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Activists return to court
ABU DHABI //The trial of five activists charged with threats to state security resumed in open court today with defence lawyers presenting their case, arguing that comments the men made were not made in a public forum. Ahmed Mansour Ali Abdullah Al Abd
Updated: 10/23/2011 07:30A
Court rules vote on tax collector not correct Bylaws require 'weighted' tally
While Curran said the defendants were satisfied, he expressed disappointment that a civil trial couldn't have been avoided. "We certainly weren't happy with having to go through this to get this result," he said. "They forced us to take action after we
Updated: 10/23/2011 07:25A
Health of Canadian in Saudi jail deteriorating: friends
Mohamed Kohail and a Jordanian friend were both sentenced to death in March 2008 following a trial that lasted the equivalent of 90 minutes, over several sessions. Sultan Kohail was sentenced to 200 lashes and a year in jail.
Updated: 10/23/2011 07:21A
Families of Pickton victims to relive trauma at inquiry
Now, Frey and other relatives of Picktons' victims are preparing to appear at a public inquiry into why so many women died before the murderer was caught. "I'm reliving the whole thing all over again," Frey, who is among the family members scheduled to
Updated: 10/23/2011 07:12A
Gender diversity in the federal courts is vital but women judges lag behind men
The lack of gender diversity on the federal bench seems to be an “anomaly” because since the 1980s more women have joined the legal profession, more women have entered law schools in recent years and women continue to apply when openings are available.
Updated: 10/23/2011 07:12A
Lewiston police scolded for losing evidence again
She told the 14 waiting jurors there would be no trial, then dismissed them and thanked them for their service. In an office off the same hallway, Chris Finley sat waiting to testify in court against the man he said beat and robbed him.
Updated: 10/23/2011 06:50A
Activists argue comments weren't made in public
ABU DHABI //The trial of five activists charged with threats to state security resumed in open court today with defence lawyers presenting their case, arguing that comments the men made were not made in a public forum. Ahmed Mansour Ali Abdullah Al Abd
Updated: 10/23/2011 06:46A
FOX Carolina 21Bahrain retrial for medics moves to civilian court
Entertainment News from AP MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - Defense lawyers in Bahrain say a civilian court has taken over the retrial for 20 medical personnel accused of backing anti-government protests and attempting to overthrow the ruling system in the Gulf
Updated: 10/23/2011 06:34A
CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMBahrain retrial for medics moves to civilian court
Entertainment News from AP MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) - Defense lawyers in Bahrain say a civilian court has taken over the retrial for 20 medical personnel accused of backing anti-government protests and attempting to overthrow the ruling system in the Gulf
Updated: 10/23/2011 06:25A
New civilian retrial opens for Bahrain medics linked to anti-government unrest
Officials in Bahrain ordered a new trial earlier this month after international outrage over the convictions of the doctors and nurses by a special security court. The sentences ranged from five to 15 years. Defense lawyers say the case shifted to a
Updated: 10/23/2011 06:25A