Italian prosecutors begin closing arguments at CIA rendition trial in MilanSeptember 23rd, 2009 Italians begin closing arguments at CIA trialMILAN — Prosecutors began closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of 26 Americans and seven Italians accused of orchestrating a CIA-led kidnapping of an Egyptian terrorism suspect. The arguments by prosecutor Armando Spataro signaled the final phase of the first trial in any country involving the CIA's extraordinary renditions program.
Closing arguments near in bribery trial of ex-congressman accused of hiding cash in freezerJuly 24th, 2009 Closing arguments next week in freezer cash trialALEXANDRIA, Va. — Defense lawyers for a former Louisiana congressman accused of taking bribes and found with $90,000 in cash in his freezer presented their side to a federal jury Thursday in a matter of hours.
What you talkin' bout, Willis? Sears Tower takes on name of British insurance brokerageJuly 16th, 2009 What you talkin' bout, Willis? Sears Tower renamedCHICAGO — The Sears Tower has officially become the Willis Tower in a ceremony in downtown Chicago. The country's tallest building and one of the world's iconic skyscrapers was renamed Thursday after London-based insurance brokerage Willis Group Holdings as part of its deal to lease 140,000 square feet of space in the tower.
Defense rests in weapons, conspiracy trial of NH tax evaders; closing arguments on tapJuly 8th, 2009 Defense rests in NH tax evaders' weapons trialCONCORD, N.H. — Testimony has ended in New Hampshire in the trial of tax evaders accused of booby-trapping their property to harm federal agents during a 2007 standoff.
Don't look down: Sears Tower unveils glass balconies suspended from 103rd floor SkydeckJuly 1st, 2009 Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconiesCHICAGO — Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. "It's like walking on ice," said Margaret Kemp, of Bishop, California, who said her heart was still pounding even after stepping away from the balcony.
Chicago's Sears Tower unveils glass balconies suspended from building's 103rd floor SkydeckJuly 1st, 2009 Sears Tower to open 103rd floor glass balconyCHICAGO — The Sears Tower is offering a new way to push your fear of heights right over the edge. A glass ledge, actually, suspended from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck.
Sears Tower to undergo $350 million green remodel, including wind turbines, solar panelsJune 24th, 2009 Sears Tower to undergo $350M green remodelCHICAGO — The Sears Tower will undergo a $350 million green remodeling effort at the 110-story skyscraper, including wind turbines, green roofs and solar panels. Owners and architects said Wednesday that the plan will reduce electricity use in the building by 80 percent and save 24 million gallons of water a year.
Sentencing delayed until Sept. for 5 convicted in Miami terrorism caseJune 19th, 2009 Sentencing delayed in Miami terror caseMIAMI — Sentencing has been put off until September for five Miami men convicted of plotting terror attacks against Chicago's Sears Tower and several FBI offices. The five had been scheduled for sentencing July 27.
'Rockefeller' attorneys to make closing arguments in NY kidnapping case, hand it to juryJune 7th, 2009 'Rockefeller' NY kidnapping trial nearing an endBOSTON — The kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller is wrapping up. Jurors are scheduled to hear closing statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys on Monday and then begin deliberating.
5 Miami men convicted of plot to topple Chicago's Sears Tower, bomb FBI offices; 1 acquittedMay 12th, 2009 5 Miami men convicted of Sears Tower attack plotMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami has convicted five men of plotting to join forces with al-Qaida to topple Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices in hopes of igniting an anti-government insurrection. A sixth man was acquitted.
Go ahead, look down: Sears Tower in Chicago to install 4 glass balconies for visitorsMay 2nd, 2009 Sears Tower to add glass balconies for a sick viewCHICAGO — Visitors to the top of the tallest building in North America soon won't be able to avoid looking straight down. The Sears Tower plans this summer to add four enclosed glass-bottomed balconies jutting out from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck — offering a view of 1,353 feet down.
Closing arguments in NYC trial of Ga. man accused of stalking supermodel Tyra BanksApril 30th, 2009 Closing arguments in Tyra Banks' NYC stalker trialNEW YORK — Closing arguments will begin Thursday in the trial of a Georgia man accused of stalking supermodel-turned-TV host Tyra Banks. Brady Green, 39, has been accused of repeatedly calling Banks' studio, showing up there and sending her flowers and letters.
Sick juror excused from Fla. terrorism case; deliberations stalled as judge mulls replacementApril 30th, 2009 Sick juror in terrorism case stalls deliberationsMIAMI — Deliberations in the terrorism case against six Miami men have stalled until a judge decides whether to replace a sick juror. U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard dismissed the juror Thursday.
Jury in Miami begins deliberations for 6 men charged with plotting to destroy Sears TowerApril 27th, 2009 Fla. jury deliberates in Sears Tower terror trialMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami is deliberating the fate of six men charged with plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices around the country. The 12-person jury got the case Monday after a two-month trial.
Prosecutor: 6 South Fla. men terrorists loyal to Bin Laden; defense says they are FBI victimsApril 24th, 2009 Closing arguments begin in terror trial in Fla.MIAMI — Six South Florida men being tried a third time on terrorism charges pledged allegiance to Osama Bin Laden and wanted to wage war against the United States, including blowing up Chicago's Sears Tower, a prosecutor said during closing arguments Thursday. The so-called "Liberty City Six" were again facing four terrorism-related charges each after two previous trials ended in hung juries.
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