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Man gets reduced sentence in sex assault case
February 25, 2011 5:05 PM
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) - A Saudi linguist convicted of sexually assaulting a housekeeper and keeping her a virtual slave for four years has won a partial reduction of his prison sentence from a Colorado judge. Homaidan al-Turki was re-sentenced on Friday to between eight years and life in prison... more » -
Columbus Day rally in Pueblo attracts supporters, protesters
October 11, 2010 2:06 PM
Supporters outnumbered protesters at an annual Christopher Columbus Day rally in Pueblo this morning. The federal holiday honors Columbus' trek to America more than 500 years ago. However, some Native Americans say Columbus brought slavery to their people, and they want the holiday abolished. Monday's annual event was held at... more » -
Brothers to stand trial on human trafficking charges
September 9, 2010 7:37 PM
HONOLULU (AP) - The owners of a major Hawaii farm accused of exploiting 44 imported laborers from Thailand have changed their plea to not guilty and are scheduled to stand trial Nov. 9. The change in plea was made Thursday after Chief U.S. District Judge Susan Oki Mollway took... more » -
Steele calls Reid's slavery remark 'ignorant'
December 8, 2009 10:46 AM
Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele is renewing his demand that Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid apologize for likening health care overhaul opponents to those who resisted putting an end to slavery. The Nevada Democrat made the assertion in a statement Monday as the Senate worked on legislation to remake the... more »
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