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Appeals court head determined to clear years-long judicial backlog
With the enforcement of the law, dozens of suspects, including major terror and murder suspects, have been released pending trial, leading to confusion and controversy amongst the public while exposing the heavy workload of the Supreme Court of
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:14A
Robert Black trial: Court hears interview transcripts
The jury in the Jennifer Cardy murder trial has heard transcripts of interviews child killer Robert Black had with the RUC in 1996. Black, 64, denies murdering the nine-year-old in August 1981. The 1996 interviews were two years after he was convicted
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:13A
New trial for lesbian half of mom-son murder duo
“Because Miranda was an unavailable declarant, and because Tonya had no opportunity to cross-examine her, the trial court violated Tonya's Sixth Amendment right to confront the witnesses against her by allowing the statements to be read into evidence,”
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:12A
Death in Family Delays Conrad Murray Trial
A propofol expert scheduled to testify in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician was unable to attend court Monday, prompting a postponement in the proceedings. Dr. Steven Shafer testified briefly Thursday.
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:11A
Supreme Court to Announce Decision RE:Nuclear Whistle Blower's Petition to
After a closed door trial Vanunu was sentenced to eighteen years in jail, most all if it in solitary confinement. Upon release and under restrictions not to speak to foreigners, Vanunu granted hundreds of interviews. Israel brought charges against him
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:10A
Carlisle drug ring trial delayed
It also shows that being charged in connection with one case does not preclude future court involvement or having past cases catch up. In June, 19 Carlisle residents and one Maryland man were charged with unlawfully distributing at least 500 grams of
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:09A
Vincent Tabak trial begins its second week
Then he put his hand on her throat, the court heard in Tabak's witness statement. Pathologist Dr Russell Delaney told the court that 20 seconds would be long enough to result in Jo's death. Jo's boyfriend Greg Reardon was one of the witnesses who have
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:09A
Lesbian half of mom-son murder duo gets new trial
“Because Miranda was an unavailable declarant, and because Tonya had no opportunity to cross-examine her, the trial court violated Tonya's Sixth Amendment right to confront the witnesses against her by allowing the statements to be read into evidence,”
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:06A
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates death penalty for man convicted of 1994 Hall
A lower court this year threw out the sentence, finding that Morrow was denied effective legal help during the sentencing phase of his trial. The high court disagreed, and said in its unanimous decision released Monday that Morrow's lawyers performed
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:04A
Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of killing sheriff's deputy
The Warren County Common Pleas Court has summoned 100 residents as potential jurors in the felony murder trial of 23-year-old Marcus Anthony Isreal. Jury selection is expected to take the better part of today. Once jurors have been selected,
Updated: 10/17/2011 09:03A
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