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Int'l Court in talks with Gadhafi son on surrendering for trial
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The International Criminal Court is in indirect contact with slain Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's son Seif al-Islam about the possibility of surrendering for trial, the chief prosecutor said Friday.
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:30A
GARY SAMPSON DECISION UPDATE: Jonathan Rizzo's father outraged, disappointed
“I am extremely disappointed and unbelieveably outraged, but I am not surprised,” Rizzo said last Friday, a day after learning of US District Court Judge Mark Wolf's decision. “It's been on Wolf's agenda for six years to find a way to overturn the
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:29A
London Court to Rule Next Wednesday on Assange Extradition
The 40 year old was detained in Britain in December, and a UK court in February initially ordered him extradited to Sweden. Assange argues he would not get a fair trial there. He also claims that extradition to Sweden could lead to a further
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:29A
U.S. soldier goes on trial for Afghan murders
The court-martial of Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs, 26, marks the climax of an 18-month investigation of the most egregious case of atrocities US military personnel are accused of committing during a decade of war in Afghanistan.
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:28A
Surgeon to Testify at Ex-wife's Central Iowa Murder Trial
Defendant Tracey Richter, left, bows her head as the prosecution delivers their opening statement on Wednesday morning Oct. 26, 2011 in Webster County District Court in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Richter, 45, is accused of shooting Dustin Wehde, of Early,
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:28A
A question of fairness A question of fairness
The High Court judges were particularly interested in what the NSW judges said flowed from this breach: ''Having regard in particular to the failure to call Mr Robb, with consequences for the cogency of ASIC's case, we do not think ASIC discharged its
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:27A
Edwards to face charges
US District Court Judge Catherine Eagles has rejected former Democratic vice-presidential nominee John Edwards's request to dismiss criminal campaign finance charges against him, all but ensuring that he will face trial in January.
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:27A
Brockton teen acquitted of slaying
in Plymouth Superior Court of a murder charge, but was convicted of an unlawful possession of a firearm charge. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the lesser charge, but was freed because he spent more time than that awaiting trial.
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:23A
Judge tells Jo Yeates jury he will accept majority verdict as deliberations
The judge at the Joanna Yeates murder trial has told jurors he will accept a majority verdict on Vincent Tabak's murder charge. Mr Justice Field had previously asked for a unanimous verdict, but as the deliberations continue for a
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:21A
Joanna Yeates: A Timeline in pictures
October 4: Vincent Tabak's murder trial begins at Bristol Crown Court. He denies murder but admits manslaughter. Joanna Yeates's mother Teresa, father David, brother Chris and boyfriend Greg Reardon arrive at Bristol Crown Court for the trial of
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:21A