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Jury in triple murder trial convicts firefighter
(AP)
AP - A jury convicted a city firefighter Thursday of fatally shooting three people and wounding two others during a late-night Fourth of July celebration, rejecting defense claims that he was angered by the noise and snapped.
Wiretap victims grateful private eye is convicted
(AP)
AP - The nine-week trial of Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano often had seamy plot lines and suspense worthy of a movie: death threats, offers of murder and extramarital affairs.
Hollywood private eye convicted in wiretap
(Reuters)
Reuters - Anthony Pellicano, known as
Hollywood's private eye to the stars, was convicted on Thursday
of running a vast criminal enterprise involving wiretapping and
bribery to fix the problems of his wealthy clients.
Ohio writer of racial hate letters pleads guilty
(AP)
AP - A man pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to writing racially hateful letters and e-mails to black or mixed-race people, including Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
Rapper DMX enters not guilty plea
(AP)
AP - DMX has pleaded not guilty to felony drug possession and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Taylor death suspect pleads guilty to second degree murder
(Reuters)
Reuters - One of five defendants charged with the
death of Washington Redskins NFL footballer Sean Taylor faces a
29-year jail sentence after pleading guilty to second degree
murder and armed burglary.
Ariz. man charged in serial predator investigation
(AP)
AP - Police say a 38-year-old man has been charged with multiple murder and sexual assault counts after DNA evidence connected him to attacks against four women.
Judge denies media motion in R. Kelly trial
(AP)
AP - A judge has denied a motion from news organizations seeking immediate access to sealed court records and transcripts in the R. Kelly child pornography trial.
Marine sentenced for sex abuse of Japan teen
(Reuters)
Reuters - A U.S. court martial sentenced a Marine
to four years in prison on Friday for sexual abuse of a
14-year-old girl on the southern island of Okinawa, in a case
that has sparked widespread public anger.
Prosecutor: Landlord tried to kill man over rent
(AP)
AP - Prosecutors say a New York landlord who tried to kill a tenant with a bomb has been indicted on attempted murder and other charges. The tenant lost a leg in the blast.
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