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Inmates guilty of second-degree murder in jail-beating death
They testified at the trial under "use immunity" granted by the court, which meant their testimony could not be used against them in a criminal case. Baytieh said after the verdicts Tuesday justice was done. Trying to shift the blame to sheriff's
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:20A
Two judges sworn in by Governor LePage
Judge O'Neil, a resident of Kennebunk, was nominated to the District Court by Gov. Baldacci in 2007. Before he became a judge, he was in private practice as a trial lawyer with Smith, Elliott, Smith, & Garmey, PA in Saco, for nearly 20 years.
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:18A
Alleged N1.5bn Scam: EFCC Re-arraigns Ex-Plateau Gov
Besides, the surety must produce to the Deputy Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, the title deed of the property for verification. The case was, however, adjourned to October 26 and 27 for trial. It would be recalled that Boatmang was
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:16A
Cancer sufferer wins $2m in asbestos case against James Hardie
Mr Lowes was forced to trial in April 2010 when the James Hardie compensation fund denied responsibility and refused to pay compensation despite a writ informing them of his diagnosis. During the trial the court heard that the waste was used to fill in
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:16A
Jeff Small will be of service to others
The clerk is responsible for drafting the court's orders, organizing and keeping track of the dockets and evidence, and providing complete trial records for criminal appeals. According to the Supreme Court of Virginia, a clerk of court performs more
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:15A
Book 'overstated' son's part in mother's death
The defence in a euthanasia trial has cast doubt on the accuracy of the accused's book, calling parts of it fiction. Sean Davison is on trial at the High Court in Dunedin for the attempted murder of his terminally-ill mother, Patricia Davison, in 2006.
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:15A
Medics said it was safe - MJ
We are not going to get into accounting and going into a host of other materials that distract from the case," said judge Michael Pastor. Randy Phillips, head of tour promoter AEG Live, meanwhile told the court that Jackson had agreed to do 50 shows in
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:14A
Judge: Amir, Majeed involved in fixing
The judge presiding over the spot-fixing trial has instructed the jury at a London Court on Tuesday to accept that Mohammad Amir and agent Mazhar Majeed were involved in fixing. Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:12A
Judge halts part of abortion law
US District Court Judge Catherine Eagles granted a request for a preliminary injunction sought by several national and state civil-rights organizations that sued late last month. Eagles upheld all other provisions of the law, at least until the lawsuit
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:12A
Nurse Cries Recalling Jackson's Drug Demands
Cherilyn Lee told the trial of the doctor accused of killing Jackson that the star insisted propofol was the only thing he trusted to "knock him out" and induce the sleep he needed. Ms Lee recalled a meeting with Jackson at his rented mansion two
Updated: 10/26/2011 02:08A