HOUSING: Judge denies defense request in foreclosure case

"A judge denied a request Friday to toss out two civil charges against a group of defendants accused of running a fictitious foreclosure-prevention company, said a district attorney prosecutor.Five people who ran a Carlsbad business were arrested in May on charges of...

Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws

"Federal Court Rules Against Federal Subversion of State Medical Marijuana Laws by ACLU Blog of Rights (03 Sept, 2008) The court battles over medical marijuana and state versus federal laws continues For the first time, a court has recognized that a concerted effort...

Our of earshot of delegates- Denver DNC Protest Zones

"By P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press Writer DENVER (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday it will not appeal a federal judge's ruling that upheld the city's decision to limit protests during the Democratic National Convention to a fenced-in demonstration...

Crack Cocaine Addicted Cop Wants Back on Police Force!

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWhile we are at it, why not have a "Running With Sizzors" Marathon for Blind People in a crowded Shopping Mall? This ex Cop claims his "Human Rights" are being...

Gills chief blasts Bates comments

" Gills chief blasts Bates comments Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has hit out at Ken Bates after comments from his Leeds counterpart ahead of United's 2-1 win against the relegated Gills.Bates...

Death Sentence Lifted from Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal

Abu-Jamal killed a policeman, Daniel Faulkner, after he pulled Abu-Jamal's brother over on a routine traffic stop. Those who support Abu-Jamal's demands to be relieved of a death sentence say that he received the...

Challenges Brew Over 'State Secrets'

No matter the opinion on the subject, I think it is important for this subject to be brought before the courts. Just a blurb in the news today, but very important to our constitutional rights."WASHINGTON - In federal courts and on Capitol Hill, challenges are brewing to a key...

California Bans Beckham's Former Boot

"Just days after David Beckham's California debut, the state's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on his former brand of kangaroo-skin boot. California's highest court barred athletic shoe maker Adidas from selling...

Libya HIV death sentences upheld

"Libya's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences imposed in 2004 on five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor for infecting children with HIV. However, a mediating body - the Gaddafi Foundation - has reportedly agreed a financial settlement with the children's...

Blogger's Appeal Fails

Despite an outcry raised round the world, the Egyptian court scheduled to hear blogger Kareem Nabel's appeal upheld his sentence today. The 4 year prison term meted out to the blogger was the result of Egypt's first complete prosecution of a blogger."The Appeal Court on...

Wal-Mart Bias Case: Underpaid Workers Mean Low, Low Prices

This case has not yet gone to trial, so no verdict has been reached. "Wal-Mart will face a lawsuit claiming pay discrimination against more than a million female US employees after a court approved the action. A federal appeals court upheld a 2004 ruling giving the lawsuit...

Saddam Letter Urges Iraqis Not to Hate

By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA BAGHDAD, Iraq Dec 27, 2006 (AP)— Saddam Hussein called on Iraqis not to hate the U.S.-led forces that invaded Iraq in 2003 in a farewell letter posted on a Web site Wednesday, a day after...

Judge upholds detainee rights terror law

"WASHINGTON - A federal judge upheld the Bush administration's new terrorism law Wednesday, agreeing that Guantanamo Bay detainees do not have the right to challenge their imprisonment in U.S. courts. ADVERTISEMENT The ruling by U.S. District Judge James Robertson is the...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Compiled by Sai.R

"Quota System: Who are the real beneficiaries? Contents 1. Quota system: Beginning of the end for IITs and IIMs Bhamy V Shenoy, Gulf Times, May 26, 2006-------------------------------------- 2. Meeting the challenge of Mandal II, Satish Deshpande & Yogendra Yadav, Hindu...

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