Texas soldier accused of staging kidnapping hoax to cover being AWOL pleads guiltyOctober 2nd, 2009 Texas soldier pleads guilty in kidnapping hoaxFORT HOOD, Texas — A soldier accused of spinning a kidnapping hoax to cover his absence without leave from Fort Hood in Texas has pleaded guilty to desertion, making false official statements and obstruction of justice. Pfc. James Andrew Gonzalez pleaded guilty Friday in a Fort Hood military trial.
NY businessman accused of bid to fund Afghan training camp pleads guilty to terror financingSeptember 30th, 2009 NY businessman pleads guilty to terror financingNEW YORK — A New York businessman accused of trying to funnel money to a terrorist training camp in Afghanistan pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of terrorism financing and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari entered his plea before a federal judge in Manhattan.
Former Danielle Steel aide faces prison after admitting stealing at least $400,000 from authorSeptember 30th, 2009 Former Danielle Steel aide pleads guilty to fraudSAN FRANCISCO — A former aide to Danielle Steel is facing time in federal prison after admitting she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the romance novelist. Federal prosecutors announced Monday that 47-year-old Kristy Watts, who also goes by the name Kristy Siegrist, pleaded guilty last week to one count of wire fraud and four counts of tax evasion.
Guilty plea entered by NY businessman accused of funneling money to terrorist training campSeptember 30th, 2009 NY terror case defendant pleads guiltyNEW YORK — A New York businessman accused of trying to funnel money to a terrorist training camp in Afghanistan pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of terrorism financing and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Abdul Tawala Ibn Ali Alishtari entered his plea before a federal judge in Manhattan.
Woman pleads guilty in San Diego federal courthouse bombingSeptember 22nd, 2009 Woman pleads guilty in San Diego court bombingSAN DIEGO — The last of three defendants charged with detonating a pipe bomb outside the federal courthouse in San Diego has pleaded guilty. Rachelle Carlock pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession and use of a destructive device to commit a crime of violence.
Mass. postal worker pleads guilty to stealing 30,000-plus DVDs sent by Netflix to customersSeptember 22nd, 2009 Mass. postal worker admits to stealing 30,000 DVDsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A former postal service employee has pleaded guilty to stealing more than 30,000 DVDs that moved through a western Massachusetts post office.
Son of former CIA 'tradecraft' instructor pleads guilty to conspiracy chargesAugust 28th, 2009 Ex-CIA spy's son pleads guilty to conspiracyPORTLAND, Ore. — The son of an ex-CIA spy has pleaded guilty to conspiracy after admitting he met with his father's former Russian handlers and accepted money from them.
Ex-Army Ranger convicted in Tacoma bank robbery pleads not guilty in attack on co-defendantAugust 27th, 2009 Wash. robber pleads not guilty in prison attackSEATTLE — A former Army Ranger who led a terrifying takeover-style bank holdup has pleaded not guilty to new charges — that he tried to kill a fellow robber behind bars. Luke E. Sommer, 22, entered the plea Thursday to charges of assault with intent to commit murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
2 plead guilty to trying to bribe US Army captain for road-building contract in AfghanistanAugust 7th, 2009 2 plead guilty to offering bribe in AfghanistanALEXANDRIA, Va. — Two men have pleaded guilty to offering a $1 million bribe to a U.S.
Man pleads not guilty in shooting death of soldier outside Ark. Army recruiting centerJuly 31st, 2009 Man pleads not guilty in soldier slaying in Ark.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A 23-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he shot and killed a soldier outside an Arkansas Army recruiting center, and prosecutors say they'll seek the death penalty.
Philadelphia man pleads guilty to smuggling handgun onto airplane, faces prison timeJuly 3rd, 2009 Pa. man pleads guilty to smuggling gun on to planePHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to boarding a US Airways flight while carrying a concealed weapon. Twenty-nine-year-old Damien Young pleaded guilty Thursday to sneaking a handgun into Philadelphia International Airport and onto a flight bound for Phoenix on June 4.
Lawyer Dreier pleads guilty to defrauding hedge funds of more $400 millionMay 12th, 2009 Lawyer pleads guilty to huge fraudNEW YORK — A Prominent Manhattan lawyer has pleaded guilty to defrauding hedge funds of more than $400 million. Fifty-eight-year-old Marc Dreier on Monday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, securities fraud, wire fraud and money laundering.
Former finance director of child abuse nonprofit admits stealing payroll checksMay 5th, 2009 Woman pleads guilty to theft from nonprofitWASHINGTON — The former finance director of the nonprofit National Children's Alliance pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing from the organization that helps child abuse victims. Sharon Martin of Upper Marlboro, Md., admitted she stole eight payroll paychecks totaling more than $15,800.
Ex- NYC stock trader pleads guilty to stealing $16M from friends, clients for lavish lifestyleMay 2nd, 2009 Ex-NYC stock trader pleads guilty to stealing $16MNEW YORK — A former New York City stock trader has pleaded guilty to stealing $16 million he had promised to invest for friends and clients. David Holzer pleaded guilty Thursday in state Supreme Court in Manhattan.
Chargers' DT Jamal Williams pleads guilty to traffic violationsApril 24th, 2009 Williams pleads guilty to traffic violationsSAN DIEGO — Chargers defensive tackle Jamal Williams pleaded guilty to two traffic violations on Thursday as part of a plea deal stemming from his arrest Feb. 1. Williams had been arrested on suspicion of DUI, but the San Diego City Attorney's office decided to charge him with misdemeanor reckless driving after his blood-alcohol level showed 0.07 percent, under the state limit of 0.08.
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