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

AP Source: Armstrong friend talks to grand jury

LOS ANGELES – People familiar with the case tell The Associated Press that a longtime friend of Lance Armstrong’s has testified before a federal grand jury hearing evidence connected to allegations of doping in professional cycling.
The people, who spoke on condition on anonymity, say Stephanie McIlvain appeared before …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Iranian journalist receives six-year jail term for interview

TEHRAN – The Iranian judiciary sentenced journalist and human rights activist Emadeddin Baqi to a six-year jail term for conducting an interview with an ayatollah, opposition websites reported Wednesday.

According to the websites, Baqi was convicted Tuesday by a revolutionary court in Tehran on charges of spreading propaganda against the establishment and a national security breach. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iranian journalist receives six-year jail term for interview.

Mets’ K-Rod posts bail in contempt case for sending girlfriend texts despite restraining order

K-Rod released on bail over text-message counts

NEW YORK – Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was charged Wednesday with seven counts of criminal contempt for sending his girlfriend dozens of text messages begging for forgiveness, violating a restraining order issued after he was accused of attacking her father at Citi Field.
Rodriguez, who wore a studded T-shirt and …. Original source  : Mets’ K-Rod posts bail in contempt case for sending girlfriend texts despite restraining order.

Kenneth Kratz: Law Fame or Law Shame?

WISCONSIN (GaeaTimes.com) — Kenneth Kratz’ pin-points OLR’s failure to deliver as per expectations.
Kratz has performed on a level that seems to be the height of obnoxiousity. He allegedly persuaded the domestic abuse victim to spark an affair. He even sent some text messages that you better look at,
“Are you the kind of girl that …. Original source  : Kenneth Kratz: Law Fame or Law Shame?.

Court criticises Gujarat’s land acquisition, allotment policy

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court has criticised the state government for having different yardsticks for acquiring land from citizens and allotting it to them.

A division bench of the court comprising Justices Jayant Patel and Justice Abhilasha Kumari came down heavily on the state for not meeting the requirements of the Land Acquisition Act. … Read more >>>.

NYC judge assures possible terror trial jurors of anonymity as they fill out questionnaires

Anonymity promised for NYC terror trial jurors

NEW YORK – Several hundred prospective jurors have come to a Manhattan courthouse to fill out questionnaires aimed at gauging their eligibility for the first civilian trial of a Guantanamo Bay detainee.
In brief remarks, federal Judge Lewis Kaplan told them Wednesday that they will be anonymous if they’re chosen … Read more >>>.

Appeals court affirms unconstitutionality of strict Florida ban on gay adoptions

Court affirms overturning Fla. gay adoption ban

MIAMI – Florida will immediately stop enforcing its ban on adoptions by gay people following a decision by a state appeals court that the three-decade-old law is unconstitutional, Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday.
Crist announced the decision after the 3rd District Court of Appeal upheld a 2008 ruling by a …. Source  : Appeals court affirms unconstitutionality of strict Florida ban on gay adoptions.

Be careful about Ayodhya judgment coverage: Editors’ guild

NEW DELHI – The Editors’ Guild of India Wednesday asked media organisations not to broadcast or print any sensational reporting in the coverage of the Allahabad High Court verdict of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit.

The demolition of the 16th century Babri Masjid Dec 6, 1992 by Hindu radicals who believed that the mosque was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Be careful about Ayodhya judgment coverage: Editors’ guild.

Pakistani court rejects bail for 3 suspects in Times Square bombing case

No bail for Times Square suspects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A defense lawyer says an anti-terrorism court has rejected bail for three Pakistani men suspected of links to the failed Times Square bomber.
Shaukat Aziz Siddiqi says he will appeal Wednesday’s ruling against his three clients: Shoaib Mughal, Shahid Hussain and Humbal Akhtar.
The three men are alleged …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ayodhya verdict: Bulk SMS service banned, media cautioned (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – Ahead of the Ayodhya verdict Sep 24, the central government Wednesday banned bulk SMS and MMS services till Saturday to check rumours and a group of editors asked the media to refrain from sensational reporting on the matter.

“All mobile telecom services providers in the country have been asked to ban bulk short … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ayodhya verdict: Bulk SMS service banned, media cautioned (Roundup).