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Chidawu loses Pelhams control
Under High Court Case No. HC 3403/11, brought by Shah in June, Chidawu as the first defendant denies that he ever signed an acknowledgment of debt. He, however, admits that he paid an amount of US$300 000 to Shah, but says he was not indebted to Shah
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:54P
State drops case against militia leader, 4 others
Anderson was not charged in the federal case. Prosecutors said the decision to dismiss state murder conspiracy and other charges was prompted by a Superior Court judge's recent ruling to suppress all electronic evidence in the case.
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:53P
The Court and the Next President
When Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. began the new Supreme Court term by congratulating Antonin Scalia on his 25th anniversary as a justice, it was a reminder that Justice Scalia is now 75 as is Anthony Kennedy and that Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 78.
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:53P
Conrad Murray Trial, Day 18: Defense Witnesses Praise Murray, Their 'Best Friend'
Praising Dr. Murray, another patient named Gerry Causey noted, “He's “your best friend,” during today's abbreviated court session. Five witnesses testified, in order to establish that Dr. Murray was neither the man — nor the doctor — the prosecution
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:48P
Acadiana's News Leader Morocco court issues death sentence in cafe attack
Before the verdict was issued, al-Othmani and the other defendants were given a last chance to address the court. All protested their innocence. "They've arrested an innocent man to sort out their own political problems," said al-Othmani, wearing a New
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:44P
DA to ask Supreme Court to restore ammunition against developer Marshall
LandCo is the local real estate development firm that renovated the downtown headquarters building for the US Olympic Committee. Prosecutors have said the indictments are unrelated to the USOC building. Marshall faces a March 19 trial on 15 securities
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:44P
Herhold: Bulos Zumot's last effort at control
Friday's outburst began when Tina Glandian, Zumot's attorney, asked Cerda to delay sentencing, saying Zumot was in the process of replacing her law firm and its celebrity lawyer, Mark Geragos, and needed time to formulate a motion for a new trial.
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:44P
Why National Assembly Moved Against EFCC Boss
Strong indications have emerged that the failure of the National Assembly leadership to stave off the on-going alleged corruption trial of 13 of its members is the real reason the lawmakers have commenced legislative move to ease out the commission's
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:43P
ICC says its in indirect talks with Gadhafi son
By ARTHUR MAX AP Amsterdam • The International Criminal Court is in indirect negotiations with a son of the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi about his possible surrender for trial, the chief prosecutor said Friday. Luis Moreno-Ocampo told The
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:43P
Duluth jury deliberates in careless-driving fatality case
After receiving their final instructions from 6th Judicial District Judge Heather Sweetland, the six-member jury left the courtroom to begin deliberations around 2:30 pm today. Dougherty is standing trial in St. Louis County District Court charged with
Updated: 10/28/2011 08:41P