William (Bill) R. Parsons Jul 24, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughters Crystal Warner of Ione and Cheryl Cutler of Salinas; Sons Brent of Sutter Creek, Mark of Santa Cruz, John of Half Moon Bay, grandchildren Shelby Sifers, Kevin Andersen, Kim Boro, David Warner, John William Parsons, Johnelle Parsons, Jamela and daughter Tamia, and Kayley and Taylor Parsons. Bill was predeceased by grandson Gregory Andersen, and his brother, Jack, who died in May of this year. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Military briefs Jun 1, 2008
He is the son of William Parsons, of Montgomery. Parsons graduated in 1999 from Montgomery High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2006 from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Judge: Officers in restraint chair case can't be prosecuted May 17, 2008
An attorney cannot prosecute two deputies accused of misconduct when a state attorney's daughter was strapped to a restraint chair in the Flagler County jail, Circuit Judge William Parsons ruled Friday. It's the latest order in a tangle of court cases related to Lisa Tanner, the daughter of State Attorney John Tanner of the 7th Judicial Circuit based in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
High court hears death sentence appeal in Deltona murders May 6, 2008
Hunter's attorney argued in a legal brief that his client couldn't get a fair trial because of Circuit Judge William Parsons' decision to try the men together. Also, he said the decision, coupled with a large amount of evidence, led to jury confusion. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Family, ISC settle worker's death suit Apr 12, 2008
The terms of the settlement in the auto negligence lawsuit, which was approved by Circuit Judge William Parsons, were not disclosed. Attorneys for the defendants declined to comment on the settlement or its terms. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Track worker's widow, ISC settle Mar 5, 2008
Attorneys told Circuit Judge William Parsons Tuesday they had reached a settlement at mediation, court records show. It was requested that the terms of the settlement be sealed, according to court records, but the judge said a public hearing would be needed. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Explorers remembered Jan 30, 2008
"The ceremony starts at 6:31 p.m. each year to mark the time the fire began.On Friday, a 10 a.m. ceremony will mark the fifth anniversary of the Columbia accident, as well as honor all astronauts who have died in the space program.To accommodate the public, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will waive the attendance fee for those who attend the service at the Space Mirror Memorial. The Astronauts Memorial Foundation will conduct the ceremony.Guests will include Evelyn Husband-Thompson,... (Florida Today)
Flood of tobacco lawsuits filed to meet deadline Jan 12, 2008
Circuit Judge William Parsons will preside over the local cases. Tobacco company executives say they will defend each case. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man convicted in 2004 Deltona slayings loses appeal Dec 16, 2007
Front page news - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man wins millionsin adult club lawsuit Dec 8, 2007
But in videotaped testimony played for the jury in Circuit Judge William Parsons' courtroom, Bizeur said she'd been hired to dance at the club. She said she was served six to 10 vodka and cranberry drinks before leaving for the night. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cape conference aims to attract space industry Nov 1, 2007
Kennedy Space Center Director William Parsons will deliver a welcome message. Group sessions include panel discussions of facilities and the work force, regulatory perspectives and the commercial possibilities in the space industry. (Florida Today)
Genome Update Defines Landscape Of Breast And Colon Cancers Oct 13, 2007
Additional research participants include D. William Parsons, Sian Jones, Jimmy Lin, Tobias Sjoblom, Rebecca Leary, Dong Shen, Simina M. Boca, Thomas Barber, Janine Ptak, Natalie Silliman, Steve Szabo, Saraswati Sukumar, Ben Ho Park, Nickolas Papadopoulos, and Giovanni Parmigiani from Johns Hopkins; Zoltan Dezso, Vadim Ustyanksky, Tatiana Nikolskaha, and Yuri Nicolsky from GeneGo Inc. and the Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Moscow, Russia; Rachel Karchin and Paul Wilson from the Department... (Science Daily)
Man charged in officer shooting represents himself Jul 18, 2007
Cutaia has been prone to outbursts in court since last year, when he was found to be incompetent by Circuit Judge William Parsons to face attempted second-degree murder and other charges. His competency has since been restored, the court ruled. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Judge's son gets to take his own place on the bench Jul 2, 2007
The field of applicants was especially strong, said Circuit Judge William Parsons, whose stint as chief administrative judge for the local circuit ended Friday ... Circuit Judge William Parsons' daughter, Kelly Parsons, works as an attorney in private practice with Cole & Cole. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Judicial circuit assignments shuffled Jul 2, 2007
DAYTONA BEACH -- Former Chief Judge William Parsons, whose term as the administrative head of judges for the 7th Judicial Circuit ended Friday, had been hearing criminal cases at the Justice Center on Ridgewood Avenue. But starting today, he will have a civil docket and the new chief judge will be J. David Walsh, who will now hear criminal cases in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man who crashed car into biker sentenced Jun 28, 2007
