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...mails and other evidence of her supposed relationship with Letterman. Authorities say those are the materials Halderman used to try to wring $2 million out of Letterman. Halderman pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom Oct. 2; if convicted of extortion he faces up to 16 years in prison. (See the top 10 awkward Letterman interviews...
Once again we see financial and political interests come before justice and decency. Al-Megrahi's release from prison after only eight years is shameful, and even more so since it was officially based on "compassionate grounds." Where is the compassion for the 270 people who died, and their loved ones? Stefania Lionetti, LUGO, ITALY...
...Once again we see financial and political interests come before justice and decency. Al-Megrahi's release from prison after only eight years is shameful, and even more so since it was officially based on "compassionate grounds." Where is the compassion for the 270 people who died, and their loved ones? My heart goes out to the victims' families. Stefania Lionetti, Lugo, Italy...
...country that successfully melds disparate population groups - Chinese, Malays, Indians and Europeans - in a region where ethnic and political strife are commonplace. But as the tiny number who seek to form or join opposition groups know, speaking out in Singapore can invite a lawsuit, bankruptcy or even prison. From time to time the government tentatively tries to open up. "Speakers' Corner" was one such attempt. Modeled on its London namesake, it was established in 2000 in a park in downtown Singapore. When I visited last year, the instructions on a bulletin board listed the following rules: You must register...
...charge of attempted grand larceny after he allegedly tried to get Letterman to pay him $2 million for a "screenplay" he was writing about the late-night host's sexual affairs. Halderman has pleaded not guilty to the charge, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. (See the top 10 disastrous David Letterman interviews...