Latest Trial Court News
Fired worker convicted of assault
A BALLYRAGGET man was convicted of assaulting his former boss using a lumphammer at Kilkenny Circuit Court. The trial, which lasted six days, ended yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon when a jury found Noel O'Connor, 39 The Acorns, Castlecomer guilty of
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:57P
Vegas teen deemed fit for trial in 2 murder cases
LAS VEGAS (AP) - State medical experts say a Las Vegas teenager is fit for trial on accusations he suffocated a 6-year-old relative and killed a jail cellmate, then said the devil made him do it. Court and jail records show that 19-year-old Carl
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:57P
Murder suspect Bergrin forcefully cross-examines FBI agent during trial
It was the third day of Bergrin's trial on murder and murder conspiracy charges in federal court in Newark. Bergrin, 55, of Nutley, is accused of aiding and abetting, counseling and inducing others to kill McCray to silence him and to protect his own
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:57P
Prosecutors win legal round in Upper Big Branch case
On Tuesday, Berger issued an 11-page ruling that resolved several major legal disputes in preparation for trial, scheduled to start on Monday in federal court in Beckley. "Evidence of the explosion at UBB is clearly relevant to the narrative framework
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:56P
Trial of accused Baseline Killer heading to jury
A judge is explaining the verdict forms and instructions to jurors before they begin deliberating Phoenix's Baseline Killer case. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Warren Granville went over details with jury members Wednesday morning.
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:56P
Jackson Doctor Trial: Anaesthetic Evidence
Dr Murray is accused of giving Michael Jackson an overdose of propofol while trying to help him sleep in 2009, a charge he denies. If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison. The trial in Los Angeles Superior Court is expected to last five weeks
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:55P
Salman Butt denies he has 'been caught' at fixing trial
Prosecutor Aftab Jafferjee said Butt had "been caught" and was "well at it" during Wednesday's session at a London court, but Butt stood his ground and said he had played no part in the alleged fixing in last year's Lord's Test against England.
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:54P
Mistrial declared in trial of fatal stabbing at Kenmore bar
A judge today declared a mistrial in the case of a stabbing death at a Kenmore bar, saying he did not believe jurors could reach a unanimous verdict on Erich F. Jones' claim of self-defense. "There is no reason to believe they can
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:53P
After delays, prosecution wrapping up in involuntary manslaughter trial of
Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor canceled testimony Tuesday to give defense attorneys time to research new test results conducted by coroner's officials on the level of the sedative lorazepam in Jackson's body. Murray's attorneys have claimed
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:52P
Novell vs. Microsoft in Utah antitrust trial over Windows 95; Bill Gates
A jury heard opening statements Tuesday in US District Court in a trial predicted to last eight weeks, the Deseret News reported (http://bit.ly/n2he2f ). Microsoft founder Bill Gates is expected to testify. “This is a case about fair play,” said Jeff
Updated: 10/19/2011 01:52P