Released on bail, British journalist accused of contempt of court

Released on bail, British journalist accused of contempt of court
Reporters without Borders, 20 July 2010 Reporters Without Borders is outraged by the contempt of court charges that have been brought against British freelance journalist Alan Shadrake in connection with his new book, “Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock.” Freed on bail last night, Shadrake is due to appear before the Singapore high […]
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Jury to deliberate Thursday in baby death trial
A jury of 12 Montgomery County citizens will report to the court complex at 8:30 a.m. to begin the deliberating process in the case of Cortni Lee Nichols, 26, charged with first degree murder and aggravated child neglect.
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Thousands protest drilling moratorium at rally
LAFAYETTE — Thousands attended a rally in Lafayette Wednesday aimed at convincing the Obama administration to lift the federal offshore drilling moratorium, which officials said could further endanger the state through the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
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