Families' quarrel over shot-out window escalates to 'full-scale riot' in Ala. town of 3,300August 25th, 2009 Ala. families' quarrel escalates to all-out riotMARION, Ala. — Two Alabama families that had been fighting for years turned their feud into a full-scale riot Monday outside a small-town city hall, with up to 150 screaming people hurling tire irons and wielding baseball bats.
Feuding Ala. families cause riot of about 150 with some people throwing jack irons, tire ironsAugust 25th, 2009 Feuding families cause riot of about 150 in Ala.MARION, Ala. — Two Alabama families that had been fighting for years turned their feud into a full-scale riot Monday outside a small-town city hall, with up to 150 screaming people hurling tire irons and wielding baseball bats.
Secaucus mayor to become 1st elected official arrested in federal corruption sweep to resignJuly 28th, 2009 NJ mayor to resign in wake of corruption arrestSECAUCUS, N.J. — The mayor of Secaucus, N.J., is the first elected official arrested in a federal corruption sweep to say he'll resign.
July 4 arrest of former Washington Mayor Marion Barry revives scrutiny of political roleJuly 15th, 2009 Arrest has former DC Mayor Barry back in spotlightWASHINGTON — For many Washingtonians, it's yet another episode in the long-running drama of former Mayor Marion Barry: there's the attractive ex-girlfriend, accusations that he stalked her and a matter of questionable use of public funds. Though the stalking charge was dropped soon after his July 4 arrest, the current D.C.
Former federal prosecutor will review contract between Marion Barry and ex-girlfriendJuly 11th, 2009 DC Council to probe Marion Barry contractWASHINGTON — The head of the District of Columbia Council says a former federal prosecutor will look into a contract between former mayor Marion Barry and his ex-girlfriend. Council Chairman Vincent Gray said Friday that former federal prosecutor Robert Bennett has been appointed to review whether Barry complied with city laws and Council rules in awarding a contract to Donna Watts-Brighthaupt while the two were in a relationship.
Federal prosecutors drop stalking charges against ex-DC Mayor Marion BarryJuly 9th, 2009 Stalking charges dropped against Marion BarryWASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, who was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend. U.S. Park Police arrested the current D.C.
City records: Former DC mayor Marion Barry hired woman soon after they began datingJuly 8th, 2009 Marion Barry hired girlfriend while the two datedWASHINGTON — City records show that former D.C. mayor Marion Barry hired his former girlfriend soon after they began dating.
Lawyer for ex-DC Mayor Marion Barry says he's confident stalking charge will be droppedJuly 6th, 2009 Ex-DC mayor's lawyer: New charge will be droppedWASHINGTON — An attorney for former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry said Monday he's confident that a stalking charge filed against the veteran politician by a former girlfriend will be dropped. At a news conference Monday, attorney Frederick Cooke said Barry vehemently denies the allegation by Donna Watts-Brighthaupt.
Former Washington, D.C., Mayor Barry arrested and charged with stalking womanJuly 5th, 2009 Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalkingWASHINGTON — Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman. The United States Park Police said Barry, a current D.C.
Australian woman sentenced to prison for cyber-stalking American Idol contestant Diana DeGarmoMay 29th, 2009 Australian jailed in American Idol singer stalkingMELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian woman was sentenced to more than two years in prison on Friday for stalking "American Idol" contestant Diana DeGarmo over the Internet from the opposite side of the world. Tanya Maree Quattrocchi, 23, pleaded guilty earlier this month to four charges of cyber-stalking for hacking into DeGarmo's My Space account and intercepting her e-mails and those of her mother, Brenda, and housemate, model Donielle Morris.
Australian woman sentenced to jail for cyber-stalking 'American Idol' contestant Diana DeGarmoMay 29th, 2009 Aussie jailed in 'American Idol' singer stalkingMELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian woman was sentenced to more than two years in prison on Friday for stalking "American Idol" contestant Diana DeGarmo over the Internet from the opposite side of the world. Tanya Maree Quattrocchi, 23, pleaded guilty earlier this month to four charges of cyber-stalking for hacking into DeGarmo's My Space account and intercepting her e-mails and those of her mother, Brenda, and housemate, model Donielle Morris.
DC Council gives final approval to recognize same-sex marriages from other statesMay 5th, 2009 DC Council votes to recognize gay marriagesWASHINGTON — After an emotional debate, the D.C. Council has given final approval to legislation that recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.
Georgia man found guilty of stalking, harassing Tyra BanksMay 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Georgia man who was arrested for harassing and stalking supermodel-turned-TV host Tyra Banks has been convicted. Manhattan Criminal Court Judge James Burk convicted Brady Green of stalking, harassment, criminal trespass and attempted aggravated harassment, reports Usmagazine.com.
Tax problems don't stop former DC Mayor Marion Barry from buying $800 opera coat at auctionApril 29th, 2009 Despite tax woes, former DC mayor buys $800 coatWASHINGTON — Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry owes thousands of dollars in back taxes, but that didn't stop him from buying his girlfriend an $800 coat. Barry tells The Washington Post he bought the opera coat with his own money Saturday at a cancer auction.
Washington 'A' list excludes Bush and company, Obamas, Axelrods inApril 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The new Washington, DC, A-list is in, and George W. Bush and his team aren't on it, reports the New York Post.
Loading ...