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Attorney News Jun 2006

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Acadome chief faces attorney general inquiry
A state ethics panel wants the attorney general to investigate embezzlement allegations against the man who oversees Alabama State University's Joe L. Reed Acadome. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:05:49 GMT)

Retired attorney cleared of charges
The Oregon Supreme Court has cleared a retired local attorney who was branded for the past four years as a criminal. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:11:23 GMT)

Warren attorney ousted
Warren County voters ousted incumbent county attorney Gary William Kendell from office in Tuesday’s primary, unofficial results show. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:20:37 GMT)

Judge reprimanded over romance with lawyer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Supreme Court has publically repremanded a Lee County judge for continuing to preside over cases involving a lawyer with whom he was having a romantic relationship. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:24:51 GMT)

Attorney General Charlie Crist starts three-day bus tour
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist begins a three-day bus tour today. The state's attorney general is set to start his tour in downtown Fort Lauderdale and travel to Naples, Sarasota and St. Petersburg, among other cities. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:26:19 GMT)

Chinese lawyer speaks out despite warnings after prison term for leaking state secrets
A Chinese activist lawyer, freed from prison after a three-year sentence imposed in a secret trial, said Tuesday he would defy warnings to remain silent and appeal his conviction to the Supreme Court. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:29:37 GMT)

Lawyer: My Client Too Heavy For Robbery
The lawyer for a man charged with robbing a Lindenhurst home said he's ready to prove that his 275-pound client was too big to fit through a window into the house. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:35:01 GMT)

Lawyer says nothing unusual about IRA for lawmaker’s wife
WASHINGTON – A lobbyist and former staffer of outgoing Rep. Tom DeLay set up a retirement account for the Texas congressman’s wife, Christine DeLay, but similar accounts were available to all employees, DeLay’s lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:07:10 GMT)

City attorney: Aztlan vote OK
The city attorney said the Fort Collins City Council followed city rules when it debated and then voted on a motion Tuesday night not to change the name of the Northside Aztlan Community Center without posting the item on the agenda ahead of time. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:10:28 GMT)

U.S. may call city's lawyer
Defense also eyeing Daley's top counsel Federal prosecutors said they would decide as soon as Friday whether to call City Hall's top lawyer as a witness in the corruption trial of Robert Sorich, Mayor Richard Daley's ex-patronage chief. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:05:10 GMT)

Attorney General sues pet shop owner over dying puppies
The state attorney general's office has filed suit against a McAllen pet shop and its owner, accusing them of selling dozens of dying puppies to customers. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:35:02 GMT)

Grimsley's attorney says pitcher pressured by feds to find dirt on Giants' slugger
PHOENIX - The attorney for Jason Grimsley claims federal agents tried to pressure the former Diamondbacks pitcher to wear a listening device and lure other players into confidential conversations to find incriminating evidence against superstar Barry Bonds. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:01:23 GMT)

Lawyer Says Client Too Heavy For Robbery
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. -- If the robber doesn't fit, you must acquit. The lawyer for a man charged with robbing a Lindenhurst home said Wednesday he is ready to prove that his 275-pound client was too big to fit through a window into the house. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:02:51 GMT)

Attorney says feds used Grimsley to get at Bonds
PHOENIX The attorney for former Arizona Diamondback pitcher Jason Grimsley says federal authorities used strong arm tactics on his client. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:22:21 GMT)

Attorney Says Fletcher Won't Attend At Arraignment
Frankfort (AP) -- One of Governor Fletcher's attorneys says the governor won't have to appear in court Friday for his arraignment. Attorney Stephen Pitt says the judge in the case has allowed Fletcher's lawyers to enter a plea for the governor. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:28:20 GMT)

Minn. Attorney General to conduct his own investigation of UnitedHealth options
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch has removed himself from a shareholder lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group Inc., instead moving to launch his own investigation of the company. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:50:08 GMT)

Lawyer Accused Of Being Paid With Sexual Favors
A lawyer appears in court to answer to charges that he lied about being paid with sexual favors instead of cash. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:00:28 GMT)

