PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former judge’s regret could lead to the early release of a drug kingpin whose case became well-known because of its connection to an organ transplant that saved Pennsylvania’s ailing governor in 1993. As a federal judge in 1996, Robert Cindrich sentenced Ronald Whethers to life in prison for cocaine trafficking because … Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man handed life in prison without parole for his conviction as a teenager in the killing of his boss is seeking relief after a recent Supreme Court ruling. At issue in Jason Clem’s case is whether Virginia law mandates life-without-parole sentences for juveniles in capital murder cases. The U.S. … Continue reading
HOUSTON (AP) — Charley Hoffman birdied half the holes on the Golf Club of Houston and had one bogey Thursday while shooting an 8-under 64 for the first-round lead in the Shell Houston Open. He had a one-shot advantage over a group that included Scott Brown, the Augusta, Georgia, native who has never played in … Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After nearly a week in a prison’s mental health unit, millionaire Robert Durst — accused of killing a female friend in California 15 years ago — appeared in court Monday in New Orleans for a bond hearing on weapons charges. Durst, 71, was seated next to his lawyers, his hands shackled … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special apparently is bursting at the seams with talent. NBC said Thursday it’s expanding the special by a half hour, to a total of 3 1/2 hours. Everyone who has been an “SNL” regular, guest host or musical guest has been invited. Attendees announced so … Continue reading
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