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Trial date set for retiree murder suspects
A May 25 trial date was set today for two men accused in the 2008 financially motivated killing of a Palm Springs retiree. Daniel Carlos Garcia and Kaushal Niroula are facing almost a dozen felonies, including first-degree murder and conspiracy in the
Updated: 10/22/2011 01:07A
Ex-Governors who had passed through EFCC furnace
Kalu, who ruled Abia State for eight years, weathered a 107-count N5 billion graft charge at FCT High Court, Maitama. He was convicted by the trial court and he appealed the verdict. Farida inherited the case file in 2007 and Kalu had been granted bail
Updated: 10/22/2011 01:07A
ABSHIRE MURDER: Defense casts doubts about cause of death, vehicle fire
ORANGE – The defense called 10 witnesses to the stand Friday in circuit court, presenting testimony clearly contrary to the prosecution's at the trial of accused murderer Eric Abshire, of Greene County, charged with killing Justine, his new bride.
Updated: 10/22/2011 01:06A
Another delay averted, Hugo trial on schedule
He said the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts advised him he can continue to preside as judge beyond his term under “extraordinary circumstances.” Whether the Selenski trial is considered extraordinary was not discussed.
Updated: 10/22/2011 01:03A
Defense begins rebuttal
Defense attorney Charles Weber's witnesses ranged from a forensic pathologist, who contradicted the conclusions of the medical examiner who performed Justine Abshire's autopsy, to a relative by marriage of Eric Abshire, who contradicted his
Updated: 10/22/2011 01:02A
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Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> By TERRY COLLINS AP OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Oakland city officials on Friday evening told hundreds of protesters camping outside City Hall in support of the Occupy Wall Street movement to
Updated: 10/22/2011 12:57A
Jury selection continues in Zornes murder trial
MOORHEAD – Eight jurors have been seated after the first week of the Tracy Zornes murder trial. Jury selection will resume Monday in Clay County District Court and continue until 12 jurors and three alternates are selected. Zornes, 38, of Naytahwaush,
Updated: 10/22/2011 12:50A
Will prosecutors continue to fight release of Conner tapes
Circuit Court Judge Edward Burmila decided last month that the tapes should have been given to Cecil Conner and his attorney, Jeff Tomczak, ahead of Conner's trial. Tomczak has said he's particularly interested in recorded conversations between Conner
Updated: 10/22/2011 12:49A
Nigeria: N40 Billion Scam - Bankole, Nafada Lose Bid to Stop Trial
The court okayed the duo for trial on the premise that the proof of evidence tendered against them by the anti-graft agency, established a nexus between them and the offence they were alleged to have committed. Ruling on two separate preliminary
Updated: 10/22/2011 12:48A
Melissa Lewis acquitted of murder charges in stabbing death of boyfriend
At her trial, the jury heard two competing versions of the fatal outcome of her toxic relationship with Jermaine “Mec” Gillespie, 25. Mr. Goldkind told court she was a battered woman who lashed out in fear to protect herself and her family after years
Updated: 10/22/2011 12:46A