Stephen Clancy Hill Still Absconding

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Stephen Clancy Hill the absconding Porn star who brutally killed one of his colleagues on Tuesday and fled the spot has been slapped with homicide charges by the police and efforts are on to trace him. A reward worth $2000 is being offered by the owner of the porn video …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Stephen Clancy Hill Still Absconding.

Suspected Maoists kill one in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Suspected Maoists Saturday shot dead a man they held guilty of being a police informer in a kangaroo trial in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, police said.

The victim’s body was found in Chilgora area of West Midnapore.
“We have recovered the body. We have not been able to identify the man till …. Original article  : Suspected Maoists kill one in West Bengal.

Over 150 people migrate as Maoists label them informers

RAIPUR – Over 150 people belonging to 35 families have migrated from their ancestral forest village in Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region after Maoists branded them police informers and threatened to wipe them out, police said Saturday.

The migrants, mostly poor tribals, belonged to Mohla village in Kanker that forms the 40,000 sq km Maoist stronghold Bastar …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Over 150 people migrate as Maoists label them informers.

Snippets from Kagan’s time in White House suggest high court nominee was no political purist

Clinton records show many sides of Kagan
WASHINGTON – A few notes scribbled in the margins, some brief e-mails and occasional memos help paint only a faint picture of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan when she served as a domestic policy adviser to President Bill Clinton.
There’s a rough outline, but little definition. And as … Read more »».

Rwandan judge charges US professor with denying Rwanda’s genocide

US law professor charged in Rwandan court
KIGALI, Rwanda – A Rwandan judge has charged an American lawyer with denying Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and publishing articles that are a threat to the country’s security.

Peter Erlinder pleaded not guilty to the charges during a court hearing late Friday in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.
Judge Maurice Mbishibishi says he …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rwandan judge charges US professor with denying Rwanda’s genocide.

Four landmines recovered in Jharkhand

RANCHI – The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Saturday recovered four landmines from a railway track on the outskirts of Ranchi, the Jharkhand capital, police said.

“The patrolling CRPF personnel spotted the landmines near Lali village,” a police officer told IANS.
A bomb disposal squad has been asked to defuse the landmines. According to police, Maoists … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Four landmines recovered in Jharkhand.

Colo. theater director says Sheen’s lawyers asked about nonprofit work as part of plea deal

Colo. theater says Sheen lawyers asked about work

ASPEN, Colo. – Attorneys for Charlie Sheen have approached a Colorado nonprofit theater about having the actor do public service work as part of a plea deal in his domestic violence case, the theater’s artistic director said Friday.
Sheen’s duties, if the deal is approved, would include teaching a … Read more >>.

Colleague says US professor accused of denying the country’s genocide remains jailed in Rwanda

Colleague says US professor still jailed in Rwanda

MINNEAPOLIS – A colleague says a U.S. law professor charged in Rwanda with denying the country’s 1994 genocide remains jailed.
Gena Berglund says she spoke Friday with U.S. embassy officials in Kigali, Rwanda who attended the hearing for professor Peter Erlinder. Berglund has worked with Erlinder in Minnesota on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Colleague says US professor accused of denying the country’s genocide remains jailed in Rwanda.

US encouraging Pakistan to act against Mumbai attackers, LeT

WASHINGTON – The United States says it has encouraged Pakistan to show progress on the trial of Mumbai attack suspects and stopping Lashkar-e-Taiba and other Punjab-based anti-India terrorist groups to help the two neighbours re-establish their composite dialogue.

“I think those are really the redlines that they’ve established for really establishing or re-establishing their composite dialogue,” …. Source article  : US encouraging Pakistan to act against Mumbai attackers, LeT.

New York man admits to killing his estranged wife by lacing her coffee with cyanide

NY man admits killing wife with cyanide in coffee

NEW YORK – A New York man faces up to life in prison after admitting that he killed his estranged wife in 2008 by lacing her coffee with cyanide.
David Steeves, of Center Moriches (moh-RIH’-chihs), pleaded guilty in a Long Island court Friday to second-degree murder during jury … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New York man admits to killing his estranged wife by lacing her coffee with cyanide.

34 Al Qaeda leaders captured or killed in Iraq, says US

WASHINGTON – At least 34 top Al Qaeda leaders in Iraq have been captured or killed over the past three months, a top US military official has said.

