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S.Africa honeymoon murder trial goes to high court
The trial has been postponed several times due to the poor health of Mngeni who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, who had surgery to remove a brain tumor in June. Prosecutors still await the requested extradition from Britain of Shrien Dewani,
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:58A
New rules to revolutionise laws for temporary workers
The new law requires employers to give agency workers the same basic rights as full-time employees after 12 weeks. If employers fail to comply, they can leave themselves open to employment tribunal claims. The advice comes after Croner found that too
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:58A
Ga. board to decide fate of Troy Davis
"I believe the death penalty is the correct source of justice." Inside the closed-door meeting, a parade of attorneys and supporters asked the board to spare Davis' life. Outside, dozens of Davis' supporters hoisted a massive "Save Troy Davis" sign and
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:57A
Reputed mobster pleads guilty in Conn. case
Nicola Melia of Stamford, who authorities allege is an associate of the Gambino crime family, pleaded guilty to extortion and firearm ammunition charges Monday just before his trial was to begin in federal court in New Haven.
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:56A
US court reinstates $675000 damages for downloading songs
A US APPEALS COURT has increased the damages from $67500 to $675000 in a case where a student illegally downloaded and shared 30 songs on the internet, reinstating the original verdict in what has become one of the biggest copyright
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:55A
GBA declares war on corruption in judiciary
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) says the perception of corruption in the Judiciary has brought the image of that arm of government into disrepute, for which reason the bar has declared war on the canker in the justice delivery system.
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:55A
Reputed mobster pleads guilty in Conn. loan sharking case, made victim pay
A reputed mobster has entered into a last-minute plea deal with federal prosecutors in a Connecticut loan sharking case in which he was charged with forcing a Fairfield County man to pay $300000 in interest, mostly on a $10000 loan made in 2000.
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:55A
SA honeymoon murder trial goes to high court
The trial has been postponed several times due to the poor health of Mngeni who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, who had surgery to remove a brain tumor in June. Prosecutors still await the requested extradition from Britain of Shrien Dewani,
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:55A
Trial Set to Begin in Harlem Gun and Drug Gang Case
MANHATTAN SUPREME COURT — Six alleged gang members charged with running a violent crack and gun dealing operation and terrorizing a 137th Street block will stand trial this week with opening statements slated for Tuesday morning.
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:55A
Envoy for accused terror group offered to cancel director's 500000 kroner debt
The former director of Roj TV, Manouchehr Zonoozi, gave evidence at Copenhagen Municipal Court under heavy police protection yesterday in the ongoing trial against the TV station. Roj TV is being charged under terrorism legislation of being the
Updated: 09/20/2011 06:54A
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