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plea stories: 13 news summaries

Idol Hit-and-Run Suspect Will Fight Case

Cohen had been at a bar, could've 'walked into the vehicle': lawyer

Jul 30, 09 9:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - The 23-year-old charged in the hit-and-run death of American Idol wannabe Alexis Cohen will plead not guilty on all counts, his lawyer tells People. Daniel Bark is mounting a tough defense case, says the lawyer. “We don't have anything in regards to the mechanics of how this young... More »

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American Idol • plea • hit-and-run • Alexis Cohen • Daniel Bark

 'Craigslist Killer' 
 Pleads Not Guilty 

Arraigned on 7 counts including first-degree murder

Jun 22, 09 12:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Philip Markoff spoke a resounding “not guilty” at his arraignment today for the murder of a masseuse, the Boston Globe reports. Prosecutors described “brutal” attacks against three women as the so-called “Craigslist killer” was arraigned on seven charges, including first-degree murder, armed robbery, armed kidnapping, armed assault,... More »

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kidnapping • murder • plea • assault • arraignment • armed robbery • masseuse • driver's license • criminal charges • gun possession • Julissa Brisman • Philip Markoff • Craigslist killer

(Newser) - Melissa Huckaby, the Sunday school teacher accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering an 8-year-old girl in California, pleaded not guilty today, KPIX-TV reports. Sandra Cantu, a playmate of 28-year-old Huckaby’s daughter, was found in a suitcase in a nearby pond in April. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September.... More »

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California • kidnapping • plea • murder trial • child rape • Sandra Cantu • Melissa Huckaby • child murder

 Peterson Pleads Not Guilty 


May 18, 09 11:06 AM CDT
(AP) - A defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea today for former Illinois police officer Drew Peterson in the 2004 death of his third wife. Peterson stood silently in court, wearing a blue jail jumpsuit and shackles. He's been in custody since May 7, when he was arrested near his Bolingbrook home... More »

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court • plea • murder trial • Kathleen Savio • Stacy Peterson • Drew Peterson • court appearance

 Mumbai Suspect 
 Pleads Not Guilty 

Says he's 21 years old; co-defendants also plead not guilty

May 6, 09 10:26 AM CDT
(AP) - The only surviving suspected gunman in last year's terrorist attacks in Mumbai pleaded not guilty today to all charges against him, including waging war against India and murder. The presiding judge read out all the charges against Mohammed Ajmal Kasab in a Mumbai courtroom; Kasab responded with a plea of... More »

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terrorism • Pakistan • India • Mumbai • plea • gunman • terror attack • Mumbai attacks • Mohammed Ajmal Kasab

(Newser) - Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty this morning to all 11 felony charges against him, saying he was "sorry and ashamed" for his criminal acts. The judge accepted the plea and revoked Madoff's bail, bringing cheers from spectators in the courtroom. Madoff was escorted out in handcuffs and will remain in... More »

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fraud • New York City • perjury • guilty plea • plea • Ponzi scheme • securities fraud • courthouse • Bernard Madoff • Bill Maher Grid

Alleged Church Shooter Pleads Not Guilty

Lawyer enters plea
on behalf of suspect
still in Ill. hospital

Mar 11, 09 1:46 PM CDT
(AP) - An attorney for the man accused of gunning down an Illinois pastor and wounding two churchgoers with a knife entered a not guilty plea for his client today, and asked for a jury trial. The man, Terry Sedlacek, 27, is charged with murder and aggravated battery in Sunday's attack at... More »

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murder • trial • plea • church shootings • Terry Joe Sedlacek • Fred Winters

Cops Didn't Wait on Palin Run to Bust Levi's Mom: Probe

Baby daddy's mommy pleads not guilty

Jan 6, 09 11:27 AM CST
(Newser) - The drug case against Bristol Palin’s future mother-in-law wasn’t slowed for political reasons, an investigation found yesterday. A state trooper had suggested as much in an email, prompting a flurry of national concern, the Anchorage Daily News reports. But a probe by the union representing troopers found that... More »

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Alaska • OxyContin • plea • Sarah Palin • state troopers • drug charges • Bristol Palin • Levi Johnston • Sherry Johnston

 Madoff May 
 Plead Insanity 

Sources say attorneys are considering multiple personality disorder argument

Dec 28, 08 3:56 PM CST
(Newser) - You'd have to be a little bit crazy to cook up a $50 billion Ponzi scheme, but Bernard Madoff’s lawyers are exploring taking things a bit further with an insanity defense. “They may even say he has a multiple personality disorder,” a source tells the New York ... More »

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crime • gossip • plea • insanity • Ponzi scheme • Bernard Madoff

'Not Guilty' Plea for Uncooperative Karadzic

Former Bosnian Serb leader refuses to recognize court on war-crimes charges

Aug 29, 08 9:15 AM CDT
(Newser) - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic refused to plead today at a UN war-crimes tribunal—so a judge entered a “not guilty” plea for him, the BBC reports. Karadzic, 63, was charged with 11 counts linked to the Bosnian civil war of the 1990s, including genocide, crimes against humanity,... More »

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Bosnia • genocide • plea • Radovan Karadzic • war crimes tribunal

Fla. Man Pleads Not Guilty to Threatening Bush, Obama

Giesel tight-lipped
at hearing

Aug 20, 08 12:19 PM CDT
(AP) - A man who authorities said kept an arsenal of weaponry and military gear pleaded not guilty today to threatening to assassinate both President Bush and Barack Obama. Raymond Hunter Geisel, 22, spoke only his name and age as his court-appointed lawyer entered the plea. Geisel had previously been charged with... More »

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Barack Obama • court • threats • assassination • plea • George W. Bush

Fritzl Will
Plead Insanity

Lawyer says man who raped daughter for 24 years' is mentally ill, not responsible for actions

May 4, 08 1:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - The man charged with imprisoning his daughter for 24 years and repeatedly raping her may not spend long behind bars, reports the Times of London, as Josef Fritzel's lawyer plans to plead insanity to avoid a prison term. “Josef Fritzl is mentally ill and therefore not responsible for his... More »

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rape • sexual abuse • plea • insanity • incest • Josef Fritzl • Elisabeth Fritzl • Amstetten, Austria

Vick Will Plead Guilty in Deal

Star QB admits to dogfighting ring, lawyer says; could get 5 years

Aug 20, 07 2:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal charges related to a dogfighting ring, his lawyer said this afternoon, as part of a deal for leniency; the judge in the case is expected to announce the plea agreement today in Richmond. "Michael wishes to apologize to everyone who has been... More »

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Michael Vick • gambling • trial • court • conspiracy • dogfighting • guilty plea • plea • guilty

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