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Don't drag Chidambaram into 2G case, CBI tells apex court
The apex court bench of Justice GS Singhvi and Justice AK Ganguly was told that once the CBI had completed the probe and the special trial court was holding hearing on the framing of charges, the apex court could not direct the investigating agency to
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:50A
Don't drag Chidambaram into 2G case, CBI tells apex court
The apex court bench of Justice GS Singhvi and Justice AK Ganguly was told that once the CBI had completed the probe and the special trial court was holding hearing on the framing of charges, the apex court could not direct the investigating agency to
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:50A
Dewani sought hit man before murder: court hears
The summary formed part of an indictment which was handed to accused Xolile Wellington Mngeni and Mziwamadoda Lennox Qwabe during their final appearance in the regional court. Magistrate Jackie Redelinghuys told them they would go on trial in the
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:49A
Defendant Granted Motion to Dismiss in Mortgage Fraud Case in Las Angeles Courts
In the trial court (Honorable Michael Pastor, Dept 107, CJC), the People moved to dismiss the case pursuant to Penal Code section 1385. The government had alleged a multiple-million dollar mortgage fraud operation against Mr. McConville and others.
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:49A
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad's Open
On Sept 7, a federal District Court judge in Iowa dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Central Iowa and and Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building and Construction Trades Divisions of the AFL-CIO. Their suit claimed that Gov. Terry Branstad's Executive Order 69,
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:49A
The Law and the Land: BP battles Buzbee
Buzbee's take is: “There are 30000 people who claim either property values have decreased or personal injury as a result of being basically being gassed by benzene.” BP counters with: “Based on our understanding of the facts and circumstances,
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:48A
Albuquerque council OKs bill on police shootings [8:28 am]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AP) — Albuquerque city councilors have passed a resolution affirming that the city will cooperate if the US Department of Justice investigates Albuquerque police shootings. The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://bit.ly/oyl6Yt) that
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:48A
Lawsuit ruling for Boise Rescue Mission
By Newsroom The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals says a religious discrimination lawsuit against the Boise Rescue Mission can't move forward. The ruling handed down Monday upheld a lower court's ruling which found the rescue mission wasn't subject to
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:48A
Troy Davis execution expected Wednesday
"Justice was finally served for my father," said Mark MacPhail Jr., who was an infant when his father was gunned down. "The truth was finally heard." Kim Davis, the inmate's sister, declined immediate comment on the decision.
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:48A
Komisarjevsky Trial Opens with Testimony from Banker
Dr. William Petit Jr. walks into the New Haven Superior Court with his mother, Barbara Petit, and his sister, Johanna Chapman, on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 - the first day of the Joshua Komisarjevsky trial. In a packed courtroom full of media,
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:48A
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