Woman Accused of Selling Fake Facebook Stock

A woman in Wisconsin is accused of selling fake Facebook stock the same day the company went public.

Indiana election chief found guilty of voter fraud

This June 8, 2011, file photo shows Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White in Indianapolis.

Gay Men Locked Up Without Pants Claim Bias

Two gay men who say they were punched and pinned to the ground by an off-duty police officer before being called offensive names and jailed without their trousers have sued the city and its police over what they call anti-gay bias.

Prosecutors won't seek death for microwave killing

Sacramento County prosecutors say they won't seek the death penalty for a woman charged with killing her 6-week-old daughter in a microwave.

Wis. governor to meet with district attorney

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday he will meet with a district attorney leading a secret investigation that has already led to charges being filed against five former close aides and associates.

Parents believe missing KC baby is alive and well

The parents of a Kansas City baby missing since October said Friday they believe the child is alive and pleaded for her safe return.

Congressmen question pace of probe at Arlington

Members of Congress on Friday questioned why nobody has been prosecuted as part of a criminal investigation of mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly three years after reports of problems that included misidentified graves first surfaced in the press.

7 Teacher's Firing Over Pornography Viewing Upheld

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From the Desk of the DA: Victims Services

Crime can have serious physical, psychological, financial and other effects on victims.

Ohio man to be tried crash injuring Mich. trooper

An Ohio man who authorities say lost control of his car and struck a Michigan State Police trooper has been ordered to stand trial.

Teacher Bondage Photos Suspect Investigated Earlier

The teacher accused this week of taking bondage photos of his elementary school students was investigated in 1994, but prosecutors decided not to pursue the case, Los Angeles authorities said Thursday.

Kan. lawmakers warned to keep records

TOPEKA, Kan. - A local prosecutor is warning Kansas legislators and Gov. Sam Brownback to preserve records and electronic files about gatherings at his official residence as "potentially relevant evidence" in an investigation into a newspaper's complaints that the sessions violated the state's open meetings act.

Senator seeks tougher domestic violence law

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says domestic violence is rising fast and new, tougher federal laws are needed to help police battle the crime.

APNewsBreak: Pardoned killer to fight Miss. return

A convicted murderer who left Mississippi after being pardoned by former Gov. Haley Barbour seems poised to fight attempts to force him to return from Wyoming.

Thousands may lose criminal record

Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke plans to reduce the length of time during which job applicants are legally required to disclose past criminal convictions.

Main says violations at US coal mines down in 2011

' Coal operators across the country are changing the way they work, and mines are becoming safer, but the head of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said Thursday there are still too many who "don't get it." In a speech at the West Virginia Coal Association's annual mining symposium, MSHA chief Joe Main said his inspectors can't be ... (more)

Police probe hacking at The Times

Labour MP Tom Watson has received a letter from Scotland Yard informing him that the newspaper is being investigated after admitting that one of its reporters tried to access a private account.

Illinois high court to rule in police torture case

An inmate who says Chicago police officers tortured him into confessing to a brutal rape could learn Thursday whether the Illinois Supreme Court will allow him to present evidence of coercion that was denied at trial, a ruling that could have implications for as many as 20 other inmates seeking similar appeals.

2 NY pleas in federal sub-prime mortgage probe

Two former Credit Suisse traders pleaded guilty to conspiracy and signed cooperation agreements Wednesday in a long-running probe of the federal sub-prime mortgage securities market that was expected to result in more arrests.

Fla. man adopts girlfriend in legal battle

A wealthy Florida polo club founder has adopted his adult girlfriend as part of a legal battle stemming from a fatal 2010 car crash.