Hertz names car rental unit president for the AmericasNovember 9th, 2009 Hertz names car rental unit executiveNEW YORK — Hertz Global Holdings Inc. on Monday named a company executive to oversee the car rental and leasing business in the Americas.
Fannie Mae to allow troubled borrowers to hand over deeds to homes, let former owners rentNovember 5th, 2009 Fannie Mae to rent out homes instead foreclosingWASHINGTON — Thousands of borrowers on the verge of foreclosure will soon have the option of renting their homes from Fannie Mae, under a policy announced Thursday. The government-controlled company, through its new "Deed for Lease" program, will allow borrowers to transfer ownership to Fannie Mae and sign a one-year lease, with month-to-month extensions after that.
Highest US military court hears appeal of former Abu Ghraib dog handler convicted in abuseOctober 8th, 2009 Highest military court hears Abu Ghraib appealWASHINGTON — Lawyers for a former Army dog handler convicted of abusing detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told the U.S. military's highest court Thursday that he had been following orders when he allowed his unmuzzled dog to bark and lunge at prisoners.
Judge denies Ex-US Rep. Jefferson's request for a new trial on federal corruption chargesSeptember 21st, 2009 Judge: Ex-US Rep. Jefferson won't get new trialWASHINGTON — A federal judge has denied the request for a new trial by a former Louisiana congressman convicted on corruption charges.
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.
Ohio judge orders shoplifters to wear 'I'm a thief' T-shirts during community serviceSeptember 8th, 2009 Ohio judge orders shoplifters to wear T-shirtsWAUSEON, Ohio — A northwest Ohio judge has added neon green T-shirts to his sentencing repertoire. Western District Court Judge Jeff Robinson in Fulton County is requiring some defendants to wear shirts announcing "I'm a thief" while they perform court-ordered community service.
Supreme Court orders bail for Mass. man convicted of beating school teacher with baseball batAugust 27th, 2009 Supreme Court orders bail for Mass. man in beatingWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the state of Massachusetts to grant bail to a man convicted of beating an elementary school teacher with a baseball bat.
Utah judge authorizes sale of 400 acres of polygamous sect's land in bidding processAugust 24th, 2009 Utah judge orders sale of polygamous sect's landSALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge has ordered the sale of a 400-acre parcel of land that is part of a trust established by followers of jailed polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs. In a ruling issued Monday, 3rd District Court Judge Denise Lindberg says a liquidity crisis of the United Effort Plan Trust makes the sale of Berry Knoll necessary.
4 Katrina evacuees helped by "Oprah's Angel Network" charged with fraud over FEMA assistanceAugust 20th, 2009 4 Katrina evacuees who got Winfrey help chargedHOUSTON — Four Hurricane Katrina evacuees are charged with wrongfully obtaining federal rental assistance after buying new homes financed by the "Oprah's Angel Network" charity, authorities announced Wednesday. Darlene McGruder Poole, 30, of Houston, and her sister, Lashona McGruder Victor, 37, of La Place, La., are charged together with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, according to the U.S.
Some evacuations lifted as firefighters make progress on wildfire in Northern CaliforniaAugust 18th, 2009 Some evacuations lifted in California wildfireMARYSVILLE, Calif. — Authorities are lifting some evacuations near a wildfire in Northern California's Sierra Nevada foothills as firefighters make progress against the flames.
More Vermont church properties face liens to cover awards in priest sex abuse trialsJuly 5th, 2009 More Vermont diocese properties face liensBURLINGTON, Vt. — A judge has put liens on four church-owned rest homes and part of the Vermont Roman Catholic diocese's investments in order to cover jury awards in two priest sex abuse cases.
Senior Housing Properties Trust raises quarterly dividend by a penny to 36 centsJuly 1st, 2009 Senior Housing Properties Trust raises dividendNEWTON, Mass. — Senior Housing Properties Trust said it raised its quarterly dividend by a penny to 36 cents.
NY prosecutors: Judge orders disgraced financier Bernard Madoff to forfeit over $170 billionJune 27th, 2009 Judge orders Madoff to forfeit over $170 billionNEW YORK — A federal judge has ordered disgraced financier Bernard Madoff to forfeit over $170 billion. Prosecutors say U.S.
Judge orders release of 2 men awaiting retrial in 18-year-old Texas yogurt shop murder caseJune 24th, 2009 Suspects ordered freed in Texas yogurt shop caseAUSTIN, Texas — A judge in Texas has ordered the release from jail of two suspects awaiting retrial in the 1991 murders of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop in Austin. Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen were previously convicted in the slaying of Amy Ayers, 13.
Sentencing delayed until Sept. for 5 convicted in Miami terrorism caseJune 19th, 2009 Sentencing delayed in Miami terror caseMIAMI — Sentencing has been put off until September for five Miami men convicted of plotting terror attacks against Chicago's Sears Tower and several FBI offices. The five had been scheduled for sentencing July 27.
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