Iran says death by stoning sentence for woman convicted of adultery under review

Iran to review woman’s stoning verdict
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s top human rights official said the death by stoning sentence for a 43-year-old woman convicted of adultery is under review.

The sentence to execute Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani by stoning drew worldwide outcry after it was publicized by her lawyer, who had warned she was facing imminent execution.
British …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Iran says death by stoning sentence for woman convicted of adultery under review.

Filmmaker says he wasn’t ‘yes man’ for either side in case saying Dole workers became sterile

Filmmaker in Dole case: I was never a ‘yes man’

LOS ANGELES – A filmmaker whose interviews in Nicaragua are a critical issue in whether a multimillion dollar judgment against Dole Foods will be dismissed insists he “wasn’t here to be a yes man” for either side in the dispute over damage to banana workers.
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Ex-bikini model’s suit over ‘Couple’s Retreat’ photo gets tossed by NYC court

NY court tosses suit over ‘Couple’s Retreat’ photo

NEW YORK – A former model might not like what the movie “Couple’s Retreat” did with her years-old bikini photo, but a court says the comedy’s distributors have no legal exposure.
Irina Krupnik’s lawyer said Friday she was considering appealing a Manhattan judge’s decision to dismiss her $10 million … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ex-bikini model’s suit over ‘Couple’s Retreat’ photo gets tossed by NYC court.

Jury awards $3.5 million to families of victims in suburban Chicago band teacher abuse lawsuit

Families win $3.5M in Ill. band teacher abuse suit

CHICAGO – A federal jury has awarded $3.5 million to the families of nine girls who say they were sexually abused by a suburban Chicago band teacher.
The families sued former teacher Robert Sperlik, South Berwyn School District 100 and the former principal at the school where Sperlik … Read more »»».

Navajo Nation high court rules against tribal president in bid for 3rd consecutive term

Court ruling keeps Navajo president from 3rd term

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Navajo President Joe Shirley Jr.’s quest for a third consecutive term in office has ended.
The tribe’s high court on Friday upheld a previous ruling that Shirley was rightfully disqualified from the race.
Election officials had cited a tribal law stating tribal presidents are limited to two …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Navajo Nation high court rules against tribal president in bid for 3rd consecutive term.

Barnes & Noble chairman Riggio takes stand in billionaire Burkle’s poison pill challenge

Barnes & Noble boss testifies in poison pill case

WILMINGTON, Del. – Barnes & Noble Inc. chairman Leonard Riggio is facing questions about a poison pill plan the company adopted after billionaire Ron Burkle increased his stake.
Riggio testified Friday in a Delaware trial that he met with advisers this year to discuss anti-takeover measures and how … Original article on : Barnes & Noble chairman Riggio takes stand in billionaire Burkle’s poison pill challenge.

Why five months for celebrating bull festival, court to Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the Tamil Nadu government why the time period for celebrating Jalli Kattu, or taming the bull festival usually celebrated during Pongal in January, had been increased to five months and who all stood to benefit from this.

It asked the state government to consider reducing the time …. Original article  : Why five months for celebrating bull festival, court to Tamil Nadu.

Stormy scenes at Gujarat lawyers’ meet on Moily letter

GANDHINAGAR – Heated exchanges marked the meeting of the Gujarat High Court Advocates Association (GHCAA) in Ahmedabad Friday with the association president facing criticism for his letter to Law Minister M.Veerappa Moily on the delay in judges’ appointments and the latter’s rebuke.

Following the verbal duel, the meeting was adjourned till July 14.
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Photocopying a fake document also an offence: Court

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday held that photocopying a fake document is also an offence and can lead to prosecution on charges of forgery and cheating.

“Photocopying a document, which is not genuine, and with the kind of technology that is available now wherein exactly similar copies of the original can be …. Source  : Photocopying a fake document also an offence: Court.

Diplomat spy’s judicial custody extended

NEW DELHI – A city court Friday extended to July 20 the judicial custody of Madhuri Gupta, a junior Indian diplomat arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Gupta, 53, alleged before the court that the jail authorities in Tihar are harassing her.
“Tihar jail authorities were harassing me and threatening to implicate …. Original article  : Diplomat spy’s judicial custody extended.