Vick admits dogfighting involvement not gambling
NFL suspends Michael Vick indefinitely after court papers show he funded gambling on dog fighting and helped kill several dogs. He says he did not place bets or take winnings. Commissioner Goodell calls the conduct illegal and cruel, violating his contract and undermining NFL duties. Vick to plead guilty and face sentencing later. plea portrays him as less involved than co-defendants.
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Vick Defense Seeks Narrowing of Involvement in Dogfighting Case
Court filings and a statement by Vick's attorneys aim to cast him as less involved in the dogfighting ring than three co defendants who previously pled guilty and agreed to testify against the Atlanta organization.
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Nowak Faces Rival in Astronaut Love Triangle Court
In Orlando a tense court day in the NASA love triangle case saw Lisa Nowak apologize to Colleen Shipman for frightening her during a chaotic 1000 mile drive. The ex astronaut was charged with pepper spray and kidnapping after pursuing her rival over a shared attraction to another astronaut.
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Death sentence for John Couey in Jessica Lunsford case
Citrus County Sheriff Dawsy urged John Evander Couey to waive appeals and expedite his meeting with the maker after a judge sentenced the 49 year old to death for abducting raping and burying 9 year old Jessica Lunsford in 2005. The verdict followed a 10 2 jury vote recommending death.
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Warner's push for troop pullout stirs White House clash
Senator John Warner called for some Iraq troop withdrawals by year end triggering White House disarray as the administration seeks clarification and faces a looming Baghdad policy decision. Warner stood by his remarks after a meeting with Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
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