Entertainment Report Aug 27, 2008
But he escaped felony charges after prosecutors reviewed video of the incident, Riverside County District Attorney spokesman Ryan Hightower said. A teenage girl accused the actor, 42, of pulling down her top at a restaurant in mid-July. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
DNC chatter, day 2: Buzz, blogs and quick hits Aug 27, 2008
He formerly served as mayor and district attorney of Philadelphia. The Financial Times and The Johns Hopkins University Center for the Study of American Government presented the program. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Offer to accused drug dealer withdrawn Aug 27, 2008
But Juneau District Attorney Doug Gardner said time was up and the deal was off the table because he needed to know immediately if the agreement was accepted ... In response, Carey told Superior Court Judge Patricia Collins, who also was appearing by phone, "I'm biting my tongue right now, your honor, because I think there isn't much consideration being given by the district attorney to the practicalities of transmitting all details of an offer to someone who is in Lemon Creek.". (Juneau Empire)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Aug 27, 2008
Columbia County District Attorney Jane Kohlwey has been reprimanded for initially refusing to provide the victim of a hit-and-run with information a 00004000 bout a secret pact. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
What's showing (Aug. 21) Aug 27, 2008
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Aug 27, 2008
Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator who now plays a district attorney on "Law & Order," told Fox News on Sunday he might jump in. (Don't confuse him with the other Thompson, Tommy, former governor of Wisconsin who is already a GOP contender. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Mandeville city attorney dodges arrest Aug 27, 2008
Back in Covington, Police Chief Richard Palmisano sought legal advice and was told by a Covington city attorney and an assistant district attorney that Cressy's actions probably were protected by attorney-client privilege. Based on that advice, Covington police abandoned their quest to arrest Cressy for allegedly aiding and abetting a fugitive. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bradley protests possible early release for escapee who raped deputy Aug 27, 2008
District Attorney John Bradley is protesting the parole consideration for Earl Ponder, 43, who is serving a life sentence for the aggravated sexual assault of a Travis County Sheriff's deputy. Bradley recently received notice from the Parole Board that Ponder is eligible for early release. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Home invasion-attempted murder suspect due in court Aug 27, 2008
According to the District Attorney s Office, former Bandon resident John Ambrosini was shot in his upper right arm near the shoulder during the home invasion. The suspect fled the state but was arrested in February on a warrant in Contra Costa County, Calif. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Suspect arraigned in death of 2-year-old Aug 27, 2008
Neither the Linn County Sheriff s Office nor the Linn County District Attorney s Office is talking about the details the boy s death. The offense of murder by abuse, upon conviction, carries a prison sentence of 25 years to life. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
5 arrested in Alpine stabbing Aug 27, 2008
On July 9, District Attorney Frank Brown said that the accused would probably be indicted at the next convention of the grand jury. The grand jury has convened since that time but there is no record of their indictment. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
County Lines for August 27, 2008 Aug 27, 2008
Gilberto Garcia Jr. is facing one count of first-degree murder and special allegations that he used a handgun causing death, according to Patricia Kelly, deputy district attorney for Santa Barbara County. The defendant is due back in Superior Court in Santa Maria on Sept. 4. (Santa Maria Times)
Justice was served Aug 27, 2008
If there is anything I have learned as your district attorney, it s the adage that you can please some of the people some of the time, but you can t please all of the people all of the time ... In North Carolina, the district attorney represents the state of North Carolina, and does not maintain a lawyer-client relationship with crime victims. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Democratic delegates touch down in Denver Aug 27, 2008
From left, front row, Marianne Rutter of Newbury, Marcia Sweeney of Marblehead, Agnes Ricko of Lynn and Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll; back row, Arthur Powell of Beverly, Stan Slepoy of Rowley, Michael Wheeler of Gloucester and Essex County District Attorney Jon Blodgett of Peabody ... From left, front row, are Marianne Rutter of Newbury, Marcia Sweeney of Marblehead, Agnes Ricko of Lynn and Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll; back row, Arthur Powell of Beverly, Stan Slepoy of Rowley, Mike Wheeler of... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
S.F. mayor shifts policy on illegal offenders Aug 27, 2008
