California lawmakers pass rape bill inspired by Stanford case
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California lawmakers, responding to outrage over the six-month jail term given to a former Stanford University swimmer after his conviction for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, passed legislation on Monday closing a loo…
California Governor Brown signs law banning use of bullhooks on elephants
(Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed into law a measure that bans the use of bullhooks and other devices to control elephants, the latest victory for animal rights activists who condemn the practice.
Former FBI agent gets three years’ jail for using drug cash on cars, cosmetic surgery
(Reuters) – A former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who confessed to stealing more than $136,000 in seized drug money and spending it on cars and cosmetic surgery for his wife was sentenced to three years in prison on Monday.
Pentagon orders review of unfinished aircraft carrier
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon has ordered a review of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which is under construction and due to be delivered in November, a Defense Department spokesman said on Monday.
FBI detects breaches against two state voter systems
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found breaches in Illinois and Arizona’s voter registration databases and is urging states to increase computer security ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to a U.S. offic…
FBI offers $50,00 reward for capture of escaped polygamous sect leader
(Reuters) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a Utah-based polygamous faith leader who escaped from home confinement ahead of his trial over food stamp fraud.
California lawmakers send governor bill authorizing farmworker overtime
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California would become the first U.S. state to require farmers to pay overtime to field workers and fruit pickers under a bill approved by the legislature on Monday and sent to Democratic Governor Jerry Brown for his app…
John Lennon’s killer denied parole for ninth time
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The man who shot and killed John Lennon in New York City nearly 36 years ago has again failed to persuade a state parole board to release him from prison on parole, officials said on Monday.
Washington state begins killing wolf pack for preying on livestock
(Reuters) – Wildlife agents authorized to eradicate a group of 11 wolves for repeated attacks on cattle in Washington state have hunted down and killed six animals from the condemned pack and are searching for the rest, a state game official said on Mo…
Former Chicago official gets 10 years in red light camera bribe case
(Reuters) – A former Chicago transportation official was sentenced on Monday to 10 years in prison for using his influence to expand contracts for the city’s red light traffic camera program in a $2 million bribery scheme.
