Judge orders trial for ACORN, former employee in Nevada voter registration caseSeptember 30th, 2009 Vegas Judge: ACORN, former worker must stand trialLAS VEGAS — The political advocacy group ACORN and a former regional supervisor must stand trial in Nevada state court on felony charges they paid canvassers to collect voter registration applications last year. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace William Jansen bound the two over for trial Wednesday even as he acknowledged there are legal issues to answer first.
President and CEO of investment manager Rockefeller & Co. found dead in Mass.September 15th, 2009 NY investment manager found dead in Mass.BOSTON — James S. McDonald, president and chief executive of investment management firm Rockefeller & Co., has died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, Massachusetts authorities said Tuesday.
'Rockefeller' jurors begin fifth day of deliberations in parental kidnapping caseJune 12th, 2009 'Rockefeller' jurors in 5th day of deliberationsBOSTON — A Boston jury has begun a fifth day of deliberations in the parental kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller. Rockefeller's real name is Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR'-hahrtz-ry-tur).
'Rockefeller' jurors deliberating for third day in parental kidnapping caseJune 10th, 2009 'Rockefeller' jurors deliberating for third dayBOSTON — Jurors in the kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller have resumed deliberations for a third day. The jury of eight women and four men started deliberating shortly after noon Monday and spent all day Tuesday discussing the case.
'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.
Prosecution psychiatrist in kidnapping trial says 'Rockefeller' not insaneJune 4th, 2009 Testimony ends in 'Rockefeller' kidnapping trailBOSTON — Testimony has ended in the kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller. The final witness Thursday was psychiatrist Dr.
Prosecution psychiatrist in kidnapping trial says 'Rockefeller' not insane, as defense claimsJune 4th, 2009 Prosecution expert says 'Rockefeller' not insaneBOSTON — A prosecution psychiatrist says the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller exaggerated his symptoms and was not insane when he kidnapped his 7-year-old daughter in Boston. Dr. James Chu testified Thursday as a rebuttal witness for prosecutors.
NYC club bouncer guilty in slaying of graduate student from BostonJune 3rd, 2009 NYC club bouncer guilty in Boston student's deathNEW YORK — A Manhattan nightclub bouncer has been convicted of first-degree murder in the slaying of a graduate student from Boston. Darryl Littlejohn looked straight ahead as the jury verdict was read Wednesday.
Defense psychologist says man who calls himself Rockefeller is 'completely deluded'June 3rd, 2009 Defense psychologist: 'Rockefeller' is delusionalBOSTON — A psychologist testifying for the defense in the kidnapping trial of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller says he is "completely deluded" and not responsible for his actions. Forensic psychologist Catherine Howe testified that Rockefeller has delusional and narcissistic disorders that impair his ability to recognize the wrongfulness of his conduct.
Ex-wife of 'Rockefeller' says she worried she would lose custody of girl if she left himJune 2nd, 2009 'Rockefeller' ex-wife worried about leaving himBOSTON — The ex-wife of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller says she was afraid to leave her husband because she worried she would lose custody of their daughter. Sandra Boss was aggressively cross-examined Tuesday at her ex-husband's kidnapping trial.
Ex-wife of 'Rockefeller' says he was controlling, threatened her when she spoke of divorceJune 2nd, 2009 'Rockefeller' ex-wife says he was controllingBOSTON — The ex-wife of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller said she tried to leave her husband several times, but he became angry, threatened her and told her she would lose custody of their daughter. Sandra Boss was aggressively cross-examined Tuesday by a defense attorney who asked her why she stayed with her husband so long when he didn't bring in any income and told incredible stories about his past.
Man who drove getaway car testifies at 'Rockefeller' trial, says he didn't know of kidnap planJune 1st, 2009 'Rockefeller' driver: I didn't know of kidnap planBOSTON — A livery driver who acted as the getaway driver for the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller says he did not know he was helping him kidnap his 7-year-old daughter. Rockefeller's real name is Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter (GAYR'-hahrtz-ry-tur).
Former wife of man who calls himself 'Rockefeller' says she had no reason to doubt his pastJune 1st, 2009 Ex-wife of 'Rockefeller': No reason to doubt pastBOSTON — The ex-wife of the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller testified Monday that he wooed her with his sharp intellect and charisma but became controlling shortly after they got married. Sandra Boss said she had no reason to doubt her ex-husband's accounts of his past, including his claims that he attended Yale at age 14 and that he worked renegotiating the debt of small countries.
'Rockefeller' friend says he duped her into being getaway driver for kidnappingMay 29th, 2009 'Rockefeller' getaway driver says he duped herBOSTON — She knew him as Clark Rockefeller, a casual friend she met while they both took sailing lessons. They went to a couple of boat shows together, had lunch, and he introduced her to his 7-year-old daughter, Reigh.
Italian judge to rule in May whether to continue with CIA trialApril 22nd, 2009 Italian judge to rule in May on CIA trialMILAN — A judge will decide next month whether to continue with the politically-sensitive trial of 26 Americans and seven Italians accused in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect after the high court threw out key evidence deemed classified. Defense lawyers for the Americans — mostly CIA agents — and Italians argued Wednesday the exclusion of the evidence made it impossible to continue with the trial.