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NH victim's son angered over new trial ruling for Sampson
US District Court Judge Mark Wolf of Massachusetts last week didn't overturn the murder convictions for Sampson, but ordered a new trial to decide whether he should get the death penalty as originally sentenced. The judge ruled a juror failed to
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:29A
Newly crowned king of the court
Of course, I wasn't in court for the entire trial. I tried to hit the high points, but I had half-a-dozen other assignments to work on, and they couldn't be done in court, so maybe the lawyers only brought out the fireworks when I wasn't there.
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:18A
Douglas awaits murder trial
“As soon as the lab results for the defense return, we'll be able to schedule a trial. We won't be able to set a trial date until all of the evidence is available.” While Finney said he couldn't be sure when Douglas will have his day in court,
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:14A
Amicus Curiae report could lead to Modi's prosecution
According to The Hindu's source, if the trial court accepts Ramachandran's report, Modi could be prosecuted under various sections of the IPC including 153 A, 153 B, 505 and 166. The source also said that the SIT had recommended closing the case
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:13A
Ohio Supreme Court weighs suit over magnetized homes
Lower courts agreed with builder Centex Homes that the problem was not covered under the limited warranty that the homeowners signed off on, so their lawsuit was dismissed before it ever went to trial. The state's highest court is considering an appeal
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:13A
Burden of proof
Justice MaryGay Kennedy presides over a recent case in Androscoggin County Superior Court in Auburn. AUBURN — Justice MaryGay Kennedy followed the hallway to the jury room. She told the 14 waiting jurors there would be no trial, then dismissed them and
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:10A
Brain-testing technique on trial in court
Judges throughout the state have been asked to admit the test in sentencing hearings in capital cases since a Miami jurist allowed it in the trial of Grady Nelson, convicted of stabbing his wife 61 times and then raping and stabbing her 11-year-old
Updated: 10/23/2011 12:08A
Raja, Kani set to face 2G scam trial
A Delhi court on Saturday framed charges against former IT and communications minister A. Raja, DMK MP Kanimozhi and 15 others in the 2G scam. The court found prima facie evidence against all the accused, including Mr Raja and Ms Kanimozhi and
Updated: 10/22/2011 11:50P
30 years on, doctor convicted of step-daughter death
A French father won a 30-year quest for justice for his dead daughter on Saturday after a German doctor he had kidnapped and delivered to the French courts to face charges was convicted of her killing. A Paris court sentenced Dieter Krombach, 76,
Updated: 10/22/2011 11:47P
Is Stark County less safe with fewer inmates behind bars?
And jail isn't just a place to hold defendants awaiting trial. It's the “glue that holds the criminal justice system together,” Municipal Court Judge Stephen Belden said. A judge can sentence someone to community service, probation, counseling or
Updated: 10/22/2011 11:45P
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