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'Slab' Murphy disputes court's right to hear case
That prosecution is on hold pending the outcome of review proceedings by Mr Murphy which opened yesterday before Mr Justice Daniel Herbert. His lawyers claim the decision to try him before the Special Criminal Court rather than before a jury breaches
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:13P
Brothers win their appeal against dismissal of 'Star Sunday' libel action
Yesterday, Chief Justice Mr Justice John Murray, Mrs Justice Susan Denham, Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman, Mr Justice Nial Fennelly and Ms Justice Fidelma Macken unanimously set aside the jury verdict and ordered a retrial. In his judgment, Mr Justice
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:13P
Woman charged with trafficking
Charity Ajayioba (35), a failed asylum seeker from Nigeria who is of no fixed abode, had been remanded in custody in April after she was charged at Dublin District Court under section 11 of the Criminal Law Sexual Offences Act for organising,
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:13P
Bossman: Ghana should not make money….at the expense of human rights
6/2/2011 12:37:20 AM - Accra, June 1, GNA – Ms Anna Bossman, Former Acting Commissioner on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), would forever be remembered for her statement: “Ghana should not make money from the exploitation of her
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:13P
Parents dismayed at inquest verdict on daughter's death
THE PARENTS of a 22-year-old woman who was killed on an unfinished road surface near Mulranny, Co Mayo, almost seven years ago expressed deep disappointment yesterday after a jury at her inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:13P
St. Augustine Diocese Gets New Bishop this Week | FULL INTERVIEW
In a 2002 lawsuit against the Miami Archdiocese, Esteves was accused of not protecting some children. It was settled in 2004 for $425000. The lawsuit accused Esteves of not being proactive enough as three young girls, 10 and younger, were allegedly
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:13P
Billionaire Alec Gores in talks to buy part of Borders
The struggling bookstore chain, now in bankruptcy protection, has been searching for buyers, the WSJ is reporting. Under the deal being considered, LA-based Gores Group (that's separate from Platinum Equity, which is owned by Alec's brother Tom) would
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:12P
Immigration back in spotlight after officer's death
In the past year and five months, 948 non-citizens have been charged with DWI in Harris County. For the majority, it was their first offense. The figures are based on consulate notifications, so it doesn't speak to their legal status, only that they
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:12P
Immigration back in spotlight after officer's death
In the past year and five months, 948 non-citizens have been charged with DWI in Harris County. For the majority, it was their first offense. The figures are based on consulate notifications, so it doesn't speak to their legal status, only that they
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:12P
Immigration back in spotlight after officer's death
In the past year and five months, 948 non-citizens have been charged with DWI in Harris County. For the majority, it was their first offense. The figures are based on consulate notifications, so it doesn't speak to their legal status, only that they
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:12P