Rutgers case highlights problem of youth killing selves after being tormented over sexuality

Secret sex video linked to NJ student’s suicide

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – In his first weeks at Rutgers University, Tyler Clementi was known by some students as a smiling hallmate, while others thought of him as the shyest student in the dorm.
Gay rights groups, however, says his suicide makes Clementi a national example of a problem they …. Source  : Rutgers case highlights problem of youth killing selves after being tormented over sexuality.

Britons trained in Pakistan for Mumbai-style attacks

LONDON – At least 20 British nationals are undergoing training in Pakistan-based terrorist camps to launch Mumbai-style shootings and suicide attacks in London and other European cities, The Daily Telegraph reported quoting intelligence sources.

The trainees — all ritish passport holders and young Muslims – are said to have travelled into the lawless tribal …. Source article  : Britons trained in Pakistan for Mumbai-style attacks.

Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei Arrested for Tyler Clementi’s Suicide

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — Students of Rutgers University, Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei are arrested for being the reason of another student Tyler Clementi’s suicide. Tyler’s roommate Ravi and another student Molly had secretly recorded the sexual encounter of Tyler with another guy and then they broadcast the sex tape on the internet. Tyler could not … Read more »».

Man killed after shooting 2 officers at Neb. hospital made despondent calls to relatives

Neb. man called relatives before hospital shootout

OMAHA, Neb. – In the hours before Jeff Layten died in a shootout with police at an Omaha hospital, the man friends described as easygoing was making despondent calls to relatives and had led officers on a dangerous chase before crashing his truck, police say.
It was one of Layten’s …. Read the original article  : Man killed after shooting 2 officers at Neb. hospital made despondent calls to relatives.

Molly Wei And Dharun Ravi Accused Of Violation Of Privacy

NEW BRUNSWICK (Gaea Times.com)- Tyler Clementi, an 18 year old committed suicide on 22 Sep when he discovered that his roommate Dharun Ravi and friend Molly Wei have violated his privacy by filming his gay relationship without his permission and showing it online. The belongings of Tyler Clementi were discovered on the Washington …. Original article  : Molly Wei And Dharun Ravi Accused Of Violation Of Privacy.

West worried about Mumbai-style attack

WASHINGTON – Western intelligence officials are extremely worried about a Mumbai-style attack if the Al Qaeda chooses “softer” economic targets after the uncovering of a deadly plan to attack targets across Europe, US security analysts say.

Much of the information about the plot has come from a German citizen with suspected links to Al Qaeda …. Original article  : West worried about Mumbai-style attack.

US citizen held in Spain for funding Al Qaeda

Barcelona, Sep 30 (IANS/AKI) A US citizen was arrested in this Spanish city for sending money to Al Qaeda’s North African branch, police said.

Mohamed Omar Debhi, who is of Algerian descent, is accused of sending more than 60,000 euros to the Al Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), which is based in Algeria.
…. Source article  : US citizen held in Spain for funding Al Qaeda.

3-time champion Alberto Contador tests positive for banned steroid at Tour de France

Tour champion Contador tests positive for steroid

PARIS – Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of Spain tested positive for a banned steroid while winning this year’s race and has been suspended by cycling’s governing body.
A World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited lab in Cologne, Germany, found a “very small concentration” of clenbuterol in Contador’s urine sample on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 3-time champion Alberto Contador tests positive for banned steroid at Tour de France.

Armstrong staff member testifies before grand jury investigating doping in cycling

Armstrong staff member testifies in doping probe

LOS ANGELES – A staff member for Lance Armstrong’s Team RadioShack testified Wednesday before a federal grand jury being presented evidence of alleged doping in pro cycling.
Exercise physiologist Allen Lim said in a statement released to The Associated Press that said the appearance allowed him to “set the record … Original article on : Armstrong staff member testifies before grand jury investigating doping in cycling.

Calif execution attempt collapses after setbacks in federal, state courts, problem with drugs

Calif execution try collapses after court setbacks

SAN FRANCISCO – California’s first execution attempt in nearly five years collapsed Wednesday amid two adverse court rulings in as many days and an impending shortage of drugs that made the lethal injection of a convicted rapist-murderer impossible.
State officials called off the execution of Albert Greenwood Brown after a … Read : Calif execution attempt collapses after setbacks in federal, state courts, problem with drugs.

