U.S. Supreme Court expands plea bargain rights of criminal defendants

A deeply divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that criminal defendants who receive inadequate legal advice on pretrial plea bargains can have their sentences overturned, equating that with an unconstitutional and ineffective assistance of c ...

Pradaxa Lawsuit May Be Viable in Cases of Severe, Fatal Bleeds

The Pradaxa lawsuit attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear claims of brain hemorrhages, GI bleeds and other bleeding events in Pradaxa users.

Texas mom charged with slashing 5-year-old son's throat, to free demons

MAGNOLIA, Texas — A crazed Texas woman was arrested after allegedly slashing her five-year-old son's throat with a knife because she believed there were demons inside his body. Daphne Spurlock, 45, faces a charge of attempted capital murder, the ...

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Federal court upholds ban on Texas illegal immigrant housing law

Dallas, TX- A federal appeals court upheld the ban placed on an illegal immigration law passed by a Dallas suburb which would forbid illegal immigrants from obtaining housing.

QUEENS MAN INDICTED FEDERALLY FOR FIRE-BOMBINGS OF ISLAMIC MOSQUE AND HINDU TEMPLE

Defendant Charged with Federal Hate Crimes and Explosives Offenses for New Year’s Day Fire-bombings of Imam Al-Khoei Foundation Mosque, Hindu Temple and Convenience Store

Newark, n.J., man sentenced to 15 years in prison for carjacking and four armed pharmacy robberies

NEWARK, N.J. – Reginald H. Ware was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for participating in four armed pharmacy robberies in Jersey City and Union City, N.J., between July and October 2010, and a Jersey City carjacking in October 2010, U.S. ...

Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Lying on Passport Application to Elude Murder Charges

BOSTON - A Boston man was convicted today in federal court of making a false statement in a passport application used to elude capture for second-degree murder. Arnaldo Lopes, 42, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Joseph L. Tauro to maki ...

Florida Men Indicted for Role in $30 Million Telemarketing Scam That Victimized Over 22,000 People

Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that a grand jury returned four one-count Indictments against John Robert Eddy, 29; Cloyd James Holmes, Jr., 50; Gino Christopher Marquez, 31; and ...

Atlanta Man Imprisoned for Sex Trafficking a 12-Year-Old Girl

ATLANTA, GA - MARCELO ALEJO DESAUTU, 39, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today before United States District Court Judge Orinda D. Evans to over 17 years imprisonment for sex trafficking of a minor.

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Tractor-trailer truck accident claims the life of Pennsylvania woman, critically injuring two children

Uniontown, PA- A woman was killed and two children were critically injured Wednesday after being struck by a tractor-trailer truck on Route 119 north.

Former City Councilman and County Commissioner Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Taking Bribes

Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney Robert E. O'Neill announces that U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore today sentenced Kevin L. White (47, Riverview) to 36 months in federal prison for conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud and lying to the FBI.

Noted Scientist Sentenced to 13-Year Prison Term For Attempted Espionage, Fraud and Tax Charges

WASHINGTON - Stewart David Nozette, 54, a scientist who once worked for the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the White House’s National Space Council, was sentenced today to 13 years in prison for attempted

Former D.C. Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Assault

WASHINGTON - Darryl Ellison, 51, a former employee of the District of Columbia Department of Corrections, has pled guilty to a charge of simple assault stemming from an attack against an inmate at the D.C. Jail, U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. ...

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Woman victimized by domestic violence sues NC detective for sexual harassment

Statesville, NC- A North Carolina woman, who managed to get away from an abusive husband, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Iredell County Sherriff’s Department and the detective working on her case. Suzanne Wick stated that the Detec ...

Unfair Overdraft Claims From Citizens State Bank of Paola Customers Under Investigation

Were you unfairly charged an overdraft fee by Citizens State Bank of Paola? The attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from you to assist in their investigation of overdraft protection policies utilized by state and regional banks.

Unfair Overdraft Claims From Citizens First Bank Customers Under Investigation

Were you unfairly charged an overdraft fee by Citizens First Bank? The attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from you to assist in their investigation of overdraft protection policies utilized by state and regional banks.

Gentek Steel Siding Peeling Reported by Homeowners

Gentek steel siding peeling? Find out if you can seek compensation for repair and replacement costs by visiting ClassAction.org.

POSTAL EMPLOYEE CONVICTED OF POSSESSION OF STOLEN MAIL

THREE CHARGED IN $51 MILLION STOCK LOAN FRAUD SCHEME

Palm Desert Attorney Indicted on Federal Charges in Passport Fraud Case