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Ex-Khmer Rouge cadre refuses to take stand in "Killing Fields" trial
Former Foreign Minister Ieng Sary, one of four former Khmer Rouge cadres charged by the UN-backed court with crimes against humanity and war crimes, said he would refuse to speak during his upcoming trial, but gave no reason. "I will not testify,
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:19A
Appeals Court rejects effort to send Swain back to prison
"We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it granted efendant's motion to supplement her March 2009 motion for relief from judgment and scheduled an evidentiary hearing," the appeals court wrote. The appeals court also
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:19A
2 arrested for allegedly selling Viagra-like pills
Wong appeared in court with his lawyer, Stephen Nutting. Lee appeared without counsel. Nutting told the court that he was making special appearance on behalf of Lee. US District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona set the jury trial for
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:18A
Ex-judge Donald Thompson, busted for using penis pump during trials, has
"Court reporters observed the felonious exposure of Mr. Thompson's private parts, and testified to the fact during the criminal trial," Judge James Winchester said in the ruling, according to The Oklahoman. "That trial resulted in conviction of
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:16A
Man appeals ax-slaying verdict
The lawyer for a Lincoln man who was 19 when he bludgeoned his mother to death with an ax says his client is insane and should not have been required to stand trial in the death. Matthew Fox's appeal will be heard Tuesday by the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:16A
Lorinda Swain to get new hearing
(WOOD) - A Calhoun County woman will get a new court hearing that will decide if she will get a new trial. Lorinda Swain was convicted in 2002 in the molestation of her then-13-year-old son. Swain was released from prison on an appeal in August 2009
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:15A
Conrad Murray trial: Nurse breaks down during testimony
The defense continues to present its case in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's personal physician. Yesterday, the drama rose in court with Jackson's former nurse breaking down and defense lawyers getting frustrated with the judge.
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:15A
Lapland 'con' duo cleared on appeal
Their conviction appeals were allowed today by Lord Justice Moore-Bick, Mr Justice Butterfield and Mr Justice Irwin. No application was made for a re-trial. Lord Justice Moore-Bick announced at the end of a hearing in London: "We have reached the
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:14A
Morrissey - Morrissey Set For Court Showdown With Nme
Nme's publisher Ipc Media Limited had asked Mr Justice Tugendhat to "strike out" the action, saying the singer's desire for a trial was "not a genuine bid for vindication". However, Morrisey's lawyers claims his lack of assistance from former manager
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:14A
Rajat Gupta Surrenders in Insider Case
Rajat K. Gupta, the most high-ranking corporate executive to become embroiled in a push by the government to root out insider trading, surrendered to the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:13A