Newsom had said at a City Hall news conference Tuesday that it was up to juvenile courts, the district attorney, the public defender and his own Juvenile Probation Department to work out whether illegal immigrant criminals under 18 should be turned over to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He and Siffermann said San Francisco was trying to balance its responsibilities under U.S. law with its 1989 designation as a sanctuary city, which allowed officials to refuse to cooperate... (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Trial for 2006 murder begins Aug 27, 2008
Lumpkin was shot three times at the Moreland Avenue house, a revenge killing for an armed robbery Lumpkin committed five days earlier, said Patterson, chief assistant district attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit. "David Lumpkin was killed because of a very serious choice he made, but he didn't deserve to die, to be assassinated," Patterson said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grand jury refuses to indict officer Aug 27, 2008
Piedmont Circuit District Attorney Rick Bridgeman asked a Jackson County grand jury last week to indict Garner on one count of false imprisonment, two counts of making false statements or records and three counts of violating his oath of office, but grand jurors voted to reject those charges ... Todd turned his dashboard video over to Wirthman, who gave the tape to the district attorney, who asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to review the case ... "I don't know what's childish about... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Probation given in animal cruelty case Aug 27, 2008
Authorities had no solid proof to support allegations Council beat the dogs to death, according to District Attorney Ken Mauldin. "What you had was, the puppies were in her care when these actions happened with no direct evidence to show exactly what she did," Mauldin said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Impressions of accuser conflict Aug 27, 2008
The conflicting impressions of the woman's behavior after the encounter June 30, 2003, with the Los Angeles Lakers guard are contained in 625 pages of documents made public Friday by Eagle County District Attorney Mark Hurlbert ... A spokeswoman for the district attorney's office said 3,400 more pages remain sealed for privacy reasons ... A statement from the woman's mother that recounted a phone call the day after the incident in which her daughter said, "Mom, I was raped last night." The... (Yahoo News -- Kobe Bryant)
Bedford DA: Sex in office no crime Aug 27, 2008
William Higgins, the district attorney of Bedford County, says he committed adultery but not a crime when he had sex with a woman in his courthouse office six weeks ago ... Because the accused is the district attorney, one of Mr. Higgins' assistants forwarded the case to state Attorney General Tom Corbett, who will decide whether to file charges ... Mr. Higgins, who is 34 and married, said the woman's allegations were "personally and politically motivated." A Republican who was re-elected to his... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Chief defends police officers in Taser incident Aug 27, 2008
Nonetheless, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. yesterday announced that he would convene a working group of law enforcement and medical personnel to examine the Taser and similar weapons ... Mr. Zappala's spokesman, Mike Manko, said the district attorney would not publicly address this case as he did with Mr. Thomas' death because his office had only heard about Mr. Schmidt through media reports and had not received a formal complaint. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former Tyco chiefs jailed for $150m corporate theft Aug 27, 2008
"He stole. He committed fraud. He committed perjury," assistant district attorney Owen Heimer said. "He engaged in a shocking spree of self-indulgence.". (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
OSU baseball player offers excuse in court (89) Aug 27, 2008
After the hearing, Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson said that Reyes had been very proactive in taking responsibility for his actions. Reyes, a starting pitcher, was the most outstanding player of the 2007 College World Series as a freshman, leading the Beavers to their second straight national title. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bank robber pleads guilty (51) Aug 27, 2008
I m aware of two at this point, said Benton County District Attorney John Haroldson, adding that those cases were in King County. As soon as he s done here, he s going up there. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Residents unsure of county move Aug 27, 2008
The proposed plan calls for the renovation of the 77,000 square-foot building, which will then be used to house the Department of Social Services, the District Attorney s Office, and other yet-to-be-determined agencies. The goal, Robinson said, was to find a site that could also be used as a so-called county campus, which would place various departments in one place. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Ruling: CPS must obtain court orders before removing allegedly abused kids Aug 27, 2008
Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley said he believes the department s new policies are an overreaction to the ruling. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Wis. prosecutor reprimanded for hiding deal Aug 27, 2008
