Judge’s bail ruling could free Lindsay Lohan, but actress remains shackled by restrictions

If freed from jail, Lohan still shackled by order

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Lindsay Lohan’s third act in jail figures to be a short one.
Late Friday, the actress’ attorney won a ruling clearing her release from jail if she posts $300,000 bail, roughly nine hours after another judge ordered the troubled starlet jailed for nearly a …. Source article  : Judge’s bail ruling could free Lindsay Lohan, but actress remains shackled by restrictions.

Judge says Lindsay Lohan should receive bail at $300,000 after actress appeals jail ruling

Judge says Lindsay Lohan should receive bail

LOS ANGELES – A judge cleared the way for Lindsay Lohan’s release from jail on $300,000 bail after the actress challenged a ruling earlier in the day that would have kept her in jail for nearly a month.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg set the amount Friday evening. … Read more : Judge says Lindsay Lohan should receive bail at $300,000 after actress appeals jail ruling.

CRPF trooper, Maoist killed in Bengal gunfight

KOLKATA – A paramilitary trooper and a Maoist guerrilla were killed in a gunfight in West Bengal’s troubled West Midnapore district early Saturday, police said.

On a tip-off, joint forces along with the Common Battalions for Resolute Action personnel started conducting search operations in Bandarbani forest area of Binpur. “While conducting search operations, a gunfight between … Original article on : CRPF trooper, Maoist killed in Bengal gunfight.

Lawyer: FBI raids Chicago man’s home in terrorism probe, targeting social justice advocates

Attorney: FBI targeting social justice advocates

CHICAGO – A lawyer for a Chicago man says her client’s home was among those raided by FBI agents as part of a terrorism investigation.
Agents searched eight addresses in Minneapolis and Chicago on Friday. Warrants suggest they’re looking for connections between local anti-war activists and terrorist groups in Colombia and …. Original source  : Lawyer: FBI raids Chicago man’s home in terrorism probe, targeting social justice advocates.

19 ULFA rebels in Assam Police custody

GUWAHATI – At least 19 top separatist commanders of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including rebel commander Anu Buragohain, who were arrested in Bangladesh and later handed over to Indian authorities, were Saturday brought to Assam, officials said.

There is, however, confusion with the Assam Police and union home ministry officials claiming the … Read more »».

Last of 9 accused of illegally viewing Obama’s student loan records pleads guilty in Iowa

Guilty plea in Obama student loan records case

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The last of nine former employees of a U.S. Department of Education contractor charged with unlawfully viewing President Barack Obama’s student loan records has pleaded guilty.
Online court records show that 54-year-old Andrew Lage of Iowa City pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Davenport …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

78 Chhattisgarh cops evade postings in Maoist areas

RAIPUR – As many as 78 policemen in Chhattisgarh have been sent show cause notices for refusing to join postings in Maoist-hit areas of the state, a senior police official said Saturday.

The police headquarters here served notices to 33 inspector-rank officers and other police officers who refused to take postings citing health reasons, mostly diabetes …. Source  : 78 Chhattisgarh cops evade postings in Maoist areas.

FBI makes arrest in bank robbery; suspect had posted claim of responsibility on Facebook

Arrest made in ‘Where’s Waldo’ Ore. bank robbery

PORTLAND, Ore. – The FBI says it has made an arrest in an Oregon bank robbery after the suspect posted a claim of responsibility on Facebook.
Spokeswoman Beth Anne Steele says Ryan Homsley was arrested Friday. She says investigators filed a complaint Wednesday in federal court, charging Homsley with … Original article on : FBI makes arrest in bank robbery; suspect had posted claim of responsibility on Facebook.

Chhattisgarh renews efforts to find abducted cops

RAIPUR – The Chhattisgarh government renewed efforts Saturday and sought help from Andhra Pradesh to secure the release of four policemen who are believed to be in the captivity of Maoists since Sep 19, police sources said.

Maoists had kidnapped seven policemen Sep 19 from Bhopalpatnam area of Bijapur district close to Andhra Pradesh border …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chhattisgarh renews efforts to find abducted cops.

Abducted teller with suspected bomb strapped to chest released by FBI in Fla. bank robbery

Abducted teller in Fla. bank heist cleared by FBI

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The FBI says a bank teller who was forced to rob a Florida bank with what he thought was a bomb strapped to his chest has been cleared and released from custody.
The FBI said Friday night that Diego Uscamayta had been let go.
Police …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Abducted teller with suspected bomb strapped to chest released by FBI in Fla. bank robbery.

