberties with a child and assault with a deadly weapon. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
New business sign of continued growth in Portland Nov 29, 2007
Ionia Sentinel-Standard - News. Thursday, November 29, 2007. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
LPD makes drug arrests Nov 27, 2007
He was charged with a true bill of indictment for felony possession with the intent to sell a schedule two controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia ... While serving Corpening with the true bill of indictment, Tolbert said Corpening agreed to a search, which is when they found five dosages of crack cocaine in his possession ... Officers have a true bill of indictment against Thomas for trafficking cocaine. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Former teacher reprimanded Nov 16, 2007
"With what I've got, I'm just going to have to carry it before a grand jury and (allow a jury to decide a) no bill or true bill," said Maxwell, who is now handling the case. A true bill decision would mean a jury found probable cause for indictment. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Your Opinion Nov 4, 2007
The Grand Jury returned a true bill meaning that they believed that there was enough evidence to show that this employee should be brought to trial for lying on his application for Hurricane food stamp relief. Is Mr. Fisher suggesting that the Commonwealth s Attorney should not present information to the Grand Jury or act upon their true bills if the person accused is a well-known county employee. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Learning the ropes as a grand juror Nov 3, 2007
We could designate the charges a true bill, resulting in an indictment and subsequent criminal proceedings, or we could vote a no true bill, meaning the evidence did not support an indictment. At first, we were loathe to let the prosecutors out of our sight. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Fourth Suspect Charged in Girl's Murder Sep 28, 2007
For a case to proceed to trial in Superior Court, a judge must find probable cause to charge the defendants or a Grand Jury must issue a true bill of indictment. Smith, Harrison and Currie had their first court appearance in front of a judge at the Moore County jail early Tuesday morning. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Town meeting a joke Sep 26, 2007
And, a black DA has finally receive a true bill on Vick and his band of dog fighting homies. Don t do the crime if you can t do the time - and, that goes for all flavors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Grand jury decides not to press charges against man in boating deaths Sep 14, 2007
The Baldwin County grand jury failed to return a true bill on two counts of Homicide by Vessel in the second degree (a misdemeanor) on the case after meeting Tuesday. Instead no bill was returned, meaning that they did not think there was sufficient probable cause to think a crime had been committed and that Jones was responsible for that crime. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Grand jury issues indictments in raft of serious cases Sep 7, 2007
The grand jury issued a no true bill clearing Roy Edward Goar in the death of Joseph Rose Jr. in a November 11 accident in St. Gabriel. Edward Pryor, 54, of 14465 La. (Plaquemine Post South, LA)
Grand jury issues obscenity, drug charges against local stores Aug 30, 2007
The grand jury considered each of the three matters, and in each case returned a judgment of not a true bill. The effect of the issuance is that no criminal charges were initiated. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Hit-and- run case dismissed Aug 30, 2007
When the case was brought before a grand jury Thursday for an indictment, the secret panel determined the case was not a true bill, according to a prosecutor s motion to dismiss the case. Police believe Wolter was in the traffic lane when he was struck, according to a Malheur County Sheriff s Office incident report. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Complete Story Aug 29, 2007
A Nelson County grand jury issued a no true bill on evidence against Beavers in November when prosecutors attempted to re-indict him for murder. The case was presented yet again to a different grand jury in early 2007 and an indictment for murder was handed down. (Bradstown Kentucky Standard, KY)
Medical experts didn't testify in Katrina case Aug 28, 2007
" Eddie Castaing, attorney for Budo, the other nurse, said the state's experts' comments don't mean anything. "The grand jury made its ruling of no true bill so it's not relevant," Castaing said, adding that he has no concerns about these documents. "We could get 10 experts to say it's not homicide," he said. "It means nothing. " Brescia, one of the five medical experts, said the fate of Everett troubled him the most. "This one case sort of stands out to you and says to you, 'Gee, I'm not sure... (CNN -- US)
Florida man first tax extradition case in Hawaii Aug 23, 2007
On June 14, a True Bill returned from a Honolulu grand jury on Christopher Burns for three counts of false and fraudulent statements, two counts of theft in the first degree and one count of attempted theft in the first degree. A true bill is issued by a grand jury if, after hearing from witness from the government, it is of the opinion there is sufficient cause to put the defendant on trial. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Juergens indicted on rape charges Aug 22, 2007
