Olmert to Begin Prison Term First Israeli Leader to Face Jail
Israel's former prime minister Ehud Olmert will report to prison on February 15 after the Supreme Court upheld a reduced bribery conviction and trimmed his sentence to 18 months. The ruling ends a seven year legal saga that closely shadowed peace talks with the Palestinians and helped propel Benjamin Netanyahu to power. Olmert, who once spearheaded a broad peace push including a Gaza withdrawal, described relief at the court decision while asserting he never took a bribe.
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Iraqi forces reclaim Ramadi amid high civilian toll and debate
Iraqi troops secured central Ramadi with coalition airstrikes, raising the national flag as IS-held districts fell. Officials say heavy air power and intelligence aided gains, but city devastation and mass displacement raise questions about applying the same strategy in Mosul and other urban centers.
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Lawmakers Question Courtesy Patrol Salaries in WV Budget
West Virginia officials scrutinize Courtesy Patrol pay with executive director Robert Mattich earning 349250 and Jennifer Douglas at 113000 while Gov Earl Ray Tomblin makes about 150000. Delegate Marty Gearheart proposes eliminating the program and redirecting funds to the state road fund amid budget worries.
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Shelter case to be heard in Bluefield City Court
A Bluefield shelter case involves a kennel able to be locked and 162 dogs registered by owners. Pit bulls and wolf hybrids are no longer registered in the city. Deputies spoke with the dog’s owner but he was not arrested. a judge will hear the case in Bluefield City Court with no date set.
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