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Rape victim is jailed on old warrantRape victim is jailed on old warrant (News)
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A college student who told police she had been raped was jailed for two days after officers found an old warrant accusing her of failing to pay restitution for a 2003 theft arrest.
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Stepfather accused of drowning girl, 3, for insuranceStepfather accused of drowning girl, 3, for insurance (News)
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The firefighters who tried to save 3-year-old Ashley McLellan, unconscious after being pulled from a pool on a winter night in 2003, noticed something strange about her stepfather: He was calm, mostly..
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Report: 'Pillow angel' surgery broke lawReport: 'Pillow angel' surgery broke law (News)
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A hospital that performed a controversial procedure that stunted the growth and sexual development of a profoundly disabled child violated Washington state law by sterilizing her, according to an inve..
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Judge's missing pants lead to big suitJudge's missing pants lead to big suit (News)
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A missing pair of pants has led to one big suit.
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NRA opposes bill to stop gun sales to terror suspectsNRA opposes bill to stop gun sales to terror suspects (News)
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The National Rifle Association is urging the Bush administration to withdraw its support of a bill that would prohibit suspected terrorists from buying firearms.
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New York City pays $29,000 for arresting topless womanNew York City pays $29,000 for arresting topless woman (News)
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A woman arrested for exposing her breasts has accepted a $29,000 settlement from the city, her lawyer said.
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Duke lacrosse players: Case closedDuke lacrosse players: Case closed (News)
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Free of sexual offense and kidnapping charges, three steely-eyed former lacrosse players at Duke University called Wednesday for reforms in the justice system and restraint in the media.
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Wiccan symbol OK for soldiers' gravesWiccan symbol OK for soldiers' graves (News)
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The Wiccan pentacle has been added to the list of emblems allowed in national cemeteries and on government-issued headstones of fallen soldiers, according to a settlement announced Monday.
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Judge ponders appeal by man in prison for teen sexJudge ponders appeal by man in prison for teen sex (News)
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A judge said Wednesday he'll rule by next week on the appeal of a man sentenced to 10 years in prison for having consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was 17.
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Judge tosses $54 million suit over missing pantsJudge tosses $54 million suit over missing pants (News)
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A judge in the District of Columbia has dismissed a case against a dry cleaner who was sued for $54 million in damages over a pair of missing pants.
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Court tosses punitive damages against Big TobaccoCourt tosses punitive damages against Big Tobacco (News)
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Splitting 5-4, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a nearly $80 million punitive damages ruling against Philip Morris.
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Counselor to Gonzales abruptly resignsCounselor to Gonzales abruptly resigns (News)
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Justice Department official Monica Goodling resigned her position as counselor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Friday afternoon.
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'Girls Gone Wild' founder surrenders to marshals'Girls Gone Wild' founder surrenders to marshals (News)
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The founder of the "Girls Gone Wild" video empire surrendered to federal marshals early Tuesday to face a contempt of court citation after initially defying a federal judge.
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Woman guilty of chainsaw murder, faces deathWoman guilty of chainsaw murder, faces death (News)
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A woman accused of killing and dismembering her former lover's friend was convicted Thursday of premeditated murder and could become the state's first female defendant to face the death penalty.
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Gonzales to face tough questions on attorney firingsGonzales to face tough questions on attorney firings (News)
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In what some lawmakers call a make-or-break session, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is expected to face a grilling Thursday testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the firing of ..
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Alec Baldwin explains tiradeAlec Baldwin explains tirade (News)
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As Alec Baldwin's angry words to his daughter were being broadcast around the world, the 49-year-old actor explained himself Friday on his Web site.
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Six arrested in 'militia' weapons raids; nearby school shutSix arrested in 'militia' weapons raids; nearby school shut (News)
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Federal and state agents arrested six men and seized an arsenal of homemade hand grenades and firearms in raids Thursday, including one that forced the shutdown of a school.
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'D.C. madam' names a purported customer'D.C. madam' names a purported customer (News)
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The alleged "D.C. madam" dropped a name in court documents filed Thursday, but the man named laughed at being accused of hiring the high-end escort service run by Deborah Jeane Palfrey.
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Energy magnate's ex wins $184M divorce verdictEnergy magnate's ex wins $184M divorce verdict (News)
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An energy magnate's estranged wife was awarded $184 million Monday in what appears to be one of the biggest divorce verdicts in U.S. history.
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Ten-year sentence thrown out in teen sex caseTen-year sentence thrown out in teen sex case (News)
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A judge on Monday voided a 10-year sentence for a man accused of having consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was 17. He instead gave Genarlow Wilson a 12-month misdemeanor sentence with..
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Supreme Court to rule on Gitmo detainees' rightsSupreme Court to rule on Gitmo detainees' rights (News)
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Rejecting Bush administration arguments, the Supreme Court reversed course and agreed Friday to review whether Guantanamo Bay detainees can use the civilian court system to challenge their indefinite ..
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Rape victim is jailed on old warrantRape victim is jailed on old warrant (News)
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A college student who told police she had been raped was jailed for two days after officers found an old warrant accusing her of failing to pay restitution for a 2003 theft arrest.
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Brandy sued for $50M in  deadly car crashBrandy sued for $50M in  deadly car crash (News)
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Singer-actress Brandy was sued for $50 million Tuesday by the family of a woman killed in a four-car freeway crash which police have blamed on the 27-year-old performer.
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Lawyer testifies about secret Jackson tapingLawyer testifies about secret Jackson taping (News)
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A former lawyer for Michael Jackson testified that he has felt compelled to take extraordinary measures to ensure discussions with his clients remain private since he and the singer were secretly vide..
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James Brown's partner sues for half of estateJames Brown's partner sues for half of estate (News)
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The woman who claims to be James Brown's fourth wife wants half of the singer's estate and to be allowed back into the South Carolina home she was locked out of soon after his death.
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