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Published: 10/19/10

Attendant in JetBlue Meltdown Pleads Guilty

By  Steven Hoffer - AOL News
Attendant in JetBlue Meltdown Pleads Guilty

(Oct. 19) --The cheers of "folk hero" have subsided and the emergency slide is re-secured in the airplane. Now JetBlue's infamous flight attendant Steven Slater -- who made arguably the most epic if not ill-advised "I quit" exit in recent memory -- has pleaded guilty to one count of felony attempted criminal mischief and one count of misdemeanor criminal mischief. This day was coming the second Slater's feet touched the tarmac. Although Slater, who appeared in court today, will not spend time in prison, he is required to complete a yearlong mental health program and also attend substance ...

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Published: 08/17/10

'Blago' Verdict: Instant Reactions

By  Carl Franzen - AOL News
'Blago' Verdict: Instant Reactions

(Aug. 17) -- On Tuesday evening, it was "Blago" vs. the blogosphere. The former of course being ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who exited a federal courthouse in Chicago guilty on just one of the 24 counts filed against him (lying to federal investigators). It was a disappointing verdict for the prosecution and all of those who wished that Lady Justice would have come down more swiftly and harshly on the man accused of attempting to auction-off Barack Obama's old Senate seat, among other alleged corrupt practices. (He now faces up to five years in prison for the one guilty ...

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Published: 07/8/10

Mehserle Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter

By  David Knowles - AOL News
Mehserle Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter

(July 8) -- A jury has found BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Oscar J. Grant III. Mehserle, who is white, shot Grant, who was black, in the back at close range as he lay face down on a Bay Area Rapid Transit platform. Following the incident riots erupted in downtown Oakland, Calif. At trial, Mehserle's lawyers argued that their client had mistakenly shot Grant, and had meant to draw his stun gun instead of his pistol. The prosecution had sought a verdict of second-degree murder, claiming that Mehserle had intentionally shot Grant. ...

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Published: 02/3/10

'Lady al-Qaida' Convicted of Attempted Murder

By  not in system - AOL News
'Lady al-Qaida' Convicted of Attempted Murder

NEW YORK (Feb. 3) – A U.S.-trained Pakistani scientist was convicted Wednesday of charges that she tried to kill Americans while detained in Afghanistan in 2008, shouting with raised arm as jurors left the courtroom: "This is a verdict coming from Israel, not America." A jury deliberated three days in federal court in Manhattan before finding Aafia Siddiqui guilty in the third week of her attempted murder trial, which she often interrupted with rambling courtroom outbursts. After declaring the verdict came from Israel, she turned toward spectators in the packed courtroom and said: ...

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Published: 10/10/08

Shocker! Democrats Find Palin Guilty

By  Dave - Politics Daily
Shocker! Democrats Find Palin Guilty

UPDATE Statement from the McCain campaign: "Today's report shows that the Governor acted within her proper and lawful authority in the reassignment of Walt Monegan. The report also illustrates what we've known all along: this was a partisan led inquiry run by Obama supporters and the Palins were completely justified in their concern regarding Trooper Wooten given his violent and rogue behavior. Lacking evidence to support the original Monegan allegation, the Legislative Council seriously overreached, making a tortured argument to find fault without basis in law or fact. The Governor is ...

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Published: 10/10/08

'Troopergate' Report: Palin Abused Power

By  Tommy Christopher - Politics Daily
'Troopergate' Report: Palin Abused Power

Update: 8:33 pm - The bipartisan panel has concluded that Palin did abuse her power. From The AP:A legislative committee investigating Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has found she unlawfully abused her authority in firing the state's public safety commissioner. The investigative report concludes that a family grudge wasn't the sole reason for firing Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan but says it likely was a contributing factor. Update: 8:18 pm - The council has voted unanimously to release the report.The Anchorage Daily News is covering the Alaska legislature's meeting, in which they will ...

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Published: 06/4/08

Rezko Verdict: Guilty

By  Caleb Howe - Politics Daily
Rezko Verdict: Guilty

The Federal corruption trial of Obama fundraiser Tony Rezko has concluded, the jury finding him guilty on 16 of 24 counts, including influence-peddling and corruption charges. Rezko, of course, made national headlines after the Clinton campaign highlighted his association with Senator Barack Obama, who among other ties, participated in a deal with Rezko in order to purchase a Chicago home. Rezko has his fingers deep in Chicago politics. He was a big time fundraiser for Gov. Blagojevich and his influence with the administration is a key point in the trial. Among other things, Rezko is ...

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