Venezuelan Supreme Court Judges Protest With Partial Work Stoppage
Nearly half of Venezuela's Supreme Court judges planned to work only on urgent matters amid a government harassment dispute during a nine day general strike against President Hugo Chavez. The protest followed the firing of vice president Franklin Arriechi and occurred as opposition demonstrations intensified.
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Appeals court upholds federal death penalty
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled the federal death penalty constitutional, rejecting a lower court's claim it was unconstitutional. The panel cited historical precedent and noted no fundamental right to lifelong exoneration, with defense lawyer Kevin McNally planning further appeal.
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Cherie Blair admits errors in dealings with con man
Cherie Blair acknowledged two mistakes in her involvement with Australian con man Peter Foster and said she did not know the full story until recently. She cited protecting her family’s privacy and her unfamiliarity with Foster as reasons for her actions. The prime minister’s office denied illegal or improper conduct and noted no evidence of wrongdoing.
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