US resists disclosure of classified national security information in 'Cuban Five' spy caseOctober 1st, 2009 US resists disclosures in 'Cuban Five' spy caseMIAMI — The U.S. is resisting a judge's order that could force disclosure of classified material in the case of three Cuban men convicted of spying.
Oregon Supreme Court rejects mandatory sentencing for woman who pulled boy against breastsSeptember 24th, 2009 Ore. Supreme Court rejects mandatory sentencingPORTLAND, Ore. — Sometimes a mandatory sentence can be too much.
Thousands march for liberation of 'Cuban Five,' men arrested 11 years ago of spying in USSeptember 12th, 2009 Thousands march to free Cubans convicted of spyingHAVANA — Thousands of Cuban demonstrators are calling for the liberation of five men arrested 11 years ago for spying in the U.S. Protest leader and painter Alexis Leyva Machado wants President Barack Obama to free the men because he said "they are anti-terrorism heroes, not villains."
The so-called "Cuban Five" were convicted in Miami, Florida, in 2001 of being unregistered foreign agents.
Lawyers sue US to obtain contracts signed with journalists during Cuban spy caseSeptember 9th, 2009 Nonprofit law group sues US in Cuban 5 spy caseMIAMI — A nonprofit law group is suing the U.S. government's Office of Cuba Broadcasting, demanding it turn over a list of journalists whom it paid while they were reporting on the prosecution of five Cuban intelligence agents.
Ohio ex-coach who claimed to be victim of racial crime is convicted of setting house on fireSeptember 3rd, 2009 Coach who claimed to be victim convicted of arsonTROY, Ohio — A former high school basketball coach in Ohio has been convicted of setting fire to his home in the days after he was charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Authorities who responded to the fire at James Clay's house in Troy also found a spray-painted racial slur on his car.
Woman who set self on fire at busy Miami shopping mall dies nearly a week laterAugust 19th, 2009 Woman who set self afire in busy Miami mall diesMIAMI — A 42-year-old woman who set herself on fire at a Miami shopping mall died less than a week after the shocking scene, police said. Cecilia E. Casals died Tuesday.
Pa. man convicted of groping woman in Minnie Mouse costume at Disney WorldAugust 11th, 2009 Man convicted of groping Minnie Mouse at DisneyORLANDO, Fla. — A 60-year-old man has been convicted of groping a woman in a Minnie Mouse costume at Walt Disney World.
Past terror cases in East Coast districts where Guantanamo detainees may be triedAugust 3rd, 2009 Past terror cases tried in East Coast districtsSome notable terror trials held in federal courthouses that the Obama administration is considering for Guantanamo Bay detainees' trials. New York City: The 1993 World Trade Center bombers were tried in lower Manhattan.
Acquittal or new trial sought in Miami terror case involving Chicago skyscraper plotJuly 22nd, 2009 Acquittal or new trial sought in Miami terror caseMIAMI — Five men convicted of plotting with al-Qaida to destroy a Chicago skyscraper and blow up FBI offices want a federal judge to declare them innocent or order a new trial, claiming that a juror who appeared skeptical of the prosecution's case was improperly removed during deliberations. The men also contend there was insufficient evidence to support their May convictions — which came after two previous mistrials — and that prosecutors modified the original indictment in ways that trampled on their constitutional rights.
Fisherman chronicled in 'Perfect Storm' awaits sentencing in illegal fishing case in CanadaJune 4th, 2009 'Perfect Storm' fisherman convicted in CanadaST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland — Maine fisherman and author Linda Greenlaw, who survived the nor'easter that was the basis for the book and movie "The Perfect Storm," has been convicted on charges of illegally fishing in Canadian waters.
Five convicted in plot against Chicago's Sears TowerMay 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A federal jury in Miami found five men guilty Tuesday of conspiring with the terrorist group Al Qaeda in a plot to blow up Chicago's Sears Tower and federal government buildings, while a sixth man was acquitted in the long-running case. The purported plot against the tallest building in the US was revealed in 2006 but never went beyond the planning stages.
5 Miami men convicted of plot to topple Chicago's Sears Tower, bomb FBI offices; 1 acquittedMay 12th, 2009 5 Miami men convicted of Sears Tower attack plotMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami has convicted five men of plotting to join forces with al-Qaida to topple Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices in hopes of igniting an anti-government insurrection. A sixth man was acquitted.
Sick juror excused from Fla. terrorism case; deliberations stalled as judge mulls replacementApril 30th, 2009 Sick juror in terrorism case stalls deliberationsMIAMI — Deliberations in the terrorism case against six Miami men have stalled until a judge decides whether to replace a sick juror. U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard dismissed the juror Thursday.
Jury in Miami begins deliberations for 6 men charged with plotting to destroy Sears TowerApril 27th, 2009 Fla. jury deliberates in Sears Tower terror trialMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami is deliberating the fate of six men charged with plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices around the country. The 12-person jury got the case Monday after a two-month trial.
Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth set to be arraigned on DUI-manslaughter charges in MiamiApril 23rd, 2009 Stallworth to be arraigned for DUI-manslaughterMIAMI — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth is set to be arraigned on DUI-manslaughter charges. Stallworth does not have to be present at Thursday morning's hearing.
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