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I was giv - 310-479-5089 SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, May 7, a silver from his victims, dubbing him “The en such a welcome at the Friends of An - three-justice panel from California’s 2nd Silverware Bandit.” District Court of Appeal met for the defense’s According to the ruling, a 79-year-old contention in the case of Jeffery Wayne woman living in Santa Monica attempted to Langford. stab Langford with a screwdriver in August JODI ARIAS GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER Langford was sentenced to 210 years to 2008, leading him to choke the woman. He By Helya Askari life in a state prison in January 2012 after eventually released her and opted for tying PHOENIX, AZ—A jury found Jodi Arias, 32, The jurors, consisting of eight men and being convicted of 21 counts, including first- her hands and legs with extension cords. guilty on one count of first-degree murder four women, deliberated for 15 hours and degree burglary, first-degree robbery and as - “Based on the evidence, the jury reason - for the death of her ex-boyfriend Travis 5 minutes before coming back with a sault with force likely to produce great bod - ably could conclude the defendant was the Alexander on Wednesday, May 8 at the Mari - guilty verdict that could possibly lead to the ily injury. intruder in the seven incidents for which he copa County Courthouse in Phoenix, AZ. execution of Arias. The string of early morning break-ins that was convicted,” Presiding Justice Tricia Alexander was brutally murdered at his Alexander was shot once, stabbed 27 times targeted the homes of women between 75 Credit flickr.com Bigelow wrote. Meza, AZ home nearly five years ago at the and had his throat slit. The defense argued and 93 occurred in June 2008 through Au - Monica. break-ins, Langford climbed through a The state appeals court upheld Langford’s age of 30. that Arias’ actions were justified as she had gust 2008 in West Los Angeles and Santa It was reported that in all but one of the window and demanded money, jewelry or conviction. The trial, which began on January 2, suffered physical and emotional abuse at the caught the attention of people all around hands of the victim. the world, as Arias changed her story sev - The prosecution, lead by Juan Martinez, eral times before admitting to killing made the case that Arias’ actions were pre - Travis Alexander. MALIBU COURTHOUSE CLOSURE By Shine Huang Alexander in self-defense. Arias took the meditated as she showed up unannounced indicating that she supported the prose - Arias’ fate will be determined in a minia - MALIBU—The Malibu Courthouse will Officials said the county hasn’t made stand to explain her relationship to Alexan - to the victims home driving a rental car cution’s efforts to convict Arias, however, ture trail on Thursday, as jurors will decide end its 23-year serve on May 31 due to final decision yet whether traffic tickets der and the series of events that led to his with her hair dyed. she was unclear on whether she believed whether she should be executed or given 25 budget cuts. can still be paid at the Malibu ticket death. Governor Jan Brewer made a statement that Arias deserved the death penalty. years to life with a possibility of parole. Last November, the county reported counter next to the courthouse. project budget shortfalls of up to $85 mil - Felony and misdemeanor cases will lion in the Superior Court system’s have hearings at Van Nuys Courthouse. THREE WOMEN FREED AFTER 10 YEARS OF CAPTIVITY $734 budget. Detailed information of During the 2011-2012 fiscal year, Mal - By Helya Askari where cases will be transferred and how ibu Courthouse filed a total of 45,670 cas - CLEVELAND, OH—52-year-old Puerto Ri - who has a 6-year-old daughter she gave birth Berry and her daughter were reunited with through this time. Knight is still being treat - court house employees will be impacted can bus driver, Ariel Castro, was charged to while in captivity, were held prisoner for their family Wednesday at her sister’s ed at a local hospital and has not yet been were revealed recently. es including 35,535 traffic infractions, with the rape and kidnapping of three 9 to 11 years. home. The press expected a statement released. By June 3, all Malibu traffic and non- 4,333 misdemeanor filings and 5,148 women he held captive in his Cleveland The women were freed after Berry escaped from Berry upon her arrival at home, her Authorities have still not confirmed traffic infraction cases will be trans - non-traffic infractions. Thirteen court - home on Wednesday, May 8. Castro is ex - Castro’s home with the help of neighbors sister, Beth Serrano, gave a brief statement whether Knight or DeJesus bore any chil - ferred to the Santa Monica courthouse house employees are set to transfer to pected to be arraigned on Thursday at who heard her cries for help. Charles Ram - in which she said, “I want to thank the pub - dren, or if any of the women endured mis - which is the closest court from Malibu. other courthouses as well. The Malibu courthouse is closing. Cleveland’s municipal courthouse. sey, who was sitting in his living room next lic and the media for their support and their carriages during their time in captivity. Fur - In a news conference, prosecutor Victor door, heard screams coming from Castro’s encouragement over the years. At this time thermore, officials have stated that a pa - Perez, stated that there is no evidence that home and came out to find Berry struggling our family would request privacy so my sis - ternity test will be conducted on Berry’s STOLEN RANGE ROVER FOUND IN MALIBU Castro’s brothers, Pedro Castro, 52, and Onil to break free from the front door. He ter and niece and I can have time to recover." daughter to confirm Castro as the father. By Helya Askari Castro, 50, were aware of their brother’s ac - prompted to break the door open and aid - DeJesus was also welcomed by friends and Grimilda Figueroa, the mother of Castro’s MALIBU—The Los Angeles County The Lost Hills station area has noticed -Never leave valuables in plain view, you are dealing with a reputable firm. tions or took part in any wrong doing. ed her and her child as they escaped Castro’s community members upon her arrival to four children, reported Castro to police af - Sheriffs Malibu Search and Rescue an - an increase in vehicle theft in the past even if your car is locked. Put them in -Copy your license plate and vehicle The three woman, Gina DeJesus, 23, home. After which Berry was able to reach her family’s home. Her aunt, Sandra Ruiz, ter he broke her nose, dislocated her shoul - nounced on Monday, May 6 that a few weeks. Police have issued the fol - the trunk out of sight. identification (VIN) numbers on a card Michelle Knight, 33, and Amanda Berry, 27, a phone and call police. also spoke to the press and asked for privacy der and knocked her tooth out back in 2005. Range Rover was found 300 feet below lowing tips to protect individuals from -Always park in high-traffic, well- and keep them with you. If your vehi - Declaration of Principles Newsroom Staff the side of Decker Canyon Road in Mal - falling victim to such theft. lighted areas when possible. cle is stolen, the police will need this ibu. -Never leave your car running unat - -Install a mechanical device that locks information to take a report WE PROMISE TO: Alta Joann Nedda Vi At approximately 7.23 a.m., a Caltrans tended, even to dash into a business, the steering wheel column, or brakes.