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Attorney says epilepsy drugs provoked NYC murder

Apr 12, 12:51PM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

Henry Wachtel,right, stands in court with his attorney Lloyd Epstein during his arraignment in Manhattan criminal court, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in New York.

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(CBS) NEW YORK - Attorneys for Henry Watchel say epilepsy drugs caused the Fordham student to fatally beat his mother in their Manhattan apartment Tuesday.
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Police: Man kills ex's mom, boyfriend and self

Apr 5, 9:24AM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

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(CBS/AP) LIVONIA, Mich. - Livonia police are investigating a case that appears to be a double murder-suicide, in which authorities say a man went to his ex-girlfriend's home, axed her mother and new boyfriend to death, injured the girl, and then shot himself.Continue »
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Remains found aren't missing Texas cheerleader

Mar 26, 11:05AM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

Hailey Dunn

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(CBS/AP/KOSA) BIG SPRING, Texas - West Texas authorities say a medical examiner has determined that remains speculated to be those of 13-year-old missing girl Hailey Dunn, are male.

PICTURES: Hailey Dunn Missing

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Fla. teen killed by cops during domestic dispute

Mar 20, 12:51PM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

Police vehicle at the crime scene in Miramar, Florida. March 16, 2012.

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(CBS) MIRAMAR, Fla. - A Florida teen who was shot by police during a domestic violence dispute has died, reports CBS Miami.

Miramar police say 17-year-old Corey Nesbitt was pronounced dead Saturday after he was taken to the hospital Friday following the shooting.

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Rash of Tide thefts puzzle law enforcement

Mar 14, 10:51AM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

Tide laundry detergent

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(CBS) - Authorities say that thieves across America are stealing Tide laundry detergent and re-selling it on the black market. Investigators reportedly suspect the "liquid gold" is being stolen because of its high retail price, and that thieves may be using the money they earn for drugs.
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Man arrested after cooking own meal at Denny's

Feb 23, 4:13PM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

James Summers

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(CBS/WISC-TV) MADISON, Wis. - Police say a Wisconsin man claiming to be the new manager of a Denny's was arrested after he cooked himself a cheeseburger and fries at the Madison restaurant Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities say 52-year-old James Summers wore a tie and carried a briefcase, claiming he was sent by Denny's corporate office Tuesday to be the new manager. When the current manager told him he must be mistaken, Summers told he she must not have received the memo about the employment change.

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Authorities: Bus driver stabbed with pen suspended

Feb 23, 11:14AM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

Taniesha Nicole Twyne, accused of stabbing the bus driver in the face with a pen

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(CBS/AP) KENNESAW, Ga. - A bus driver who was stabbed in the face with a pen while trying to resolve a dispute with a passenger has been suspended, a county spokesperson said.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Cobb County spokeswoman AikWah Leow said the driver, Damian Haney, 39, was suspended with pay for not following protocol during the altercation that led to his Monday afternoon stabbing.

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Juror going to jail for "friending" defendant

Feb 17, 2:48PM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

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(CBS/AP) SARASOTA, Fla. - A Sarasota County juror was sentenced to three days in jail after "friending" the defendant on Facebook.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports Judge Nancy Donnellan sentenced Jacob Jock, 29, on Thursday, after finding him guilty of contempt of court.

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N.Y. state senator, wife attacked in casino

Feb 13, 1:15PM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

Sen. Mark Grisanti

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(CBS/WIVB/AP) NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - A New York state senator and his wife said Saturday they were attacked and beaten at a Niagara Falls casino while trying to break up an argument.

CBS affiliate WIVB reports Sen. Mark Grisanti and his wife are recovering after being punched and beaten during the Friday night altercation. Maria Grisanti told the station, "I thought I was going to die."

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"Piggyback Bandit" pleads guilty to assault

Feb 6, 2:53PM by Katie Wiggin Topics Daily Blotter

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(CBS) HELENA, Mont. - A man given the nickname "Piggyback Bandit" for his fondness for hopping on the backs of athletes pleaded guilty to two assault charges Wednesday.

The Independent Record reports that 250-pound Sherwin Shayegan, 28, admitted to jumping on the backs of two players at a Montana high school soccer tournament in October.

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