Latest Trial Court News
Obscenity trial of Bonneau woman delayed
CHARLESTON - A trial has been delayed for a Berkeley County woman who got a ticket for displaying plastic testicles on the back of her pickup truck. Virginia Tice of Bonneau was to have gone to trial in municipal court Wednesday.
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:28P
Gang member fingers suspects in Easton triple shooting
On Tuesday, one of the men who said he stayed behind took the stand in Northampton County Court against the final two defendants in Easton's bloodiest slaying ever, testifying that Olayiwola Hollist and Demar Edwards made incriminating statements to
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:27P
Detox clinic fighting Norwegian American in court
After Circuit Court Judge Richard Billik Jr. issued a temporary restraining order against the hospital, Norwegian appealed to the Illinois Appellate Court, arguing that the trial court had incorrectly “enforced a restrictive covenant that essentially
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:26P
Transocean: Contract shields it from spill costs
A trial designed to assign shares of fault to the companies is scheduled to start Feb. 27. The trial also is to determine whether rig owner Transocean can limit what it pays claimants under maritime law. In a statement, Transocean Ltd., said BP PLC.,
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:26P
Jackson's doctor says he won't testify in own defense
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Michael Jackson's doctor told a judge Tuesday that he will not testify in his own defense, as testimony in his involuntary manslaughter trial neared an end. Dr. Conrad Murray had previously left the possibility open that he might
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:26P
Officer suspected family accused of killing relatives knew more, court hears
Tooba Mohammad Yahya (right) and husband Mohammad Shafia (left) and their son Hamed Mohammed Shafia are escorted by police officers into the Frontenac County Court courthouse on the first day of trial in Kingston, Ontario on Thursday, October 20, 2011.
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:26P
Jackson's doctor not to testify
Dr Murray has said "My decision is that I will not testify in this matter, judge," Murray said in court today. Murray's attorneys told the judge they were resting their case. On 25 October, attorneys for Murray had told the judge they had no plans for
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:25P
Blood Pattern Expert Testifies in Iowa Murder Case
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. Richter, 45, is accused of shooting Dustin Wehde, of Early,
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:25P
Macomb County has agreed to pay a $150000 settlement to a man who spent 12
“This man went into prison when he was 19 and didn't get out until he was 31. And he spent every day in prison knowing that he didn't do this crime.” There was no immediate comment from the county's lawyer, Peter Peacock. Earlier this month, the city
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:24P
Macomb County to pay $150000 to man falsely imprisoned for rape
1:46 am BY DAVID ASHENFELTER Macomb County has agreed to pay a $150000 settlement to a man who spent 12 years in prison before being acquitted at retrial of beating and raping his ex-girlfriend. Jeffrey Moldowan and his lawyer reached the agreement
Updated: 11/01/2011 01:24P