In conspiracy trial, psychiatrist who saw Anna Nicole Smith to testify about any addiction

Psychiatrist who saw Anna Nicole Smith to testify

LOS ANGELES – A hospital psychiatrist was due on the witness stand at a drug conspiracy trial in the Anna Nicole Smith to give an assessment of the model when she was hospitalized for drug withdrawal during her pregnancy.
Dr. Nathalie Maullin, who was on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical … Read more »»».

Alleged Israeli spy suspected in Hamas slaying set to face German judge following extradition

Alleged Israeli spy to appear in German court

BERLIN – A German prosecutor says an alleged Israeli spy is to be brought before a judge who will decide whether he has to remain in custody pending formal charges and a possible trial.
Rainer Wolf told The Associated Press on Friday that the closed-doors hearing would take place …. Read the original article  : here.

Arrest in serial-stabber case eases some but not all anxiety in Mich. city where 5 were killed

Fears remain in Mich. after stabbing spree arrest

FLINT, Mich. – The arrest of a suspect in a three-state stabbing spree that left five people dead and 13 others wounded has eased some but not all fears in Flint, where the attacks have changed the way some residents of one of Michigan’s toughest cities view helping …. Original article  : Arrest in serial-stabber case eases some but not all anxiety in Mich. city where 5 were killed.

Jury starts 3-day weekend, leaving behind 1 big question: What is going on here?

Questions hang over Blagojevich corruption trial
CHICAGO – As jurors in Rod Blagojevich’s corruption trial begin a three-day break from deliberations Friday, the former governor, attorneys and other court watchers are left with another agonizing wait to learn whether the panel will resolve its deadlock on some charges, and how quickly.
The wait will be …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jury starts 3-day weekend, leaving behind 1 big question: What is going on here?.

After woeful 2009, New York Mets slide both on the field and off

After woeful 2009, New York Mets slide again

NEW YORK – Not winning consecutive games since mid-June is the least of the New York Mets’ worries.
Francisco Rodriguez’s arrest on a charge of third-degree assault against the father of his girlfriend is only the latest in a long list of on- and off-the-field embarrassments for the franchise.
Following … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : After woeful 2009, New York Mets slide both on the field and off.

Nixon urged death threats to save American agent kidnapped in Uruguay, once-secret cables show

Nixon urged death threats to Uruguayan prisoners

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay – Long-secret diplomatic cables show President Richard Nixon wanted the Uruguayan government to threaten to kill leftist prisoners in an attempt to save the life of a kidnapped U.S. agent 40 years ago this week.
The National Security Archive, which published the papers Wednesday, said the State Department … Read more »»».

Wikileaks to release 15,000 more secret files

WASHINGTON – Whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks is preparing to release 15,000 more secret intelligence documents about the Afghan war, leading the Pentagon to warn that it has “already put far too many lives at risk”.

An estimated 92,000 secret US military records about the war in Afghanistan were leaked to the media by Wikileaks in July. Countries … Read more »»».

Malaysia court convicts 2 Muslim brothers to 5 years in prison for torching Christian church

2 Muslims jailed 5 years for Malaysia church arson

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A Malaysian court sentenced two Muslim brothers to five years in prison Friday for torching a Christian church during the height of a dispute over whether non-Muslims can use the word “Allah” to refer to God.
The firebombing was the first in an unprecedented … Original source on Gaea Times at : Malaysia court convicts 2 Muslim brothers to 5 years in prison for torching Christian church.

Wash. man allegedly found in truck with dead woman faces murder charge, mental evaluation

Authorities: WA man found with dead woman charged

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Prosecutors have filed a first-degree murder charge against a Washington man who authorities say was found driving a pickup truck with a dead woman in the passenger seat.
A judge on Thursday ordered 26-year-old Bernard Howell of Tenino to undergo a mental health evaluation to determine … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wash. man allegedly found in truck with dead woman faces murder charge, mental evaluation.

Malaysia court convicts 2 Muslim brothers of torching Christian church during tensions

Malaysia court convicts 2 Muslims of church arson

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A Malaysian court has convicted two Muslim brothers of torching a Christian church during the height of a dispute over whether non-Muslims can use the word “Allah” to refer to God.
The firebombing last January was the first in an unprecedented string of arson attacks … Read more »»».

