Latest Trial Court News
Appeals court approves plaintiffs' medical expert
On Oct. 20 the Ninth Court issued a memorandum opinion, authored by Chief Justice Steve McKeithen, affirming Judge Sanderson's decision. "We, therefore, conclude that the trial court was justified in finding that Mendelsohn's report discusses the
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:08P
Defense Call First Witness In Trial Of Michael Jackson's Doctor
She sat with her parents and several siblings during the first five days of the trial, but she has not been at court in nearly three weeks. "After talking with my family last night, I decided we must be together right now," she said in a statement
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:07P
Defence attacks 'one-sided' F1 bribery probe
The financial trial is set to throw a spotlight on the lucrative world of F1, as well as German banking. Mr Ecclestone, who remains under investigation by prosecutors but has not been charged with any crime, is due to appear in court as a witness next
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:06P
Jury begins deliberating Va. Beach cop killing case
Moyd and Carter knew Phillips would have $675 with him to buy the drugs, prosecutors contended. If jurors find that to be the case, they can also find Moyd guilty of murder under Virginia law, even though Carter actually pulled the trigger.
Updated: 10/24/2011 03:06P
Prosecution rests in Michael Jackson doctor trial
Michael Jackson's hair flies in the wind as he departs from the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Maria, California in this April 29, 2005 file photo. Michael Jackson, 50, died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009 after rehearsing for a series of 50
Updated: 10/24/2011 02:33P
Prosecution rests case against Jackson physician
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. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, Pool) Dr. Conrad Murray sits in a courtroom during his
Updated: 10/24/2011 02:26P
Appeals court in NY orders new trial for scientist
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ordered the new trial Monday. The Tehran-born Banki was convicted of violating a trade embargo. It prohibits US citizens from supplying goods, services or technology to Iran or its government.
Updated: 10/24/2011 02:11P
Trial starts for mine security boss in W.Va. blast
Opening statements were given Monday in US District Court in the trial of Hughie Elbert Stover, 60. It is the first criminal proceeding to come from the nation's deadliest coal mine explosion in decades. Stover is accused of lying to federal
Updated: 10/24/2011 02:11P
Summons to Rewati Singh stayed
The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the summons issued by the trial court to Samajwadi Party MP Rewati Raman Singh, asking him to appear before it on November 3 in the cash-for-vote case. Justice Suresh Kait asked the Delhi Police to file a reply to
Updated: 10/24/2011 02:10P
Victim's eye a 'manhole cover with no cover' testifies doctor in Dustin Paxton
By Sherri Zickefoose, Calgary Herald October 24, 2011 12:04 PM Dustin Paxton, 31, is on trial in Calgary accused of forcible confinement, aggravated assault and sexual assault of a 27-year-old man, who was also his employee and roommate.
Updated: 10/24/2011 02:10P