Judge to rule whether NY man accused of orchestrating $413M Ponzi scheme should remain freeOctober 9th, 2009 Judge to rule on bail for NY man accused of fraudCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A federal judge is expected to decide Friday whether a New York businessman accused of orchestrating a $413 million Ponzi scheme will be permitted to remain free on bail.
Judge: Alleged NY Ponzi schemer broke bail rules; sets hearing on whether to re-jail himOctober 8th, 2009 Judge: Accused NY schemer broke bail rulesCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A federal judge says a New York businessman accused of orchestrating a $413 million Ponzi scheme has violated conditions of his release on bail.
Judge considers revoking bail for NY businessman accused of orchestrating $413M Ponzi schemeOctober 8th, 2009 Judge reconsiders bail for NY man accused of fraudCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A federal judge is considering a request by prosecutors to revoke bail for a New York businessman accused of orchestrating a $413 million Ponzi scheme.
Judge considers bail for Ill. man accused of stalking, videotaping ESPN's Erin AndrewsOctober 5th, 2009 Bail considered for accused Erin Andrews stalkerCHICAGO — A Chicago judge is expected to decide whether a man accused of stalking and secretly videotaping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews should be released on bail. A federal magistrate is scheduled to decide Monday whether 47-year-old Michael D.
Preparations for Ohio execution halted pending appeal before full federal appeals courtSeptember 15th, 2009 Ohio execution preparations halted pending appealLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio prison officials have halted execution preparations for a man who raped and stabbed to death a 14-year-old girl pending the results of an appeal before a full federal appeals court. Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections Julie Walburn said Tuesday that prison officials were holding off on final preparations for lethal injection of Romell Broom.
Honest service law used to indict Blagojevich called too vague, faces Supreme Court challengeSeptember 12th, 2009 Law used to indict Blagojevich challenged as vagueCHICAGO — Among the corruption charges faced by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is a statute of just 28 words with enough pop to send big names to prison for corruption, but it's under attack by those who consider it vague and unfair.
US judge in Va. orders neo-Nazi leader released on bond, but prosecution appeals rulingSeptember 10th, 2009 Va. judge orders release of white supremacistROANOKE, Va. — A U.S. magistrate judge in Virginia has ordered the release of an avowed white supremacist, but prosecutors have appealed.
Bail granted for LA man whose mom-murder conviction was tossed after more than 26 yearsAugust 11th, 2009 Bail granted for LA man after conviction tossedRIVERSIDE, Calif. — A federal judge has granted bail to a Los Angeles man who spent more than 26 years in prison for the killing of his mother.
Mom who was put on trial in Missouri cyberbullying case asks to use the Internet againAugust 6th, 2009 Mom in cyberbullying case asks to use Web againST. LOUIS — A mother who was tried on accusations she was involved in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old Missouri girl who committed suicide wants to use the Internet again.
Prosecutors: Former press lord Conrad Black doesn't deserve bail pending Supreme Court appealJuly 7th, 2009 Prosecutors: Former press lord shouldn't get bailCHICAGO — Former press lord Conrad Black should not be freed on bail while appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court his conviction for defrauding shareholders in his Hollinger International media empire, prosecutors said Monday.
Judge denies bail for NJ blogger accused of threatening 3 Chicago federal judgesJune 25th, 2009 No bail for blogger accused of threatening judgesNEWARK, N.J. — A judge denied bail Thursday to a New Jersey blogger charged with threatening to assault or murder three Chicago-based federal judges.
Supreme Court turns down media executive Conrad Black's request for bail during appealJune 11th, 2009 Supreme Court turns down Conrad Black bail requestWASHINGTON —Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has turned down former newspaper mogul Conrad Black's request to be freed from a Florida prison while he appeals his fraud conviction to the high court. Stevens rejected Black's plea Monday without comment.
NRA asks Supreme Court to overturn Chicago handgun ban, apply Constitution to states, citiesJune 4th, 2009 Rifle group appeals handgun ban to high courtWASHINGTON — The National Rifle Association is asking the Supreme Court to strike down strict gun control laws in the Chicago area, setting the stage for another high court battle over Second Amendment protections for gun owners. The NRA wants the court to rule that last year's gun rights decision invalidating a handgun ban in the District of Columbia applies as well to local and state laws.
Conrad Black seeks release from prison while Supreme Court considers his appealMay 29th, 2009 Black asks high court for release from prisonWASHINGTON — Former media executive Conrad Black is seeking his release from prison, at least until the Supreme Court decides whether to uphold his fraud conviction. Black has served nearly 15 months of a 6 1/2-year prison term following his conviction in July 2007.
Chicago investment banker considering bid for bankrupt Sun-Times Media GroupMay 5th, 2009 Investment bank chief eyes purchase of Sun-TimesCHICAGO — A Chicago investment banker said Monday he is assembling a group to bid on the bankrupt Sun-Times Media Group. James Tyree, chairman of Mesirow Financial Holdings, said he is reviewing the Chicago-based media company's books, though his financial company would not be part of any bid.
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