Latest Law News
Department of Justice Rules Texas Voting Maps Don't Meet Anti-Discrimination
AP The US Department of Justice said in a court filing Monday that Texas' new voting maps for Congress and for the Texas House do not meet federal anti-discrimination requirements, setting up a legal battle that will decide the landscape of future
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:52P
What's on Obama's tax list, with 'Buffett rule'
President Barack Obama is recommending a long list of US tax law changes, including a proposed new minimum tax on millionaires he termed the "Buffett rule," named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Obama's wide-ranging tax and budget proposals,
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:52P
Mom wants justice for her son killed outside popular club
SAN ANTONIO- Beatrice Zamora spoke with her son, 20-year-old Jose Zamora, before he was taken by Airlife to The San Antonio Military Medical Center. "I kissed him and told him I love you - and don't give up," said Beatrice. Over the weekend, police say
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:51P
Plea Deal Given To Officer Accused Of Rape
Benson was charged last year with raping and kidnapping a Millville woman he had arrested and was taking to jail for a traffic violation. District Attorney Stephen Carlton said California law says it's not automatically considered rape since the woman
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:51P
Man who ran over Silas O'Brien testifies at trial, says actions were 'stupid
Brent Parent testified Monday on his own behalf at his trial in BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. By Dan Ferguson - Abbotsford News For the first five days of his trial, Brent Parent maintained an impassive, guarded demeanour as he heard the
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:51P
Christina Milian Suing L.A. Restaurant For Chewed Gum In Her Salad
Another day, another lawsuit. This is the case in Hollywood, and Christina Milian is next up to sue the pants off of someone. It just so happens that the young mother and pop singer was visiting a Studio City restaurant called “Mexicali” when she
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:51P
Justice for Joe: accused shooter to stand trial in Honduras
Supporters of Mr O'Donnell, who fear the trial will be marred by corruption, chanted "justice for Joe" outside court as the hearing took place. The Roatan New Times have posted videos of about 80 people who were also calling for an overhaul of the
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:51P
Justice for Joe: accused shooter to stand trial in Honduras
Supporters of Mr O'Donnell, who fear the trial will be marred by corruption, chanted "justice for Joe" outside court as the hearing took place. The Roatan New Times have posted videos of about 80 people who were also calling for an overhaul of the
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:51P
Amnesic witness threatens Foley assault trial
LAWYERS for the man accused of assaulting South Australian police minister Kevin Foley have asked for the case to be thrown out of court after the key prosecution witness claimed to have lost his memory from a car accident.
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:49P
Judge dismisses application for second terror trial
Today, Justice Terry Forrest threw out the case. He ruled the proposed trial was an abuse of the court process. He said if they were found guilty, the men would not have received significant further punishment, because they have already been prosecuted
Updated: 09/19/2011 10:49P