Defense lawyer calls man who killed Providence detective crazy
A defense lawyer says the man charged with fatally shooting a Providence detective with the officer's own gun is crazy. That acknowledgment came during opening statements today in the murder trial of Esteban Carpio. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:03:26 GMT)

Attorney Says Fletcher Won't Attend Arraignment
Frankfort (AP) -- One of Governor Fletcher's attorneys says the governor won't have to appear in court Friday for his arraignment. Attorney Stephen Pitt says the judge in the case has allowed Fletcher's lawyers to enter a plea for the governor. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:14:06 GMT)

Attorney General defends Iraq court martials
Lord Goldsmith, the Attorney General, today vigorously defended the decision to pursue court martials against soldiers serving in Iraq, amid outcry from military figures and politicians that they were "show trials". (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:19:14 GMT)

Attorney General Gas Gouging Hotline
If you suspect a gas station might be price gouging, you can call a hotline setup by the Indiana Attorney General. The number is 866-241-9753. You can also file a complaint on-line by clicking here . (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 17:20:47 GMT)

Md. attorney general throws a punch at martial arts schools
Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr. has delivered a swift kick to five martial arts schools the state accuses of failing to renew their state registration. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 17:56:36 GMT)

Man accused of killing Providence officer was insane, lawyer says
The man accused of killing a detective inside police headquarters with the officer's own weapon is psychotic and should be acquitted by reason of insanity, his lawyer said Thursday during opening statements in his trial. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 18:06:57 GMT)

Attorney says evidence was destroyed or lost in 1968 death
MASON, Mich. The lawyer for an Ingham County doctor charged with killing his wife nearly four decades ago says his client is innocent. Attorney Chris Bergstrom says... (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:07:19 GMT)

NEW: Lawyer accused of stealing from estates of the dead
A federal grand jury indicted a South Whitehall Township lawyer for stealing $1.5 million from the estates of deceased clients in Lehigh and Berks counties, U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan announced today. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:25:46 GMT)

Attorney Alleges Special-Education Student Raped In School
GARY, Ind. -- A 16-year-old special education student was raped and impregnated in a high school gymnasium, an attorney for the girl's family alleges. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:11:33 GMT)

M. Scott Bowen aims to be state attorney general
M. Scott Bowen, a former judge, Grand Rapids city councilman and now a Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general, says the incumbent, Republican Michael Cox, is “in the pocket of special interests.” (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:14:14 GMT)

Defense lawyer says he'll appeal
RUTLAND, Vt. -- The lawyer for a former Rutland man facing the first death sentence issued in Vermont in a half century says he'll appeal as soon as the sentence is formally handed down next week. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:14:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Bonds Targeted in Grimsley Probe
Federal agents pumped former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jason Grimsley about whether Barry Bonds used steroids, Grimsley's lawyer claims. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 20:50:27 GMT)

Ex-lawyer convicted of soliciting in-laws' murders
NASHVILLE, Tenn. A one-time Nashville lawyer jailed in the 1996 disappearance and killing of his wife was convicted today of trying to hire another inmate to murder his in-laws. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 21:09:49 GMT)

Lawyer calls for Bain retrial
A lawyer representing convicted murderer David Bain has called for the Governor-General Silvia Cartwright to grant an immediate retrial. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 21:35:05 GMT)

NY1/Newsday Poll: Cuomo Leads Green In Attorney General Race
New York State Attorney General candidate Andrew Cuomo received some good news in the latest NY1 poll, in which he leads his nearest Democratic rival Mark Green, 34 to 20 percent. (Thu, 08 Jun 2006 22:55:56 GMT)

Private eye hired by Jackson attorney charged with conspiracy
Bradley Miller, 45, was arrested Tuesday along with George Izquierdo, 58, owner of Las Casas Realty in Los Angeles, and Camilo Valentin, 30, an employee of Izquierdo, said the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office in a statement. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:00:59 GMT)

Attorney: Minucci Only Guilty Of Being 'A Dope'
The white man charged with a hate crime for beating a black man with a baseball bat last year in Howard Beach was "immature" and "a dope" but the incident was not racially motivated, his attorney said Thursday in closing arguments. May 25: Web Exclusive: 'Fat Nick' Videotaped Interrogation Nov. 30, 2005: CBS 2 Exclusive: Jailhouse Interview With Howard Beach Bat Suspect June 30, 2005: (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:34:58 GMT)

