Archive for September 28, 2007

Custody Battle Sparks Debate over Children’s, Parents’ Rights

A Florida custody battle between the father of a 5-year-old girl and her foster parents is raising issues as to whether a parent's or a child’s rights should take precedence in child custody cases.

Freddie Mac Settles SEC Fraud Charges, Agrees to Pay $50 Million Fine

The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, commonly known as Freddie Mac, has agreed to pay $50 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges related to a multibillion dollar accounting fraud.

2 Teenage Girls Accused of Raping Man with Cerebral Palsy

A 24-year-old man with cerebral palsy has reported that two teenage girls in Youngstown, Ohio, raped him on Monday as he was watching football practice, according to a police report.