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Opening statements begin in trial of alleged homegrown terrorist
translating jihad material ... material that would encourage others to participate in jihad, which was itself a service to Al Qaeda,” federal prosecutor Aloke Chakravarty said in opening statements at Mehanna's trial in US District Court in Boston.
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:14P
Asian Carp Case Draws 5 States Into Supreme Court
The five states are suing the Army Corps and Chicago municipal water district in federal district court over their operation of the waterways. The case has not come to trial. In the meantime, the states requested a court order for interim measures
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:14P
Hickenlooper names new supreme court justice
Boatright replaces Justice Alex Martinez, who is retiring Monday after 14 years on the bench. “Brian Boatright has a great capacity to listen and evaluate the implications of his decisions,” Hickenlooper said. “He is a seasoned trial judge whose
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:13P
La Toya Jackson skips court: Illness prevents watching Dr Conrad Murray trial
While La Toya Jackson won't be in the court house, other family members of Michael Jackson will be. Janet Jackson and Randy Jackson have been seen entering the building and Katherine Jackson is expected to attend as well. The Conrad Murray trial is
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:13P
Ex-Oklahoma Judge Stripped of Pension over Penis Pump Antics
"Court reporters observed the felonious exposure of Mr. Thompson's private parts, and testified to the fact during the criminal trial. That trial resulted in conviction of felonies. Those felonies violated Mr. Thompson's oath of office," Justice James
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:13P
Judy Cates to run for Appellate Court
Cates, a Democrat, served as the president of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and was selected by her peers as a "Super Lawyer." She also served on the rules committee for the US District Court of Southern Illinois. She is an adjunct professor
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:11P
Morrissey: Libel Lawsuit Against NME Heading To Trial
A judge, Mr. Justice Tugendhat, is allowing the case to be tried, citing Morrissey's "very serious claim" and "credible" explanations for delaying the lawsuit (the explanation namely being a lack of assistance from former manager Mercuriadis,
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:09P
Norman 'King Curly' Ackison ruled competent for trial
Both counts have firearm specifications. Fairfield County Common Pleas Court Judge Chris Martin ruled this morning that Ackison could stand trial. Ackison's trial was scheduled to start in August, but both sides agreed to delay.
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:09P
Officer: He believed woman's home invasion story
AP FORT DODGE, Iowa — A detective who interviewed an Iowa woman the night she killed her 20-year-old neighbor testified Thursday he believed she was telling the truth about defending herself during a home invasion and assault.
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:07P
John Edwards Loses Bid to Dismiss Campaign Crime Case
The case is US v. Edwards, 1:11-cr-00161, US District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (Greensboro). To contact the reporter on this story: Sophia Pearson in Philadelphia at spearson3@bloomberg.net; John Peragine in Greensboro, North Carolina,
Updated: 10/27/2011 12:07P
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