12-year-old boy shot by Chicago woman after allegedly throwing bricks faces assault charge

Chicago woman shoots boy, 12, after bricks thrown

CHICAGO – A 12-year-old boy who was shot by 68-year-old Chicago woman after allegedly throwing bricks at her and breaking the windows of her home is facing an assault charge.
Chicago police say the 12-year-old and a 13-year-old boy were charged Wednesday with juvenile misdemeanor aggravated assault to a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Armstrong staff member goes to room where federal grand jury is investigating cycling

Armstrong staff member goes to LA courthouse

LOS ANGELES – A staff member for Lance Armstrong’s Team Radioshack went Wednesday to the grand jury room at a federal courthouse where prosecutors are presenting evidence of alleged doping in pro cycling.
Exercise physiologist Allen Lim was seen reporting to the grand jury room around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. He …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Armstrong staff member goes to room where federal grand jury is investigating cycling.

Megachurch pastor accuser: Sexual encounters happened before, after services on church grounds

Pastor accuser: Sex encounters on church grounds

ATLANTA – One of four men accusing megachurch Bishop Eddie Long of coercing them into inappropriate sexual relationships said in a TV interview that aired Wednesday that he and the pastor would have encounters before and after worship services on church grounds.
Jamal Parris, 22, told Fox TV affiliate WAGA …. Source article  : Megachurch pastor accuser: Sexual encounters happened before, after services on church grounds.

JPMorgan halts more than 50,000 foreclosures over possible flaws as industry problem grows

JPMorgan halts 50K foreclosures for possible flaws

NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase has temporarily stopped foreclosing on more than 50,000 homes so it can review documents that might contain errors.
JPMorgan’s move Wednesday makes it the second major company to take such action this month, underscoring a growing legal problem. The issue could stall an already overloaded …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : JPMorgan halts more than 50,000 foreclosures over possible flaws as industry problem grows.

Judge dismisses some charges but sends bulk of Anna Nicole Smith case to jury

Judge dismisses some charges in Anna Nicole case

LOS ANGELES – Anna Nicole Smith’s boyfriend has been acquitted of two charges of obtaining drugs for her by fraud and deceit, including use of false names.
Superior Court Judge Robert Perry also dismissed part of a conspiracy count against Howard Stern and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, ruling there was … Read more »».

Woman accused of making 14 flights to transport marijuana from Calif. to Ohio in suitcases

Woman accused of 14 Ohio flights to transport pot

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A woman has been indicted on charges that she made 14 airplane trips to transport marijuana from California to Ohio between November and her arrest in June, when authorities say she flew to Columbus with hundreds of pounds of the drug in her suitcases.
Lisette …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Woman accused of making 14 flights to transport marijuana from Calif. to Ohio in suitcases.

Prominent Venezuelan psychiatrist sentenced to 20 years in prison for patient’s slaying

Venezuelan psychiatrist sentenced in slaying

CARACAS, Venezuela – A prominent Venezuelan psychiatrist who once ran for president has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in the murder of a young woman who was his patient.
The attorney general’s office said Wednesday that Edmundo Chirinos was convicted of killing 19-year-old Roxana Vargas, whose body was found with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rutgers Freshman Tyler Clementi Commits Suicide

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — A freshman from Rutgers University, Tyler Clementi was found dead last week. Reports suggests that he committed suicide by jumping off from the George Washington Bridge into the Hudson river.
According to the officials, two of his classmates, Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, planted a hidden camera in Clementi’s dorm room …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rutgers Freshman Tyler Clementi Commits Suicide.

California officials call off execution after setbacks in federal, state courts

Calif calls off execution after court setbacks

SAN FRANCISCO – California officials on Wednesday called off the scheduled execution of a convicted murderer after setbacks in federal and state courts.
The attorney general’s office said in a court filing that it can no longer proceed with the lethal injection of Albert Greenwood Brown at 9 p.m. Thursday.
It … Read this article on Gaea Times at : California officials call off execution after setbacks in federal, state courts.

Trinidad judge levels murder charge against leader of Islamic group that staged 1990 coup

Murder charge for leader of Trinidad Islamic group

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – The leader of an Islamic group that staged a failed coup in Trinidad 20 years ago has been charged with murder.
A judge ruled Wednesday there is sufficient cause to charge Yasin Abu Bakr and another member of the Jamaat al Muslimeen group. The ruling came … Original article on : Trinidad judge levels murder charge against leader of Islamic group that staged 1990 coup.