Lawyer: witness takes responsibility in Orlando case against Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes

Lawyer: man takes responsibility in Holmes case

ORLANDO, Fla. – A witness has taken responsibility for tossing a glass at a woman at an Orlando nightclub, according to the lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes who was first accused of attacking the woman.
An investigator tracked down the witness, who gave a sworn statement saying he …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lawyer: witness takes responsibility in Orlando case against Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes.

NBA star Gilbert Arenas begins gun sentence in Md. jail, will head to halfway house

Arenas arrives at Md. jail to begin gun sentence

ROCKVILLE, Md. – NBA star Gilbert Arenas has arrived at a Maryland jail to begin his sentence for bringing guns into the Washington Wizards’ locker room.
Arthur Wallenstein, the corrections director for Montgomery County, said Arenas arrived at the Montgomery County Detention Center in the Washington suburb of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NBA star Gilbert Arenas begins gun sentence in Md. jail, will head to halfway house.

Gilbert Arenas begins sentence in Md. jail, then heads to halfway house

Arenas begins sentence for DC gun violations

ROCKVILLE, Md. – Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas began serving his sentence Friday night for bringing guns into the team’s locker room.
According to Arthur Wallenstein, director of Montgomery County Corrections, Arenas arrived at the Montgomery County jail at 7:40 p.m. Arenas must spend two days there for medical screening …. Source  : Gilbert Arenas begins sentence in Md. jail, then heads to halfway house.

Anna Nicole Smith estate appeals ruling that gave her none of late husband’s oil fortune

Smith estate appeals ruling on oil fortune

SAN FRANCISCO – Lawyers for the estate of Anna Nicole Smith have appealed a ruling that gave her none of her late billionaire husband’s fortune.
The appeal filed Thursday seeks a full review by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and continues a case that has outlived …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Anna Nicole Smith estate appeals ruling that gave her none of late husband’s oil fortune.

Los Angeles chosen by US judicial panel to consolidate dozens of Toyota recall lawsuits

LA chosen by US panel for Toyota lawsuits
MIAMI – A judicial panel has chosen Los Angeles federal court to consolidate dozens of lawsuits filed in the aftermath of Toyota’s recall of millions of vehicles over sudden unexpected acceleration problems.

The decision Friday by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation affects more than 200 lawsuits against … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Los Angeles chosen by US judicial panel to consolidate dozens of Toyota recall lawsuits.

Gaming giant Activision countersues execs who helped produce blockbuster ‘Modern Warfare 2???

Activision countersues ‘Modern Warfare’ execs

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Two former studio heads overseeing last year’s blockbuster video game “Modern Warfare 2″ were fired for insubordination and trying to poach key employees from Activision, the gaming giant alleged in court filings.
Activision on Thursday countersued former Infinity Ward executives Jason West and Vince Zampella, who sued Activision …. Original source  : Gaming giant Activision countersues execs who helped produce blockbuster ‘Modern Warfare 2′.

Anna Nicole Smith estate appeals ruling that she gets none of late husband’s oil fortune

Anna Nicole estate appeals ruling on oil fortune

SAN FRANCISCO – Lawyers for the estate of Anna Nicole Smith are appealing a ruling that gave her none of her late billionaire husband’s fortune.
The appeal filed Thursday seeks a full review by the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and continues a case that has …. Original article  : Anna Nicole Smith estate appeals ruling that she gets none of late husband’s oil fortune.

Ga. DA to announce decision Monday on whether to charge Roethlisberger over sex assault claims

Ga. DA to announce decision on Roethlisberger case

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – A district attorney in Georgia plans to announce Monday whether charges will be brought in a case of sexual assault accusations against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
District Attorney Fred Bright said in a statement Friday he has reviewed all the investigation reports and will hold …. Read the original article  : here.

From London, Israeli journalist wanted in military whistleblower case defends his reporting

Israeli writer defends his whistleblower articles

JERUSALEM – An Israeli journalist who fled to London to avoid questioning by authorities in a case involving the leak of secret military documents defended his reporting Friday, after an Israeli court lifted a months-long gag order on the story.
Uri Blau, an investigative reporter for the Haaretz daily, said his …. Source  : From London, Israeli journalist wanted in military whistleblower case defends his reporting.