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US Atty: Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor misappropriated funds
“San Diego Channel 10 online ABC News affiliate on February 14, 2013 reported that 66 year old Maureen O’Connor, former San Diego Mayor for two terms from 1986 to 1992, is currently charged with money laundering as a result of a cash transaction of $10,000 or more. Of note is the fact O’Connor was the … Read More
Sacramento caregiver arrested in death of 88-year-old
Commentary by Sam Spital, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Professional & Occupational Licensing Attorney: “On February 13, 2013, the Modesto Bee newspaper and electronic edition published an article in which Silvia Cata, the 52 year old owner of a long-term nursing care facility, Super Home Care, in Sacramento, was arrested for multiple criminal charges, including involuntary manslaughter and felony elder … Read More
Tierrasanta Teacher Had Gun on Campus: Police – Teacher removed from school and placed on administrative leave
Commentary by Attorney Sam Spital, Criminal Defense Lawyer: “NBC Channel 7 digital news reported on February 12, 2013 that Ted Walker, a 41 year old teacher at Farb Middle School as well as a ten year employee of the San Diego Unified School District, faces felony charges of possession of a firearm and a knife … Read More
REPORT: ALARM FAILED IN CABLE CAR ACCIDENT
Commentary by Personal Injury Lawyer Sam Spital: “On February 11, 2013, the electronic edition of the UT San Diego reported seven individuals were injured when a San Francisco Cable Car came to an abrupt stop after hitting a loose bolt on the tracks; the bolts are intended to trigger an alarm and alert operators of an … Read More
FBI arrests one-time CSUSM student-body candidate
Commentary by San Diego Criminal Defense Layer Sam Spital: “UT San Diego online edition on February 11, 2013 reported a former candidate for student body President, Matthew Weaver was arrested by the FBI for suspicion of wire fraud, a related charge and unauthorized use of a computer. The article revealed that user identities and passwords … Read More
Manhunt On for Ex-Officer Accused of Police Vendetta
COMMENTARY BY ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL, SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL DEFENSE: “The New York Times reported on February 8, 2013 that a former member of the armed forces and Navy reservist went on a rampage against police officers and their families, killing at least three individuals. The 33 year old suspect, who was identified as Christopher J. Dorner, … Read More
PREGNANT TEACHER TO BE LET OUT OF JAIL – Woman who had sex with teen will be freed early for birth
https://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/07/tp-pregnant-teacher-to-be-let-out-of-jail/ “According to the UT San Diego news on February 7, 2013, a teacher at the New Haven Youth & Family Services in Vista, a residential and educational facility in the northern part of San Diego County that treats boys from about 8 to 17 who suffer from emotional and behavioral challenges, was charged with … Read More
ARRESTED BOY, 14, ADMITS TO VANDALISM, FIRES (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY ATTORNEY SAM SPITAL, SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER: “On February 6, 2013, the UT San Diego electronic edition reported that a teenager was arrested for arson and vandalism of a Day-Care Center, causing about $70,000 in damages. The suspect was shortly thereafter booked into Juvenile Hall. The reporter did not reveal whether she … Read More
Husband arrested in 2004 Westminster killing (Sam Spital)
COMMENTARY BY SAMUEL SPITAL, CRIMINAL HOMICIDE AND DEFENSE LAWYER “On February 4, 2013, the Orange County Registrar published a digital article in which a husband was arrested in connection with a cold case investigation for the death of his wife about nine years ago. According to the story, this was a brutal murder in which the wife … Read More
• Tattoo Shop Manager Fights for His Life in Robbery Attempt (Sam Spital)
Commentary by San Diego Robbery Defense and Criminal Attorney Samuel Spital: “On February 4, 2013, NBC Channel 39 reported the manager of Classic Tattoo in El Cajon, a city to the east of San Diego used martial arts to save his life from two robbery suspects who pistol-whipped him at about 2:00 a.m. The manager sustained serious injuries to … Read More