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The cost of life
Three are awaiting sentence after a Supreme Court trial last year. Two co-accused were acquitted. The conversation was led as evidence yesterday against Victoria Police officer Simon Justin Artz, who is accused of leaking information to Stewart about
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:26A
Judge rejects Amir claims
Amir pleaded guilty to spot-fixing in a pre-trial hearing on September 16, while his team-mates, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, plead not guilty and face a full trial. They were found guilty on Tuesday. The 19-year-old's plea was made on the basis that
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:26A
Butt damned by his greed and the numbing scale of his betrayal
In that regard, this case has its advantages. Detection is difficult, and deterrence has more chance of success. Events in Southwark Crown Court and subsequent sentences will help cricket to clean up its act. Those contemplating corruption might not be
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:26A
The ultimate betrayal
In that regard, this case has its advantages. Detection is difficult, and deterrence has more chance of success. Events in Southwark Crown Court and subsequent sentences will help cricket to clean up its act. Those contemplating corruption might not be
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:26A
Editor's bargain with police
Three are awaiting sentence after a Supreme Court trial last year. Two co-accused were acquitted. The conversation was led as evidence yesterday against Victoria Police officer Simon Justin Artz, who is accused of leaking information to Stewart about
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:26A
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange loses extradition appeal
"These are matters of evidence which would be highly relevant at trial," the judges wrote. But "it is not for this court to assess whether the allegations may fail." With Assange one step closer to extradition, it's an open question whether his site
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:25A
Wakefield Facebook riot accused Hollie Bentley faces trial
She appeared at Leeds Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to creating an event - "Wakey Riot" - on Facebook intending to encourage violent disorder. Ms Bentley was given unconditional bail and will face trial on 28 November. The judge said the trial
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:24A
The secret world of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt had damaged Assange's chances of a fair trial by portraying him as "public enemy number one", a lawyer for Assange said in February. Like the WikiLeaks site itself, Assange has proved a divisive figure.
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:24A
Francis sues casino boss over 'ruined reputation'
A grand jury had ordered Francis to stand trial, but Los Angeles District Court Judge Linda Marie Bell dismissed the case in September (11) after deciding there was a lack of evidence of wrongdoing on the filmmaker's part. However, last month (Oct11),
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:23A
Radebe testifies in Maqubela trial
Photo: Neil Baynes The widow of a murdered acting judge complained to Justice Minister Jeff Radebe about her husband's love affairs, the Western Cape High Court heard on Wednesday. Radebe was the first witness to be called by the State in the trial of
Updated: 11/02/2011 08:21A