The 34-year-old Seattle native showed Circuit Judge William Parsons the prosthetic leg he wears and asked for a sentence that would protect others from harm. "My life isn't over," he said later. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Developing a vision for the future Jun 23, 2007
Also participating in the tour and roundtable discussion were Dr. Ellen R. Nelson, director of the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals; Saul Kaplan, director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC); EDC Deputy Director William Parsons; and Paul Despres, hospital administrator of the Zambarano Unit. Fogarty and Pacheco have been looking for the past couple of years to develop a long-term plan for Zambarano Hospital, which employs over 300, saying the facility... (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Retired Volusia educator ordered to pay back $35,000 Jun 23, 2007
Circuit Judge William Parsons sentenced her to five years' probation, with the first 270 days to be served at the Volusia County Branch Jail. Prosecutor Steve Henderson, who'd asked for jail time, was pleased with the outcome. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Secret recordingscome to light inadult club managers trial May 29, 2007
Circuit Judge William Parsons set Wednesday's hearing to compel Sabino to testify about his source of income. Sabino has previously refused to answer those questions, citing constitutional protections against self-incrimination, according to testimony in pretrial hearings. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lawyers challengedefender changes May 17, 2007
Circuit Judge William Parsons, the chief judge for the local circuit, is also concerned. "All we want is good lawyers to represent people," he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Court denies pastor restraining order against congregant May 12, 2007
Circuit Judge William Parsons dismissed the Rev. Gabriel Varga's request for a restraining order against 84-year-old Jim Swilley, who also is suing Varga to remove him as pastor. Varga said Swilley has been disruptive at church meetings. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man in early jail release involved in crash May 10, 2007
"Local 6 found that Howell was mistakenly released from the Volusia County Branch Jail two months before the crash."It just seems like someone dropped the ball," Fife said."Just who (dropped the ball), no one will say," Pipitone said.In October, Judge William Parsons ordered the jail to release Howell to the state mental hospital on two cases.The next month, Parsons ordered Howell be returned to the jail but only mentioned one case in his order."So, when Howell was sentenced to time served on... (Florida Today)
Man's harassment claims surprise parents, police Apr 20, 2007
At a hearing on Wednesday before Chief Judge William Parsons, Barron's petitions against the Rudalavage brothers were dismissed because of "insufficient evidence.". The brothers were not required to make the trip to court, and didn't. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Today is Space Day at the Capitol (6:27 am) Mar 21, 2007
Among the visiting dignataries are Thomas Boothiller, vice commander of the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, and William Parsons, director of the Kennedy Space Center. Back-to-back receptions are scheduled at the Challenger Space Center in Tallahassee. (Pensacola News Journal)
Court to decide if accused slayer is incompetent Mar 15, 2007
Circuit Judge William Parsons, who is the administrative head of judges in the circuit that includes Volusia and Flagler counties, said each case is handled differently. He acknowledged competency is a difficult finding with differences in diagnoses possible. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
New KSC director to address Rotary Feb 23, 2007
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Attorney suspected of faking evidence faces charge Feb 22, 2007
"I am particularly concerned that he will use Ms. Holmberg," Circuit Judge William Parsons wrote to the Department of Corrections in November 2003 about Culbertson. "Who he seems to have some Svengali effect on, to somehow do his bidding.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Drifter gets life in prison for brutal rape of teen Feb 8, 2007
Clarence Victor Taylor was convicted in a jury trial of sexual battery and kidnapping and sentenced by Circuit Judge William Parsons. After the victim testified a day earlier about what police called a "blitz-style attack," Taylor took the stand in his own defense. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Embattled Volusia judge quits Feb 7, 2007
A copy of the letter dated Feb. 5 was sent to Chief Justice R. Fred Lewis of the Florida Supreme Court and Chief Judge William Parsons of the 7th Judicial Circuit. Local court officials said Tuesday they were trying to determine when deLaroche's departure would take effect. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Trial focuses on bullets' routes, timing Feb 1, 2007
It was a shot that hit McGill in the back, said William Parsons, the medical examiner who performed the autopsy. McGill was killed in a Sanford apartment complex parking lot about 3 a.m. July 16, 2005, by security guard William "Billy" Swofford, 27, of Deltona. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
NASA: 5 shuttle flights may be tough Jan 11, 2007
New Kennedy Space Center Director William Parsons holds an informal press conference at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
