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Convicted child-killers seek third trial
Assistant Attorney General Diane E. Keller admitted Tuesday that the jury communication problem “shouldn't have happened” but contended “these particular notes did not affect the verdict.” “They're trying to set up something where the state has to
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:30P
NC Family Killed When Car Collides With School Bus
He says the crash happened at 4:20 pm Tuesday when the car crossed the center line and hit the bus near Ash in Brunswick County. Gordon said the identities of the victims are being withheld until relatives could be contacted. He says the children were
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:30P
SC directs Balochistan govt to coordinate with agencies
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the Government of Balochistan to coordinate with the law enforcement agencies to establish law and order in the province. A two-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice (CJ)
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:30P
Ship sent sailing down Trans Canada
A tour boat ended up on top of the bridge after an accident on the Trans Canada Highway and Mt. Sicker Road. A pickup truck towing a boat on a trailer lost control causing the boat to topple onto the road,
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
PHC issues notices to interior, defence ministries
A two-member bench of the PHC comprising Chief Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan and Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel issued directives to the Interior and Defence ministries to submit written replies in the missing persons cases. Hayat Jan, a resident of Shalobar
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
Developer awarded 4m over council's 'bungling'
Mr Justice Peter Kelly ruled the council, following an “extraordinary tale of error after error” by it, was guilty of negligent misrepresentation and breach of duty of care to Darlington Properties Ltd in relation to the contract of May 2006 for
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
Couple needed permission to rebuild
While Mr Justice John Edwards refused to give Wicklow County Council an order which would effectively mean the house at Aghfarrell, Brittas, would have to be demolished, he indicated the couple may face substantial legal costs due to the court action.
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
Non-EU parents of citizens entitled to residency, court rules
IN A ruling with major implications for Irish policy, the European Court of Justice has ruled that the non-EU parents of an EU citizen child must be allowed to live and work in that EU state. Until 2005 all children born in Ireland were automatically
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
Man secures 2m over 2005 hit-and-run
After talks between the sides, Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns was told Mr Gogarty's family had agreed to accept an offer of 2 million from the bureau in settlement. The judge approved this. Mr Gogarty is dependent on supervision at home and requires
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
Teen found guilty of manslaughter over city shooting of neighbour
They returned a majority 10-1 verdict. Mr O'Kane (50), a mechanic, died after Duffy shot him in the chest with a .375 Magnum revolver he had discovered in undergrowth. Duffy gave no reaction when the verdict was returned, but stared straight ahead.
Updated: 03/08/2011 07:29P
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