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Chester murder trial: Accused claims alleged victim pulled a gun on him
A DEFENDANT on trial for murder claimed he acted in self-defence after a debt collector pulled a gun on him, a court heard. Scott Davidson, 23, had only intended to scare 49-year-old Martin Ithell when he visited his Frodsham home but his shotgun had
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:48A
Milgaard facing charges in Calgary domestic dispute
In 1992, the Supreme Court of Canada recommended the federal justice minister quash Milgaard's conviction and order a new trial. Two days later, the government of Saskatchewan announced it would not retry Milgaard, and he was released from prison.
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:48A
Jeremy Clarkson lifts 'pointless' injunction against ex-wife
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," he added. "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 04:44A
PC sex assault claims were 'a deflection'
Roscoe, who is on trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, denies charges of sexual assault and misconduct in a public office. Before the alleged incident on September 19 last year, Roscoe and a colleague had been responding to a 999 call from
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:42A
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: 10/27/2011 04:40A
Budget cuts clogging US justice systems
Deep budget cuts to courts, public defenders, district attorney's and attorney general offices are testing the criminal justice system across the country. In the most extreme cases, public defenders are questioning whether their clients are getting a
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:38A
Attorney-General for the State of Victoria v Bahonko: Judge says 'Take it outside'
She sought that the judge in the case, Justice Gordon, be suspended for "having engaged in a wilful and criminal defamation" of Ms Bahonko. There were allegations of contempt made against the child care centre's legal representatives.
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:38A
Eviction threat teen pleads guilty to burglary
Daniel Sartain-Clarke, 18, pleaded guilty at Inner London Crown Court yesterday. The teen pleaded not guilty to a separate charge of assault with intent and will stand trial on December 12. Wandsworth Council has already issued a notice for possession
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:37A
Budget cuts arrest justice system
Deep budget cuts to courts, public defenders, district attorneys and attorneys general are testing the criminal justice system across the country. In the most extreme cases, public defenders are questioning whether their clients are getting a fair
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:17A
Jackson doctor's defense case drawing to a close
AP National News Video More>> By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - The defense of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death will shift away Thursday from personality to the science that his attorneys hope will prevent
Updated: 10/27/2011 04:10A
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