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US man's execution delayed amid appeal
"The application for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice (Clarence) Thomas and by him referred to the Court is denied," the court said after deliberations delayed the execution by more than three hours. The court did not comment
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Supreme Court refuses to stop Davis execution
Davis' best chance may have come last year, in US Supreme Court-ordered hearing. It was the first time in 50 years that justices had considered a request to grant a new trial for a death row inmate. The high court set a tough standard for Davis to
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Supreme Court refuses to stop Davis execution
Davis' best chance may have come last year, in US Supreme Court-ordered hearing. It was the first time in 50 years that justices had considered a request to grant a new trial for a death row inmate. The high court set a tough standard for Davis to
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Court strikes out RM218mil non-payment suit against BN
High Court judge Justice Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof allowed Barisan's application to strike out the suit by merchandise supplier Elegant Advisory Sdn Bhd with costs. Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun said the judge held that Elegant failed to file the
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Supreme Court refuses to block Georgia execution
Davis' best chance may have come last year, in a hearing ordered by the US Supreme Court. It was the first time in 50 years that justices had considered a request to grant a new trial for a death row inmate. The high court set a tough standard for
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Trial date set for San Carlos tutor accused of molesting daughter's friend
pleaded not guilty to the charges against him Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court, according to prosecutors. After Yung Chi Chu, 46, entered the plea, Judge Lisa Novak set an April 9 jury trial date, District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Man's jail term for taking drugs upheld
FUJAIRAH — The Fujairah Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the Court of First Instance's verdict, sentencing a man to a year in jail for possessing and taking drugs. The accused, FT, was stopped by the police while driving his car.
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
High court refuses to block controversial Ga. execution
Davis' best chance may have come last year, in a hearing ordered by the US Supreme Court. It was the first time in 50 years that justices had considered a request to grant a new trial for a death row inmate. The high court set a tough standard for
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:59P
Former Embassy Press owner pulled into liquidation drama
The former owner of Embassy Press has said he is on the verge of bankruptcy after the company failed under new owners, though liquidators have said their new business is "not a phoenix". After running the business for 30 years,
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:58P
US top court rejects last-minute plea to halt Troy Davis' execution
Though Mr. Davis' lawyers say seven of nine key witnesses against him have disputed all or parts of their testimony, state and federal judges have repeatedly ruled against granting him a new trial. As the court losses piled up Wednesday,
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:58P
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