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Spot-fixing trial: Prosecution sets out 'facts' to jury
On day 14 of the trial, chief prosecutor Aftab Jafferjee QC addressed the jury at the Southwark Crown Court in London with his closing speech summarising the prosecution's case. “Shorn of cricketing terminology about mid-on and mid-off, shorn of jargon
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:16P
Suspect in Boy's Murder to Pursue Insanity Defense, Attorneys Say
Aron was found fit to stand trial for allegedly kidnapping and murdering 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky. Defense attorneys for the Brooklyn man accused of butchering an 8-year-old boy said Monday his confession to police was coerced. After a court conference
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:15P
Trial Delayed in Theft From Andy Williams' Business
She was originally scheduled to go to trial today in the case, but now a hearing is set on the matter for February 2, 2012 in Forsyth. A new trial date has not yet been scheduled, according to online court records. Court documents say Cleveringa took
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:14P
Africa and the ICC: Far From Common Ground (1-2)
The ICC targeting of Africa becomes obvious if seen in the light of accusing President Al Bashir after the court diverted similar accusations to the Congolese militia leader, Thomas Lubanga in 2007. The failure to bring the latter to trial led the ICC
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:14P
Trial Begins for Massey Mine Security Chief
Opening statements were given Monday in US District Court in the trial of 60-year-old Hughie Elbert Stover. It is the first criminal proceeding to come from the nation's deadliest coal-mine explosion in decades. Mr. Stover is accused of lying to
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:14P
WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC-Closing arguments
AP National News Video More>> By DAVE COLLINS AP HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - The prosecutor in the trial of a former Connecticut advertising executive charged with kidnapping his ex-wife and holding her hostage for nearly 12 hours told jurors in her closing
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:13P
John Chamberlain Murder Trial: Hung Jury!!!
According to a source close to the trial, the jury sent a letter this morning to Orange County Superior Court Judge James Stotler indicating that it cannot reach a verdict on any of the five defendants, Garret Aguilar, Stephen Carlstrom, Miguel Guillen
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:13P
Testimony Under Way for Massey Security Chief
CHARLESTON (AP) -- Testimony in the trial of the former security chief at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch mine during the 2010 mine explosion is under way in Beckley. It took about three-and-a-half hours Friday for jury selection.
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:12P
Witness: NJ lawyer involved in drug trade
NEWARK, NJ (AP) - A witness says a once-prominent New Jersey defense attorney on trial for murder was heavily involved in the illegal drug trade. That's the testimony of Lachoy Walker, who once sold drugs until his arrest in 2004.
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:11P
Hitcho to face trial in killing of Freemansburg police officer
After about an hour of testimony, District Judge Joseph Barner ordered Hitcho to face trial in the killing. Hitcho's attorney, Michael Corriere, declined to comment after the hearing. Family members for both Hitcho and Lasso declined to comment.
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:09P
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