Crime Watch – Newsletter for February 19, 2010
Chhattisgarh Maoists on ‘bloodbath’ mission in Bihar, Bengal The rebels belong to the Maoist People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the military wing of the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the sources said.
Friday, February 19, 2010
RAIPUR – An estimated 650 Maoist guerrillas have crossed over from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar forests to West Bengal and Bihar to carry out deadly attacks, intelligence sources said Friday.
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Self-help guru charged in sweat lodge deaths says he’s broke, can’t pay for bail
Guru charged in sweat lodge deaths says he’s broke
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A man who built a multimillion-dollar empire with a motivational mantra that teaches people to create wealth contends he’s broke and cannot post bond in a criminal case that threatens the survival of his self-help business.
James Arthur Ray was charged earlier this month with … Original source on Gaea Times at : Self-help guru charged in sweat lodge deaths says he’s broke, can’t pay for bail.
Pakistan officials: Brother of Afghan Taliban leader Siraj Haqqani killed by US missile strike
Officials: US strike kill Taliban leader’s brother
ISLAMABAD – The brother of senior Afghan Taliban commander Siraj Haqqani has been killed in a U.S. missile strike in northwestern Pakistan, Pakistani intelligence officials said Friday.
The death was the latest in a string of blows to militants operating in Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan, including the capture … Read more : Pakistan officials: Brother of Afghan Taliban leader Siraj Haqqani killed by US missile strike.
US Justice Dept. opens inquiry in fatal shooting of unarmed man by Portland officer
US Justice Dept. inquiry in Ore. fatal shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Justice Department has opened a civil rights inquiry into the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a white police officer in Portland.
Aaron Campbell was shot in the back after emerging from an apartment with his hands over his head Jan. 29. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US Justice Dept. opens inquiry in fatal shooting of unarmed man by Portland officer.
Everybody knows about 42 terror camps in Pakistan: Antony
PANAJI – Everybody knew that there were 42 terrorist camps “across the border”, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Friday and declared that it was too early to predict the outcome of the foreign secretary level talks between India and Pakistan next week.
It is our considered decision to talk to Pakistan. Their foreign secretary is … Original source on Gaea Times at : Everybody knows about 42 terror camps in Pakistan: Antony.
Jailed ULFA leaders could be freed: Gogoi
GUWAHATI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Friday hinted at releasing jailed leaders of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for peace talks, aimed at bringing an end to three decades of violent insurgency in the state.
“I also know that there cannot be talks with handcuffs on and would surely want negotiations …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Jailed ULFA leaders could be freed: Gogoi.
Pakistani officials: Son of Afghan Taliban leader Siraj Haqqani killed by US missile strike
Officials: US missiles kill Taliban leader’s son
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani officials say the son of senior Afghan Taliban commander Siraj Haqqani has been killed in a U.S. missile strike in northwestern Pakistan.
The two officials said Friday that Mohammed Haqqani and three other close associates of the Taliban leader were killed when missiles struck a house in …. Read the original article : here.
States, Congress wrestling with rules determining when judges must step aside for bias
States, Congress wrestle with judicial bias rules
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Along with lifetime tenure and broad legal authority, federal judges decide for themselves whether they should step down from a case because of biases that might influence the outcome. Some in the legal community and lawmakers on Capitol Hill are now examining whether to take … Original source on Gaea Times at : States, Congress wrestling with rules determining when judges must step aside for bias.
Joseph Andrew Stack Crashes Plane In Austin
AUSTIN, TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com)- Joseph Andrew Stack, the software engineer who reportedly had a severe grudge against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) carried out an outrageous suicide attack in a building in Austin, Texas that houses many government offices. The building was chosen by Joseph Andrew Stack to showcase his anger as the building also accommodates … Read more >>.
Defense lawyer: Prof. accused in Ala. campus slayings likely insane, can’t recall shootings
Lawyer: Prof. accused in slayings likely insane
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – An Alabama college professor accused of killing three colleagues during a faculty meeting is likely insane, and she can’t remember the shootings, her attorney said.
Roy W. Miller, the court-appointed attorney for Amy Bishop, told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday that his client has severe …. Original article : Defense lawyer: Prof. accused in Ala. campus slayings likely insane, can’t recall shootings.
Washington state trooper, shot in head in Long Beach, files $3M lawsuit against arrested man
Washington state trooper sues man in shooting
SEATTLE – A Washington State Patrol trooper has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the man accused of shooting him in the head in Long Beach.
