Bangalore DJ arrested on drug peddling chargeOctober 10th, 2009 BANGALORE - A 23-year-old Bangalore-based disc jockey (DJ) was arrested on charges of peddling drugs, police here said Saturday. Nishchit Lalwani was arrested by sleuths of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bangalore police Friday on charges of possessing 354 grams of hashish (cannabis), a banned drug, worth Rs.1 lakh.
Correction: Brooke Astor trial storyOctober 9th, 2009 Correction: Brooke Astor trial storyNEW YORK — In an Oct. 8 story about the conviction of Anthony Marshall for looting the fortune of his mother, Brooke Astor, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Marshall was her son from a marriage to Charles "Buddie" Marshall.
Arthur Marshall, former chairman of Western Alliance and Bank of Nevada, to retire Oct. 31October 8th, 2009 Former Western Alliance Chairman Marshall retiresLAS VEGAS — Western Alliance Bancorporation said Thursday its longtime director and former chairman, Arthur Marshall, will retire from its board on Oct. 31. Marshall, 80, will also step down from his role as chairman of the Bank of Nevada, a unit of Western Alliance.
AICTE chief, two others suspended over corruption chargesJuly 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman R.A. Yadav and two of his colleagues were Wednesday suspended for alleged corruption for which they are facing a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
US files new charges _ and offers rewards _ for Mexican cartel leadersJuly 20th, 2009 New charges, rewards in drug warWASHINGTON — The US government has filed new charges against top Mexican drug suspects and offered a total of $50 million in rewards for their capture. The Justice Department says an updated indictment made public Monday in Washington adds the names of three alleged lieutenants of the Mexican drug cartel called "The Company" and its offshoot, Los Zetas.
10 Honduran police officers arrested on drug chargesJuly 13th, 2009 TEGUCIGALPA - Ten police officers were arrested on drug charges in the Caribbean region of Honduras and 142 kg of cocaine was seized from them, prosecutors said. The officers belong to the National Criminal Investigation Agency (DNIC), and were based in Tegucigalpa.
Afghan brought to the US to face drug conspiracy, distribution chargesJune 25th, 2009 Afghan faces drug charges in USWASHINGTON — An Afghan citizen was flown to the United States on Wednesday and arraigned on drug charges. Haji Bagcho landed at Andrews Air Base early Wednesday and was arraigned in U.S.
Wife of Astor's 85-year-old son says husband suffered mild stroke 2 weeks agoJune 23rd, 2009 Wife: Astor's 85-year-old son had mild strokeNEW YORK — The wife of Brooke Astor's son, Anthony Marshall, says her husband suffered a mild stroke two weeks ago. Charlene Marshall disclosed the stroke Monday outside the courtroom where her husband is on trial on charges of looting his late mother's $198 million estate.
Man jumps off four-storeyed building to avoid arrestJune 22nd, 2009 SANTO DOMINGO - A man broke a leg and suffered facial injuries when he jumped out of the fourth floor of a building to avoid being arrested on drug charges in the Dominican Republic, an official said. David Ortiz Taveras sold drugs out of the building from where he jumped Saturday, drug enforcement agency spokesman Roberto Lebron said.
Lawyer: Brooke Astor asked son whether he wanted all her money, but she was being 'ironic'June 4th, 2009 Lawyer: Astor ironic in asking son about moneyNEW YORK — Brooke Astor's son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune, but the aged philanthropist didn't mean it literally, her estate planning lawyer testified Thursday. "I took it as an ironic statement," lawyer Henry Christensen said.
Brewers minor league pitcher Pedro Lambertus suspended 50 games for failed drug testMay 1st, 2009 Brewers prospect suspended for failed drug testNEW YORK — Milwaukee Brewers minor league pitcher Pedro Lambertus has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The commissioner's office says Lambertus tested positive for metabolites of Boldenone, a steroid.
Italian cyclist Dario Frigo and his wife handed 3-month suspended sentences in doping caseApril 24th, 2009 Cyclist Frigo handed 3-month suspended sentenceGRENOBLE, France — Italian cyclist Dario Frigo and his wife, who were implicated in a doping case during the 2005 Tour de France, had their suspended jail sentences cut in half to three months Friday. An appeals court in Grenoble also ordered Frigo to pay an $11,430 fine, and a symbolic payment of one euro to the French cycling federation, which had filed a claim for civil damages.
76ers-Magic, BoxApril 23rd, 2009 76ers-Magic, BoxIguodala 7-14 5-8 21, Young 9-15 0-0 20, Dalembert 1-1 0-0 2, Miller 12-20 5-6 30, Green 1-5 0-0 2, Ratliff 1-1 1-2 3, Evans 0-3 0-0 0, Williams 2-10 0-0 4, Marshall 0-2 0-0 0, Ivey 0-2 0-0 0, Speights 2-2 1-2 5. Totals 35-75 12-18 87.
Sierra Leone sends 3 men to US to face drug-smuggling chargesApril 22nd, 2009 Sierra Leone sends 3 to US to face drug chargesFREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Sierra Leone authorities say three men convicted of drug smuggling have been sent to the U.S. where they are wanted on similar charges.
Japan Sumo Association begins random drug testsApril 22nd, 2009 Random doping tests begin in sumoTOKYO — The Japan Sumo Association began random doping tests of wrestlers Wednesday, following a series of drug-related scandals that have damaged the image of the ancient sport. Several top wrestlers, including grand champion Asashoryu of Mongolia, were subjected to urine tests by Mitsubishi Chemical Medience Corp., Japan's only institution certified by world anti-doping agency WADA.
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