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Probation for Ia. film office chief
District Court Judge Douglas Staskal rejected Wheeler's motions to be acquitted on the charge and given a new trial, saying the jury's verdict was "fully supported by the evidence." He said it appeared Wheeler "simply got caught up in the allure of the
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:08A
Trial scheduled to begin in case of deputy's son charged with murdering
A teen accused of killing a Traverse City girl is scheduled to stand trial this week in Grand Traverse County Circuit Court. Jury selection begins Wednesday in the case of 17-year-old Robert Jensen Schwander. He is charged with murder in the death of
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:07A
'Kooky?' Maybe. But defense attorney says Georgia 'birther' no criminal
(J. Miles Cary/News Sentinel) Darren Wesley Huff, of Dallas, Ga., arrives for his trial on gun charges Tuesday at the Howard H. Baker, Jr. US Courthouse. Huff allegedly traveled in April 2010 to the Monroe County Courthouse with a handgun and an AK-47
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:05A
Claims accused murderer forced to put his hands in blood
The Supreme Court has heard that an accused murderer claimed he was forced to put his hands in the blood of a missing Perth millionaire and touch things around his house. The evidence came from the uncle of Cameron Mansell. Mr Mansell is on trial
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:05A
Detainee hit on genitals allowed to sue
Noah Joseph Taukobong, 36, of Mabopane, said in papers before the Pretoria High Court that in December, 2007 he was detained at the Pretoria Local Prison, awaiting trial on robbery charges. The charges were later withdrawn.
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:04A
Mum's tears at Joanna Yeates murder trial
Teresa Yeates looked away and was comforted by her husband David as Bristol Crown Court was shown the images during the trial of Vincent Tabak, who is accused of murder, and experts described the state in which her body had been found.
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:03A
New Moroccan law protects graft trial witnesses
The ball is now in the public's court, to speak out against corruption and play their own part in efforts to stamp out this problem which is rampant across Moroccan society, said nurse Fatima Chaouni. Student Salim Zohairi was more sceptical.
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:02A
FOX5 Vegas - KVVUTestimony to resume in Jackson doctor's trial
The resumption of the case against Dr. Conrad Murray comes after three and a half court days in which testimony was delayed. Jurors heard briefly from Shafer on Thursday before the trial was delayed because of the Columbia University professor's
Updated: 10/19/2011 04:02A
Testimony to resume in involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson
The trial of Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of Jackson is... (Associated Press) Dr. Steven Shafer's return to the stand on behalf of the prosecution comes after testimony was halted for three and a half court days.
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:59A
Conrad Murray's trial resumes after five-day break
The judge indicated if Shafer's testimony is completed Wednesday, court would recess a day later to allow the defense to prepare before presenting its case Friday. Prosecutors are nearing a conclusion to their direct presentation, but rebuttal
Updated: 10/19/2011 03:57A