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DNA to show rape suspect impregnated young girl (video)
“The DNA is going to corroborate these girls and they are going to corroborate each other,” Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Samantha Cauffman argued Friday as alleged child rapist Wayne A. Klotz faced his first day in court.
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:39P
ROBERT BLACK QUESTIONING TOOK A YEAR TO PREPARE
POLICE spent a year planning with psychologists how to interview multiple child killer Robert Black in order to build a concrete case against him in his latest murder trial, it has been revealed. Only now, after the Scot was found
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:39P
Court-martial begins for accused mastermind of Afghan killings
The court-martial for an Army sergeant accused of masterminding the thrill killings of civilians in Afghanistan begins Friday, with defense lawyers already angling to have the trial moved to another venue. Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, 26, of Billings,
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:39P
Woman charged in death of Omaha landlord to use insanity defense
KETV-TV in Omaha (http://bit.ly/rKNzzb ) says Lee's attorney, Tom Riley, filed a notice in Douglas County District Court that he intends to use an insanity defense when the case comes to trial. Online court records show no trial has been scheduled.
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:36P
Dueling theories prolong Jackson trial
Pop star Michael Jackson caused his own death by self-injecting a powerful anesthetic after gulping sedative pills, a medical expert speculated Friday in defense of Jackson's personal doctor at his involuntary manslaughter trial.
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:35P
Another worker pleads not guilty in false ID case
Vannoy set the matter over for trial, with a motions hearing at 3 pm Jan. 5, 2012. District Court Chief Judge Michael Singer will preside over the trial. Lievanos-Patrida, 38, Brush, is facing two felony counts of criminal impersonation to gain a
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:31P
Accused Army ringleader in Afghan murders goes on trial (Reuters)
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 05:30P
Benjamin's Mental Evaluation Delayed
It's just weird, and we need to get to the bottom of it," said Leslie Ballin, Benjamin's defense attorney. Friday's court appearance was brief. The judge reset the case to November 29 to give doctor's more time to complete the evaluation.
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:29P
WECT TV6 - WECT.com - Wilmington, NC news and weather - Ex-friend: Iowa murder
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. (AP Photo/ Hans Madsen, Pool) AP National News Video More>> AP
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:29P
Jury recommends death in 1991 slaying
St. Clair had been convicted of killing Frank Brady, a distillery worker from Bardstown, but won a new sentencing when the Kentucky Supreme Court found errors in his trial. During the weeklong hearing, jurors heard a fellow inmate, who escaped with St.
Updated: 10/28/2011 05:28P