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Defense: Key tactic in Jackson case dumped in May
AP Entertainment News Video More>> AP Showbiz Minute: Jackson doctor changes story and more AP Showbiz Minute: Jackson trial and more By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) - A defense lawyer has disclosed in court that he knew
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:32P
Symbol of Argentine repression claims persecution
He wrapped up his defense by giving a copy of Argentina's constitution to the judges and asking that they share it with the Supreme Court. Astiz and most of 17 other defendants face life in prison if convicted. Sentences in the nearly yearlong trial
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:19P
Man headed to court on homicide charges
BEAVER -- An Aliquippa man will go to trial on charges that he shot and killed another city man during a December shootout in the city. Two witnesses testified Friday in the preliminary hearing against Dejuan Shane Hill, 20, of 209 Wykes St.,
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:17P
Trial set in Snake River drowning
Washington County Prosecutor Delton Walker says the trial was set for late January. Court records say Pevler took a group fishing late on June 3. Investigators say he had someone on the boat drop anchor in a swift section of the river and the current
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:17P
Judge postpones CIA leak trial; ex-officer accused of leaks to NYT reporter on
(LAY-uh-nee) Brinkema said she is postponing the trial after prosecutors decided to appeal her ruling striking two of their witnesses from the case. Details of the dispute have been discussed only in sealed court filings and secret court hearings.
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:15P
Judge delays CIA leak trial as prosecutors appeal
(LAY-uh-nee) Brinkema said she is postponing the trial after prosecutors decided to appeal her ruling striking two of their witnesses from the case. Details of the dispute have been discussed only in sealed court filings and secret court hearings.
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:13P
NBR Editorial: Justice reform a fine legacy for Simon Power
There should be 36650 fewer court events; 230 to 450 fewer jury trials; six to nine weeks shaved off the average jury trial; and a $22.4 million saving over five years. Reforms to improve the quality and affordability of legal aid are already under way
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:13P
False ID court case continuted
A Morgan County District Court judge granted a continuance Thursday for one of the 11 men arrested June 1 at Wildcat Dairy. District Judge Douglas Vannoy continued the case against Javier Lievanos-Patrida, 38, Brush,
Updated: 10/14/2011 04:08P
Emack appeals again to Third Court FLDS members continue legal maneuvers
No further pretrial has been set for Steed, and his trial is set for Nov. 29. No venue has been set for his trial, court staff said. "They have to give us month" to set up venue, said Irene Devore, the clerk for 51st District Judge Barbara Walther,
Updated: 10/14/2011 03:59P
Trial date set in 2-year-old girl's drowning after Snake River boating accident
Washington County Prosecutor Delton Walker says the trial was set for late January. Court records say Pevler took a group fishing late on June 3. Investigators say he had someone on the boat drop anchor in a swift section of the river and the current
Updated: 10/14/2011 03:59P