Court papers detail mental health diagnosis of man charged in Elizabeth Smart kidnappingOctober 7th, 2009 Papers detail mental health findings in Smart caseSALT LAKE CITY — Federal court papers show a forensic psychiatrist believes the man charged in the abduction of Elizabeth Smart suffers from disorders that include psychopathy, pedophilia and narcissism. The full findings of a 206-page report by New York City-based Dr.
Elizabeth Smart to offer first testimony to alleged abductor's competency in 7-year-old caseOctober 1st, 2009 Elizabeth Smart to testify to suspect's competencySALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart will offer her first testimony about being snatched from her bedroom seven years ago and held for nine months at a competency hearing for her alleged kidnapper. Smart was scheduled to take the stand early Thursday in U.S.
Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her daily, threatened to kill her if she tried to escapeOctober 1st, 2009 Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her dailySALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart says she was raped repeatedly each day after she was abducted from her bedroom seven years ago and told she would be killed if she yelled or tried to escape. Smart testified Thursday morning in U.S.
Court upholds license decision in gun shop tied to DC snipers; shop with similar name is openSeptember 30th, 2009 License ruling stands for gun shop tied to snipersSEATTLE — A Tacoma gun shop linked to the D.C. sniper case isn't getting its firearms license back.
Punjabi to be Canada's 4th biggest language by 2011September 26th, 2009 TORONTO - Punjabi is set to become the fourth largest spoken language in Canada by 2011 after English, French and Chinese, according to Canadian Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. The minister made the announcement Friday night after inaugurating the seventh Spinning Wheel Film Festival at the Royal Ontario Museum here that will feature films by or about Sikhs.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapped at age 14, may face alleged abductor at his competency hearingSeptember 25th, 2009 Elizabeth Smart may face alleged abductor in courtSALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart would tell a court the former street preacher accused of abducting her was motivated by sex, not religion, if she is allowed to testify at his competency hearing, a federal prosecutor said Friday. If Smart's testimony is allowed, it would be the first time she has faced Brian David Mitchell in court.
AP NewsBreak: Competency review hearing set for woman charged in Elizabeth Smart kidnappingSeptember 24th, 2009 Competency review set in Elizabeth Smart abductionSALT LAKE CITY — A woman charged in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping who was court-ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment will have a competency review hearing next month. A Utah district court calendar on Thursday showed Wanda Eileen Barzee will appear before Judge Judith Atherton on Oct.
Attorney: Jail psychiatrist says Texas mom accused of decapitating baby competent for trialSeptember 24th, 2009 Attorney: Jail says Texas mom competent for trialSAN ANTONIO — The attorney for a Texas mother who allegedly told authorities the devil made her kill and mutilate her 3-week-old son said Thursday that a jail psychiatrist believes his client is mentally competent to stand trial. A judge will consider that opinion at a November competency hearing for Otty Sanchez, 33, and make a final decision, said Ed Camara, Sanchez's attorney.
Federal environmental regulators sue North Face over claims footwear was anti-bacterialSeptember 23rd, 2009 EPA sues North Face over anti-bacterial claimsSAN LEANDRO, Calif. — Environmental regulators are suing the parent company of outdoor apparel maker The North Face, alleging that footwear marketed as anti-bacterial violated federal pesticide laws.
Defense attorneys want Elizabeth Smart off witness list for Mitchell's competency hearingSeptember 17th, 2009 Defense wants Elizabeth Smart off witness listSALT LAKE CITY — Defense attorneys for the man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart are asking a federal judge to keep her from testifying during his competency hearing. The 10-day hearing for Brian David Mitchell is set to begin Nov.
Bank robbery suspect caught in Mo. motel after tip from state trooper to face charges in Tenn.September 14th, 2009 Bank robbery suspect to face charges in TennesseeJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A man suspected of robbing 14 banks in six states told a federal judge Monday that he wants to return to Tennessee to face charges of robbing two banks.
Ohio judge: Autistic teen charged in mother's death isn't competent for trialSeptember 14th, 2009 Autistic murder suspect declared unfit for trialCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A judge ruled Monday that an autistic teenager is not competent to stand trial in the fatal beating of his doting mother and should remain in the treatment facility where he has been living for several months. Portage County Common Pleas Judge John Enlow said Sky Walker, 18, is guilty of murdering his mother in January but should be institutionalized for his protection.
Iowa judge puts off trial of man charged with killing football coach pending competency rulingSeptember 10th, 2009 Judge delays coach killing trial pending rulingMASON CITY, Iowa — Experts agreed Thursday that a man accused of killing a popular high school football coach hallucinates and suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, but they offered different opinions on whether he is mentally fit to stand trial. After hearing from experts for the prosecution and defense, Judge Stephen P.
CBI not allowed to make tests on Scarlett case accusedSeptember 4th, 2009 PANAJI - The Goa Children's Court has denied the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) permission to put the two accused in the slain UK teenager Scarlett Keeling's case through a lie detector test. In his order Friday, GCC president B.P.
Judge to consider dates for competency hearing in Smart abduction caseAugust 31st, 2009 Judge to consider Smart competency hearing dateSALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge on Monday may set a date for a competency hearing for the man charged with the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart. Brian David Mitchell, however, was not expected to attend the hearing in U.S.