Peterson trial moved over fair jury concerns in high profile case
Judge Al Girolami ordered a venue change for Scott Peterson's murder trial citing extensive national and local coverage that could taint jurors in Modesto. He halted plans for Jan 26 in Modesto and noted the difficulty locating an unbiased jury nearby, with defense arguing demonization and bias remain widespread.
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al Girolami
Modesto
Girolami
Mark Geragos
Peterson
Stanislaus County
California
Scott Peterson
Laci Peterson
Conner
Geragos
Calif
Three Georgia girls found unharmed after kidnapping
Ranger Georgia officers recovered three girls, two of them Jones's daughters and a former stepdaughter, unharmed after a jealousy driven spree by Jerry William Jones. He shot his former in laws and strangled his infant daughter before fleeing in a stolen SUV, later self-inflicted gunshot wounds during a pursuit. Authorities describe the killings as methodical and note a motive tied to the ex wife’s new relationship and possible Florida plans.
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Ranger, Ga
Jerry William Jones
Tennessee Line
David O'Donnell
Jones
Melissa Peeler
O'Donnell
Peeler
Oregon
Tom
Nola Blaylock
Georgia Bradley
Harley
Bankhead
Brandy Jones
Tammy Jones
Brittany Phelps
Florida
North Carolina judge halts execution over lethal injection
A federal judge blocked the imminent execution of Raymond Doyle Rowsey and three co defendants on North Carolina's death row arguing the states lethal injection method may cause cruel and unusual suffering. The stay was issued by U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle and could be dissolved by a higher court as the appeal proceeds.
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Raleigh, N.C
North Carolina
Raymond Doyle Rowsey
Supreme Court
Alabama
Rowsey
U.S. District Court
Terrence Boyle
US. Circuit Court of Appeals
Exum
Boyle
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Virginia
S. Boyle
Alamance County
Howard R. Sikorski
Woman abandons claim in $162 million Mega Millions case
Electa Battle admitted fabricating a winning lottery tale and is dropping her lawsuit to block Rebecca Jemison from collecting the $162 million Mega Millions jackpot. Police expect charges for filing a false report. Jemison had a valid ticket matching the winning numbers.
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Cleveland
Electa Battle
Rebecca Jemison
Battle
Jemison
Euclid
Kevin Nietert
Ohio Lottery
Lottery
Dennis G. Kennedy
Fifth graders faint after cadaver arm shown at class
In Fox Chapel near Pittsburgh the display of a cadaver arm by neurosurgeon Dr Michael Horowitz for a lesson on anatomy and art prompted a student to faint and others to feel sick from formaldehyde smell. Parents contacted a school board member as officials said they would investigate.
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Pittsburgh
Fox Chapel
Michael Horowitz
Fairview
Horowitz
Two powerhouse lawyers to face off at Stewart trial
The Martha Stewart case will pit a seasoned prosecutor known for leading securities fraud actions against a rival attorney who will present a different view of Stewart's decision to sell ImClone stock before a government report. Seymour, 42, resumes federal prosecution duties after years in private practice, bringing aggressive courtcraft and a calm courtroom presence to the trial.
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Stewart
New York
Martha Stewart
Gation
Seymour
Manhattan
Big Springs
Reward offered in ricin package case at Greenville post office
The FBI offers up to 100000 dollars for information leading to an arrest in a ricin mail incident at a Greenville area postal facility serving the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport. A letter signed Fallen Angel warned of more ricin if new trucking rules take effect. No suspects, no illnesses reported.
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Greenville
S.C
FBI
Greenville-Spartanburg International
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Ruben
Anthony
Sullivan & Cromwell
Ers
Fallen Angel
Jean
Granny Jean
Gailyn Jean
Plain Jean
Uly
Jean Albritton
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