Pator of ‘Megachurch’ Eddie Long Accused of Sexual Offences by Congregation Members

ATLANTA (GaeaTimes.com) — Eddie Long, a pastor of a ‘megachurch’ in Atlanta is accused of molesting two young members of his congregation. The duo, unidentified due to legal reasons, has filed a lawsuit against the Bishop demanding stern action.
Craig Gillen, lawyer of Long said that the Bishop categorically denies the allegations. ‘We find it …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pator of ‘Megachurch’ Eddie Long Accused of Sexual Offences by Congregation Members.

Federal judge rules Colorado’s medical marijuana law is no defense for US drug charges

Judge: State pot law no defense for drug charges

DENVER – A Colorado pot grower trying a first-in-the-nation drug defense based on Obama administration memos about marijuana saw his case take a serious blow Wednesday when a federal judge felled the effort.
Christopher Bartkowicz wanted to argue he shouldn’t face federal marijuana cultivation charges because he started … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Federal judge rules Colorado’s medical marijuana law is no defense for US drug charges.

Mumbai attack suspect Rana’s February trial on track

CHICAGO – The trial of Pakistani Canadian terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a co-accused with Pakistani American David Coleman Headley in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, remains on track for Feb 14 after a status hearing.

US District Court Judge Harry Leinenweber Wednesday set Oct 11 for the presentation of prosecution evidence. The defence, in turn, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mumbai attack suspect Rana’s February trial on track.

Algerian women suicide bombers poised to strike Europe

Rome, Sep 23 (IANS/AKI) European airports and other transport hubs are on “high alert” amid fears of a spate of attacks by Algerian female suicide bombers, Israeli intelligence website Debka said Wednesday, citing counter terrorism sources.

Security has been stepped up at London’s Heathrow, Amsterdam’s Schiphol and airports in Berlin and Rome, as well as … Read more »».

Jets WR Edwards apologizes, practices; Rex Ryan says he’s tired of embarrassing issues

Jets’ Edwards sorry, Ryan tired of team’s issues

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Braylon Edwards is sorry. Rex Ryan is tired of all the drama.
Edwards apologized to his New York Jets teammates, coaches, family and fans on Wednesday, a day after he was arrested for drunken driving. He practiced with the team, released a statement and then …. Read the original article  : here.

People familiar with case says Armstrong friend testifies before cycling probe grand jury

AP Sources: Armstrong friend talks to grand jury

LOS ANGELES – A longtime friend of Lance Armstrong’s testified Wednesday before a federal grand jury hearing evidence connected to allegations of doping in professional cycling, people familiar with the case told The Associated Press.
The people, who spoke on condition on anonymity because the case is ongoing, say …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Attorney: Armstrong friend testified never heard him admit using performance-enhancing drugs

Armstrong friend talks to grand jury
LOS ANGELES – An attorney for a longtime friend of Lance Armstrong’s who appeared before a federal grand jury says the woman testified she never heard the cyclist admit he used performance-enhancing drugs.

Thomas H. Bienert Jr. says Stephanie McIlvain testified before the jurors all day Wednesday and told them she … Read more : Attorney: Armstrong friend testified never heard him admit using performance-enhancing drugs.

Calderon government says it is preparing plan to protect journalists in Mexico

Mexico prepares plan to protect journalists

MEXICO CITY – President Felipe Calderon announced a plan Wednesday to protect journalists in Mexico, where violence against reporters has surged since the government launched a crackdown on drug traffickers nearly four years ago.
The plan includes an early warning system in which reporters would have immediate access to authorities when … Read more »»».

Quinn: Ill. prison officials lacked authority to pick up parolee suspected in other crimes

Quinn: No authority to pick up errant parolee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that prison officials lacked the authority to pick up a paroled burglar who was suspected in an aggravated battery last winter and had lied about being interviewed by police.
Quinn said Corrections Department parole officials could not apprehend Darrell Bracey because …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lawyers: No proof that former Detroit mayor sabotaged investigation of stripper’s slaying

Ex-Detroit mayor wants stripper lawsuit thrown out

DETROIT – Lawyers for former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick say dozens of interviews have failed to turn up any evidence he obstructed the investigation into the slaying of a stripper who was sprayed with bullets in a drive-by shooting in 2003.
Kilpatrick’s legal team wants a judge to dismiss a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lawyers: No proof that former Detroit mayor sabotaged investigation of stripper’s slaying.

