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Reno store shooting: 'His goal was to get even and embarrass Walmart'
Walmart shooter John Gillane listens at his trial in Washoe District Court on Monday. / David B. Parker/RGJ file » Reno police Sgt. Zachary Thew plans to resume his testimony Thursday morning. Thew was the lead detective during the Oct. 29,
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:29P
Prosecutor lays out his case for preserving testimony of Clay Waller's father
Both attorneys cite In re Grand Jury Proceedings, in which the Rhode Island Federal District Court allowed the state to preserve the testimony of prospective witnesses who were terminally ill before an indictment. James Clay Waller Sr. is bedridden in
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:27P
Calgary torture suspect Dustin Paxton. (RCMP Handout Photo)
"No face, no legs, no bum, no nothing," she continued, testifying at Paxton's Calgary Court of Queen's Bench trial. "He had nothing left of him, he was a pile of bones on a bed." Paxton faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful confinement and
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:26P
Murray sheds tears during trial
After jurors left for the day, Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor asked Murray if he intended to take to the stand himself. Judge Pastor: “I believe it is my obligation in every criminal case to advise the defendant that a defendant has an absolute
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:26P
Ex-Goldman Sachs Director Gupta Charged in Galleon Probe
Gupta sued in Manhattan federal court weeks later, claiming the SEC violated his rights by pursuing an administrative action rather than a lawsuit in district court, where he would have had the right to a jury trial and the use of federal rules of
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:26P
Armed robbery trial underway in Iron Mountain
But the defense attorney argued there's no evidence linking Gilbert to the robbery. Gilbert allegedly held up the taxi driver after receiving a ride from Escanaba to Iron Mountain. The trial will continue Thursday in Dickinson County Circuit Court.
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:26P
Boxing star Mayweather acquitted of harassment
Mayweather, undefeated in 42 bouts and widely regarded as the best defensive fighter of his generation, was found not guilty by a judge in a nonjury trial, court records showed. The ruling said prosecutors had failed to meet their burden of proof.
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:25P
Bainbridge police misconduct trial concludes this week
TACOMA, Oct 26, 2011 (Kitsap Sun - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The police misconduct trial against a Bainbridge Island officer is expected to wrap up on Thursday after eight days of testimony in US District Court in Tacoma.
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:24P
Victim 'looked like pile of bones', court told
"No face, no legs, no bum, no nothing," she continued, testifying at Paxton's Calgary Court of Queen's Bench trial. "He had nothing left of him, he was a pile of bones on a bed." Paxton faces charges of aggravated assault, unlawful confinement and
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:21P
Gojcaj jury selection delayed
According to court officials, an imprisoned defendant must have his day in court within 120 days of filing a speedy trial motion. As Seeger filed the motion on Sept. 9, the state has until Jan. 6 to take the case to trial, court officials said.
Updated: 10/26/2011 10:20P
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