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White police accuse Met of racism
Scotland Yard says it rejects the claims and will contest them in court. The six men, all members of the Territorial Support Group, were tried and acquitted in a trial relating to alleged race-related assaults. One of the officers was accused of
Updated: 10/17/2011 01:03P
Philip Morris Misled Smokers on Light Cigarettes, Jury Told
“Philip Morris made two promises -- to provide lower tar and nicotine to smokers,” Stephen Swedlow, who represents Missouri smokers suing the company, said today in closing arguments in the state court trial. “They did not deliver on this.
Updated: 10/17/2011 01:03P
White officers accuse Metropolitan Police of racism
Scotland Yard says it rejects the claims and will contest them in court. The six men, all members of the Territorial Support Group, were tried and acquitted in a trial relating to alleged race-related assaults. One of the officers was accused of
Updated: 10/17/2011 01:01P
Rape trial claims 'unsubstantiated'
We are wholly committed to improving the court process for those who have bravely reported these crimes. "It is unhelpful when confidence is undermined by inaccurate accounts of the trial process. There are a great many successful prosecutions for rape
Updated: 10/17/2011 01:00P
RI prosecutors ask for more time in Pleau case
In a 2-1 decision Thursday, the court ruled that Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'-fee) could keep the 34-year-old Pleau in state custody. Neronha wants Pleau to stand trial in federal court, where he may face the death penalty. Pleau is accused of fatally
Updated: 10/17/2011 12:57P
Ledyard home invasion suspects appear in court
They were each arraigned in New London Superior Court where they were appointed public defenders. Seignious has seven criminal cases pending on the trial list, according to courtroom testimony. Those charges include his most recent arrest in February
Updated: 10/17/2011 12:56P
Michael Jackson doctor's trial to resume Wednesday Associated Press - 8
(AP Photo/Robyn Beck, Pool)Associated Press LOS ANGLES - The judge overseeing the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor says testimony in the case will resume Wednesday. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor ordered the delay so that defense attorneys can
Updated: 10/17/2011 12:55P
Kanata crash driver testifies he fell asleep
On the trial's first day last Tuesday, witnesses Jody and Dale Pegg told the court the van did not stop or slow down after the collision when they were driving southbound on March Rd. just before 8 am They also told the court they saw a beige van
Updated: 10/17/2011 12:54P
Nebraska man pleads guilty to murder at eastern Iowa rest stop
Riggs also wrote at least four letters to court officials, admitting his guilt, the judge ruled those letters count not be used against him at trial either. Kristen McAdam, the widow of the man Riggs shot to death, read a “victim impact statement” in
Updated: 10/17/2011 12:53P
Michael Jackson doctor's trial to resume Wednesday
AP Entertainment News Video More>> AP Showbiz Minute: Jackson doctor changes story and more By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGLES (AP) - The judge overseeing the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor says testimony in the case will resume
Updated: 10/17/2011 12:40P