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Elderly man's and donkey killer committed
But Mayibongwe Moyo, of Luvuna Village in Nswazi, Esigodini, will not see the inside of a jail for the murder of Samson Ndlovu, 75, after a judge returned a 'not guilty' verdict by reason of insanity. Justice Lawrence Kamocha committed him to the
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:34P
The Great Rationing
In America's incredible legal tangle, these rights as accorded to any individual may be entirely self-contradictory as well as capricious: until recently "illegal" immigrants who are now in danger of expulsion for a traffic stop were encouraged to get
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:33P
"Loser Pays” In Texas: USAA Denies Medical Payouts
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Updated: 05/24/2011 12:32P
Jury selection resumes Oklahoma warden's wife's trial
Jury selection has resumed in Greer County District Court for the trial of a former warden's wife who prosecutors say helped a convicted killer escape prison after she fell in love with him. Prosecutors and defense attorney chose two more jurors Monday
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:31P
Mubarak charged over killing of protesters
The decision, which should lead to a criminal court trial, confounds predictions by some analysts and diplomats that the ruling supreme military council would try to shield the ousted president from public humiliation. Assuming the trial goes ahead,
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:31P
'Amnesty' label is a sticking point in immigration policy debate
The 1986 law signed by President Ronald Reagan, for instance, let about 3 million immigrants gain legal status just by registering with the government. "That was amnesty," Papademetriou said. "This is what we call earned legalization or earned
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:31P
Quota for Muslims in Jobs Subject to SC Verdict: AP
But, later upon prompting by officials, she said, "We will implement reservations for Muslims but depending on the Supreme Court verdict." The Congress government had in 2006 started implementing five per cent reservation for Muslims in jobs and
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:30P
Angry Words From Mikhail Khodorkovsky After Losing His Appeal
By LUISA KROLL Mikhail Khodorkovsky entered a Moscow courtroom earlier today to applause from supporters waiting to hear the ruling of his appeal against a December 2010 verdict convicting him of embezzlement. As expected, his appeal was denied and
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:30P
US lawyer cites WWII-era mistakes on Japanese American internment
In a distinctly 21st century way of acknowledging a serious mistake from long ago, acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal posted a remarkable entry on the Justice Department's blog saying the solicitor general at the time, Charles Fahy,
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:26P
City Council Revokes Permit For Biomass Project
Councilors pointed out that current plans would result in more truck traffic, larger trucks and a different drive-way configuration than what was proposed in 2008. The council's vote followed a four hour long public hearing the week before which
Updated: 05/24/2011 12:25P
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