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1. MILESTONES.

Author

Bonardi, Ann Marie, Castronovo, Val, Cooper, Matthew, Fonda, Daren, Kher, Unmesh, Nugent, Benjamin, Orecklin, Michele, Rainert, Victoria, and Tyrangiel, Josh

Subjects
CELEBRITIES, DEATH, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Offers celebrity-related news briefs for October 23, 2000. Acquittal of former Louisiana Democratic Governor Edwin Edwards of corruption charges; Arrest of John Harris in connection with the theft of several Oscar statuettes; Death of statistician Leslie Kish and former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike.

Published
2000

2. The runaway train rolled down the compensation track.

Subjects
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *INDUSTRIAL safety laws
Abstract

The article reports on the suit filed by locomotive engineer John Harris against Union Pacific Railroad Co., his employer, at Saint Clair County Circuit Court in Michigan on March 31, 2009. The plaintiff claimed that his work in Union Pacific caused him severe injuries and that the company failed to provide him with proper treatment and considerations. Moreover, Harris' allegations against the company also include its failure to inspect properly its defective engines that may harm its crew.

Published
2009

3. Coach Awarded $359,000 in Gender Orientation Case Involving Sexual Orientation.

Subjects
SEXUAL orientation, EMPLOYMENT discrimination, HOMOPHOBIA, UNIVERSITIES & colleges, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article discusses the court case Brenny v. Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota wherein plaintiff Kayie Brenny, a former golf coach at the university, claimed that she was discriminated against due to her sexual orientation. The issue arose when the university's director of golf John Harris prevented Brenny from traveling with the team for the first tournament upon learning that she was a lesbian. The court ruled in favor of Brenny, awarding her 359,000 U.S. dollars in damages.

Published
2014

4. THE RUNAWAY TRAIN ROLLED DOWN THE COMPENSATION TRACK.

Subjects
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *WORK-related injuries, *CARPAL tunnel syndrome, *NEUROPATHY, *NEGLIGENCE, *INDUSTRIAL safety
Abstract

The article reports on the lawsuit filed by locomotive engineer John Harris against Union Pacific Railroad Co., alleging that he was injured because of the work he performed for the firm. In his complaint, Harris claims that he developed carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and neuropathy. The suit also alleges that the firm was negligent in providing Harris with a safe place to work, providing safe work conditions and in providing a locomotive that was free of conditions that endangered the safety of its crew.

Published
2009

5. Pentecostal Pastor Admits Sorrow for Fleecing Flock.

Subjects
*CLERGY, *EMBEZZLEMENT, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Provides information on Pentecostal pastor John Harris who was sentenced to prison for embezzling church funds in Denver, Colorado. Details of how he spent the money; Statement issued by Judge Walker Miller.

Published
2001

6. 26 years a victim, old John now free.

Subjects
INDECENT exposure, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports on the release of John Harris, 26 years after conviction of indecent exposure in Chicago, Illinois. Prosecution of Harris under a state law for criminal sexual psychopathic persons; Failure of previous attempts to petition for release.

Published
1974

7. Soy sauce and the Super Bowl.

Author

Brigham, Roger

Subjects
DOMESTIC violence, FOOTBALL players, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article offers the author's view on the domestic abuse case of retired National Football League (NFL) player John Harris.

Published
2013

8. Three More Plead Not Guilty In Blagojevich Fraud Case.

Subjects
*PLEAS (Criminal procedure), *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

This article reports on the not guilty plea of John Harris, Christopher Kelly and William Cellini in the fraud case against former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. The first two were involved as fundraisers for Blagojevich while the last was a power broker. The prosecutors describes the charges to three along with Blagojevich as a tangled web of political fraud. It says that Blagojevich also pleaded not guilty to the charge of plotting to sell or trade President Barack Obama's former US. Senate seat.

Published
2009

9. Blagojevich Left Legal Bills Unpaid.

Author

Burton, Thomas M., Jones, Ashby, Searcey, Dionne, Kesmodel, David, and Brat, Ilan

Subjects
*LEGAL costs, *GOVERNMENTAL investigations, *FRAUD, *BRIBERY, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article reports on the criminal complaint against Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich which include more than $500,000 in unpaid legal bills. Accordingly, the governor's political fund allegedly stopped paying a portion of the millions of dollars in legal fees owed to law firm Winston & Strawn LLP when he was faced by a yearslong federal investigation into his administration. Blagojevich and his chief of staff, John Harris, were charged by federal prosecutors with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery.

Published
2008

10. ILLINOIS: Harris Set to Switch Pleas.

Author

Shields, Yvette

Subjects
PUBLIC officers, GUILTY pleas, ACTIONS on the case, CORRUPTION, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article reports on the intention of former chief of staff John Harris to change his plea to guilty from not guilty on corruption charges as part of a deal to cooperate with federal prosecutors in their case against former governor Rod R. Blagojevich in Illinois. It states that Harris was arraigned on April 16, 2009 and was charged in a 19-count indictment. He was also charged with seeking to use the governor's ability to influence state legislation, jobs and contracts for personal gain.

Published
2009

11. Corruption.

Subjects
*ARREST, *BRIBERY, *POLITICAL corruption, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article reports on the arrests of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and John Harris, his chief of staff, for conspiring to commit fraud and soliciting bribes. Blagojevich allegedly sought contributions from an unnamed local concrete firm executive and active member of the American Concrete Pavement Association in exchange for contracts under a $1.8-billion program to upgrade the toll roads of the state.

Published
2008

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