Lawyer Says U.S. Blocked Bonds Figure From Inquiry
The lawyer for Kimberly Bell, Barry Bonds's former companion, told George Mitchell that she has been advised by federal authorities not to cooperate with Mitchell's investigation into steroid use in baseball because of "the pending criminal proceeding.". (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 02:08:32 GMT)

PI Hired By Michael Jackson's Attorney Arrested
A private investigator once hired by a Michael Jackson attorney has pleaded not guilty of conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection with a case unrelated to the pop singer. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 02:31:14 GMT)

Attorney Arrested For Alleged Jail Smuggling
You might be shocked at what police say a South Florida attorney was smuggling into the Miami-Dade County Jail when he was arrested Thursday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 03:28:06 GMT)

Grimsley's attorney: Feds asked pitcher to wear wire in Bonds probe
PHOENIX Federal agents wanted to use Jason Grimsley to acquire evidence against Barry Bonds. That's according to the attorney for the former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 03:53:02 GMT)

Sinivasan treated in India: Lawyer
JAKARTA: Wanted graft suspect and textile tycoon Marimutu Sinivasan is undergoing medical treatment in India but is not avoiding arrest, his lawyer claimed Thursday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:00:38 GMT)

Attorney: Feds asked Grimsley to wear wire
Federal agents tried to pressure Jason Grimsley into wearing a wire during private conversations with other players to gather incriminating evidence against Barry Bonds, an attorney for the former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher said. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:30:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Feds asked Grimsley to wear wire
Federal agents tried to pressure Jason Grimsley into wearing a wire to gather incriminating evidence against Barry Bonds, a lawyer for the former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher said. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:31:25 GMT)

Missing local lawyer sought by police
Local police were searching for an area lawyer after he failed to show up at least two court appearances for his clients. Michael Lawrence Sr., a Sikeston, Mo.-based lawyer, was issued two body attachments by two different judges last month. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 04:50:28 GMT)

Minn. Attorney General to Investigate UnitedHealth Over Stock Options
Attorney General Mike Hatch said Wednesday he won't participate directly in a shareholder lawsuit against against UnitedHealth Group Inc. so he can start his own investigation of the company. Hat (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:14:59 GMT)

Salem lawyer seeks another major title
Chris Clemens, Lanto Griffin and Miller Baber are among the Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame contenders. Chris Clemens will be shooting for his third consecutive Roanoke major title when the 33rd Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame men's championship begins today at Botetourt Country Club. But the 39-year-old Salem lawyer doesn't present a very convincing argument when it comes to his odds at (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:34:30 GMT)

Attorney general says Kaine needs budget
Bob McDonnell said the General Assembly is legally obligated to pass a budget. RICHMOND -- Gov. Tim Kaine and the General Assembly's senior budget writers insist state government won't dissolve into chaos if lawmakers fail to pass a new budget before the start of the fiscal year, even though a state attorney general's opinion questions Kaine's power to govern without an authorized spending plan (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:48:11 GMT)

Defense attorney in truck-death case said his opponent met with a judge
Federal prosecutors are demanding that a defense attorney retract or prove his allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the case of a truck driver accused in the deaths of 19 illegal immigrants who were packed into his stifling trailer. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 05:57:22 GMT)

Court suspends Aloha lawyer
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday suspended an Aloha lawyer for six months for misconduct involving a civil case and a bankruptcy case. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 07:28:17 GMT)

Operator's lawyer: Case unwarranted
DETROIT - A lawyer for one of two 911 operators charged with neglect of duty in the case of a little boy whose calls were dismissed as pranks says the charges are unwarranted. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:04:33 GMT)

Attorney: Feds asked Grimsley to wear wire
Attorney: Feds asked Grimsley to wear wire Federal agents tried to pressure Jason Grimsley into wearing a wire during private conversations with other players to gather incriminating evidence against Barry Bonds, an attorney for the former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher said. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:08:10 GMT)

