Texas to Execute Karla Faye Tucker Next Step in Case
U S Supreme Court rejection of Tucker final appeal paves way for potential first Texas female execution since 1863. Prosecutors say date could be set for late January or early February with governor’s possible reprieve or commutation. Tucker, 38, convicted of 1983 Houston murder during burglary, faces lethal injection. co-defendant died in prison in 1993.
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Bo Derek seeks dismissal in Texas court case
Actress Bo Derek asked a Texas judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Joel Gregory, former Dallas pastor now running Magnolia Media Group. The suit claims Derek agreed to promote his pet care products and invest marketing efforts, seeking at least 200000 in damages, while Derek argues lack of personal jurisdiction and action taken as president of Bo’s Dogs and Horses. The hearing continued Tuesday as Derek called the suit nuisance and vowed not to settle.
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Estes and associate indicted on tax fraud charges
Former West Texas promoter Billie Sol Estes and Houston associate Mei Kwong were indicted by a Brown County grand jury on tax fraud charges connected to an alcoholism treatment center and two for profit businesses. Bond set at 50000 each. case stems from use of a non profit shell to evade taxes on a motel and check cashing service. Estes, in his 70s, once tied to Lyndon Johnson, previously served prison terms for earlier frauds.
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Mexico outlines reform proposals
Mexico will seek changes to bail prosecution and property seizure procedures with constitutional and criminal code reforms. Attorney General Jorge Madrazo Cuellar said the proposals follow a wave of crime and were discussed in a closed meeting with President Ernesto Zedillo and state governors. The government plans to send the reforms to Congress in coming weeks.
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