Jill the tripper eludes her captors Nov 16, 2008
" So it went on. December 2003, a car stolen in Heilbronn with her genetic fingerprints on the petrol cap. In autumn 2004 the woman went to the Austrian Tyrol. She broke into garden sheds along the road towards Innsbruck, discarding a pair of tracksuit bottoms, a hooded cardigan and other items. The killer's DNA also turned up at burglary scenes in France. September 2005: a bar robbery in Karlsruehe and the DNA found on beer bottles and a wine glass. August 2006 in Besancon, France: DNA on a toy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 10, 2008
Family angry at 'handcuffs' goal. US 'in secret overseas strikes. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Simpson jury held strong views on 1995 acquittal Oct 6, 2008
He was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, his bid to remain free on bond while awaiting sentencing rejected by Glass. The latest trial attracted little of the attention that his murder case did, one where detailed testimony about the grisly deaths riveted the nation and became known as "the trial of the century.". (USA Today -- News)
Simpson guilty on all counts Oct 4, 2008
By William M. Welch, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS Thirteen years to the day after he was acquitted of murder in a celebrated trial, former football and movie star O.J. Simpson was led away in handcuffs after a jury found him guilty of robbing two sports-memorabilia dealers at gunpoint. Simpson, 61, stood, sighed and shook his head softly with dismay as an all-white jury of nine women and three men returned guilty verdicts Friday night on all charges stemming from a confrontation in a Las Vegas hotel room... (USA Today)
Feat sinks in for Michael Phelps as records mount Aug 14, 2008
By Boston Herald editorial staff It turns out the world didn t need to see protesters being hauled off in handcuffs. By Associated Press BEIJING - Look out, Michael Phelps. (Boston Herald)
Officers from seven agencies sweep 130 Stanislaus homes for probation violations Mar 27, 2008
Before his arrest, as the probationer waited shirtless, barefoot and in handcuffs outside, he admitted it didn't feel good to have officers rooting through his stuff. "But it's all part of the system when you get in trouble," said Richard Richardson. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Heads of Chinese force criticize killing of man who filmed protest Jan 22, 2008
"Hawks" in their midst regularly "spoke roughly and acted boorishly," wore helmets and body armor, and carried handcuffs and other specialized equipment, the statement said. Their opposites, the "doves," communicated civilly with the public and emphasized education over punishment, said the statement, which was carried on the Web site of the government prosecutor's office on Monday. (International Herald Tribune)
Young & in jail Sep 30, 2007
SHARPES - Wearing a khaki jail uniform and handcuffs, Alicia Coghill, 19, of Port St. John had one word to describe sitting behind bars at Brevard County jail: horrible. "You don't get any programs to help you. It's just a place to be stuck," Coghill said, her eyes brimming with tears. (Florida Today)
The businesswoman and a criminal secret Sep 20, 2007
At a short hearing at Edinburgh sheriff court, she was taken down in handcuffs after Sheriff Douglas Allan upheld two European arrest warrants issued by Italian prosecutors. She now faces nearly five years in a Milanese jail, but in the background lies a more dramatic case. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Is OJ in for poetic justice? Sep 18, 2007
" Fred Goldman, Ron's father, said he had a similar reaction. "I guess the first reaction I had to seeing him in handcuffs and walking was he still had that arrogant swagger about him, `I'm still in charge of the world,"' Goldman told CBS' "The Early Show" on Monday. "Which is what I think this whole thing is all about. He thinks he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
This O.J. episode freshly squeezed Sep 18, 2007
In any case, it has been more than a decade since Simpson was last seen being led away in handcuffs, but some scenes you just don't forget. Simpson's lawyer has already said he is innocent, and the charges will be vigorously fought because the items taken were his own collectibles. (USA Today -- Sports)
Judge Says No Bail For O.J. Simpson Sep 17, 2007
O.J. Simpson was led away in handcuffs, Sept. 16, 2007. CBS. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
O.J. Led Away In Handcuffs After Felony Charges Sep 17, 2007
Late Sunday, he was led away in handcuffs to likely face a night in jail ... O.J. Simpson was led away in handcuffs Sunday evening, after was charged with a number of felony counts by Las Vegas officials following a robbery at a hotel room. (WFOR.com, FL)
The General Lee, Short Circuit Robot, Chewbacca and The Soprano's Ride Lead The Collection of Cars, Costumes and Other Collectibles to be put on the Auction Block August 2-3, 2007 Jul 12, 2007
-- Anakin Skywalker's light saber from Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones (*$40,000-$60,000) -- Ewan McGregor "Obi-Wan Kenobi" light saber from Star Wars: Episode 1-The Phantom Menace (*$25,000-$35,000) -- Grail tablet from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (*$30,000-$40,000) -- Statue of Liberty head from Planet of the Apes (*$30,000-$40,000) -- Elvis Presley's karate gi (*$20,000-$25,000) -- Original KWKH / Louisiana Hayride Microphone used by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and other... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Israelis accused of torturing suspects May 7, 2007
The methods include beatings, yanking suspects forward while they are cuffed to a chair, forcing suspects to lean backward into a painful "banana" position, painful tightening of handcuffs, wrenching of the head and sleep deprivation for more than 24 hours. About two-thirds of the detainees interviewed were subjected to abuse by the soldiers who arrested them, the report said. (Seattle Times)
Deputy Suspended for Excessive Force May 3, 2007
" Stabins cuts her off. "Now you're not going to see him, 'cause you're going to jail. "The father, William Johnston, stayed in the hospital six days, his wife, Mary Johnston, told the St. Petersburg Times for Thursday's editions. He went home with two stents in his arteries.It was not clear when the suspension takes place. The sheriff's office did not return a message left early Thursday by The Associated Press.The Sheriff's Office has dropped all charges against Langston, who was clocked going... (The Morning Star)
Parish officials dedicate, bury bicentennial time capsule in Donaldsonville Apr 19, 2007
"Also disposed where copies of the chamber's free circulation news magazine, items from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office including a badge, handcuffs and two bullets and Parish President Ronnie Hughes' state of the parish address, delivered March 22. "It was very good and not very long," Katz said."You can put it in, but don't read it" Peltier added.Hughes said he felt the location was the proper place to bury a time capsule. "The 200th anniversary of our parish is something really neat to... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
Fund drive for police museum launched Mar 2, 2007
A sampling of museum artifacts on display included historic handcuffs and badges, some collectible crime cards featuring the likes of Machine Gun Kelly and John Dillinger, and an original "Wanted" poster from the 1932 kidnapping of the son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Out There: Thrift Store Book Makes Toddler Rich Feb 26, 2007
The groom sported an orange jumpsuit, shackles and handcuffs during the five-minute civil ceremony; the bride had on a T-shirt and sweat pants. A day later, Baricevic described the short ceremony as polite, with no visible grudge toward him by the lovestruck man he'd just punished with prison. (Fox News -- Views)
Flood of knockoff merchandise triggers a wider crackdown across US Feb 14, 2007
Allegations of selling stuff that purported to be something it wasn't landed 20 people in handcuffs that day, on charges of breaking state and federal licensing and trademark laws. "It's good that they get rid of people who undercut ... legitimate dealers," says Catherine Scott, a necklace-maker who witnessed the raid two weeks ago. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