Lawyer was 'too friendly and too gay'
Lawyer Joseph Briante says he was subjected to unwelcome comments from co-workers at his law firm. A Vancouver lawyer says he was harassed by people at his law firm for "being a snappy dresser and too friendly and too gay." (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:12:36 GMT)

Hubbard's Neck Marks Consistent With Choking, Attorney Says
The attorney representing Jessie Hubbard's family says a second autopsy confirms what they've said all along, that Hubbard did not kill himself in the Moss Point Jail. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:12:44 GMT)

Attorney: Feds press Grimsley
PHOENIX -- Federal agents tried to pressure Jason Grimsley into wearing a wire during private conversations with other players to gather incriminating evidence against Barry Bonds, an attorney for the former Diamondbacks pitcher said. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:12:48 GMT)

Lawyer called into Craigmillar regeneration funding probe
A LAWYER has been called in to investigate allegations made against the chief of an organisation responsible for handing out millions of pounds to help regenerate one of Edinburgh's most deprived areas. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:54:35 GMT)

Former attorney sentenced for theft, forgery
JACKSONVILLE - Former Jacksonville attorney and public defender Kenneth Dobson was sentenced to jail time and probation and to pay more than $150,000 in restitution Thursday after pleading guilty to theft and forgery of court documents. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:14:34 GMT)

Top attorney fired by DA
Fred Klein, the Nassau prosecutor who helped put such infamous criminals as serial killer Joel Rifkin and "Long Island Lolita" Amy Fisher behind bars, was fired yesterday by District Attorney Kathleen Rice. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:20:13 GMT)

Texas Attorney General looks at silicosis cases
HARLINGEN - State Attorney General Greg Abbott has subpoenaed documents for a grand jury investigation into thousands of potentially fraudulent diagnoses of the occupational lung disease silicosis. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:20:38 GMT)

Lawyer called into Craigmillar regeneration cash probe
A LAWYER has been called in to investigate allegations made against the chief of an organisation responsible for handing out millions of pounds to help regenerate Craigmillar. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:30:45 GMT)

South Whitehall lawyer indicted in thefts from clients' estates
A federal grand jury indicted a South Whitehall Township lawyer in the theft of $1.5 million from the estates of deceased clients in Lehigh and Berks counties, U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan announced Thursday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:38:08 GMT)

Beslan hostage taker likely to be being held in pretrial jail - lawyer
VLADIKAVKAZ. June 9 (Interfax-South) - Sole surviving Beslan hostage taker Nurpashi Kulayev, who was sentenced to life imprisonment late in May, is likely to be being held in the pretrial jail in Vladikavkaz, his lawyer Albert Pliyev said on Friday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:42:33 GMT)

Ex-attorney general of U.S. to help Mittal
Mittal Steel has an ally in its fight to take over Arcelor: the former U.S. attorney general, John Ashcroft. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:07:24 GMT)

Lawyer wants Guité's sentencing arguments postponed
Chuck Guité's new lawyer wants his pre-sentencing arguments to be delayed, saying she needs time to get to know her client's case. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 14:50:21 GMT)

Fletcher, through his lawyer, enters pleas of not guilty
Gov. Ernie Fletcher's lawyer entered pleas of not guilty for the governor Friday in Franklin District Court on charges that allege he approved an illegal patronage scheme. Fletcher is on vacation in Florida and was not present. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:13:17 GMT)

Lawyer says Pete Doherty in detox
Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has checked himself into a detox clinic in Portugal, his lawyer told a court Friday. The 27-year-old Babyshambles frontman was not present for a scheduled hearing on the progress of a court-ordered rehabilitation program following his arrests for drug possession. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:09:16 GMT)

Lawyer Says Pete Doherty in Detox
Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has checked himself into a detox clinic in Portugal, his lawyer told a court Friday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:14:37 GMT)

Lawyer says Pete Doherty in detox
Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has checked himself into a detox clinic in Portugal, his lawyer told a court Friday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:15:05 GMT)

Lawyer Says Pete Doherty in Detox
Pete Doherty's Lawyer Says the British Rocker Has Checked Into a Detox Clinic in Portugal (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:41:47 GMT)

