NY man on trial for rape accusations in stepdaughter’s college essay
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A jury on Wednesday deliberated the fate of a New York man on trial for rape after his stepdaughter wrote in her college application essay about being sexually abused by him as a child.
Scarfo organized crime case goes to jury in New Jersey
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – A federal jury in New Jersey on Wednesday began deliberating the fate of reputed mobster Nicodemo Scarfo Jr. in an alleged organized-crime takeover of a Texas-based mortgage company.
South Carolina teen fights to wear makeup in his DMV license photo
(Reuters) – A national transgender advocacy group has asked South Carolina officials to retake the driver’s license photo of a teenager who says his free speech rights were violated when he was not allowed to wear makeup for his original picture.
Lawyers for ex-NFL star Hernandez seek to have search tossed out
BOSTON (Reuters) – Attorneys for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez argued in court on Wednesday that evidence seized from his home should not be allowed in his upcoming trial on charges of murdering an associate because police lacked cau…
Philadelphia prosecutor to tackle political corruption case
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – The Philadelphia district attorney said on Wednesday his office is taking over a controversial political corruption case that the Pennsylvania attorney general declined to prosecute.
Hillary Clinton notes distance from Obama on Syria rebels
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Potential Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pointed out her differences with President Barack Obama on Tuesday over his decision not to arm moderate Syrian rebels, as neighboring Iraq struggles to cope with extrem…
Universal Orlando to open new Harry Potter ride in July
ORLANDO Fla. (Reuters) – The much-anticipated expansion of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open on July 8, the theme park said on Wednesday ahead of a preview of the new attraction.
Mother of U.S. aid contractor jailed in Cuba dies
HAVANA (Reuters) – The mother of a U.S. aid contractor jailed in Cuba died on Wednesday, adding to the despondency of a prisoner whose case has strained U.S.-Cuba relations and prompted him to vow not to complete another year of his 15-year term, his l…
Racehorses teach New York inmates unexpected lessons 30 years on
WALLKILL N.Y. (Reuters) – When retired racehorses first arrived at Wallkill Correctional Facility, Jim Tremper expected to teach horsemanship skills to inmates who would be looking for jobs when they were freed.
Accused Boston bomber’s lawyers denied bid for private family meetings
BOSTON (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Wednesday denied a request by lawyers for the accused Boston Marathon bomber to allow them to meet jointly with their client and his sisters without having federal agents present.
