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Judges could decide in NC innocence hearing
The three-judge panel hearing the case in Asheville could have a verdict Thursday, a day after prosecutors finished presenting their case. The judges are being asked to review the case of Kenneth Kagonyera and Robert Wilcoxsin by the North Carolina
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:07A
Kan. doctor, researcher accused of falsifying date in clinical drug trial set
A Kansas doctor and a researcher accused of falsifying data in a clinical drug trial appear ready to change their pleas next month. Federal court notations show change-of-plea hearings are scheduled Oct. 19 for Wayne Spencer, a Topeka physician,
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:07A
House panel OKs bill for funds to beef up border task forces
WASHINGTON ” A House committee approved legislation Wednesday that honors slain Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent Jaime Zapata and directs funding to law enforcement task forces on the US-Mexico border.
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:06A
Sex assault suspect's case adjourned to Oct. 26
In Dartmouth provincial court Wednesday, defence lawyer Karen Endres of Nova Scotia Legal Aid asked that the case be adjourned to Oct. 26. At that time, Lemoine will be expected to elect a court for trial and possibly enter pleas.
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:06A
Charges expected in crash that killed 4 seniors in West Des Moines
However, he didn't immediately have available traffic data or numbers of accidents in the area. According to police, the truck was heading south along Jordan Creek Parkway and the car was heading east. Investigators don't know yet whether Snow was
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:05A
Venue changes, judge remains in Upshur County trial
In addition to Davis being retained as the judge, the original court reporter, court coordinator and clerk of the court also will provide services during the trial, according to the order. Upshur County District Clerk Carolyn Parrott will maintain the
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:04A
Widow drops wrongful death case against city
A Montgomery woman who filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city after her husband died during the 2009 flood has dropped her suit. The widow of 67-year-old Frederick L. Hodrick Sr., whose car was swept off the roadway near Montgomery Mall during
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:04A
2002 Beechwood Restorative Care lawsuit may go to trial
Chambery's 2002 lawsuit against state officials appeared dead after a 2004 dismissal by a federal judge. But a federal appellate court determined the case should move forward because of possible evidence of retaliatory tactics by the state in the
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:03A
Appeals Court Tosses 2 Abu Ghraib Lawsuits
by Larry O'Dell A federal appeals court in Virginia has dismissed two lawsuits by former Iraqi detainees who claimed they were tortured at the Abu Ghraib prison. A divided three-judge panel of the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals agreed Wednesday with
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:03A
LASTMA can't impose fine on traffic offenders – Court – Vanguard
has declared that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, lacks the power to impose fine on traffic offenders. Delivering judgment in the suit filed by Mr. Jonathan Odutola, Justice Abang declared that sections 9, 11, 12 and 13 of the law
Updated: 09/22/2011 05:03A
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