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...Barton is charged with willfully setting timber, underbrush and grass on fire; willfully injuring property of the United States; maliciously destroying property owned by the United States; causing injury to a firefighter who broke his arm while battling the flames; and using a fire to commit a felony. She pled not guilty; a conviction could mean 65 years in prison and a $1 million fine...
...AVOIDANCE] [A little fishy] The Rigases could face tax penalties for the guaranteed loans and any transactions that were not conducted at arm's length between Adelphia and Rigas-owned businesses...
...made her look even more vulnerable: a cast. The latter was the result of a media shoving match that occurred upon Ryder's Monday arrival, during which she was bumped by a camera. The day's session was adjourned so the actress could seek medical attention. Alas, her broken arm did not seem to elicit the court's sympathy. Despite Ryder's plea of innocence, a Saks Fifth Avenue security guard testified that he caught her last December with a passel of stolen goods, and the judge concluded there was enough evidence to proceed with a trial...
...unwelcome foreigner in a Korean poll. When Korean midfielder Ahn Jung Hwan headed the ball home in the 77th minute of the U.S.-Korea match to tie the score 1-1 and keep the country's hopes of advancement alive, his post-goal showboating gave way to the sweeping arm motions of a speed skater. "People felt bad about the Ohno incident," says Ahn. I wanted to fix that." Score one for Korean pride...
...also helped him. As an amateur Goosen was considered as good as his countryman Ernie Els. But he was struck by lightning while playing in South Africa, leading to health problems. He turned pro in 1990 but made little impression on the European Tour until he broke his arm skiing in 1999. He used the enforced two-month layoff to consult Belgian sports psychologist Jos Vanstiphout. Since then there has been no looking back. His U.S. Open win was followed by victories in the Scottish and Madrid Opens, and he teamed up with Els to win the EMC2 World...