NASA: Shuttle schedule might be tough Jan 11, 2007
New Kennedy Space Centerboss William Parsons said during an informal news conference that NASA's goal of five shuttle missions in 2007 may be too ambitious. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Testing set in teacher-sex case Jan 11, 2007
William Parsons, Baird's defense attorney, urged the judge not to send her to the diagnostic unit, terming time spent there "punitive" and stating that a private evaluation and a pre-sentence report from Adult Probation and Parole indicated Baird was a low risk for ever committing a crime again. Parsons also said Baird has been punished enough because of the humiliation from the media coverage of her case and the disgrace her family has endured. (Deseret News)
Parsons takes reins at Kennedy Space Center Jan 5, 2007
William Parsons, 49, succeeds Jim Kennedy, who is retiring. Parsons most recently served as the director of NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi but his most visible role was as manager of the space shuttle program while NASA recovered from the Columbia accident. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Body found in ravine that of missing Escondido man Oct 13, 2006
Detective Lt. David Mankin said the remains of 26-year-old Daniel William Parsons was identified by his thumbprints. "This is a suspicious death," and police are investigating it as a homicide, Mankin said. (North County Times)
Judge gives Victorino, Hunter death for Deltona massacre Sep 22, 2006
Troy Victorino looks toward Judge William Parsons as he is fingerprinted after being sentenced to death for his role in the Deltona mass murders. Circuit Judge William A. Parsons' sentence brought an end to one of the most closely watched trials in Volusia County history. (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
Deltona video game slayings sentencing Sep 22, 2006
Pamela Belanger, mother of Erin Belanger, right, reacts Thursday as Judge William Parsons sentences Troy Victorino to death for the murder of Erin Belanger. Chief Circuit Judge Bill Parsons made the final decision between death and life in prison without parole, saying, "The victims were not only killed, they were brutalized." AP. (Florida Today)
Space agency picks Parsons as KSC chief Sep 13, 2006
NASA announced Tuesday that William Parsons will take over as director of Kennedy Space Center in January. He will replace James Kennedy, who is retiring. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Memories of 9/11 spur U.S. soldiers in hunt for al-Qaida in Afghanistan Sep 12, 2006
KORANGAL VALLEY, Afghanistan -- William Parsons was in high school when the twin towers fell. Now, the 19-year-old Army private sits atop an Afghan hill, eyes alert for al-Qaida and machine gun at the ready. (North County Times)
Police probe Escondido man's disappearance Sep 7, 2006
Daniel William Parsons left the home of a friend in Escondido on Saturday night, Mankin said. On Wednesday morning, sheriff's deputies located a stripped car abandoned in a remote area of San Pasqual, said sheriff's homicide Sgt. Chris Wynn. (North County Times)
Massacre trial continues despite mistrial requests Jul 15, 2006
Circuit Judge William Parsons ruled that Cannon's lack of testimony may have actually benefited the defense and that the issue didn't rise to the level of mistrial, or a sudden end to the trial. The trial continues this afternoon with testimony from crime scene investigators who collected evidence from the Deltona murder scene, as well as a separate house where Victorino had been staying. (Orlando Sentinel)
Judge reviewing court documents damaged in leak Jul 4, 2006
Chief Judge William Parsons is reviewing 120 criminal court documents damaged from a flood at the Justice Center on Ridgewood Avenue. The judge plans to restore the 56 files to original condition and doesn't foresee any problems. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Man sentenced for killing woman with his car Jul 4, 2006
Chief Circuit Judge William Parsons judged Balducci guilty and handed down the 30-year sentence today at the Volusia County Justice Center in Daytona Beach. Police investigators said Arriaga fended off a knife attack before she was fatally hit and dragged by a car on Old Cassadaga Road. (Orlando Sentinel)
What's Up This Week - May 22 - May 28, 2006 Jun 2, 2006
Meanwhile William Parsons (Lord Rosse), described M101 as "Large, spiral, faintish; several arms and knots. 14' diameter at least." - a description comparable to what is seen through the largest backyard telescopes used today. At a distance of 27 million light-years, the true size of M101 is extraordinary - some 170,000 light-years in diameter. (Universe Today)
Fresh Air builds strong bonds Apr 29, 2006
7 million New York City children from low-income communities since it was established by the Reverend William Parsons of Sherman, Pa. in 1877. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Deltona murder trial will begin July 5 Apr 23, 2006
Circuit Judge William Parsons moved the trial from Volusia County to St. Johns County earlier this month. He says the six-week trial could require interviewing nearly one thousand potential jurors. (WOFL.com, FL)
Defense seeks limits in slayings trial Jan 27, 2006
"I'm sure Circuit Judge William Parsons has seen all of these motions in some form before," Mills said. Hunter, 19, Troy Victorino, 29, and Michael Salas, 20, are scheduled to stand trial April 10 on six counts of first-degree murder and eight other felonies for the Aug. 6, 2004, fatal baseball-bat beatings of six friends. (Orlando Sentinel)
