Norway's prison terms are "pathetic," mass killer Anders Behring Breivik declared Wednesday in court, claiming the death penalty or a full acquittal were the "only logical outcomes" for his massacre of 77 people.
The right-wing fanatic said he doesn't fear death and that militant nationalists in Europe have a lot to learn from al-Qaida, including their methods and glorification of martyrdom.
"If I had feared death I would not have dared to carry out this operation," he said, referring to his July 22 attacks — a bombing in downtown Oslo that killed eight people and a shooting massacre at a youth camp outside the Norwegian capital that killed 69.
Breivik's comments, on the third day of his terror trial, came as he was pressed to give details on the anti-Muslim militant group he claims to belong to but which prosecutors say doesn't exist as he describes. Several unrelated groups claim part of that "Knights Templar" name.
The 33-year-old Norwegian acknowledged that his supposed crusader network is "not an organization in a conventional sense" but insisted that it is for real.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Few issues resolved at Sandusky pretrial hearing
The judge overseeing former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's child sex-abuse case said he would rule later on a number of issues raised at a pretrial hearing Thursday, including a request to have the charges dismissed.
During a 20-minute hearing that Sandusky attended, defense attorney Joe Amendola asked Judge John Cleland — if he opts to deny that request — to deny it without prejudice so he can raise it again later.
Prosecutors said more information about Sandusky's conduct could result from an ongoing grand jury investigation. Cleland met with attorneys behind closed doors after the hearing to set deadlines for disclosure of other information before trial, including anything resulting from the grand jury investigation.
Amendola also told the court that the attorneys for two key witnesses — Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and former vice president Gary Schultz — had informed him they would invoke the Fifth Amendment if called to testify at Sandusky's trial.
Curley and Schultz are charged with perjury and failing to report allegations of child abuse. Both have pleaded not guilty.
During a 20-minute hearing that Sandusky attended, defense attorney Joe Amendola asked Judge John Cleland — if he opts to deny that request — to deny it without prejudice so he can raise it again later.
Prosecutors said more information about Sandusky's conduct could result from an ongoing grand jury investigation. Cleland met with attorneys behind closed doors after the hearing to set deadlines for disclosure of other information before trial, including anything resulting from the grand jury investigation.
Amendola also told the court that the attorneys for two key witnesses — Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and former vice president Gary Schultz — had informed him they would invoke the Fifth Amendment if called to testify at Sandusky's trial.
Curley and Schultz are charged with perjury and failing to report allegations of child abuse. Both have pleaded not guilty.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Houston Motorcycle Accident Law Firm
Motorcycle accidents happen for a variety of reasons, but statistics
consistently show that they are now happening with alarming regularity.
Approximately 25,000 people are injured and over 1,000 killed every
year as a result of motorcycle accidents. A motorcycle accident can
cause catastrophic injuries, leaving the victim partially or completely
paralyzed. Motorcycle accidents that result in a wrongful death often
leave the victim's family to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss.
The most common causes are: driver error, reckless driving by another,
dangerous road conditions, mechanical failure, and faulty motorcycle
design.
The Salazar Law Firm is committed to providing clients involved in motorcycle accidents with the aggressive advocacy and knowledgeable support they need to get back on their feet. Their team of attorney aim to help the victims obtain a reasonably fair compensation for their losses and suffering. They are there for every step of the way, starting with the investigation site. See http://www.hurtinhouston.com for more information.
The Salazar Law Firm is committed to providing clients involved in motorcycle accidents with the aggressive advocacy and knowledgeable support they need to get back on their feet. Their team of attorney aim to help the victims obtain a reasonably fair compensation for their losses and suffering. They are there for every step of the way, starting with the investigation site. See http://www.hurtinhouston.com for more information.
Eugene and Portland Criminal Defense - Coit & Associates, P.C.
Coit & Associates, P.C.,
with offices in Eugene and Portland, have criminal defense lawyers
acknowledged for providing the highest quality representation in the
greater Eugene and Portland metropolitan locations. No matter the size
or seriousness of your case, a lawyer at Coit & Associates, P.C.
will aggressively tackle the case and understand its importance to you
and your family.
Our attorneys at Coit & Associates, P.C. not only have the experience to represent you but we will not b ack down from anyway. Our goal is to provide our clients with efficient, aggressive, and affordable criminal defense that is effective. We care for our defendents charged with or suspected of committing crimes and will fight for you.
Call us at (541) 685-1288 to schedule an appointment or visit us on http://www.criminaldefenseoregon.com for more information.
Our attorneys at Coit & Associates, P.C. not only have the experience to represent you but we will not b ack down from anyway. Our goal is to provide our clients with efficient, aggressive, and affordable criminal defense that is effective. We care for our defendents charged with or suspected of committing crimes and will fight for you.
