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Reduction of sentence sought in appeal court
Karen Molle argued on Tuesday at the Alberta Court of Appeal that the sentence imposed on James Dee Lemmon at trial for the attack on March 28, 2007, was excessive. "No doubt Mr. Lemmon's moral culpability is high because of the egregious,
Updated: 10/26/2011 04:33A
Bus driver acquitted after punching cyclist
He told the Brisbane District Court yesterday that he only hit the cyclist after he was called "fat and stupid". The court heard the men became involved in a "heated argument" after the bus nearly collided with the cyclist on Caxton Street.
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:42A
Defense to highlight positives of Jackson doctor
AP Photo - Dr. Allan Metzger, Michael Jackson's former physician, takes the witness stand during the Dr. Conrad Murray involuntary manslaughter trial at the Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, Calif. Monday, Oct. 24, 2011.
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:41A
Cardy jury to consider verdict
The jury in serial killer Robert Black's latest murder trial will retire to consider its verdict on Wednesday. Judge Mr Justice Ronald Weatherup said he would briefly conclude his directions to the jurors at Armagh Crown Court before sending them out
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:41A
Oft-delayed trial continues for child porn suspect
The date and circumstances of his death were not explained in court. Michael Jeffrey's trial has been delayed several times since his arrest four years ago. On two occasions, scheduled trial dates had to be cancelled when he changed lawyers shortly
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:40A
Senator's shoplifting case reopened
The case was listed for closing submissions later this week but prosecutors wanted to call evidence from forensic psychiatrist Ken O'Brien. They told the Adelaide Magistrates Court that Dr O'Brien disputed claims from a defence psychiatrist that Fisher
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:40A
Former UN inspector due in court in sex case
A northeastern Pennsylvania jury convicted Ritter in April. Ritter is scheduled to appear in Monroe County Court on Wednesday. He plans to ask a new trial. Prosecutors say they will ask that Ritter be sentenced immediately.
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:37A
Novell and Microsoft battle heads to court
The report states a jury heard opening statements last week in US District Court in a trial predicted to last eight weeks. Microsoft founder Bill Gates is expected to testify. Johnson told jurors Microsoft used 'deception' and the 'classic bait and
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:33A
Death-penalty trial gets started
Riverside County court records indicate Brown has several prior convictions. In 1998, he pleaded guilty to burglary, possession of a controlled substance and driving under the influence. In 2001, he was charged with attempted burglary, a felony,
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:32A
Max Evans faces assault trial
Evans, who currently plays for French side Castres, appeared at the city's sheriff court and continued his plea of not guilty. He denies the charge that he injured Mr McCaig by striking him with a tumbler to his severe injury, permanent disfigurement,
Updated: 10/26/2011 03:30A
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