(AP) -- Columbia County District Attorney Jane Kohlwey has been reprimanded for initially refusing to provide the victim of a hit-and-run with information about a secret pact ... enuffalready wrote on Aug 27, 2008 8:17 AM:" Let's see if I have this straight. First she signs a secret deal with the defendant, then refuses to show it to the victim in direct violation of state law, then she violated the specifics of a legally binding contract with the defendant. A great representative of the... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
N.M. Prison Break May Have Been Inside Job Aug 27, 2008
District Attorney Matt Chandler said investigators believe some of the remaining escapees could be in west Texas. "We're still receiving tips that some of the other fugitives, at least one or two of the other fugitives, could be in" the Lubbock area, he said. (CBS News -- US)
Officer Accused Of Body Slamming To Appear In Federal Court Aug 27, 2008
The videotape, which was reviewed by the Westchester County District Attorney Offices, clearly demonstrates the officer lifting Marquez off her feet and driving her face first into the ceramic tile floor of the restaurant where the incident occurred, the original complaint said. Marquez was accosted by police when she leaned over to get a better view of the medical assistance being provided to her niece who was earlier rendered unconscious when struck by another assailant while patronizing the... (WNBC.com, NY)
Graphic 'confession' tapes played in Lamonica trial Aug 27, 2008
Assistant District Attorney Don Wall said Lamonica confessed because he wanted to make a deal in exchange for what he would tell them about cult activity inside the Hosanna Church, which is now closed. Sometimes, ladies and gentlemen, the truth is stranger than fiction," Thiel said in the opening arguments. His attorney said in opening arguments, Lamonica was manipulated and coerced into his confessions. But in his second confession, he said, "Nobody brain washed nobody. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Sheriff Loses, Sutterfield Wins Aug 27, 2008
Mike Booth of McLoud, currently an investigator for the District Attorney, defeated incumbent Sheriff Kurt Shirey of Tecumseh 2,157 to 1,820 Tuesday to win the Democratic nomination for that post. He will face Republican Jerry Farris in November's general election. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Alejandro Mora Aug 27, 2008
"A neighbor had reported seeing the girls enter a vehicle at their Malibu home on the day they went missing.After the girls were found last week, detectives from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station interviewed them."Once there was disclosure there was sexual abuse, the investigation turned over to us," Scott said.Detectives from the Special Victims Bureau and the District Attorney's Office interviewed the girls on Friday, and further interviews were conducted during the weekend. Charges were... (Malibu Times, CA)
Woman files complaint against DA over office tryst Aug 27, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- A woman who had an after-hours tryst with a county prosecutor in his office has filed a private criminal complaint in which she says the sex wasn't consensual, but the district attorney called the allegations untrue. Bedford County District Attorney William Higgins said he committed no crime and called the complaint personally and politically motivated ... Higgins, who is married and has been district attorney since 2004, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the accusations... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ren Fest murder trial update Aug 27, 2008
However, Grimes County Criminal District Attorney Tuck McLain thinks the trial will more than likely be postponed ... According to the district attorney, the 12th District Court only has six criminal trial weeks per year in Grimes County ... The district attorney said he does not believe the delay will cause the case to be more difficult to try. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Search on for 5 Inmates Who Escaped From NM Jail Aug 27, 2008
They searched homes in the Clovis area, near the Texas state line, as well as one in Albuquerque, District Attorney Matt Chandler said. Investigators "are looking at every family and background friend of the suspects and they will continue to do that until they hopefully capture these individuals," Chandler said at news conference Monday. (Newsmax)
Jury still out in student sex trial Aug 27, 2008
Messages left with the defendant s attorney, John Colley, and the Nashville District Attorney s office were not returned Monday. On Thursday, Jeffrey Martin, Angus former cell mate in Maury County Jail, testified to the Davidson County Criminal Court the former educator told him he fondled one of his students and performed oral sex on her. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Letter -- Cantwell will protect way of life Aug 27, 2008
Fortunately, then-Assistant District Attorney Jim Cantwell was savvy enough to recognize what needed to be done to keep city-style adult entertainment out of Marshfield. Jim came to me with a strategy, and we meshed my experience as a former narcotics and white-collar crime detective with his strength as a criminal prosecutor and successfully protected the residents of our town. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Some charges dropped against fair employee Aug 27, 2008
