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Not Guilty Plea from Alleged Killer of 18-Year-Old

Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 by The Suit Staff
Not Guilty Plea from Alleged Killer of 18-Year-Old
A teenager in Massachusetts accused of killing and disposing of the body of his ex-girlfriend in a marsh has been held without bail after a not-guilty plea to murder and assault charges. Nathanial Fujita was arraigned on Tuesday in Middlesex Superior Court more than seven weeks after he was arrested for the alleged murder of 18-year-old Lauren Astley.

For attorney L. Howard Payne, Clients Come Before Profit

Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 by Sara Solano
For attorney L. Howard Payne, Clients Come Before Profit
The legal world can be very impersonal and quick to lose sight of the ultimate goal: a happy client. For L. Howard Payne, co-owner of the Payne Law Group in Sarasota, Fla., the primary objective is to make sure that client is comfortable. “We try to put the client’s interest first, and we respect the client and our fellow lawyers.”

Ohio Serial Killer Recommended for Death Sentence

Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 by The Suit Staff
Ohio Serial Killer Recommended for Death Sentence
Jurors needed less than a day to recommend that Anthony Sowell, recently convicted of murdering 10 Ohio women and sexually assaulting and enslaving others, be sentenced to the death penalty by lethal injection.

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against For-Profit College Company

Tuesday, Aug. 09, 2011 by The Suit Staff
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against For-Profit College Company
The Education Management Corporation is in hot water after a lawsuit was filed by the Justice Department that alleges the for-profit online college company issued unfair and illegal incentives to recruiters to lure potential students, resulting in a high number of unqualified college applicants.

Largest Loss Yet of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

Tuesday, Aug. 09, 2011 by The Suit Staff
Largest Loss Yet of U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
A helicopter crash killed 30 military servicemen Saturday in the single deadliest loss for the United States since the Afghan war began in 2001. Military officials are saying insurgents shot down the CH-47 Chinook, which was reinforcing troops in the Wardeck Province of Afghanistan.

Syrian President Orders Multi-Party System

Tuesday, Aug. 09, 2011 by The Suit Staff
Syrian President Orders Multi-Party System
A decree issued Thursday by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad authorized a multi-party political system, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency.

Congress Approval Rating Hits New Lows

Friday, Aug. 05, 2011 by Altamese Osborne
Congress Approval Rating Hits New Lows
The faceoff between President Obama and members of Congress over raising the debt ceiling has resulted in a dip in approval ratings for Congress. A full 82 percent of Americans now disapprove of the way the Republican-led faction is doing its job, says a New York Times poll.

Israeli PM Promises Financial Reform

Wednesday, Aug. 03, 2011 by The Suit Staff
Israeli PM Promises Financial Reform
Following a bout of nationwide protests, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he would form a plan to ease citizens’ financial burden.

Casey Anthony Ordered Back to Jail

Monday, Aug. 01, 2011 by Altamese Osborne
Casey Anthony Ordered Back to Jail
Merely weeks after her shocking acquittal and quiet release from prison, a judge has ordered Casey Anthony back to Orlando to serve probation for check fraud. The probation will last a year.

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