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Trial date set for former Louisville priest accused of molesting 2 boys in 1970s
by WHAS11 (WHAS11) -- A trial date has been set for the former Louisville priest accused of molesting two teenage boys back in the 1970's. Father James Schook will go to trial May 29 in Jefferson County Circuit Court. He's pleaded not guilty to seven
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:53P
Trial Postponed For Accused Dog Killer
His attorney argues the evidence regarding the number of dogs was not actually admissible in the preliminary hearing, which is where it's decided whether or not the case will go to trial. Now the case will go back to Ingham District Court and depending
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:53P
Jackson's voice helped put doctor behind bars
It was also one of the trial's most haunting moments, and stuck in the mind of Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor as he considered in recent days how to sentence Murray for causing Jackson's unexpected death in June 2009. It wasn't the only thing the
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:52P
Judge orders bus driver's alleged killer held
After hearing the testimony Wednesday, Pace determined that sufficient evidence existed to hold over Johnson for trial on murder charges in Kester's death. The defendant returns to court Dec. 17 to enter a plea on the charges.
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:51P
Dustin Hill pleads guilty to Larabie murder
With his attorney, Heather Maure, Hill entered the plea in Clinton County Court before Judge Kevin K. Ryan. The negotiated, indeterminant sentence, according to Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie, is 18 years to life.
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:51P
Michael Jackson trial: Conrad Murray sentenced to four years in prison
“He violated the trust of the medical community, of his colleagues and of his patient,” said Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor, “and he has absolutely no sense of remorse, absolutely no sense of fault, and is and remains dangerous.
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:51P
KCTV 5Calif. AG: Let NY try convicted '70s serial killer
He'd have a harder time conferring with his court-appointed appeals lawyers from across the country, they say. They also argue that he needs to be in California to attend potential hearings on the accuracy of the trial transcript.
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:50P
Mason City woman enters Alford plea in fraud case
Sixty-6-year-old Catherine Weitzel is the former head of Parents United of North Central Iowa Inc. The Globe Gazette in Mason City (http://bit.ly/v0HkRi ) says Weitzel entered her plea on Tuesday before her trial began in Cerro Gordo District Court.
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:49P
High court clears Silver Nugget of liability in shooting death
The trial court had ruled in favor of the Silver Nugget without a jury trial. Smith's estate had argued that several fights and robberies inside the casino in the five years prior to the murder, coupled with reports of gunshots or people showing
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:49P
Ruling signals setback for Calif. in pension case
The state attorney general sued Alfred Villalobos last year, claiming he and his company operated without a license while reaping millions of dollars in fees for steering CalPERS investments to clients. Prosecutor say there was enough evidence for the
Updated: 11/30/2011 05:46P
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