Bergeron said he was waiting to find out whether the Plymouth County District Attorney s office would move forward against Witham ... Assistant District Attorney Bridget Norton Middleton said the prosecution entered a request to dismiss some of the charges against Witham, citing insufficient evidence. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Death penalty possible in shooting death case Aug 27, 2008
Deputy District Attorney C.J. Mody added a special-circumstance allegation of lying in wait, which opens Reed to the possibility of facing execution if he's tried and convicted. Rosa Reed was shot eight times as she sat in her car about 5:50 p.m. Dec. 24, 2007. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Family, friends pray for child's return Aug 26, 2008
On Friday, Essex District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett told the Globe that State Police working with his office had discovered what appeared to be blood-stained objects - including a mop that was apparently stained with blood and cleaned with bleach - in Gonzalez's apartment ... They hoped to reach residents as well as people who pass through the Lynn neighborhood as part of their Saturday routine, said Karen Dawley, a spokeswoman for the district attorney. (Boston Globe)
Perjury cases rising since 2006 Aug 26, 2008
The number of perjury indictments obtained by the Suffolk District Attorney's Office has risen sharply since 2006, when an antigang law went into effect that eased the requirements for proving that a witness has lied in court. "The impunity by which gang members were perjuring themselves was insidious," said District Attorney Daniel F. Conley yesterday ... But last year, there were four indictments, and this year, through July 23, there have been eight, according to statistics from the Suffolk... (Boston Globe)
Ex-husband held in Banks murder Aug 26, 2008
i know from working with her that her family meant the world to her. Denise was a good friend, mother and grandmother. (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
To review chiefs status Aug 26, 2008
Participating in the hearing panel will be District Attorney Phil Haney, Burke Foster, City Attorney Raymond Allain and Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal was asked to attend. Verret said the city provides a good infrastructure for the police department. (New Iberia, LA)
Wayward son wanders onto Devil's Slide Aug 26, 2008
The case has been forwarded to the district attorney. False registration. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Dalton committed to state mental hospital Aug 26, 2008
Dalton must stay at a state mental hospital "until such time his competency has been restored," Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney James Gibbons-Shapiro said. But the sentence has a three-year limit. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
2002 sexual-attack suspect heading for plea Aug 26, 2008
Recendes, who has an aquiline nose and sideburns, appeared in a Palo Alto courtroom Friday following months of investigative work after his DNA matched with that of the perpetrator in December 2006, Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Brian Welch said. The FBI and other agencies tracked down Recendes in Mexico, where his case was heard by Mexican courts before he was deported to the United States, arriving Aug. 13, Welch and Ryan said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
‘Their courage’ theme planned for Sept. 11 anniversary Aug 26, 2008
Somerset County District Attorney Jerry Spangler will speak about our commitment. He is co-chairman of the Flight 93 National Memorial Task Force. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Michelle Obama Tells of Dreams, Hard Work Aug 26, 2008
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, a longtime supporter of Obama who knows Michelle Obama well, said she was thrilled that America would finally get to know her friend who is "one of the most authentic and real women I know.". In February, a GOP ad campaign in Tennessee used her as political fodder, lambasting her remarks to audiences that, thanks to her husband's campaign, "for the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Youngest, most diverse Dem Convention ever Aug 26, 2008
District Attorney Kamala Harris, 43, San Francisco. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, 55, Los Angeles. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
What's showing (Aug. 21) Aug 26, 2008
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to destroy organized crime in Gotham for good. The triumvirate proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a rising criminal mastermind known as the Joker, who thrusts Gotham into anarchy and forces the Dark Knight ever closer to crossing the fine line between hero and vigilante. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Bad circumstances claimed teen Aug 26, 2008
The district attorney s office was given 20 days to respond to motions filed by Scissors and the hearings for CEC and AYA Colorado were re-set to Sept. 29. Askins is also set for Sept. 29 and Hooker is due in court Oct. 6. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
GOP voter discontent allows new entrants for '08 Aug 26, 2008
Fred Thompson, the former Tennessee senator who now plays a district attorney on "Law & Order," told Fox News on Sunday he might jump in. (Don't confuse him with the other Thompson, Tommy, former governor of Wisconsin who is already a GOP contender. (Yahoo News -- Presidential Election 2000)
Bradley protests possible early release for escapee who raped deputy Aug 26, 2008
