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STL sets deadline for lawyers to submit in absentia cases
The court's Trial Chamber issued a scheduling order asking prosecution and defense counsels for suspects to present their cases by Nov. 2 and arranging a special hearing for the following week. “It will be an opportunity for the defense and prosecution
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:25A
Marshall to stand trial for Versypt murder in May 2012
At the defense's request for a continuance, the court set the date for Marshall's first-degree murder trial for May 22, with an April 20 pre-trial conference. The defense had previously waived its right to a speedy trial. Marshall, who was dressed in
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:25A
Pope trial: Clerk cancels stamp
Georgetown County Clerk of Court Alma White has never before been faced with a citizen presenting a document or petition to be given over to the foreman of the Georgetown County Grand Jury. When retired attorney Tom Rubillo delivered a petition for
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:24A
Judge lets defense know ID of 'M.B.'
A trial date of Feb. 21 was set over the protestations of Altman, who told Berman that he had several court obligations on his schedule leading up to the trial, as well as a vacation trip to Cuba planned. He said the trial date would give him “very
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:23A
High court to hear appeal in Walmart baby case
April Dawn Halkett, found not guilty of child abandonment, is seen in Prince Albert during her trial in 2009. The Supreme Court of Canada will hear the Crown's appeal in the case of a woman
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:23A
Daughters, first wife killed over honour: trial
An expert will be called to testify about honour killings and how, in extreme cases, killing can be seen in some cultures as a way to restore honour to a family, the Crown attorney said Thursday at the outset of the trial. Disobedience by a female
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:23A
Child victims begged for help, trial told
The key words the first time were, "Can a prisoner have control over their real estate?" Another, on June 20, had the following key words: "Where to commit a murder?" Prosecutors allege that after a brief family vacation in Niagara Falls,
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:23A
Jaya Continues Deposition for 2nd Day in Wealth Case
Yesterday's appearance by Jayalalithaa in the 15-year-old case was the first since the trial was transferred to Bangalore in 2003 by the Supreme Court on a petition by DMK, that a fair trial was not possible in Chennai during her tenure as Chief
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:21A
Constitutional Court rules against Supreme Court and in favour of Tipos
"The verdict of the Supreme Court from November 30, 2010, has been revoked," read the decision of the Constitutional Court, as quoted by the TASR newswire. The Supreme Court was also ordered to pay courts costs to Tipos within one month of the date of
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:21A
Ruling declares Vallejo judge's meeting with ex-juror didn't violate
A Solano County judge did not violate a convicted sex offender's right to a fair trial by striking up a social relationship with an alternate juror after the verdict, a court ruled this week. The ruling in Vallejo concerned Superior
Updated: 10/21/2011 04:18A
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