Another Wensday is upon us, which means another stack of new and noteworthy legal headlines to keep our eyes on! Here's what's in the news:The title speaks for itself; one can only imagine the horrifc torture that this poor girl had to endure during her eighteen years in captivity. Now free, and with her kidnapper behind bars, Jaycee Dugard bravely recalls the details of her ordeal.
John Edwards Indicted
He just can't seem to stay out of trouble. After the details were released of his affair during his presidential campaign his reputation had been on a continuous decline. Accused of inappropraite use of campaign funds and conspiracy, Edwards has now lost all hope of a presidential bid anytime soon. Currently he's seeking a deal that would exclude any jail time. We'll keep you posted!
Strauss-Kahn Pleads Not Guilty
It seems like months have passed since Strauss-Kahn was arrested for alleged sexual assault. Now his case is back in the forfront of media attention with his plea of "not guilty" to the charges against him. He currently is being held in his Manhattan apartment, under constant surveillance, until his trial. This French presidential hopeful will be a constant in the summer news, so stay tuned!
Good Samaritan Assaulted- Dies
A good deed never goes unpunished, especially in this instance. Fifty three year old Jose Guadalupe Garcia stopped to help a man in a disabled van on the side of the road. When he reached out to shake the driver of the van's hand, he was assaulted and was taken to the hospital and was listed under critical condition. He later died of his injuries.
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