District Attorney John Bradley is protesting the parole consideration for Earl Ponder, 43, who is serving a life sentence for the aggravated sexual assault of a Travis County Sheriff's deputy. Bradley recently received notice from the Parole Board that Ponder is eligible for early release. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Portland flights? Airport talks to SkyWest (3) Aug 26, 2008
There is only one source, said airport district attorney Jerry Lesan. Once that was determined, you can go ahead and negotiate with the one source. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
An Art Deco Landmark Will Shine Once More as Urban Living Space Aug 26, 2008
When Eastern Outfitting closed in 1957, the Sieroty family transformed the building into office space, housing tenants that included clothing designers, as well as the Los Angeles district attorney s appellate division. The 12th floor, now empty, still has a fashion runway stretching down its center. (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
5 arrested in Alpine stabbing Aug 26, 2008
On July 9, District Attorney Frank Brown said that the accused would probably be indicted at the next convention of the grand jury. The grand jury has convened since that time but there is no record of their indictment. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Boyfriend of woman buried in sand convicted Aug 26, 2008
He will be sentenced Oct. 20, said Deputy District Attorney Matt Kerrigan, who prosecuted the case ... Johnson and Proffer are also facing single charges of involuntary manslaughter and are expected to stand trial sometime next month, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's Office. (Santa Maria Times)
'Rampage' faces felony charges for hit-and-run Aug 26, 2008
The Orange County District Attorney's office has formally charged former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson for a July 15 hit-and-run melee that landed the popular fighter in jail ... Deputy District Attorney Keith Bogardus will request a $25,000 bail for the fighter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
S.F. mayor shifts policy on illegal offenders Aug 26, 2008
Newsom had said at a City Hall news conference Tuesday that it was up to juvenile courts, the district attorney, the public defender and his own Juvenile Probation Department to work out whether illegal immigrant criminals under 18 should be turned over to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. He and Siffermann said San Francisco was trying to balance its responsibilities under U.S. law with its 1989 designation as a sanctuary city, which allowed officials to refuse to cooperate... (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Trial in animal cruelty case set Aug 26, 2008
District Attorney Ken Mauldin would not explain why his office asked the second grand jury to consider lesser charges. "I can't get into facts of a pending case, but based on the evidence that came forward, we felt it would be best to take it back to the grand jury and let them decide" whether felony or misdemeanor charges were warranted, Mauldin said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Judge orders witness in murder trial to be jailed Aug 26, 2008
"I'm not concerned about the defendants. I'm worried about people out on the streets" who might want to harm or influence Hankton, argued Brian Patterson, chief deputy assistant district attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit. "This whole case is about one man putting up two other men to kill David Lumpkin," Patterson told the judge. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Feds shut down suspected major drug lord in Chester Aug 26, 2008
There is a very strong working staff," she said. Joining Magid at the press conference was Delaware County District Attorney G. Michael Green and Pennsylvania State Police Capt. David Young, as well as representatives from several federal agencies involved in the probe. Both Magid and Green said the investigation is ongoing, though they declined to discuss any activities involving Caldwell since September 2006. In August 2006, Caldwell took a bullet in the arm but managed to dodge what Chester... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Impressions of accuser conflict Aug 26, 2008
The conflicting impressions of the woman's behavior after the encounter June 30, 2003, with the Los Angeles Lakers guard are contained in 625 pages of documents made public Friday by Eagle County District Attorney Mark Hurlbert ... A spokeswoman for the district attorney's office said 3,400 more pages remain sealed for privacy reasons ... A statement from the woman's mother that recounted a phone call the day after the incident in which her daughter said, "Mom, I was raped last night." The... (Yahoo News -- Kobe Bryant)
Complaint filed over tryst in Bedford DA's office Aug 26, 2008
-- The Bedford County district attorney is facing a private criminal complaint after he admitted to having an extramarital affair in his office ... When charges are filed against district attorneys the state attorney general's office becomes the prosecutor. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Former Tyco chiefs jailed for $150m corporate theft Aug 26, 2008
"He stole. He committed fraud. He committed perjury," assistant district attorney Owen Heimer said. "He engaged in a shocking spree of self-indulgence.". (Yahoo News -- Tyco)
