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US agent jailed for Bitcoin theft
2015-10-20 21:34:25| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
A former policeman involved in investigating the crime website Silk Road is sentenced to six and half years in prison for stealing $700,000 of the virtual currency Bitcoin.
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Chinese investigative journalist jailed, refused bail after exposing high profile corruption scandal
2015-10-18 06:17:42| Telecom - Topix.net
Liu Wei detained on October 8, after series of articles exposing corruption of a high-profile qigong master, celebrities and party officials; news of detention censored on digital platforms but spread by journalists on social media The detention of respected investigative reporter Liu Wei on suspicion of allegedly illegally obtaining state secrets has sparked concerns among mainland journalists over their work responsibilities and safety. Liu, 37, deputy director of the Guangdong-based Southern Metropolis News , was detained by police in the city of Pingxiang, in Jiangxi province, on October 8, his newspaper confirmed on Friday night.
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Wilmington Teen Jailed in Connection with Twin's Dirt Bike Death
2015-09-28 20:37:25| Automakers - Topix.net
A Wilmington teen hospitalized since Friday night for injuries allegedly suffered in a fatal dirt bike wreck with his twin brother was jailed Monday morning. Casey Grskovic, 19, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, driving under the influence, failing to reduce speed, the careless operation of an all-terrain vehicle and driving without headlights.
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US peanut boss jailed over salmonella
2015-09-22 00:50:51| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The former owner of a US peanut company is given a 28-year prison sentence for his role in a salmonella outbreak linked to nine deaths.
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Jailed second car dealer's phone played Great Escape theme tune as he was sentenced
2015-08-08 23:31:02| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Court staff struggled to keep straight face as Kings Norton car dealer Neil Gaffney's phone went off as he was jailed for selling dangerous car Because moments after second hand car dealer Neil Gaffney was sentenced to five months at Birmingham Crown Court , with perfect timing, his phone started to play the theme to the Great Escape. Barristers and staff struggled to keep a straight face as, for a few seconds, the tune played from the dock before the 48-year-old was lead from the dock.
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