Vernon Parish 30th Judicial District held Grand Jury hearings Monday, Aug. 20 and a True Bill was issued against Frank W. Juergens, 59, of Leesville. The Jury found evidence supporting the indictment of Juergens on two counts of Aggravated Rape upon a Juvenile. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Morris indicted on charges of child porn Aug 21, 2007
Vernon Parish 30th Judicial District held Grand Jury hearings Monday and a True Bill was issued against Donald W. Morris in connection to a child pornography case. The Jury found evidence supporting the indictment of Morris regarding three charges of Possession of Child Pornography. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Rozier charged in Arnette's death Aug 18, 2007
According to the true bill of indictment handed down by the grand jury, Rozier nowingly advised, encouraged and instigated William Andrew Floyd to attack Chad Arnette with a kitchen knife, a deadly weapon, causing Chad Arnette's death. It goes on to say that he defendant was present with the opportunity and duty to prevent the act and failed to do so. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Vick's fall diminishes many Aug 17, 2007
The Feds reiterated in the indictment just enough information to get a true bill from the Grand Jury. There is more much more including additional charges - including, probable RICO charges. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tragic Skyway crash comes before grand juryTries to determine JC cop's role in death of 2-year boy Aug 11, 2007
The grand jury's decision is to either a "true bill" (meaning that there is a case to answer) or "no true bill." Jurors for a grand jury typically are drawn from the same pool of citizens as a petit jury, and participate for a specific time period. Grand juries can meet for up to a year or longer before deciding if a trial should go to court. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Britain's banks face £1bn bill from charges revolt Jul 30, 2007
Until now it was thought that the total bill for all banks could be around 200m, but the HSBC figure - contained in its half-year results out this morning - suggests that the true bill could be around 1bn, as HSBC has a 14% market share of UK bank accounts. The banks have, however, won a temporary relief from further payouts, following the decision last week by the Office of Fair Trading to seek a high court ruling aimed at resolving the legality of the charges. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Grand jury refuses to indict Dr. Anna Pou Jul 25, 2007
STAFF PHOTO BY ELIOT KAMENITZSpeaking at the Marriot Convention Center hotel, a tearful Dr. Anna Pou speaks to the media about the no true bill rendered for her by the Grand Jury Tuesday, July 24, 2007 ... Then he read what Valerie Rogers, the grand jury's forewoman, had written on the back of the indictment paperwork: "Not a true bill," which means the jury refused to charge Pou. (Times Picayune)
No charges for doctor in Katrina... Jul 25, 2007
The grand jurors sat calmly while the judge read the possible charges and each response of "no true bill.". Morales said afterward that he could not comment on the decision. (CNN -- Law)
Our soldiers pay the price (590) Jul 20, 2007
Our soldiers pay the price. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Yogurt Shop Grand Juror Shares Her Concerns Jul 19, 2007
"To my knowledge there were at least a sufficient number of grand jurors who felt they had enough evidence in order to return a true bill and indict the defendants, Shannon Edmonds said. So Im not sure why the prosecution would feel obligated to present more evidence if enough of the grand jurors said, we've heard enough, we're ready to vote.". Edmonds is with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. (K-Eye News, TX)
Grand Jury returns true bill on sex crimes Jun 28, 2007
A true bill was returned on Robert Kyle Brewer, 24, 148 3rd Street, Big Sandy, on the charge of sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means. The indictment states that Brewer used electronic communications (computer) to expose a minor to material containing sexual activity or simulated sexual activity and that pictures were sent by cell phone for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification of the minor or Brewer. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Hearing For Man Accused Of Killing Two Beach Teens Jun 27, 2007
It now goes to the grand jury and if they return a true bill, his trial will begin August 13th. Alfredo Ramos is being held without bond. (WTKR.com, VA)
Read More... Jun 5, 2007
The grand jury issued a no true bill against Linda Louise Wethington, 46, of Shepherdsville. She was charged in April with intimidating a witness in a legal proceeding. (Sheperdsville Pioneer News, KY)
Ex-preacher's peeping trial delayed May 22, 2007
Moore said Harris was not arrested after a true bill of indictment was returned by the jury. The charge, rather, was added by the Pitt County District Attorney's Office, bringing the total number of secret peeping counts against Harris to 48. (The Daily Reflector)
The taxman's hand may be deeper in your pocket than you realize May 2, 2007
But the true bill would be lower because the per-person total doesn't count spending by tourists or businesses, said Robert McKee, chief economist for the Florida Department of Revenue. There's another side to this, of course. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
