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Tearful testimony from victim's mom during Richter trial
Today's testimony at the Tracey Richter murder trial in Fort Dodge turned emotional as victim Dustin Wehde's mother, Mona, broke down after describing her son's history of mental health problems.
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:59A
'Ayodhya demolition behind 1993 Mumbai blasts'
The apex court bench of Justice P Sathasivam and Justice BS Chauhan was told that it was the narrowness of the ideology that led to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 and desecration of the Golden Temple in Punjab in 1984.
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:59A
Record-breaking Swedish file-sharer escapes jail
Instead, the court yesterday fined her 16000 kronor (around £1600) - equivalent to 50 days' pay - plus the costs of her defence, and sentenced her to probation. The case dates back to 2007, although it took a full year for investigators from the
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:59A
Bugti's case: Court orders Musharraf's extradition
A division bench of the Balochistan High Court headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Essa passed the order and directed the Balochistan government to ensure that the investigation of Bugti's killing is done according to the law.
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:59A
Swedish journalists 'wanted to train Ethiopian rebels'
Ethiopia's police chief has told the terrorism trial of two Swedish journalists that they entered the country to support rebels. Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye were arrested in July after they were caught with fighters from an Ogaden National
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:58A
Pakistan cricketers found guilty of fixing parts of test match for gamblers
Prosecutors said Butt and Asif conspired with sports agent Mazhar Majeed to ensure the delivery of three intentional no-balls — illegal or erroneous deliveries by the bowling team that are roughly equivalent to a pitcher's balk in baseball — during a
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:58A
Pakistan cricketers guilty of corruption
The court barred the press from reporting his plea until the jury reached their verdict on Butt and Asif, for fear of affecting the deliberations. They are due to be sentenced on Wednesday. "This is a case of cheating, pure and simple," Metropolitan
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:58A
The men who cheated cricket: Pakistan trio convicted of betting scam in test
By Daily Mail Reporter Three Pakistani cricketers and a corrupt agent are facing possible jail terms after being convicted of involvement in an on-field betting scam during last year's tour of England. A jury at London's Southwark Crown Court convicted
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:58A
Witness in murder trial says Lee Evans paid neighborhood teenagers with marijuana
By Alexi Friedman/The Star-Ledger Noah K. Murray/The Star-LedgerLee Evans, pictured in court last week, paid teenagers who did odd jobs for him with marijuana, a witness testified today. His standby counsel is Olubukola Adetula.
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:54A
Ethiopia: Witness Says 2 Swedes 'Supported' Rebels
by AP A witness in a terror trial against two Swedish journalists arrested in Ethiopia told a court on Tuesday that the pair planned to "support" a rebel group. Ethiopian troops captured journalists Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye during a clash with
Updated: 11/01/2011 11:53A