A final word on my London trip, then I’m done — I swear. Among those at this conference I was attending, some big former CEOs and statesmen. People that I had covered years ago — in one person’s case something like 20 years ago. It was that person, and I …
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NEW YORK – Whoever said money can’t buy love has yet to meet high-end dating consultants. These professional matchmakers have built businesses on pairing beautiful people from the power scene in cities all over the country, charging clients up to $15,000 to find Mr. or Mrs. Right. “I work with …
Read More »Yates Faced Long Odds With Insanity Defense
NEW YORK – Andrea Yates didn’t have history or statistics on her side when it came to pleading insanity for drowning her five children. While some see the maneuver as a frequently successful attempt to escape justice, precedent actually shows Yates’ lawyers faced an uphill battle convincing the eight-woman, four-man …
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