Md. Journalist Barred From First Amendment Defense in Porn Trial
U S District Judge Alexander Williams Jr denied journalist Larry Matthews a First Amendment defense in a trial on charges of sending and receiving online child pornography. The judge ruled intent is irrelevant under federal law and stated a press pass does not excuse illegal conduct. Matthews, a veteran reporter for NPR, argued the defense while researching the rise of child porn on the Internet and law enforcement responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Matthews
National Public Radio
U.S
Alexander Williams Jr
Matthews
Michigan breast implant settlement proposal amid negotiations
Federal mediator Francis McGovern urged Dow Corning Corp and thousands of women with implant claims to accept his take it or leave it plan by Tuesday after months of stalled talks in Flint. If not approved, U S Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Spector may impose a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Corning Corp
Francis McGovern
Flint
McGovern
U.S
Arthur Spector
Spector
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jewell dispute over defamation suit
Lawyers for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution accuse Richard Jewell and his lawyers of exploiting a defamation suit to boost a Hollywood deal. Lin Wood calls the claim ridiculous, saying no movie deal exists and noting past negotiations were withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Richard Jewell
Jewell
Lin Wood
The
Journal- Constitution
Olympic Park
Wood
Jewel
Indicted Baptist Leader Lyons Faces Federal Fraud Charges
Rev Henry Lyons head of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc was indicted on 56 counts including fraud extortion and tax evasion alleging he and associates used the convention to steal millions. He and two aides Ber nice Edwards and Brenda Harris are accused of conspiracy bank mail and wire fraud false statements money laundering interstate transport of fraudulently obtained securities and use of a false Social Security number. Lyons denies wrongdoing while facing state case charges and a court appearance was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Henry Lyons
Lyons
National Baptist Convention USA Inc
U.S
Bernice Edwards
Convention
Brenda Harris
Baptist
Edwards
Milwaukee
Harris
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
USS
Charles Wilson
National Baptist Convention
Wilson
Deborah
Tierra Verde
Mercedes-Benz
Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church
St. Petersburg
Henry J. Lyons
Grady Irvin
Fla
Prides
Religious symbol on Republic seal spurs federal lawsuit
ACLU accuses Republic Missouri officials of endorsing Christianity via the city seal by keeping a fish emblem. Jean Webb, a Wicca practitioner, says harassment followed her critical editorial and job loss. The suit seeks damages and removal of the fish symbol from the seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Republic
Missouri
American Civil Liberties Union
U.S. District Court
Jean Webb
ACLU
Webb
Republic Monitor
Kansas
Dick Kurtenbach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maryland
Michigan
Atlanta
Howard’ Pine
Petunias Nicotian
North Lawrence
Piluchsadler
Reat Offers
Jcpenney
En Discount
Atock
Otter
Jcpanney
Levi's
Fieldcreat
Merchandine Merchants
Credit Purche Ir
Enty and S
Electrica
Fieldcrest
Bccounl
YoPenney
Ousdahi
Fee
J.C. Patinay Company, Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!