Call us at (541) 685-1288 to schedule an appointment or visit us on http://www.criminaldefenseoregon.com for more information.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Detroit law firm Bodman follows client to Dallas
Exciting news reports have been circulating the talks of a Detroit law firm looking into collaborating with a law firm in the Lone Star State. Together they hope to extend their legal industry lead and look forward to building a great business together. With both firms located in a big city, there is no doubt that a new flow of opportunities will come to them once their firms have settled down together. We are excited for them and wish them the best!
Detroit law firm Bodman LLP has opened for business in Dallas by affiliating with Strong & Willcox LLP, a Dallas firm.
Two partners at Strong & Willcox have joined Bodman "of counsel" and will work on transactions requiring a presence in Texas. Staci Strong Heuvel and Misty Willcox will also continue working on non-Bodman work at their own firm.
Bodman, a 140-attorney business law firm based in Detroit, is opening shop in Dallas to follow its clients to Texas.
"Establishing a Texas office positions Bodman to handle more of their local legal needs," said Bodman Chairman Ralph E. McDowell.
McDowell didn't name any names, but Comerica Inc. moved from Detroit to Dallas in 2007.
In announcing the Texas expansion, McDowell said Bodman aims to keep its billing rates low.
Detroit law firm Bodman LLP has opened for business in Dallas by affiliating with Strong & Willcox LLP, a Dallas firm.
Two partners at Strong & Willcox have joined Bodman "of counsel" and will work on transactions requiring a presence in Texas. Staci Strong Heuvel and Misty Willcox will also continue working on non-Bodman work at their own firm.
Bodman, a 140-attorney business law firm based in Detroit, is opening shop in Dallas to follow its clients to Texas.
"Establishing a Texas office positions Bodman to handle more of their local legal needs," said Bodman Chairman Ralph E. McDowell.
McDowell didn't name any names, but Comerica Inc. moved from Detroit to Dallas in 2007.
In announcing the Texas expansion, McDowell said Bodman aims to keep its billing rates low.
David C. Myers, Esq. Joins Tully Rinckey PLLC
Tully Rinckey PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of attorney
David Myers as an Associate in its Washington, D.C. law office. Myers
will focus his practice on federal sector labor and employment law as
well as security clearance representation.
David’s practice will provide representation to government employees in all areas of employment law including discrimination claims relating to age, race, gender and sexual harassment. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, David worked as a Law and Policy Analyst at the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security in Baltimore, Maryland. There, he researched and developed materials discussing tort liability of emergency responders and potential issues associated with emergency powers for Maryland courts.
David has previously served as a Clerk in the Consumer Protection Division & Department of Human Resources at the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. He also was a Law Clerk with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, collaborating with Administrative Judges and independently writing findings of fact and legal analyses for several published EEO opinions.
David received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, MD and was a member of the Labor & Employment Law Trial Advocacy Team. David also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. He is admitted to practice in Maryland.
For more information about David Myers’ addition to Tully Rinckey PLLC or the firm’s federal labor and employment law practice, please contact Jessica Brociek at 202-787-1900 or via email at jbrociek@tullylegal.com.
David’s practice will provide representation to government employees in all areas of employment law including discrimination claims relating to age, race, gender and sexual harassment. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, David worked as a Law and Policy Analyst at the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security in Baltimore, Maryland. There, he researched and developed materials discussing tort liability of emergency responders and potential issues associated with emergency powers for Maryland courts.
David has previously served as a Clerk in the Consumer Protection Division & Department of Human Resources at the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. He also was a Law Clerk with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, collaborating with Administrative Judges and independently writing findings of fact and legal analyses for several published EEO opinions.
David received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, MD and was a member of the Labor & Employment Law Trial Advocacy Team. David also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA. He is admitted to practice in Maryland.
For more information about David Myers’ addition to Tully Rinckey PLLC or the firm’s federal labor and employment law practice, please contact Jessica Brociek at 202-787-1900 or via email at jbrociek@tullylegal.com.
Law firm bringing 187 jobs to southwest Ohio
An international law firm says it will bring 187 jobs to a business services center it's establishing in southwest Ohio.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP made the announcement Monday at the Miami Valley Research Park in Kettering. The law firm with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and Boston has 1,000 lawyers in 12 cities in the United States, Europe and Asia.
The company will renovate a building to house current and new staff in finance, human resources, information technology and other areas to support the company's offices worldwide.
A grant application says the site is expected to have an annual payroll of $9.1 million.
The city anticipates about $103,000 in annual income tax revenue in the half of a 10-year-lease and $206,000 thereafter.
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP made the announcement Monday at the Miami Valley Research Park in Kettering. The law firm with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and Boston has 1,000 lawyers in 12 cities in the United States, Europe and Asia.
The company will renovate a building to house current and new staff in finance, human resources, information technology and other areas to support the company's offices worldwide.
A grant application says the site is expected to have an annual payroll of $9.1 million.
The city anticipates about $103,000 in annual income tax revenue in the half of a 10-year-lease and $206,000 thereafter.
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