Judge Orders Attorney to Post Sanction on Firm Website
A superior court judge in Tacoma, Wash., found that an attorney helped his client fabricate tales of sexual assault by a defendant physician during an exam and ordered him to post her blistering opinion on his firm’s Web site under a headline she dictated. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 16:44:12 GMT)

Capital Tonight poll in the race for attorney general
A new Capital Tonight poll shows the race for attorney general may not be as tight as once thought. Four Democrats and one Republican have their hopes set on taking the attorney general seat in November. But it looks like Democrat Andrew Cuomo is in the lead right now. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 17:43:48 GMT)

Lawyer: British rocker Pete Doherty checks self into Portuguese detox clinic
LONDON (AP) - British rock musician Pete Doherty has checked himself into a detox clinic in Portugal, his lawyer told a court Friday. Doherty did not attend the hearing on the progress of the rehabilitation program ordered by the courts following his arrests for drug possession. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:42:12 GMT)

NEW TODAY: Bush nominates Tolman as the new U.S. Attorney for Utah
WASHINGTON -- The White House said Friday that President Bush has nominated Provo native Brett Tolman as the new U.S. Attorney for Utah. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:58:06 GMT)

South Africa: Man in Court to Challenge Attorney Exam
A Kuils River man who has repeatedly failed his attorney admission exams during the past 10 years is taking the Law Society to the High Court in a bid to scrap some of the test questions. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 19:49:49 GMT)

Wiccan lawyer urges end to tax exemption on religious items
A sales tax exemption for religious items and publications including Bibles should be declared unconstitutional, a lawyer for a Wiccan group told the state Supreme Court on Friday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:13:06 GMT)

Wiccan lawyer urges end to tax exemption on religious items
Tallahassee, Florida - A Wiccan lawyer says a sales tax exemption for religious items and publications should be declared unconstitutional. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:16:50 GMT)

Mittal hires ex-US Attorney General as lobbyist
The world's top steelmaker Mittal Steel has hired former United States Attorney General John Ashcroft to assist in the company's bid to take over European rival Arcelor, a Mittal spokesman said. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:28:16 GMT)

New Haven attorney heads to prison for stealing from clients
(New Haven-AP, June 9, 2006 4:08 PM)_ A former New Haven attorney is heading to prison for stealing more than $40,000 from a couple he was representing in the sale of their home. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:43:09 GMT)

Attorney for ex-death row inmate seeks $2 million from state
The attorney for a man freed from Florida's Death Row in 1989 after a new investigation showed he was wrongly convicted of killing his seven children is seeking $2 million compensation from the state for his two decades behind bars. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 20:46:01 GMT)

Eid picked for next U.S. Attorney
President Bush has picked Troy Eid, a former legal counsel to Gov. Bill Owens, to be the next U.S. Attorney for Colorado, the state's two U.S. Senate offices confirmed today. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:01:58 GMT)

Ask a Lawyer
Real-Life Answers to Your Legal Hassles Answers are intended for general information only and are not intended to replace the advice of your own attorney. Ask a Lawyer is in partnership with the Access to Justice Institute, Seattle University School of Law and Foster Pepper PLLC. Got a question? (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:16:49 GMT)

Tampa attorney may become defendent
The criminal case against a Tampa attorney is moving forward. Dennis Hernandez is accused of hitting the mother of one of his children and and refusing to let her leave his home in January. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:48:29 GMT)

Bush nominates assistant to take over eastern US attorney office
An assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District office was nominated Friday by President Bush to take charge of the office should current U.S. Attorney Frank Whitney become a federal judge. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:49:46 GMT)

Helmsley's Ex-Chef `Duped' in Setting Up Land Sale, Lawyer Says
June 9 (Bloomberg) -- A former chef to hotel magnate Leona Helmsley was ``duped'' into introducing her to a developer who wanted to negotiate the purchase of a $46 million land parcel, the chef's lawyer told a New Jersey judge. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:52:25 GMT)

Lawyer Says Pete Doherty in Detox
LONDON - Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has checked himself into a detox clinic in Portugal, his lawyer told a court Friday. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:54:37 GMT)

Lawyer Says Pete Doherty in Detox
Pete Doherty's Lawyer Says the British Rocker Has Checked Into a Detox Clinic in Portugal (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:56:50 GMT)

