Latest Trial Court News
Houston Criminal Tax Attorney's IRS Win Helps Attorneys Across US
In less than a week after the trial began in the US District Court, for the Northern District of Texas, a jury found Squires not guilty on both counts. According to the Dec. 15, 2010 indictments, Squires had willfully attempted to evade taxes by
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:20A
US soldier goes on trial for Afghan civilian 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 09:19A
Former Dollard des Ormeaux daycare worker tells court touching wasn't sexual
William Parsons admitted Thursday that he touched children in his care, but not in a sexual way. “Accidents happen, with girls and boys,” the frail 71-year-old told Quebec Superior Court. “It makes no difference.” Parsons is charged with sexual
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:19A
Court 'in talks with Gaddafi son'
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is in indirect contact with Saif al-Islam Gaddafi about the possibility of surrendering for trial. Luis Moreno-Ocampo says talks are being held through intermediaries whom he did not
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:18A
Michael Jackson's Fatal Bid for Normal Life Emerges at Trial
As court testimony during Murray's trial has revealed, anxiety over the impending concert dates was certainly enough to exacerbate, if not outright cause, the insomnia that pushed him toward propofol for relief. Nurse/nutritionist Cherilyn Lee told the
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:16A
Sikh Gets Job, $ 295000 In Discrimination Case In US
But this was not the end of it as the CDCR ignored the court order and refused to hire Oberoi as a peace officer, or in any capacity. As a result Oberoi was forced to litigate against the CDCR to enforce his civil rights. On July 31, 2009,
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:16A
Rot in jail, says mother as husband who tortured her gets 10 years
As Mrs Smith walked out of the Downing Centre District Court, jubilation flowed. ''The only way to deal with a psychopath is to expose them,'' she said, ''and I've done that and I feel so proud. ''To him? Rot in jail. Die there. Don't ever come out.
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:15A
State Redistricting Expert Calls Alternative Plans Outrageous
The report included references to two US Supreme Court cases, Thornburgh v Gingles and Shaw v Reno, possibly making a case for litigation down the road. "Gingles," a 1985 lawsuit centered on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and a likely legal challenge,
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:12A
Digicel halts long-distance service
And in response to our competitor's objections we are neither surprised that the Government has requested time before the Courts to be heard on its position. We strongly believe that once the facts of our case are fully presented before the Court that
Updated: 10/28/2011 09:12A
Int'l court in indirect talks with Gadhafi son
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. By Ben Curtis, AP Seif al-Islam
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:35A