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Trial underway in 2007 Paterson shooting case
What's New: Opening statements got under way in Superior Court on Friday in the trial of Paterson resident Julius Hargett, who is charged as an accomplice in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Luis Lopez on April 26, 2007, near 48 Essex
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:25P
Conrad Murray trial delayed due to death in witness' family
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor, who is known for keeping tight control on his courtroom, scolded and fined prosecutor Walgren and his co-counsel, Deputy District Attorney Deborah Brazil, for being a few minutes late to Friday
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:25P
California Court Constuction Costs Tower Above National Average
In the heart of California's Gold Country, a new one-room Lake Tahoe courthouse is estimated to cost a baffling $747 per square foot for construction. In the state's far north, along the Feather River, a three-room courthouse in Plumas County will cost
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:25P
3 convicted in North Carolina terror trial
NEW BERN, NC, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Three North Carolina men have been convicted in federal court on terrorism charges. Omar Aly Hassan, 22, Ziyad Yaghi, 21, and Hysen Sherifi, 24, were found guilty Thursday of providing material support for terrorists.
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:24P
US Announces Contribution to Khmer Rouge Tribunal
Both Duch and the prosecution have appealed the trial judgment and the Supreme Court Chamber is expected to render its decision in December 2011. The International Co-Prosecutor has requested investigations of five additional suspects, and proceedings
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:20P
State correction officer rejects plea offer in child sex abuse case
We may go to trial, we may not.” Hughes is due back in court on Thursday, Nov. 3, to argue defense motions. Hughes faces six charges that accuse him of having sexual contact with a 9-year-old girl from December 2010 until April this year,
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:16P
Karen Brettman of Westfield denies manslaughter charge in death of husband
By Ted LaBorde, The Republican WESTFIELD – A 51-year-old Heggie Drive woman remains free on personal recognizance pending trial in Hampden Superior Court on a manslaughter charge stemming from the death of her husband. Karen Brettman of 10 Heggie Dr.
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:15P
'Minor victory' in Iranian pastor case
"As we have stated throughout the coverage of this trial, the judicial system in Iran operates in a substantially different way than court systems Americans are familiar with," Sekulow wrote. "The only new information is that the Supreme Court has
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:14P
Judge In Thompson Trial Denies Motion By Defense To Throw Out Case
Despite warning the prosecuting attorney with US Attorney's Office several times that his opening statement included arguments that were not allowed, US District Court Judge Fred Van Sickle denied the motion. During opening arguments, the government
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:13P
Trial set for Georgia militia man charged in Tennessee courthouse plot
Huff has identified himself as being involved with the Georgia militia and the anti-government OathKeepers group but in pre-trial filings asked that the court prevent prosecutors from making any reference to those groups kicking him out after he was
Updated: 10/14/2011 05:11P