“Over the last 90 days or so, we have either picked up or killed 34 out of the top 42 Al Qaeda leaders in Iraq,” Raymond Odierno, US … Read : 34 Al Qaeda leaders captured or killed in Iraq, says US.

Judge says prosecutors can seek death penalty in 2007 slaying of 6 family members near Seattle

Prosecutors can seek death in Carnation killings

SEATTLE – A King County judge says prosecutors in Seattle can seek the death penalty against a couple charged in the slayings of six people three years ago.
Michele Anderson and Joseph McEnroe are each charged with six counts of aggravated first-degree murder in the deaths of three generations of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Judge says prosecutors can seek death penalty in 2007 slaying of 6 family members near Seattle.

‘Gossip Girl’ star Chace Crawford arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in Texas

‘Gossip Girl’ star Crawford arrested on pot charge

PLANO, Texas – Texas authorities say “Gossip Girl” heartthrob Chace Crawford faces a marijuana possession charge after being arrested in the Dallas suburb of Plano.
Police spokesman Rick McDonald says Crawford was arrested in a parked vehicle early Friday morning. He was booked and later released on a misdemeanor … Read : ‘Gossip Girl’ star Chace Crawford arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charge in Texas.

Porn actor charged with murder in attack on colleague; LA studio offers reward

Porn actor charged with murder; reward offered

LOS ANGELES – A porn actor suspected of killing a colleague and wounding two other people during an attack with a sword was charged Friday with murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors said 34-year-old Stephen Clancy Hill was facing one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder in connection …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Judge won’t delay Blago trial for child’s graduation, opening statements may start Tuesday

Opening statements in Blago trial may come Tuesday
CHICAGO – The federal judge presiding over Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial said Friday opening statements may come as early as Tuesday and refused to delay them for even one day so the former Illinois governor could attend his daughter’s grammar school graduation.
Tears welled in the eyes … Read more : Judge won’t delay Blago trial for child’s graduation, opening statements may start Tuesday.

Ex-police chief to testify before Mass. grand jury looking into 1986 killing by ex-Ala. prof

Mass. grand jury examines ‘86 killing by Ala. prof

BOSTON – A grand jury has been convened in Massachusetts to hear evidence in the 1986 shooting death of the brother of a former university professor accused in Alabama of killing three colleagues.
Retired Braintree police chief John Polio told The Associated Press on Friday that he and … Read more »».

Porn actor faces murder, other charges following sword slaying at LA production facility

Porn actor charged with murder in LA sword slaying

LOS ANGELES – A porn actor suspected of killing a colleague and wounding two other people during an attack with a sword has been charged with murder and attempted murder.
Prosecutors say they charged 34-year-old Stephen Clancy Hill on Friday with one count of murder and five counts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Porn actor faces murder, other charges following sword slaying at LA production facility.

Judge denies last-minute attempt to stop shutdown of LA pot dispensaries

Judge denies bid to stop closure of LA pot shops

LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of medical marijuana dispensaries must close by Monday or face possible civil fines or criminal charges because they don’t comply with a new ordinance in Los Angeles.
Last-minute legal challenges from pot shop owners and patients seeking temporary restraining orders were denied Friday …. Read the original article  : here.

20 years after contract killing, NYC widow gets up to 36 years in prison for husband’s death

NYC widow gets prison for 1990 contract killing

NEW YORK – For almost two decades, Barbara Kogan shook off the suspicion that shadowed her soon after her estranged husband was shot dead outside his mistress’ apartment.
Authorities had ample reasons to wonder whether she was involved. The couple was in the throes of a harsh divorce, and …. Source  : 20 years after contract killing, NYC widow gets up to 36 years in prison for husband’s death.

Ex-Calif. pharmacy student gets 6 years in prison for killing mom who urged him to be doctor

Man who killed mom over career choice gets 6 years

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former pharmacy student who killed his elderly mother after she urged him to become a doctor has been sentenced to six years in prison for voluntary manslaughter.
Richard Nguyen was sentenced Friday in Orange County after the judge heard pleas for leniency … Original article on : Ex-Calif. pharmacy student gets 6 years in prison for killing mom who urged him to be doctor.