Mexican governor says drug violence has paralyzed some border areas, seeks federal help

Governor: Violence paralyzes Mexico border areas

MEXICO CITY – Some areas of Mexico along the U.S. border have been paralyzed economically by drug violence, and the governor of the border state of Tamaulipas said Thursday the federal government should send relief funds.
Violence has affected tourism, commerce and investment, Gov. Eugenio Hernandez said during an anti-crime strategy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mexican governor says drug violence has paralyzed some border areas, seeks federal help.

Backers of Calif gay marriage ban ask appeals court to temporarily block gay weddings

Appeals court asked to block start of gay weddings
SAN FRANCISCO – The sponsors of California’s gay marriage ban have asked an appeals court to stop a federal judge’s order allowing same-sex weddings to begin next week.
The lawyers defending Proposition 8 asked the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals late Thursday to impose a … Original article on : Backers of Calif gay marriage ban ask appeals court to temporarily block gay weddings.

Los Angeles film producers sentenced in Thai bribery case

LA film couple sentenced in Thai bribery case

LOS ANGELES – A filmmaking couple was sentenced Thursday to six months in prison, followed by six months of home detention, for bribing Thai officials so they could run the Bangkok International Film Festival.
Gerald Green, 78, and his 55-year-old wife Patricia were also ordered to jointly pay $250,000 …. Original source  : Los Angeles film producers sentenced in Thai bribery case.

Two soldiers killed in Iraq violence

BAGHDAD – Two Iraqi soldiers were killed and five security personnel wounded in three attacks, including a suicide car bombing, in central and northern Iraq, police said.

A suicide car bomber struck an Iraqi army checkpoint Thursday night outside a military base in the village of Zaidan in Abu Ghraib area, just west of Baghdad, killing … Read more >>>.

Attorneys in case of former NC-based Marine vary on relationship between suspect, victim

Lawyers vary on contact between Marine, suspect

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – A prosecutor on Thursday in the trial of a man charged with killing a pregnant fellow Marine challenged the defense’s characterization of the victim as someone who was immature and had a history of lying.
Cesar Laurean, 23, of Las Vegas has pleaded not guilty to first-degree …. Original article  : Attorneys in case of former NC-based Marine vary on relationship between suspect, victim.

Doctor on trial partied with Anna Nicole Smith, writes in his journal, ‘Can she ruin me?’

Doctor partied with Anna Nicole Smith
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles prosecutors have shown jurors their most explosive evidence against Anna Nicole Smith’s doctor – personal journal entries in which he talks of partying with her during a gay pride parade.

Dr. Sandeep Kapoor writes of “blurring the lines” between doctor and patient and wonders, “Can she … Read more : Doctor on trial partied with Anna Nicole Smith, writes in his journal, ‘Can she ruin me?’.

Oracle sues Google, says Android smart phone system infringes on Java patents

Oracle sues Google for patent infringement

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Oracle Corp. said Thursday it has filed a patent and copyright-infringement lawsuit against Google Inc.
Oracle said in a statement that Google’s Android system for mobile phones infringes on its patented Java technology.
Google spokesman Andrew Pederson said the company can’t comment because it has not yet reviewed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oracle sues Google, says Android smart phone system infringes on Java patents.

Man linked to Smurfs pleads guilty to trying to shake down financier son-in-law for $11M in NY

Man linked to Smurfs admits $11M NYC shakedown bid

NEW YORK – A now-broke businessman who once played a role in the Smurfs cartoon empire admitted Thursday he threatened to destroy his son-in-law’s stature in high finance as part of a $11 million shakedown plot.
Stuart R. Ross pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny, acknowledging he demanded …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Man linked to Smurfs pleads guilty to trying to shake down financier son-in-law for $11M in NY.

Court record shows Conn. workplace shooter stole empty kegs, cases; ex-worker’s wife arrested

Affidavit: Conn. shooter stole empty kegs, cases

HARTFORD, Conn. – The man who fatally shot eight co-workers at a Connecticut beer distributor stole cases of beer and empty kegs worth more than $400, according to court records.
An affidavit obtained Thursday by The Associated Press said Omar Thornton, a truck driver at Hartford Distributors Inc. in Manchester, …. Original source  : Court record shows Conn. workplace shooter stole empty kegs, cases; ex-worker’s wife arrested.

Police: Utah store clerk faces charges after running down suspected beer thief with car

Police: UT clerk charged after hitting beer thief

SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah convenience store clerk who chased down a suspected beer thief now faces his own legal troubles.
Salt Lake City police say Ronald Wayne Lindsley’s decision to ram the man with his car was excessive.
Police say the 61-year-old Lindsley was working at a Salt …. Source  : Gaea News Network.