Posts Tagged ‘ lawyer ’

Feds ask to interview wife of suspected bomber

April 21, 2013
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Feds ask to interview wife of suspected bomber

Buy AP Photo Reprints PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal authorities have asked to speak with the wife of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, and her lawyer said Sunday he is discussing with them how to proceed.Amato DeLuca told The Associated Press that Katherine Russell Tsarnaev did not speak to federal officials who came to…

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US Government May Not Be Able To Fix Cell Phone Unlocking Problem

March 13, 2013
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US Government May Not Be Able To Fix Cell Phone Unlocking Problem

An anonymous reader writes "We recently discussed what appeared to be a positive response from the Obama administration on the legality of cell phone unlocking. Unfortunately, the Obama administration may not be able to do anything about it. It has already signed away our rights under a trade agreement with South Korea.

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Announcement expected in Florida case

April 11, 2012
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Zimmerman's lawyers withdraw as counselSTORY HIGHLIGHTSSpecial prosecutor Angela Corey says she will release new information within 3 days Zimmerman lawyers resign in public press conference "This is frankly one of the most outrageous things I've witnessed," legal expert says The attorney for parents of slain teen says family is concerned Zimmerman could be a flight…

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Arms dealer Bout faces long sentence

April 5, 2012
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The life of Viktor Bout is considered to have inspired the 2005 Nicolas Cage movie "Lord of War."STORY HIGHLIGHTSBout was convicted last year on four counts stemming from weapons deals He faces 25 years to life in prison His lawyer wants the conviction overturned and says the prosecution was 'political' (CNN) -- Convicted Russian arms…

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Siege gunman’s brother ‘outraged’

March 26, 2012
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Siege gunman’s brother ‘outraged’

French gunman's brother chargedSTORY HIGHLIGHTSMerah's brother has been charged with complicity in murder and attempted murder He feels he is being made a scapegoat, his lawyer says Merah's body shows more than 20 bullet wounds, a Paris prosecutor says France's prime minister defends the police and intelligence services Paris (CNN) -- The brother of a…

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French gunman’s brother charged with complicity

March 25, 2012
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French gunman’s brother charged with complicity

French gunman's brother chargedSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Merah's brother has been charged with murder, attempted murder and other counts Lawyer: A complaint filed against Merah for violent behavior had not reached trial Merah's body shows more than 20 bullet wounds, a Paris prosecutor says France lifts the scarlet state of alert declared in the Toulouse area earlier…

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Dick Cheney gets heart transplant

March 25, 2012
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Dick Cheney gets heart transplant

Dick Cheney undergoes heart transplant surgeryBy the CNN Wire StaffMarch 25, 2012 -- Updated 0150 GMT (0950 HKT)Dick Cheney has a history of heart trouble, suffering at least five heart attacks since 1978.STORY HIGHLIGHTSFormer VP was on transplant list for 20 months He's had five heart attacks since 1978 He had an assist device implanted…

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Toulouse gunman’s brother quizzed

March 24, 2012
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Toulouse suspect died while shootingSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Lawyer: A complaint filed against Merah in 2010 for violent behavior had not reached trial Mohammed Merah's body shows more than 20 bullet wounds, Paris prosecutor says France's Interior Ministry lifts the scarlet state of alert declared in the Toulouse area earlier this week Abdelkader Merah and his wife…

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Japan boat found one year after tsunami

March 24, 2012
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Japanese boat washed away in tsunami spotted more than a year laterBy the CNN Wire StaffMarch 24, 2012 -- Updated 0600 GMT (1400 HKT)A Japanese fishing vessel that was believed to have been lost in the 2011 tsunami has been located near British Columbia.STORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: The owner has been identified, a Japanese official says A…

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Disney’s $200M hit for ‘John Carter’

March 21, 2012
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Disney in $200m writedown for 'John Carter'By Matthew GarrahanMarch 21, 2012 -- Updated 0315 GMT (1115 HKT) Disney's box office disasterSTORY HIGHLIGHTSWalt Disney will incur a $200m writedown on action film John Carter Film about an American civil war hero who journeys to Mars The film has failed at the box office despite a $300m…

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