U.S. investigators targeting Bonds: Grimsley's lawyer
U.S. federal authorities wanted Jason Grimsley to wear a wire in an effort to gather information about Barry Bonds' possible drug use, the disgraced pitcher's lawyer told the Arizona Republic. (Fri, 09 Jun 2006 22:50:11 GMT)

Attorney returns fire over 'diploma' probe
An attorney for an Alabama recruit who attended a prep school that might be the focus of an NCAA investigation, has promised the NCAA a dogged fight if it strips the recruit's eligibility to attend the university, Gregg Doyel reports. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:01:32 GMT)

Lawyer horrified by wrongful detentions
The lawyer for two Australians wrongfully detained by the immigration department says he is horrified 26 others may have been subjected to the same ordeal. - (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 03:18:12 GMT)

Immigration lawyer welcomes drug, assault claims probe
A prominent immigration lawyer says she is relieved an investigation is under way into complaints of drug use and sexual assault at Sydney's Villawood detention centre. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:08:00 GMT)

Lawyer leaves rich legacy of philanthropy
Over the course of his life, bachelor lawyer Lindsay Young gave a great deal of money - usually anonymously - to many charities and causes he deemed worthy. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:12:51 GMT)

Man charged with stealing brother's, attorney's ID 0-3726
ASHLAND -- A Marlborough man stole his mentally ill brother's identity, as well as that of his former tax attorney, and used them to get months worth of free utilities, police allege. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:14:06 GMT)

Lawyer Says Pete Doherty in Detox
LONDON - Troubled British rocker Pete Doherty has checked himself into a detox clinic in Portugal, his lawyer told a court Friday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:17:55 GMT)

Attorney charges dropped
Drug charges filed against a Jacksonville attorney in October 2004 were dismissed by the district attorney Thursday because the pills in question didn’t contain a controlled substance and key witnesses are missing. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:25:24 GMT)

Lawyer Charged In New Year's Incident
TAMPA - The state attorney's office has filed charges of misdemeanor battery and false imprisonment against Dennis Hernandez, a local lawyer well-known for his advertising on billboards. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:32:53 GMT)

Bush picks Eid for U.S. attorney
The White House has nominated Troy Eid, a lawyer and former counsel to Gov. Bill Owens, as Colorado's U.S. attorney. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Eid will fill a post that John Suthers vacated a year and a half ago. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:52:20 GMT)

Attorney: Teacher Is Vicitm Of Accuser's Extortion Plan
The attorney for former teacher Danielle Walls said his client is a victim of an extortion plan by her accuser's family. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 04:55:19 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer sentenced for embezzlement
FAYETTEVILLE — A disbarred lawyer who embezzled money from his clients has given the legal profession a black eye, Fayette Circuit Judge John Hatcher said Friday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 05:14:53 GMT)

Potter nominated to be U.S. attorney
A former Charleston resident who serves as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia has been nominated for the vacant U.S. attorney’s slot there, Rep. Shelley Moore Capito announced Friday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 05:15:25 GMT)

Charges against attorney dismissed
Jacksonville police had arrested nine people on Oct. 24 during drug bust By Roselee Papandrea JACKSONVILLE - Drug charges filed against a Jacksonville attorney in October 2004 were dismissed by the district attorney Thursday because the pills in... (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 05:47:42 GMT)

Provo native tabbed as U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON The White House officially nominated Provo native Brett L. Tolman to be the U.S. District Attorney for Utah on Friday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:10:06 GMT)

Ex-county attorney ordered to move out
A 3rd District judge ruled Friday that former Salt Lake County Attorney Ted Cannon, 74, should be evicted from his subsidized apartment in downtown Salt Lake City because he has violated his lease and created a nuisance by, among other things, letting the place get so dirty that the smell offended other residents. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 06:13:28 GMT)

Bush nominates Provo native for U.S. attorney
Pres. George Bush has nominated Provo native Brett Tolman to be the U.S. attorney for Utah. "The U.S. attorney for Utah is a key position for our state, and Brett is the right person for the job," said Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. "He's an experienced Utah lawyer with an impressive background, and he's earned the respect of the law enforcement community in Utah and D.C.. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 07:24:44 GMT)

