Closing arguments in Hamas ties trial in Dallas
Federal prosecutors told jurors that five Elashi brothers and InfoCom Corp lied about shipments to Libya Syria and other nations to evade duties. They allegedly laundered money and violated export laws while disguising buyers via a Malta freight forwarder. Defense argued ambiguity and caution against stereotyping. Jury to decide after closing remarks.
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Middle East
Libya
Syria
Nathan Garrett
Richardson Company
Malta
Garrett
Tim Evans
Iraq
Evans
Richard A. Anderson
Ghassan, Bayan
Basman
Hazim
Thsan Elashi
Richardson
InfoCom Corp
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Texas Open Meetings Act defendants sign deferred agreements
Six state board members avoid trials by signing one year deferred prosecution deals. Bradley and Bernal must complete a 90 minute course on the Open Meetings Act while four others are banned from handling taxpayer funds for a year. Escamilla says such oversight protects vast public money from closed door actions.
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Bradley
Escamilla
Bernal
Texas School Board
Texas
Prisons near capacity in Texas warns lawmakers
The Legislative Budget Board analysis forecasts about 500 more inmates than capacity by late summer and $5,000 more than capacity by 2008. Senator John Whitmire calls for smarter lockup policies and more parole options, including releasing deportable foreign nationals and frail elderly inmates.
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Legislative Budget Board
John Whitmire
Senate Criminal Justice Committee
Fort Worth
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