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Judge: Nun may testify in trial of Chatham priest's slaying
CHATHAM — A nun who serves as a therapist may be called to testify about her counseling sessions with the former church custodian accused of murdering a Chatham priest, a Superior Court judge ruled today. Judge Thomas Manahan, sitting in Morristown,
Updated: 10/18/2011 05:00P
Shania Twain stalker's competency doubted again
30, the second day of his trial, to a charge of criminal harassment and to breaching a court order. Palumbo, 51, was jailed on March 27 after he was arrested at Toronto's Air Canada Centre during an appearance by Twain at the Juno Awards.
Updated: 10/18/2011 05:00P
Fenerbahe hopeful Sion might help the club
The Istanbul club is at the center of a match-fixing allegation, which saw five of its board members, including chairman Aziz Y?ld?r?m, jailed pending trial. However, on Monday UEFA has sent documents to a Swiss civil court outlining three ways in
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:59P
Choi's Defense Set Back After District Judge Issues Mandamus to Prevent
The defense team of former Army Lt. Dan Choi was dealt a setback on Oct. 11 after a US District Court judge ruled that the judge overseeing Choi's trial cannot allow Choi's attorneys to pursue a defense of selective or vindictive prosecution following
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:58P
Twain stalking case delayed, after report finds doctor criminally responsible
Palumbo, a 51-year-old Ottawa doctor with a history of mental illness, initially pleaded not guilty to criminal harassment and to breaching a court order to stay away from Twain. However, he changed his pleas during a trial in September after the
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:57P
Murder Trial Day 6: District Attorney Accuses Witness Of Lying To Jury
9:33 am: In a video being shown in court – outside the presence of the jury – North describes how he had just turned on Sayles Boulevard, and this guy was coming fast and he got over, so he could pass. He (David) was very close behind him,
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:57P
Man accused of forcing four-year-old girl into freezer
A MAN is due to stand trial for disfiguring a four-year-old girl by forcing her body into a freezer. Stuart Kitt, 33, is said to have injured the youngster after he dragged her by the ankles and held her arms in a freezer cabinet, court papers claim.
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:54P
A pet owner who stabbed a neighbour to death after a row about dog dirt has
But lawyers acting for Elsherkisi went to the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh arguing that he had suffered a miscarriage of justice following alleged misdirections by the trial judge Roger Craik QC. Lord Hardie, who heard the appeal with Lady
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:54P
Kenrick Ellis won't face trial until after 2011 NFL season
Ellis, who was arrested during his time at Hampton University, was due to begin trial Nov. 28, but that date has been postponed to Feb. 7, 2012, according to court records. The NFL season concludes with Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5.
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:52P
Man accused of sexual assault against boy
Todd allowed Thurman to remain free pending trial on a posted $20000 bond. According to court records, Thurman is accused of molesting the boy on Aug. 3 at a county residence. The boy's mother reported the alleged incident to the Yellowstone County
Updated: 10/18/2011 04:50P