Bush picks attorney for Colo.
President Bush has picked Troy Eid, a former legal counsel to Gov. Bill Owens, to be the next U.S. Attorney for Colorado, the state's two U.S. Senate offices confirmed Friday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 07:33:57 GMT)

Bush nominates Troy Eid as U.S. attorney for Colorado
DENVER (AP) -- Attorney Troy Eid, husband of a state Supreme Court justice and a former adviser to Gov. Bill Owens, was nominated by President Bush Friday to be U.S. attorney for Colorado. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 08:19:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Barry will talk
Barry Bonds is eager for a sit-down with former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, his attorney said yesterday, but the embattled slugger will not talk until his lawyer can be assured the information won't be used by federal prosecutors. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 08:21:44 GMT)

Democratic attorney general race heats up
The Democratic candidates for attorney general fired subtle shots at each other during the party’s state convention Friday night at the La Crosse Center. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 09:57:09 GMT)

Attorney: Obsession led to woman's beating death
BENTON -Franklin County State's Attorney Tom Dinn Friday portrayed Brian Cockrum as "obsessed" with Cindy Leggans and said he believes that obsession led to the brutal beating that ended the Benton woman's life. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 10:57:45 GMT)

Zaheera to file I-T returns within a fortnight: Lawyer
In response to Income Tax Department's notices, Zaheera Shaikh, prime witness in the Best Bakery case, will file returns for the assessment years 2003-2004 within a fortnight, her lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 11:38:29 GMT)

Pravin concerned about nephew Rahul's condition: lawyer
Pravin Mahajan, accused of killing elder brother and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, is "concerned" about his nephew Rahul's arrest in a narcotics case and has inquired about his condition, Pravin's lawyer said today. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 11:43:23 GMT)

Lawyer: Bonds ready to talk
Barry Bonds is eager for a sit-down with former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, his attorney said Friday, but the embattled slugger will not talk until his lawyer can be assured the information won't be used by federal prosecutors. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:54:22 GMT)

Daley's top lawyer likely to take stand
Federal prosecutors intend to call City Hall's top lawyer to testify in the corruption trial of Mayor Richard Daley's former patronage chief, a source familiar with the case said Friday. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:03:31 GMT)

Pravin concerned over Rahul's condition: lawyer
Pravin Mahajan, accused of killing elder brother and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, is "concerned" about his nephew Rahul's arrest in a narcotics case and has inquired about his condition, Pravin's lawyer said today. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:27:26 GMT)

Judge rules district attorney can continue execution probe
SAN ANTONIO -- A judge refused to remove a district attorney from an execution probe despite allegations that District Attorney Susan Reed had conflicting interests because she set the... (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:19:03 GMT)

Belleville native nominated as U.S. attorney
President Bush has nominated a Belleville native to be the next U-S Attorney for southern Illinois. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:20:17 GMT)

DRC party denounces arrest of lawyer
The party of a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned the arrest of its lawyer in relation to a probe into 32 suspected mercenaries expelled in May from the central African country. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 15:36:19 GMT)

Judge rules district attorney can continue execution probe
SAN ANTONIO A judge has refused to remove a district attorney from a wrongful execution probe despite questions about a conflict of interest. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:29:56 GMT)

Alabama lawyer denies some charges in kidnapping case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. An attorney for a man accused of kidnapping, robbing and raping a Birmingham, Alabama, lawyer said that some of the charges against his client are untrue. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:43:08 GMT)

Bonds' attorney wants assurances before cooperating
Barry Bonds is willing to cooperate with Major League Baseball's investigation of performance-enhancing drugs in the game provided the information isn't used against him by federal prosecutors, Bonds' attorney told the New York Daily News. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:49:34 GMT)

Zaheera to file IT returns within a fortnight: lawyer
Mumbai, June 10: In response to Income Tax Department's notices, Zaheera Shaikh, prime witness in the Best Bakery case, will file returns for the assessment years 2003-2004 within a fortnight, her lawyer said today. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 18:47:07 GMT)

