Corrections Department reviewing procedures after agents failed to find kidnap victimState reviews procedures after suspect undetected SAN FRANCISCO — The Department of Corrections says it’s reviewing its procedures after agency officials failed to detect that Jaycee Lee Dugard and two girls were allegedly living with registered sex offender Phillip Garrido. NY nursing supervisor gets life for killing couple in Valentine’s Day rampage that left 4 deadKiller gets life for Valentine’s Day rampage in NY CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A twice-fired nursing supervisor drew a life sentence Tuesday without the possibility of parole for shooting a couple to death during a Valentine’s Day rampage that left four people dead in western New York. Alleged abductor of Calif. girl talked about unstoppable ‘rape fantasy’ in prior kidnap caseGirl’s alleged abductor had rape desire SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of abducting and sexually abusing Jaycee Lee Dugard testified during a previous kidnapping and rape case that he prowled through residential neighborhoods as a Peeping Tom and fantasized about raping women. Jury recommends life in prison for 2 illegal immigrants in fatal bombing on Las Vegas StripJury picks life in prison for 2 in Vegas bombing LAS VEGAS — A Nevada jury chose life in prison without parole Tuesday for two illegal immigrants found guilty in a bombing that killed a hot dog stand vendor in a Las Vegas casino parking lot in 2007. Alleged abductor of CA girl talked about unstoppable ‘rape fantasy’ in prior kidnapping caseTestimony: Girl’s alleged abductor had rape desire SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of abducting and sexually abusing Jaycee Lee Dugard testified during a previous kidnapping and rape case that he prowled through residential neighborhoods as a Peeping Tom and had strong rape desires. Alleged Calif. abductor testified of sexual fantasies decades earlierAlleged abductor testified to sex fantasies SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of abducting and sexually abusing Jaycee Lee Dugard testified during an unrelated kidnapping case decades ago that he often prowled through neighborhoods as a Peeping Tom and suffered from strong rape desires. Fashion designer Anand Jon sentenced to 59 years in prison for raping aspiring modelsLA fashion designer gets 59 years to life sentence LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander was sentenced Monday to 59 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles. Ky. judge throws out evidence in case of ex-coach charged in death of high school playerKy. judge tosses evidence ex-coach’s trial LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors withheld evidence in the trial of an ex-high school football coach charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his players. Prosecutor: Man on trial in slayings of 7 at Ill. restaurant ‘wanted to do something big’Trial starts for Ill. man accused of killing 7 CHICAGO — A man charged with killing seven people during a robbery at a suburban Chicago fast food restaurant 16 years ago did it because he “wanted to do something big,” not because he needed the money, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. Man screams ‘My whole family is dead’ in frantic 911 call after Ga. mobile home slayingsFrantic Ga. 911 caller: ‘My whole family is dead!’ BRUNSWICK, Ga. — Guy Heinze Jr. arrived home from a night out to find a gruesome scene — seven people dead, a cousin with Down syndrome clinging to life and another critically injured. Fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting aspiring models asks LA judge for new trialFashion designer asks LA judge for new trial LOS ANGELES — A fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting aspiring models has asked a judge for a new trial, citing alleged juror and prosecutorial misconduct. Jayson Williams’ attorneys seek to overturn NJ cover-up convictions, allege prosecutor errorJayson Williams seeking to overturn NJ convictions SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The prosecutor who tried Jayson Williams for manslaughter more than five years ago could find himself back in court, this time to answer allegations that the former NBA star was the victim of racial bias and prosecutorial misconduct. Judge delays Texas trial of convicted murderer accused of killing 3 at farmhouse in 2005Texas judge delays trial of convicted Mo. killer LUBBOCK, Texas — A judge on Monday delayed the trial of a Missouri man charged with murdering a pregnant woman, her husband and son at a Texas Panhandle farmhouse in 2005, pending the arrival of DNA test results. Jayson Williams’ attorneys seek to overturn NJ cover-up convictions, allege racial biasJayson Williams seeks to overturn NJ convictions SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Attorneys for Jayson Williams say the retired NBA star’s convictions related to a fatal shooting should be thrown out because of prosecutorial misconduct. Fashion designer to be sentenced in LA for sexually assaulting aspiring modelsDesigner faces life sentence in sex assault case LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander will learn what his sentence will be for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles, only to be turned around and sent to New York where he faces similar charges. Coaches watch warily as reckless homicide trial against former Ky. high football coach beginsTrial starts for former Ky. coach in player death LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former high school football coach heads to trial Monday, charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his players, and has the backing of nearly a dozen coaches organizations that have contributed to his defense fund. Man on trial for 2005 triple homicide in Texas, already convicted in double murder in Mo.Convicted killer on trial in Texas triple homicide LUBBOCK, Texas — A man is headed to trial for allegedly gunning down a family in their rural Texas farmhouse within hours of killing two people in Missouri. Victims cope as trial begins for man accused in stabbing, shootings of 7 at Ill. restaurantIll. man on trial for 7 deaths at Ill. restaurant CHICAGO — A man charged with killing seven people during a robbery at a suburban Chicago fast food restaurant 16 years ago did it because he “wanted to do something big,” not because he needed the money, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. A kidnapped girl, an 18-year disappearance, missed opportunities _ and unanswered questionsGone 18 years, girl found but questions remain ANTIOCH, Calif. — Phillip Garrido’s unspeakable private life began unraveling in a very public place: a college campus. Utah father of Elizabeth Smart recounts story of his own daughter’s long abduction, reunionLatest abduction invokes saga of Elizabeth Smart SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah father of Elizabeth Smart said he’s horrified by the parallels between the latest abduction story to grip the nation and his own daughter’s long journey with an alleged kidnapper. |
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