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Our Endorsement for District Attorney: Jackie Musto Carroll
Since winning election to the district attorney post in 2007, Musto Carroll has been buffeted by criticism about the office's apparent inaction to uncover constitutional violations within the county's juvenile court system. She maintains that former
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:37A
VIDEO: Lapland New Forest men are freed
Three Court of Appeal judges ruled their convictions under Trading Standards legislation were unsafe. The court heard a juror exchanged text messages with her fiance in the trial. Brothers Victor and Henry Mears.
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:36A
Jeremy Clarkson lifts sex claims gag on ex
But as a result of a recent court case you are now ultimately forced by the courts to go to trial - which is unbelievably expensive. "If you win, news leaks out on the internet. If you lose, you then get raped by your opponent's legal fees.
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:35A
Authorities to prioritise cases involving women and children, court hears
State advocate Samantha Raphels, of the Western Cape Directorate for Public Prosecutions, told the court the case would be prioritised. Raphels has been assigned to prosecute Mgijima when he goes on trial, probably in the Western Cape High Court.
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:34A
Lapland New Forest men freed because juror sent texts
Three Court of Appeal judges ruled their convictions under Trading Standards legislation were unsafe. The court heard a juror exchanged text messages with her fiance in the trial. Brothers Victor and Henry Mears.
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:34A
Bail cancelled for missing accused
Vilakazi failed to appear in court when the trial was due to start on 26 September and a provisional warrant for his arrest was issued. He was again not present yesterday. The state has indicated that it will proceed to trial against Vilakazi's three
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:34A
ICC chief highlights 'invaluable' cooperation with UN
The court's first trial concluded in August with closing statements in the case against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, charged with the use of child soldiers in the DRC. A judgment is expected before the end of this year. Judge Song noted that a number of
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:34A
Setback in paramedics rape trial
The state's case in the paramedics rape trial has suffered a major setback after one of its main witnesses refused to come to court and testify. Yesterday Judge Weiner had to adjourn the case to allow the state time to convince Michael Maphapha,
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:32A
British court orders Amir, Mazhar to appear in November
Amir and Mazhar have been summoned on November 3 and 4 after the judge began his summary of the trial at Southwark Crown Court. The judge presiding over the spot-fixing trial has instructed the jury at a London court to accept that Amir and Mazhar were
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:32A
Selwyn Days vows to keep fighting conviction in 2001 Eastchester slayings
Last month, she said she remembered nothing about the case - not even testifying in court earlier. She was found in contempt and sentenced to five days in jail. Westchester County Judge Barry Warhit then declared her "unavailable" for trial and allowed
Updated: 10/27/2011 02:30A
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