Trooper Scott Johnson’s lawyer filed suit Thursday against 45-year-old Martin Jones of Seaview, who was arrested this week for investigation of assault and attempted … Original source on Gaea Times at : Washington state trooper, shot in head in Long Beach, files $3M lawsuit against arrested man.
Philippine police arrest suspected militant accused of kidnapping Americans 9 years ago
Filipino accused of kidnapping Americans nabbed
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine troops arrested a suspected Muslim militant accused in the high-profile kidnappings of three Americans, two of whom were later killed, and dozens of Filipinos nine years ago, the military reported Friday.
It said Jumadali Arad was captured at Manila harbor Thursday as he was about to board …. Original article : Philippine police arrest suspected militant accused of kidnapping Americans 9 years ago.
Judge lowers bail to $1 million for woman charged with murder in death of Olympian husband
Judge lowers bail to $1 million for athlete’s wife
OXNARD, Calif. – A judge lowered bail to $1 million Thursday for an Oxnard widow charged with first-degree murder in the death of her husband, Olympic shot-put medalist Dave Laut.
Jane Laut’s attorney, Ron Bamieh, argued during a hearing in Ventura County Superior Court that his client was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Judge lowers bail to $1 million for woman charged with murder in death of Olympian husband.
Australian PM says Japan must stop whaling program by November or else face legal action
Australia threatens Japan over whaling program
SYDNEY – Australia’s prime minister on Friday set a November deadline for Japan to stop its research whaling program that kills hundreds of whales a year in Antarctic waters, or else face international legal action.
Australia, a staunch anti-whaling nation, has long threatened international legal action. Two years ago, it sent … Read more >>>.
Former owner of California food supplier indicted on federal charges of price-fixing
Calif. food exec indicted in price-fixing case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The former owner of a California food company was indicted Thursday in an alleged price-fixing plot that involved buyers for some of the nation’s biggest food chains.
A federal grand jury in Sacramento charged Frederick Scott Salyer with racketeering, wire fraud and obstruction of justice. Each of …. Read the original article : Former owner of California food supplier indicted on federal charges of price-fixing.
Psychiatrist says Iowa football coach murder suspect had been delusional days before killing
Psychiatrist: coach murder suspect was delusional
ALLISON, Iowa – A psychiatrist testified Thursday that a former football player accused in the shooting death of his high school coach had been suffering from severe delusions but that his condition had improved a day before the killing.
Testimony Thursday provided the closest look yet at the mental state of …. Original article : Psychiatrist says Iowa football coach murder suspect had been delusional days before killing.
Lone suspect in slaying of US journalist in Mexico freed, says he was a ‘political prisoner’
Mexico frees lone suspect in US reporter’s killing
OAXACA, Mexico – The lone suspect in the killing of an independent U.S. journalist during protests against the Oaxaca state government three years ago was let out of prison Thursday for lack of evidence.
Juan Manuel Martinez, who had been one of the protesters seeking the ouster of the …. Original article : Lone suspect in slaying of US journalist in Mexico freed, says he was a ‘political prisoner’.
NYC judge expresses skepticism as he asks questions about Google’s plans for online library
NYC judge expresses some doubts about Google deal
NEW YORK – A judge Thursday questioned whether Google and lawyers for authors and publishers went too far when they struck a deal that would let the gigantic search engine make money presiding over the world’s largest digital library.
U.S. District Judge Denny Chin put lawyers who reached the …. Source article on Gaea Times at : NYC judge expresses skepticism as he asks questions about Google’s plans for online library.
Arizona woman pleads not guilty in missing baby case as Texas police continue landfill search
Ariz. woman pleads not guilty in missing baby case
PHOENIX – An Arizona woman implicated in a missing baby case has pleaded not guilty to felony forgery and conspiracy to commit custodial interference.
Maricopa County prosecutors say 37-year-old Tammi Smith of Scottsdale entered her pleas Thursday after being indicted earlier this month. She remains free on $15,000 …. Read the original article : Arizona woman pleads not guilty in missing baby case as Texas police continue landfill search.
Officials say 47 countries trying to block attacks, pirates far less successful off Somalia
US claims decline in pirate seizures off Somalia
WASHINGTON – The State Department says that the United States and 46 other countries have made a significant dent in the percentage of successful pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa.
Although the number of pirate attacks is on the rise, fewer of those attacks are successful.
The State Department …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Officials say 47 countries trying to block attacks, pirates far less successful off Somalia.