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Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial: Judge Gags Defense Witness After Media
A contempt-of-court hearing has been set for Nov. 16. We mean the abrupt end to yesterday's testimony from anesthesiologist Steven Shafer, who's been on the stand testifying for several days for the prosecution. Toward the end of the afternoon,
Updated: 10/21/2011 06:01P
Triple murderer Gary Sampson wins bid for new trial
By Anonymous Federal death row inmate Gary Lee Sampson has won his battle for a new trial. In a 110-page ruling released Thursday, US District Court Judge Mark Wolf stated the Abington native was “denied his constitutional right to an impartial jury”
Updated: 10/21/2011 06:00P
Bodies of three sisters and dad's first wife found suspended inside submerged car
Court heard Thursday, the first day of the trial, that an expert will be called to testify about so-called honour killings and how in extreme cases, killing can be seen in some cultures as a way to restore honour to a family. Disobedience by a female
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:53P
Sebelius Admin Destroyed Records in Case Against Planned Parenthood
The pre-trial hearing for felony “false-writing” charges had been scheduled for Monday Oct. 24, Since the original reports have now been discovered as destroyed, the Johnson County District attorney's office had asked for a delay so they could engage
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:51P
Rule limiting attorney access unenforceable-Court of Appeals
The trial court sided with NYCQAL and said the polices would not have a "chilling effect" on the legal rights of residents. Last year, the First Appellate Division reversed, finding that state law only required visitors to identify themselves,
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:48P
Court to decide on charges in 2G scam today
The process involves the court deciding if there is sufficient prima facie evidence against each of the accused to be put on trial. This is a crucial stage in a criminal trial, as it would form the bedrock of future court proceedings in one of the
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:40P
Jury issue delays finish of drive-by murder trial
An issue affecting jurors slowed the murder trial Thursday of three Macomb County men who are accused of a 2002 drive-by shooting in Adrian. Instead of taking witness testimony in Lenawee County Circuit Court, attorneys and Judge
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:38P
Grovetown mother accused of murder may face jury in April
Friday in court, Superior Court Judge Sheryl Jolly set a tentative trial date for next April. Sears' attorneys said they do not plan on filing any other motions to continue the trial, but do have to coordinate leave for Rebecca's husband, Tony Sears.
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:37P
Jackson doctor's defense challenges key expert
Murray has pleaded not guilty and faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license if convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death. LOS ANGELES—The lead attorney for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:28P
Woman pleads not guilty to heroin conspiracy charge
The police investigation resulted in more than 40 arrests, including 10 people charged with conspiracy to deliver drugs. Lord Wilson, 27, and Lorenzo Curry, 29, were the ringleaders behind the ring, according to police. The men moved to Oshkosh from
Updated: 10/21/2011 05:27P
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