District Attorney Cutting Into Backlog May 2, 2007
"They returned 401 true bills.". The most true bills staff members in her office said they could remember having been returned from any single Grand Jury in recent years was 200. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Clerk's office employee arrested Apr 29, 2007
While they were investigating him for drugs, they found him in possession of the Grand Jury True Bill Transmittal form ... The Grand Jury True Bill form is a document generated at the conclusion of a grand jury session, which informs the circuit clerk about who was indicted by the grand jury. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
• Resume an asset, risk Apr 25, 2007
McCain resume an asset and a risk. McCain resume an asset and a risk. (AZCentral)
Grand Jury Finds No Misconduct In Convict's Death Apr 18, 2007
The grand jury returned a ruling of no true bill, meaning Douglas County officials were not at fault in his death. The same ruling was made on the death of Milford Mitchell, who died in police custody on Nov. 16, 2005. (7 KETV Omaha)
Alderman “Bubber” West not indicted Apr 14, 2007
I can t recall one case yet since I ve been here where the jury has returned a true bill on someone who had paid, he said. West allegedly wrote checks for insufficient funds totaling 2,571. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Grand jury indicts man for murder Apr 5, 2007
The Orangeburg County Grand Jury on Wednesday returned a true bill against a Santee man whose warrant for murder was dismissed earlier this week. Orangeburg County Sheriffs Office investigators presented a direct indictment to the grand jury Wednesday morning, which resulted in a true bill, or charge, against Terrell Scott, 29 ... First Circuit Assistant Solicitor Brian Jeffries said that with a direct indictment, the grand jury kind of steps in the place of the magistrate and decides if... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
State rated 'highly restrictive' for hunting Apr 5, 2007
Plots for Youth wrote on April 04, 2007 10:36 PM:"Richard missed the addition to the G F appropriations bill for Youth Plots and more flexible rules for G F to implement the program. True bill 1200 is gone, but the poor idea and mispending of money is alive. Too bad the legislators are picking at each other so much they won't let 12 year olds hunt deer and now Senator Lyson amends 1311 to exclude everyone without Hunter Ed from hunting after 30 some years of a law allowing parents to decide if... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Opening Day is here Apr 4, 2007
Last modified Tuesday, April 3, 2007 3:58 PM PDT. Launching as many shots as Kobe does a night is like feeding a slot machine nonstop for weeks. (North County Times)
Hickory man indicted for fatal wreck Mar 30, 2007
He was charged with driving while impaired and reckless driving initially, but the grand jury returned a true bill of indictment on the charges of felony death by vehicle and DWI after the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) released Barrier's toxicology report, which showed his blood alcohol level at. 08. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Grand jury is in Mar 27, 2007
f the grand jury presents and true bill the case is sent on. If they produce a no bill the case is dismissed. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Firings & smoke Mar 27, 2007
Beau Elliot - The Daily Iowan. Issue date: 3/27/07 Section. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Read 'The Factor' transcript Mar 8, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Bill Maher Defends His Comments About V.P. Cheney. (Fox News)
Stabbing suspect's trial set Mar 8, 2007
The grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Richards Jan. 29, 2007. The court set July 16 as the date for his trial to begin. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Grand jury indicts 4 Mar 7, 2007
hey can only vote to true bill the case, no bill the case or pass, Bradley said. f they true bill' it, they essentially determine there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and court. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
No action against second suspect in Emmett Till death Mar 4, 2007
"It would have been very easy for that grand jury to have returned a true bill based solely on emotion and the rage they felt. And I commend them for not doing that," she said. "We are justice seekers and not head hunters," Chiles told the AP, "And if I were to follow the law and the evidence as it was presented, I would have had to have returned a no bill.". (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Grand Jury indicts man in FEMA park murder Mar 3, 2007
CONVENT - A Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment Tuesday in regards to a January shooting death that occurred at a Federal Emergency Management Agency trailer park, according to a release from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office. Carl Joseph Kelly, 19, was arrested Jan. 8 after the Jan. 7 incident at the Sugar Hill Mobile Home Park located off Hwy. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Suspect cleared in Sunrise stabbing death Feb 17, 2007
Ron Ishoy, a spokesman for the Broward state attorney's office, said the grand jury issued a ''no true bill'' on Wednesday. That means jurors did not have enough evidence to indict Arredondo Mena on murder charges. (The Miami Herald)
