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Convicted killer Sampson gets new trial
Wolf said in his ruling that if the woman had disclosed those things during the jury selection process, the court would have found that there was a “high risk” that after listening to the evidence at Sampson's trial, her decision on whether to sentence
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:20A
PALEA files complaint vs Pasay judge
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Airlines Employees Association (PALEA) filed an administrative complaint for unethical behavior against a Pasay City Regional Trial Court judge and a deputy sheriff in connection with the
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:15A
Testiness in trial over shooting of Fremont cop
The tense exchange in Alameda County Superior Court in Oakland came as Thomas began questioning Young, who was shot when he tried to arrest Barrientos on Aug. 27, 2010, near the corner of Auseon Avenue and Olive Street. Barrientos is charged with
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:08A
£100000 fraud case "unfair"
The scathing remarks were made during closing speeches by defence lawyers yesterday in a trial at Teesside Crown Court which has lasted for more than four weeks. Michael Skirving, the former asbestos manager at Darlington Borough Council, is alleged to
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:07A
Calif. man in court for possible extradition
Carroll's murder trial was slated to begin Oct. 24, but was recently vacated because of a change in defense attorney. His next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 28. Lee faces one felony count of both murder and robbery.
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:05A
Husband convicted in Facebook threats | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-10-21
The violent-rap-lyric-as-therapy failed as a defense in the Facebook threat trial. Anthony D. Elonis, 28, who claimed posts on his Facebook page threatening to kill his wife, a classroom of children, and an FBI agent were only his
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:05A
Joanna Yeates murder trial: Tearful killer says 'horrendous' actions will
But, giving evidence for the first time at Bristol Crown Court, he denied claims he wanted sex with Miss Yeates. With her family watching just feet away, he outstretched his right arm in the courtroom to display the grip he used to kill her.
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:05A
Clementi case defendant turns down plea deal | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-10-21
Dharun Ravi, 19, on Thursday affirmed his decision to go to trial, at which a conviction could mean 10 years or more in prison. A judge set a trial date of Feb. 21 for the case, which helped set off a national conversation about the bullying of young
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:04A
Colin Norris murder case may be revisited
However, his solicitors said “compelling” new evidence suggests that evidence presented at the trial was “inaccurate and misleading”. They said it casts “serious doubts” over the safety of his conviction. Norris's trial, in Newcastle Crown Court,
Updated: 10/21/2011 03:00A
End of 'year and a day rule' led to Clift murder charge
Sentencing him to a life term with six years before he can be considered for parole, Mr Justice Saunders said: "The main mitigation is that he has already served a long prison sentence." Clift's second trial was possible because of the Law Reform Act
Updated: 10/21/2011 02:59A
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