Latest Trial Court News
Maine ex-inmates sue guards over contaminated food at Franklin County Jail
After dismissing certain aspects of the lawsuit this summer, US Magistrate Judge Margaret Kravchuk scheduled jury selection and the trial for Monday, Nov. 14, in US District Court in Bangor. An attorney for Robert Ayer of New Sharon and Stephen Wing of
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:52A
Supreme Court Reinstates Verdict in 'Shaken Baby' Case
She then petitioned a federal court based in Los Angeles, arguing that the evidence at trial was insufficient to prove that her grandchild died of a torn brain stem caused by shaking. The federal district court rejected her petition but the Ninth
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:52A
Nokia and Spectrum Interactive bring free WiFi to London
Nokia has teamed up with Spectrum International to offer free internet at 26 WiFi hotspots around the capital. Surprisingly WiFi is available to every WiFi-enabled phone not just those using a Nokia handset. The trial is for two months until the end of
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:52A
One for the Good Guys -- Bausch v Stryker
What ordinary consumers of drugs and medical devices like artificial hips and pacemakers don't know is that over the past few years your government and courts have been chipping away at your right to sue product manufacturers for damages they cause to
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:51A
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Philly DA's Office
“Our system should never condone an execution that stems from a trial in which the jury was improperly instructed on the law,” added Ritter. Abu-Jamal's case will now return to the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas for final sentencing.
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:51A
FOX Carolina 21Jurors reach verdict in trial of Ill. powerbroker
Entertainment News from AP CHICAGO (AP) - Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of an Illinois powerbroker accused of trying to shake down a Hollywood producer for a campaign donation to then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The federal court clerk announced
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:50A
Trial of 65 Boko Haram suspects suffers ...
The trial of 65 Boko Haram suspects before a Maiduguri High Court on Tuesday suffered a setback as the case was again adjourned. According to reports, the suspects were arrested at different locations in Maiduguri for their alleged complicity in the
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:50A
Swedes deny backing Ethiopian rebels
"They told us that they came to organise and train the ONLF," Mohamed told the court in the Ethiopian capital through a translator. Asked if this was true, Schibbye shook his head and told reporters "no." The Swedes were charged last month with
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:50A
La Toya Jackson talks Conrad Murray trial, Michael Jackson and fans
her thoughts on the trial, the fans, and of course, Michael Jackson. La Toya Jackson took to Twitter and wrote to her fans/followers: "At home getting ready for bed. Another day closer to the verdict. Let's see what happens later today in court.
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:49A
Conrad Murray trial: Dr. White talks 25 minutes of monitoring MJ on propofol
Dr. White will attend a court hearing later this month to discuss if he will be found in contempt of court for allegedly speaking to the media, and then yesterday, for violating a court order. Dr. White was asked not to speak of an alleged conversation
Updated: 11/01/2011 10:49A