Pathologists raise more questions about April desert shooting of Arizona sheriff’s deputy

Doctors raise doubts about Ariz. deputy’s shooting

PHOENIX – Two nationally known forensic pathologists are questioning a sheriff deputy’s version of how he was shot in the remote desert south of Phoenix, adding to theories that the incident was a hoax timed to enflame the debate over illegal immigration.
Pinal County Deputy Louie Puroll told investigators he … Read more »»».

Calif judge renders partial verdict in DUI case, jury still deliberating murder charges

Calif. judge renders partial verdict in DUI case

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A California judge found a man accused of murder in a drunken-driving crash that killed rookie Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others guilty Friday of driving with a suspended license.
But the jury considering the three murder counts and other charges recessed for the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Calif judge renders partial verdict in DUI case, jury still deliberating murder charges.

Justice Dept pays tribute to the six-decade career of storied prosecutor Jack Keeney

Jack Keeney, a revered figure at DOJ, retires

WASHINGTON – Jack Keeney, a prosecutor who served nearly 60 years in a storied career at the Justice Department, was praised at a retirement celebration Friday as an attorney of impeccable judgment who “set the gold standard” for fairness in federal law enforcement.
The longest serving prosecutor in U.S. … Read more : Justice Dept pays tribute to the six-decade career of storied prosecutor Jack Keeney.

NY kennel owner fined for using carbon monoxide engine exhaust to kill dozens of dogs

NY man fined for euthanizing dogs in gas chamber

ROMULUS, N.Y. – An Amish kennel owner in New York has pleaded guilty to inhumane destruction of animals for using a makeshift gas chamber to euthanize dogs with carbon monoxide.
A federal report says 45-year-old David Yoder of Romulus euthanized 78 dogs and 15 puppies by putting several …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Police: Seattle grandmother killed 3 relatives, self; 3 others escaped

Police: Seattle grandmother killed 3, self

SEATTLE – Seattle police described a chaotic scene at a Seattle home where a 60-year-old woman fatally shot three family members and injured her daughter before turning the gun on herself.
Assistant Chief Jim Pugel told a news conference Friday that at least 20 shots were fired inside the house. Police …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Police: Seattle grandmother killed 3 relatives, self; 3 others escaped.

Prosecutors investigating disability claim by ex-police chief in troubled S. Calif. city

Former police chief investigated in S. Calif. city

LOS ANGELES – Prosecutors are investigating disability claims by the former police chief of the scandal-plagued city of Bell that could result in millions of dollars in tax-free pension money.
The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that the district attorney’s office is trying to determine if Randy Adams broke … Original article on : Prosecutors investigating disability claim by ex-police chief in troubled S. Calif. city.

30 injured in suicide attack in Russia

Moscow, Sep 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 30 people, including 20 police officers, were injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up during an anti-terrorist operation in Russia’s volatile North Caucasus republic of Dagestan, police sources said.

“According to latest updates, 30 people, including 20 police officers, have been hospitalised after the blast,” the source said, …. Source  : 30 injured in suicide attack in Russia.

Brother of suspect in Nebraska cold-storage shootings says he had no known problems at work

Brother calls Neb. shooting suspect ‘a good kid’

CRETE, Neb. – The brother of a 26-year-old man authorities say shot three co-workers at a cold-storage plant in Nebraska says he doesn’t know why he opened fire on them before killing himself.
John Bol of Omaha said Friday that he didn’t know of any problems his brother, Akouch …. Source  : Brother of suspect in Nebraska cold-storage shootings says he had no known problems at work.

4 small-town mayors killed in 1 month by Mexican drug gangs seeking to control strategic areas

Small-town mayors targeted by Mexican drug gangs

SANTIAGO, Mexico – Bladimiro Montalvo has one of the most dangerous jobs in this colonial town, and in all of Mexico. He’s the mayor.
The soft-spoken 67-year-old teacher distributes school supplies, organizes a job fair and works on improving the library. He also tries to avoid ending up like his [..] Read the original article: here.

NFL players have options to avoid Edwards’ plight: Most NFL teams offer safe rides programs

Most NFL teams offer players safe rides programs

NEW YORK – Braylon Edwards didn’t have to get behind the wheel. He could have made a simple phone call and avoided arrest for driving drunk.
The New York Jets receiver didn’t take advantage of two programs aimed at preventing just what happened Tuesday by providing players rides when … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : NFL players have options to avoid Edwards’ plight: Most NFL teams offer safe rides programs.