Culpepper announces extent of knee trouble Oct 5, 2005
Offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie and Marcus Johnson pleaded not guilty Monday in Hennepin County District Court on charges of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice, stemming from a Sept. 26 disturbance at Bobby and Steve's Auto World in Minneapolis. Johnson is scheduled for an Oct. 25 pretrial hearing, McKinnie on Nov. 4. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Sports)
JOE LOUGHRAN: Justice Dept. and KPMG roll the dice Oct 5, 2005
The Justice Department answered KPMG's decade-long pursuit of criminal tax fraud, conspiracy, and obstruction with the $456 million "E-Z Pass" fine as KPMG flew through federal toll gates ... Indicting KPMG for massive tax fraud, conspiracy, and obstruction might put it out of business. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Nepal: Let's Give Peace A Chance Oct 5, 2005
It can be argued that in Nepal, the concept of multiparty democracy became a joke, as instances after instance of obstruction and corruption were catalogued in Parliament. Consider this: Not a single House of Representatives member was allowed to complete his tenure. (NewsIsFree-Asia)
Put the Hammer Down Oct 5, 2005
Top White House procurement official, David Safavian; charged with obstruction in the Abramoff probe. Majority Leader Doctor Senator Indian Chief Bill Frist; under investigation due to questionable stock sales. (AlterNet.org)
Kansas couple on trial for enslaving mentally ill (Reuters) Oct 5, 2005
Prosecutors have filed 33 criminal counts against the Kaufmans including charges of forced labor, involuntary servitude, health care fraud, mail fraud and obstruction of a federal audit. The Kaufmans submitted just under 1 million in claims to Medicare from 1991 through 2000 and were paid 216,906, authorities said. (RSS - Yahoo News - Oddly Enough)
Overcome Fear to Reach Your Full Po... Oct 5, 2005
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Spider bite levels Belak Oct 5, 2005
He might have even got away with it in the pre-lockout NHL but spider webs would now likely be considered a form of obstruction. . (Toronto Star -- Sports)
Off-duty police officer reportedly attacked; woman arrested after stabbing man with fork Oct 5, 2005
Additionally, Hilburn was charged with a probation violation, robbery, aggravated assault, entering an auto, obstruction of a police officer and giving a false name to an officer. Police responded to Portland Road in Aragon in response to an incident of aggravated assault against Cpl. Andy Shurley, who was off duty at the time. (Cedartown Standard, GA)