Ohio woman with wrong embryo gives birth; biological parents call surrogate 'guardian angel'September 26th, 2009 Ohio woman with wrong embryo gives birthTOLEDO, Ohio — The biological parents of a baby boy born to a woman who had the wrong embryo implanted by a fertility clinic say they will be "eternally grateful" to her. Paul and Shannon Morell of suburban Detroit said in a statement Saturday said the baby was born Thursday at five pounds, three ounces and 18 inches long.
German court: Demjanjuk trial start date not before November at the earliestSeptember 10th, 2009 German court: Demjanjuk trial not before NovemberMUNICH — A German court expects John Demjanjuk's trial on charges of being an accessory to the murder of thousands at a Nazi death camp to begin in November at the earliest. The court in Munich said in a statement Thursday that it would announce its decision on the trial date at the end of September and make no further statements beforehand.
Ohio executes triggerman who killed woman, injured woman's son in 1995 murder-for-hire schemeAugust 18th, 2009 Ohio executes triggerman in murder-for-hire schemeLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio has executed the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman and severely injured her son. Thirty-three-year-old Jason Getsy was pronounced dead at 10:29 a.m.
23-year-old defendant in Ga. terrorism videotaping trial set to call on relatives to testifyAugust 10th, 2009 Ga. terrorism defendant to call on family at trialATLANTA —The trial of a 23-year-old man charged with aiding terror groups abroad is expected to continue in Atlanta as the defendant calls relatives to testify in his defense. Ehsanul Islam Sadequee (Sah-DEE-kee) is charged with sending homemade videos of Washington-area landmarks to overseas terrorists.
Witness claims DC mother accused of killing daughters let kids, ages 3 and 4, smoke marijuanaJuly 21st, 2009 Witness: DC mother let kids, 3 and 4, smoke potWASHINGTON — A witness in the trial of a woman accused of killing her four daughters says the parents allowed two of the girls to smoke marijuana at the ages of 3 and 4. LaShawn Ragland, a friend of Banita Jacks' boyfriend, testified in Jacks' murder trial on Monday.
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to lesser charges in slaying of Conn. millionaire developerJuly 10th, 2009 Plea deal in Conn. millionaire slaying caseSTAMFORD, Conn.
Woman accused of setting LA exotic dancer on fire ordered to stand trialJuly 8th, 2009 Woman accused of burning LA dancer to stand trialLOS ANGELES — A woman accused of dousing an exotic dancer with an accelerant and setting her on fire outside a Los Angeles club has been ordered to stand trial. A judge on Tuesday ordered Rianne Theriault-Odom to return to court July 21 for arraignment.
Federal panel won't reconsider ruling that overturned murder conviction handed down by NJ juryJuly 3rd, 2009 Ruling that overturned NJ murder conviction standsPHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court will not reconsider its ruling that overturned a murder conviction. In a decision announced Thursday, the 3rd U.S.
Ohio police believe woman tried to hold up 3 banks within 35 minutesJune 16th, 2009 Woman suspected in 3 holdups within 35 minutesAKRON, Ohio — Ohio authorities said they believe a woman held up three banks within just over a half-hour. Akron Police Lt.
Ohio college graduate feared she had gone into labor while receiving her diplomaJune 15th, 2009 Ohio woman feared baby would arrive with diplomaCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A woman who just graduated from college in Ohio says she was afraid her big day was going to turn into a blessed event. Expectant mother Dawn Thompson Ester thought she had gone into labor during Friday's commencement at Columbus State University.
Prosecutors: witness won't testify in trial of ex-congressman Jefferson accused of briberyJune 11th, 2009 Witness won't testify at ex-congressman's trialALEXANDRIA, Va. — The woman who triggered an investigation of former congressman William Jefferson and eventually gave him a suitcase stuffed with $100,000 in cash won't be called as a prosecution witness at Jefferson's trial on bribery and other charges.
Prosecutor: Ohio man accused of strangling wife 17 years ago knew his marriage was overJune 11th, 2009 Ohio man on trial in killing of wife 17 years agoTOLEDO, Ohio — A prosecutor in northern Ohio says a man accused of killing his wife and stuffing her body in a car trunk 17 years ago knew his marriage was coming to an end at the time the woman disappeared. Thomas Zich is accused of strangling Mary Jane Zich and faces life in prison if convicted.
Missouri woman commits suicide after being convicted of second-degree murderMay 3rd, 2009 Mo. woman convicted of murder commits suicideCASSVILLE, Mo. — A southwest Missouri woman convicted of second-degree murder committed suicide at home before she could be sentenced.
Tyra Banks to testify at NYC trial of Ga. man accused of stalking herApril 26th, 2009 Tyra to testify at alleged stalker's NYC trialNEW YORK — Model-turned-television personality Tyra Banks is due in court this week to testify against a Georgia man accused of following her from one side of the country to another. Banks, host of TV's "America's Next Top Model," is to testify in a Manhattan courtroom where Brady Green goes on trial on charges of stalking her.
Prosecutor says FBI agents to testify at trial of accused Mumbai gunmanApril 18th, 2009 FBI agents to testify at Mumbai attacks trialMUMBAI, India — More than 100 witnesses, including U.S. FBI agents, will testify at the trial of the man police say is the only surviving gunman in the bloody Mumbai siege, Indian prosecutors said Saturday.