Pa. coroner: 4-year-old boy found dead in septic tank drowned, accident or intentional unknownOctober 6th, 2009 Coroner: Pa. boy, 4, found in septic tank drownedHOOKSTOWN, Pa.
Authorities say it appears financier accused in Ponzi scheme committed suicide in CaliforniaSeptember 18th, 2009 Police in Calif. believe financier killed himselfNEWPORT BEACH, Calif.
Attorney says late Calif. financier took meds for back pain, suicide claims are 'offensive'September 17th, 2009 Attorney: Calif. financier took meds for back painLOS ANGELES — A lawyer who represented a financier that died last weekend while facing charges of fraud says his late client was taking painkillers and any speculation that his death was a suicide is "offensive."
Los Angeles attorney David Schindler told the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that a hospital in Newport Beach told Danny Pang's family that he died of a heart attack.
Ohio man indicted on murder, abuse of corpse charges in death of wife he reported missingSeptember 14th, 2009 Ohio man indicted in wife's death, abuse of corpseCINCINNATI — A southwest Ohio man faces murder charges in the death of the wife he had reported missing. Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters says 30-year-old John Strutz also has been charged by a grand jury with gross abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death a homicide; tests reveal propofol, 2 other sedativesAugust 24th, 2009 AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death homicideLOS ANGELES — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide. The finding makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.
Man, 78, indicted in shooting death of endangered Hawaiian monk sealAugust 6th, 2009 Man indicted in death of Hawaiian monk sealHONOLULU — A federal grand jury has indicted a 78-year-old Kauai man in the shooting death of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in May. The indictment was returned Wednesday against Charles Vidinha, who is charged with violating the Endangered Species Act.
Joe Jackson: 'Something is wrong' with Michael Jackson's death; suggests foul playJuly 21st, 2009 Jackson's father suggests foul play in son's deathLOS ANGELES — Joe Jackson said in a televised interview Monday that he's taken his son Michael's death "very hard" and believes the doctor who took care of him could be behind the singer's demise. The patriarch of the Jackson family appeared on "Larry King Live" and implied his son's personal doctor, Dr.
LA judge allows continued freezing of California financier Danny Pang's assetsJuly 3rd, 2009 Judge OKs continued freezing of financier's assetsLOS ANGELES — A federal judge has granted the Securities and Exchange Commission's request to continue freezing the assets of a California financier charged in a fraud case involving hundreds of millions of dollars. U.S. District Judge Philip S.
Federal judge freezes Calif. financier Danny Pang's assets during SEC fraud investigationJune 30th, 2009 Judge freezes Pang's assets during SEC probeLOS ANGELES — A federal judge has temporarily frozen the assets of a Southern California financier while he is under investigation by the Securities Exchange Commission. The judge on Monday ordered Danny Pang, who is accused of defrauding investors in his Private Equity Management Group companies, to repatriate any assets sent overseas and turn over his passports.
Parents of Himachal student cry foul over his suicideJune 23rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Parents of a Class 10 student of a prestigious residential school in Himachal Pradesh, who allegedly committed suicide Sunday, are suspecting a foul play behind their son's death, police said Tuesday. Karam Singh, 16, of Akal Academy at Baru Sahib in Sirmaur district, died after he was found hanging in the school toilet.
2 Marines indicted in Army nurse's death in NC; her burned remains found in shallow graveJune 19th, 2009 2 Marines indicted in Army nurse's death in NCFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Two Camp Lejeune Marines have been indicted in the killing of an Army nurse whose burned and dismembered remains were found in a shallow North Carolina grave last summer.
Former Illinois police sergeant Drew Peterson indicted on murder charge in death of 3rd wifeMay 8th, 2009 Peterson indicted on murder charge in wife's deathBOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Authorities say former Illinois police sergeant Drew Peterson has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his third wife.
Texas death row inmate, 2 relatives indicted on charges of sneaking cell phones into prisonMay 2nd, 2009 Texas death row inmate indicted in cell phone caseAUSTIN, Texas — A Texas death row inmate and two relatives have been indicted for allegedly smuggling cell phones into a prison which led to a statewide lockdown. Special Prosecutions Chief Gina DeBottis tells the Austin American-Statesman that 30-year-old Richard Lee Tabler, his mother Lorraine Tabler and his 36-year-old sister Kristina Martinez were indicted Friday on charges of possessing contraband in a state prison.
Federal magistrate says Calif. financier Danny Pang can be released on $1 million bailApril 30th, 2009 Calif financier Pang granted $1 million bailSANTA ANA, Calif. — A federal magistrate has ruled that California-based financier Danny Pang can be released on $1 million bail following his arrest on a complaint alleging he evaded currency reporting laws.
FBI arrests California financier Danny Pang on charges of dodging SEC regulationsApril 29th, 2009 Calif. financier Danny Pang arrested by FBILOS ANGELES — California-based financier Danny Pang has been arrested by the FBI on charges of structuring cash transactions so he wouldn't have to report them to federal regulators. The Los Angeles U.S.