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.
'I-5 Strangler' pleads guilty to 6 more killings throughout Central Calif. in 70s and 80sSeptember 30th, 2009 'I-5 Strangler' pleads guilty to 6 more killingsSTOCKTON, Calif. — A man serving time for the 1987 strangling of a teen prostitute has pleaded guilty in the deaths of six other women throughout Central California.
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.
Pa. man pleads guilty in infant daughter's shaking death after he became angry over dogSeptember 21st, 2009 Pa. man pleads guilty to shaking daughter to deathERIE, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man accused of killing his 5-month-old daughter after becoming enraged over a dog that wasn't housebroken has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder.
NY woman pleads guilty to participating in $2.1M identity theft ring involving Bernanke's wifeSeptember 3rd, 2009 4th person pleads guilty in national ID theft ringALEXANDRIA, Va. — A fourth person has pleaded guilty in a $2.1 million identity theft ring in which Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's wife was a victim.
Del. man who fled to Central America with 3 daughters pleads guilty to fraud, kidnappingSeptember 3rd, 2009 Del. dad pleads guilty in international kidnappingWILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware optometrist who fled to Central America in a motor home with his three young daughters has pleaded guilty to federal kidnapping and bank fraud charges.
2nd brother accused of starting Wisconsin meatpacking plant fire pleads guiltySeptember 1st, 2009 2nd brother pleads guilty in Wis. meatpacker fireMILWAUKEE — The second of two Wisconsin brothers accused of starting a fire that caused $50 million to a meatpacking plant has pleaded guilty.
2nd brother accused of starting Minn. meatpacking plant fire pleads guiltySeptember 1st, 2009 2nd brother pleads guilty in Minn. meatpacker fireMILWAUKEE — The second of two Minnesota brothers accused of starting a fire that caused $50 million to a meatpacking plant has pleaded guilty.
Man pleads guilty to smuggling 27 million cigarettes from South Fla. to European UnionAugust 14th, 2009 Man pleads guilty to smuggling cigarettes abroadMIAMI — Authorities say an American has pleaded guilty to smuggling more than 27 million cigarettes from the U.S. into some European Union countries.
Florida woman pleads guilty to collecting dead mother's Social Security benefitsJune 23rd, 2009 Woman pleads guilty, took dead mother's benefitsFORT PIERCE, Fla. — A Florida woman accused of hiding her dead mother's body and collecting federal benefits for six years has pleaded guilty to a theft charge.
American man pleads guilty to causing death of Briton while driving in EnglandJune 19th, 2009 American pleads guilty to causing death of BritLONDON — A San Francisco man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a woman killed in a head-on car crash in England. Martyn Crew, 52, appeared in a British court Friday and pleaded guilty to careless or inconsiderate driving.
Denver man pleads guilty to manslaughter in New Year's Day shooting that killed woman, nieceMay 14th, 2009 Denver man pleads guilty to New Year's shootingsDENVER — A Denver man accused of firing a gun into the air and killing a woman and an 11-year-old girl as he celebrated the new year has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors. The Denver district attorney's office says 27-year-old Pedro Cortez pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of manslaughter.
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.
Pa. mother pleads guilty to third-degree murder in starvation death of disabled daughter, 14April 29th, 2009 Mom pleads guilty in starvation of disabled girlPHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2006 starvation death of her disabled daughter. Thirty-nine-year-old Andrea Kelly pleaded guilty Wednesday to third-degree murder and child endangerment in the death of her 14-year-old daughter, Danieal.
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.