Pravin concerned about nephew Rahul's condition: lawyer
Mumbai, June 10: Pravin Mahajan, accused of killing elder brother and BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, is "concerned" about his nephew Rahul's arrest in a narcotics case and has inquired about his condition, Pravin's lawyer said today. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 18:47:58 GMT)

Accuser's Attorney Speaks About Allegations Against Priest
TOLEDO -- The Diocese of Toledo has placed a retired Catholic priest on administrative leave and barred him from any public ministry after allegations of sexual misconduct. Now the attorney representing the alleged victims has talked to News 11. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:16:46 GMT)

Koch Endorses Cuomo For Attorney General
Former Mayor Ed Koch, who twice ran against Mario Cuomo for political office, today endorsed Cuomo's son Andrew in his bid for state attorney general. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:34:58 GMT)

DRC coup: Party lawyer arrested
A party contesting the presidential elections in the DRC has condemned the arrest of its lawyer in a probe into 32 suspected mercenaries. (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:44:14 GMT)

Bonds' Attorney Demonstrates That His Pair is Much Bigger Than His Client's
Barry Bonds’ attorney Michael Raines says he wants his client to cooperate with Major League Baseball’s investigation into the use of PEDs, but doesn’t want Bonds' testimony used against him in any federal prosecution. Raines goes on to say, “I thoroughly distrust the federal government’s commitment to protecting anonymity. I’ve been asking for four years if this investigation is done. All (Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:33:52 GMT)

Attorney Robert R. McMillan Re-Elected As Public Member To The AMA Board OfTrustees
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced today that Robert R. McMillan, an attorney from Long Island, N.Y., was re-elected to a third and final term on its Board of Trustees. McMillan has served on the board since 2002 as its first non-physician member. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:05:30 GMT)

Lawyer Killed In Armed Attack Outside Courthouse
ISTANBUL - Aydin Sahin, a lawyer from the Istanbul Bar, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the yard of the courthouse in Beyoglu district of Istanbul on Thursday. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 03:06:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Marine Denies Haditha Massacre
WASHINGTON (AP) - The lawyer for a sergeant who led a squad of Marines during an incident that left civilians dead in Haditha, Iraq, says his client insists his unit was following military rules of engagement, did not intentionally target any civilians and did not try to cover up what it had done. No one has yet been charged in the Haditha case, which centers on allegations that a small number of (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 04:03:59 GMT)

Koch endorses Cuomo for attorney general
NEW YORK Former Mayor Ed Koch, who twice ran against Mario Cuomo for political office, today endorsed Cuomo's son Andrew in his bid for state attorney general. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 04:05:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Marine denies Haditha massacre
The lawyer for a sergeant who led a squad of Marines during an incident that left civilians dead in Haditha, Iraq, says his client insists his unit was following military rules of engagement, did not intentionally target any civilians and did not try to cover up what it had done. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 04:24:16 GMT)

Lawyer: No coverup at Haditha
WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. Marine involved in the killing of Iraqi civilians last November says his unit did not try to cover up the incident, a lawyer told The Washington Post. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 04:49:38 GMT)

Attorney explains kidnapping plea agreement
Dakota County Attorney Edward Matney, aware of some outrage over the light sentence meted out to a kidnapping grandmother Wednesday, explained Friday how that sentence recommendation was developed. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 05:23:13 GMT)

Saudi Arabia: Lawyer Says CMA Can Be Sued to Reveal Stock Manipulators
Lawyer Muhammad Al-Saieri said the victims of share market crash have a right to sue the Capital Markets Authority provided they can identify CMA's role in causing the loss. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 05:45:56 GMT)

ATTORNEY GENERAL RACE: A lively debate for Kline, Morrison
It isn't often that a debate between Kansas attorney general candidates outshines a forum of gubernatorial contenders. But Democrat Paul Morrison and Republican incumbent Phill Kline stole the show Saturday in Overland Park in their first face-to-face campaign encounter. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:05:37 GMT)

Lawyer concerned for Hicks' welfare after Guantanamo suicides
A lawyer for Australian Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks says he holds real concerns for his client's welfare after three inmates at the US military facility committed suicide. (Sun, 11 Jun 2006 07:08:55 GMT)