Judge sentences former governor to year in prison
Former Gov. John Rowland of Connecticut was sentenced to one year in prison and four months of house arrest after pleading guilty to selling his influence for over $100,000 in trips, vacations, and cottage improvements. He received three years of probation, 300 hours of community service, and an $82,000 fine. Rowland must report to a federal prison in Ayer.
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Rowland
U.S
Peter Dorsey
Las Vegas
Vermont
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Ayer
Former Governor Sentenced to Prison for Gratuities
In Massachusetts on April 1, former governor Rowland was sentenced to prison with a 10 month term after pleading to gratuities accepted as improper benefits. The judge urged serving the community's interests, and Rowland hugged his wife and daughters as the sentence was read. Rowland’s attorney called the ruling fair. he joins a list of former governors sent to prison.
Wal-Mart to pay record fine in immigration case
Wal-Mart Stores Inc agreed to pay 11 million dollars to settle civil immigration allegations that hundreds of illegal immigrants were employed to clean floors in stores across 21 states. Outside contractors pled guilty to related charges and will pay 4 million dollars in fines. Federal agents raided 60 stores in 2003, arresting 245 illegal workers.
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Little Rock, Ark
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Wal-Mart
Michael Garcia
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Musical prodigy Bremmer dies by self-inflicted wound
Brandenn Bremmer a Nebraska prodigy who finished high school at 10 and studied piano since age three was found dead at 14 from a gunshot wound at his southwest Nebraska home. Authorities said the suicide appeared self-inflicted as the investigation continued with comments from a Colorado State University professor who had taught him since age 11. Bremmer was homeschooled through high school and completed his final years in seven months, once posing for a graduation photo with a red cape and Harry Potter look.
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Omaha, Neb
Brandenn Bremmer
Nebraska
Bremmers
Perkins Coun
University At
Fort Collins, Colo
Bremmer
Wohl
Jackson mistrial request rejected
SANTA MARIA Calif AP The judge in Michael Jacksons child molestation trial rejected a defense request for a mistrial after a witness mentioned the name of a youngster who leveled sex allegations against the pop star a decade ago A former housekeeper at Jacksons Neverland ranch testified about a boy who received a multimillion dollar civil settlement after claiming in 1993 that Jackson molested him The defense argued the testimony violated the judges ruling that no evidence of past sexual crimes could be admitted unless allowed by the judge
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Santa Maria
Calif
Michael Jackson
Jackson
Neverland Ranch
Superior Court
Rodney Melville
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