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Lawyer's child-porn case remains a secret
We can tell you we contacted Justice Botham and asked if there was further documentation that could explain the reason for the ban and what it covers. Response. We can tell you she was quick to respond and tried to help, but said she strongly suspects
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:48P
Pakistan trio found guilty in fixing scandal
While former Pakistan players said Pakistan cricket had been shamed and the guilty players "deserve no mercy", ICC chief Haroon Lorgat hoped the verdict would deter others from being tempted to corrupt the sport. "We hope that this verdict is seen as a
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:47P
Trial begins for drone protesters
ONONDAGA COUNTY, NY -- The 31 people involved in the Drone protest at Hancock Airport back in the spring presented their opening arguments Wednesday in Dewitt Town Court. The group was arrested in April at the entrance of the Hancock Air National Guard
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:47P
Jury Deliberation Underway At Norwood Trial
State's Attorney John McCarthy grabbed the murder weapon, a merchandising peg, and beats it against a desk in the court room as he grunts. He describes how this is how Brittany Norwood killed Jayna Murray. This is the most dramatic part of the closing
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:47P
A plea for fair trial
Justice Anthony Kennedy curtly summarized the predicament, according to The New York Times. “You are saying it's unfair to have a fair trial; isn't that correct?” the justice asked. A greater concern is the dangerous precedent these rulings,
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:46P
Legal challenges to red-light cameras failing around Tampa Bay
Weis ruled that the government bears the burden of proof but that Florida law allows hearsay for some business records and that ATS officials have adequately testified that their records are reliable. Reynolds said he plans to ask Weis to require ATS
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:42P
Madison County deputy prevails in personal injury trial
The jury's decision came after a three-day trial in Madison County Associate Judge Tom Chapman's court. Owen had sought damages of $200000 for injuries he claimed to have suffered when deputies came to his home to take custody of his cousin Debbie
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:41P
City Wants Discrimination Case Heard In Topeka
(WIBW) - The City of Topeka wants the trial for a lawsuit filed by a Topeka Zoo veterinarian held in Topeka's federal court. In a motion filed last week, the city objects to Shirley Llizo's request her discrimination case be heard in Kansas City.
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:40P
Ninth Circuit Overturns Drug Conviction Because of Sarcastic Closing
At trial, Sanchez's public defenders asserted a duress defense, saying drug smugglers threatened to kill his family if he didn't drive drugs across the Mexico border into California. "Why don't we send a memo to all drug traffickers, to all persons
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:40P
Killer should be jailed for life: court
During her trial the judge was told Gavare broke into Mrs McGlynn's home, then killed and dismembered the elderly woman so she could take over her house and sell it. The court heard Gavare used a child's pusher to dump the body parts in a nearby creek
Updated: 11/02/2011 09:40P
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