Patient’s bowel was “poking out” after surgery by “Dr. Death”, Brisbane SC told

BRISBANE – The Brisbane Supreme Court has been told that one of the surgeries performed by former Indian-origin surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel aka “Dr. Death” had left a patient with his bowel “poking through” his wound.

Doctor Emma Igras, who served as a junior doctor under the guidance of Dr. Patel at the Bundaberg Base Hospital … Original article on : Patient’s bowel was “poking out” after surgery by “Dr. Death”, Brisbane SC told.

Judge dismissed 1 criminal sexual conduct case against ex-Detroit Lion Tommie Boyd

Judge dismisses 1 case against ex-Lion Tommie Boyd

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A judge has dismissed one of the criminal sexual conduct cases against former Detroit Lions wide receiver Tommie Boyd.
Boyd was accused of forcing the girl to have sex in 2006 at Fraser High School, where he was a substitute teacher and track coach. The now-19-year-old … Read : Judge dismissed 1 criminal sexual conduct case against ex-Detroit Lion Tommie Boyd.

Bangladesh mourns martyrs, to begin trial of `war criminals’

DHAKA – Bangladesh observes its 40th Independence Day Thursday, when it also sets in motion the trial of the “war criminals”, the Islamist militia who killed unarmed civilians during the freedom movement.

The intervening night of Thursday-Friday would be mourned as the “black night”, marking the crackdown on civilians by then Pakistan Army. Bangladesh was … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bangladesh mourns martyrs, to begin trial of `war criminals’.

Michigan coach Rodriguez named in $1M lawsuit over Alabama condo project

Rodriguez named in $1M Alabama condo-loan suit

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has been sued along with several business partners by a company that says it has yet to be repaid for a $1 million loan.
The suit filed in federal court last month by the West Columbia Trading Company of South Carolina claims a …. Read the original article  : Michigan coach Rodriguez named in $1M lawsuit over Alabama condo project.

NYC judge again sides with CIA on withholding names of harshly treated Sept. 11 detainees

NY judge: CIA can keep secrets despite ACLU demand

NEW YORK – A New York City judge has for a second time denied efforts by the American Civil Liberties Union to force the CIA to release names and documents relating to Sept. 11 detainees who were interrogated harshly.
Lawyers for the ACLU and the government argued before …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NYC judge again sides with CIA on withholding names of harshly treated Sept. 11 detainees.

Accessing passport records results in probation for State Department employee

State Dept employee sentenced to probation

WASHINGTON – A State Department employee has been sentenced to a year of probation for accessing the passport applications of more than 60 celebrities and their families.
During an appearance Wednesday before a federal magistrate, Debra Sue Brown also was ordered to perform 50 hours of community service.
Brown pleaded guilty in …. Source article  : Accessing passport records results in probation for State Department employee.

Supreme Court delays Texas execution of man who wants DNA testing

High court blocks Texas execution
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has blocked the execution of a Texas man who says DNA testing could clear him of the triple slaying that has sent him to death row.

The justices’ order Wednesday could allow Hank Skinner access to evidence that he says could demonstrate his innocence. The 47-year-old Skinner …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Supreme Court delays Texas execution of man who wants DNA testing.

Fla. jury finds for dead smoker’s widow, puts blame partly on Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds

Fla. jury awards $30 million in smoker’s death

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Florida jury has awarded $20 million in punitive damages to the widow of a longtime smoker who died of lung cancer.
Robin Cohen’s attorney, Adam Trop, says the six-person jury in Fort Lauderdale found that Philip Morris USA and R.J. Reynolds each shared a … Read more »».

Judge denies dismissing case against ex-Mass. speaker but is weighing hearing on newer charges

Judge: Case against ex-Mass. speaker can proceed

BOSTON – A federal judge has declined to dismiss corruption charges against former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and three co-defendants.
But Judge Mark Wolf also said Wednesday that he would consider holding a hearing on whether allegations included in an expanded indictment last fall should be included in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Judge denies dismissing case against ex-Mass. speaker but is weighing hearing on newer charges.

Colorado balloon boy father Richard Heene completing sentence at home with ankle monitor

Balloon boy dad completing sentence at home

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado man who pleaded guilty to falsely influencing the sheriff by saying his son had floated off in a runaway balloon is completing his sentence at home.
Larimer County sheriff’s spokeswoman Eloise Campanella said Wednesday that Richard Heene (HEE-nee) finished his time in jail and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Colorado balloon boy father Richard Heene completing sentence at home with ankle monitor.