Authorities: Corruption ran deep, long in S. Calif city where more than $50 million mismanaged

Prosecutors say corruption ran deep in Calif. city

LOS ANGELES – Eight current and former officials of the city of Bell appeared in shackles before judges Wednesday in a corruption case prosecutors said was so ingrained in the blue-collar suburb that almost anyone who could have blown the whistle was benefiting from it.
Former city manager Robert …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Medical examiner: 11-year-old likely had slow, painful death from smoke in Conn. home invasion

Med examiner describes home invasion victim death

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Connecticut’s medical examiner has described a painful smoke inhalation death likely suffered by an 11-year-old girl killed along with her mother and sister in a 2007 home invasion.
Wayne Carver testified Wednesday in the trial of Steven Hayes. Hayes is one of two men charged with … Read : Medical examiner: 11-year-old likely had slow, painful death from smoke in Conn. home invasion.

Bail denied for Lebanese immigrant accused of attempted bombing near Chicago’s Wrigley Field

Judge denies bail for Chicago bomb suspect

CHICAGO – A federal judge says a man accused of trying to plant a bomb in Chicago must stay in jail while awaiting trial.
U.S. District Judge Susan Cox denied bail Wednesday to 22-year-old Sami Samir Hassoun, saying he is a danger and a flight risk.
The Lebanese immigrant allegedly dropped … Read : Bail denied for Lebanese immigrant accused of attempted bombing near Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Judge rules Colorado’s medical marijuana law is no defense for federal drug charges

Judge: State pot law no defense in federal case

DENVER – A pot grower won’t be allowed to use Colorado’s medical marijuana law to fend off federal drug charges.
The decision Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Philip A. Brimmer means that Christopher Bartkowicz (BART-ko-wits) faces a possible life sentence on federal marijuana cultivation charges.
Brimmer said that suggestions … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Judge rules Colorado’s medical marijuana law is no defense for federal drug charges.

Jets WR Braylon Edwards apologizes, practices day after arrest for drunken driving

Jets WR Edwards apologizes day after arrest

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – New York Jets receiver Braylon Edwards has apologized to his teammates, coaches, family and fans, a day after he was arrested for drunken driving.
Edwards practiced with the Jets on Wednesday and later released a statement through the team.
“I would like to apologize to my family, …. Read the original article  : here.

With heavy hearts, Denver Broncos get back to football 2 days after teammate’s death

Broncos try to focus on football again
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Denver Broncos returned to work Wednesday, trying their best to focus on football 48 hours after the suicide of teammate Kenny McKinley.

“It will be a tough week and all the guys handle it differently, but the one constant is everybody’s going to be preparing and … Original source on Gaea Times at : With heavy hearts, Denver Broncos get back to football 2 days after teammate’s death.

Former SC sheriff indicted on 47 new charges including racketeering in drug case

Ex-SC sheriff indicted on 47 new charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A former South Carolina sheriff who was indicted earlier this year in a drug case now faces 47 new charges, including racketeering and money laundering.

Prosecutors said Wednesday the allegations against former Lee County Sheriff E.J. Melvin represent more layers of a complex drug conspiracy case.
Melvin, 47, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Former SC sheriff indicted on 47 new charges including racketeering in drug case.

Feds: Calif.-based group flew cocaine to Pa. for 10 years, bypassing security, but lost bag

Feds: Calif.-based team flew coke to Pa., lost bag

PITTSBURGH – Twenty-two people conspired for a decade to fly cocaine from California to Pittsburgh while bypassing airport security measures but lost a drug-filled bag when it was mistakenly unloaded during a layover, federal authorities say.
A federal grand jury indictment, returned in June but revealed only Wednesday … Original article on : Feds: Calif.-based group flew cocaine to Pa. for 10 years, bypassing security, but lost bag.

California street gang accused of arranging fake marriages for green cards, drug trafficking

Calif. gang accused in sham marriage scam
LOS ANGELES – Authorities have arrested 18 people in a probe into a Southern California street gang accused of drug trafficking and arranging fake marriages to obtain green cards for immigrants.

The U.S. attorney’s office on Wednesday unveiled a federal indictment saying members of the Red Door gang orchestrated a …. Read the original article  : California street gang accused of arranging fake marriages for green cards, drug trafficking.

White supremacist nicknamed ‘Hitler’ pleads guilty to unprovoked Md. attack on black fisherman

Man with Hitler tattoo guilty in Md. beating

BALTIMORE – A white supremacist who goes by the nickname “Hitler” has pleaded guilty in the unprovoked beating of a black fisherman in a Baltimore park.
A spokesman for the Baltimore state’s attorney’s office says 29-year-old Calvin Lockner pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges including armed carjacking and first-degree assault. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : White supremacist nicknamed ‘Hitler’ pleads guilty to unprovoked Md. attack on black fisherman.