Court to decide if police have to stop talking to suspects if Miranda rights not invokedWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is once again trying to clarify what the long-established Miranda rights require the police to do, with the justices on Wednesday agreeing to decide whether officers can interrogate a suspect who said he understood his rights but didn’t invoke them. Police: Okla. mom accused of locking teen in closet once convicted in death of child in NYCOKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma mother accused of locking up her 14-year-old boy in a closet for 4½ years was previously convicted in the death of her 2-year-old child in New York, investigators said Wednesday. Judge allows Iraq to argue against paying damages to prisoners held during the Gulf WarWASHINGTON — A federal judge is giving Iraq the chance to argue that it shouldn’t have to pay damages to U.S. soldiers held as prisoners during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. Jury clears Detroit officer accused of illegally searching man’s rectum; partner also clearedDETROIT — A jury on Wednesday cleared a Detroit police officer of wrongdoing in a lawsuit that accused him of conducting an illegal search by sticking his finger in the rectum of a suspect during a traffic stop and drug arrest. Lawsuit settled over deadly blast at International Paper Co. mill in Miss. that killed workerJACKSON, Miss. — International Paper Co. has settled another federal lawsuit stemming from a 2008 explosion that killed a contract worker at a Mississippi plant and injured nearly two dozen others. Supreme Court to rule on gun control by cities, states, could set off rollback in legal limitsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says it will take up a challenge to Chicago’s ban on handguns, opening the way for a ruling that could set off a vigorous new campaign to roll back state and local gun controls across the nation. Supreme Court to decide if federal medical officials can be sued for damagesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will decide whether the family of a now-deceased immigrant who was denied medical care for cancer while in custody can sue federal medical officials for damages. Marine apologizes for killing unarmed Iraqi detainee, says he regrets obeying squad leaderCAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A Marine apologized Wednesday for killing an Iraqi man during a battle to recapture the city of Fallujah after a military judge heard his taped confession describing the executions of four unarmed detainees inside a house. Military offensive gives way to a new kind of justice in Pakistan’s Swat ValleyMINGORA, Pakistan — Courts are back in session in Pakistan’s Swat Valley after a three-month hiatus because of an army offensive against Taliban militants. How well the judiciary performs may be crucial in ensuring that the insurgents do not return. Prosecutors say they’re working to untangle multistate, Ponzi-like adoption scamMINEOLA, N.Y. — An attorney who claimed his own experience as an adopted child motivated him to help people seeking to start families is suspected of running a Ponzi-like scheme that ripped off couples from New York to Texas, promising children that didn’t exist. Italian prosecutor requests up to 13 years prison for 26 Americans charged in CIA kidnap caseMILAN — An Italian prosecutor in the first trial anywhere scrutinizing the CIA’s extraordinary renditions asked a Milan court on Wednesday to sentence 26 Americans to jail terms ranging from 10 to 13 years for the abduction of an Egyptian terror suspect. Jury clears Detroit officer accused of illegally searching suspect’s rectumDETROIT — A jury has cleared a Detroit police officer in a lawsuit alleging he conducted an illegal search by sticking his finger in the rectum of a suspect during a traffic stop and drug arrest. Former prosecutor in Williams case contradicts boss’ testimony about subordinate’s racial slurSOMERVILLE, N.J. — The former county prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter in 2004 asserted Wednesday that he was unsure when he learned that one of his subordinates used a racial slur to describe the former NBA star. Peru: Ex-President Fujimori gets 6 more years for wiretaps, bribing lawmakers, journalistsLIMA, Peru — A court has sentenced Alberto Fujimori to six years in prison after the jailed former president pleaded guilty to authorizing wiretaps and bribes to politicians, journalists and businessmen. Summary of actions by the Supreme Court on WednesdayThe Supreme Court on Wednesday: Jury to deliberate lawsuit alleging Detroit police officer illegally searched man’s rectumDETROIT — A jury will begin deliberating a lawsuit brought by a man who claims a Detroit police officer put a finger in his rectum during a traffic stop and drug arrest. RI judge tosses $388 million patent infringement verdict against MicrosoftSEATTLE — A federal judge in Rhode Island threw out a $388 million patent infringement jury verdict against Microsoft Corp., the latest move in a six-year legal skirmish. Conservation groups say EPA violating federal laws with registration of prairie dog poisonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two conservation groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for its decision to register pesticides that curtail prairie dogs. QB Michael Vick agrees to repay $416,000 he’s accused of illegally taking from pension planWASHINGTON — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has agreed to repay at least $416,000 that he is accused of illegally withdrawing from a pension plan. Supreme Court to consider throwing out human rights lawsuit against ex-Somali premierWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider throwing out a human rights lawsuit against a former prime minister of Somalia who is accused of overseeing killings and other atrocities. Affidavit: Man, woman admit to police they repeatedly beat boy who says he escaped from closetOKLAHOMA CITY — A man and woman arrested in Oklahoma on allegations of abusing the woman’s 14-year-old son have admitted to police that they repeatedly beat the boy. Supreme Court to review parts of law barring “material support” to terrorist groupsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider whether portions of a law that makes it a crime to provide “material support or resources” to designated terrorist groups are unconstitutional. Supreme Court will decide whether states, cities can limit gun rightsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment, ensuring another high-profile battle over the rights of gun owners. Italian prosecutor: Kidnapping of terror suspect in CIA rendition too grave to cover upMILAN — The kidnapping of a terror suspect is too grave a crime to be covered up just to protect government secrets, a prosecutor declared Wednesday in the trial of 26 Americans and seven Italians charged in the abduction of an Egyptian cleric. Palestinian group seeks arrest of Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak in UKLONDON — Lawyers have asked a British court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak, who is in the country to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other officials. Prayers for peaceful end to King sibling feud in spirit of civil rights icon and his wifeATLANTA — A follower of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is invoking the spirit of the civil rights icon and his wife, Coretta, in praying for a peaceful resolution to the legal battle among the King children. Swiss court says Roman Polanski has filed motion to be released from custodyZURICH — The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released. Democratic fundraiser gets 24 years in prison in case that embarrassed Clinton campaignNEW YORK — A federal judge has sentenced former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu (shoo) to more than 24 years in prison for violating campaign finance laws. US regulators subpoena documents of brain disease with drugmaker Elan’s TysabriWASHINGTON — U.S. financial regulators are demanding drugmaker Elan Corp. turn over records about a potentially lethal brain disease linked to its drug Tysabri, according to a government filing form. Federal judge whittles W.Va. residents’ C8 lawsuit against DuPont to medical monitoring claimCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A group of West Virginia residents has persuaded a federal judge to let it press DuPont to pay for a medical monitoring program. |
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