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Testimony over in Jackson trial
"The court finds the defendant has knowingly, freely and explicitly waived his right to testify," the judge said. Murray had left open the possibility of testifying on Monday, when he told the judge that he had not made a final decision.
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:17P
Federal Appeals Court Uphold Convictions of Five Men Accused of Terror Plot
It took federal prosecutors three trials to obtain convictions; the first two ended in mistrials and two of the original "Liberty City Seven" were acquitted. One of those found not guilty, Lyglenson Lemorin, was nonetheless deported to his native Haiti
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:14P
Witness in Paxton trial testifies he had 'no options' to leave sexual abuse
Paxton leaped to his feet in apparent frustration as his former roommate and moving business partner testified Tuesday afternoon in Calgary court about beatings, controlling behaviour and sexual contact. The court sheriff forced Paxton to sit down in
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:13P
Disgraced trio "shamed Pakistan"
A third cricketer, teenaged fast bowler Mohammad Amir, pleaded guilty to the charges before the start of the trial. All three will be sentenced on Wednesday. "It is a day of sadness and happiness for us. We are shocked by this verdict and will fight to
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:12P
Executing The Mentally Ill Is A Crime
Christopher Johnson's execution by the State of Alabama creates serious doubts about the justice of a measure that is widely criticized by human rights advocates throughout the world. According to the group Equal Justice Initiative,
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:12P
Prosecutor's Flub Gives Rise to Smuggling Retrial
If Sanchez's lawyer had objected to the statement during the trial, the judge likely could have done something to avoid a reversible error, according to the court. As it is, there was a "high risk that the misconduct influenced the jury's deliberations
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:12P
Judge delays release of mental records in Chief Painter murder trial
Tuesday, though, he said after reviewing the law further he'd decided to err on the side of caution and preserving Daniel Armaugh Butts' right to a fair trial. Grove also said the previous court decisions relating to the release of mental health
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:11P
Brooklyn judge 'shocked' by 'cowboy culture' of narcotics cops
Police officer Jason Arbeeny at State Supreme Court in Brooklyn where he was found guilty of 8 counts of official misconduct and filing false records by a judge following a bench trial. He faces up to 4 years in prison.
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:10P
Former DA Reacts To Demonstration At Arevalos Trial
SAN DIEGO -- A former district attorney told 10News an in-court demonstration at the trial of a former San Diego police officer could end up hurting the prosecution. One of the women who claimed to have been sexually harassed and fondled by ex-SDPD
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:09P
Former Ilwaco man convicted of multiple sex crimes in Oregon
The prosecution's case centered on DNA evidence found after the attacks, as well as the testimony of the six victims. Often referring to himself by his nickname “Eagle,” Spann also took the stand to refute the charges, arguing that many of the sexual
Updated: 11/01/2011 08:08P
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