Latest Trial Court News
Closing Arguments & Jury Instructions in Conrad Murray Trial
A judge is giving instructions to the jurors in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's personal physician. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor is explaining to the seven-man, five-woman jury the principles of reasonable doubt
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:41P
Prosecutor: Jackson "paid with his life" for Dr's actions
The case is People of the State of California v. Murray, Los Angeles Superior Court, No. SA073164. For the prosecution: District Attorney Steve Cooley and Deputy District Attorneys David Walgren and Deborah Brazil. For Murray: Edward Chernoff of
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:41P
Florida 911 Operator Hears a Double Murder
Patrick A. Evans sits in court during jury selection for his murder trial in Pinellas Circuit Court in Largo, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. (Scott Keeler/St. Petersburg Times/AP Photo) A 911 operator listened helplessly over the phone
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:41P
Jacko doc 'broke sacred trust'
In his closing speech, Mr Walgren told the court: "The evidence in this case is overwhelming... that Conrad Murray acted with criminal negligence, that Conrad Murray caused the death of Michael Jackson, that Conrad Murray left Prince, Paris and Blanket
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:41P
"Occupy" Protesters Appear In Court As Patience Runs Thin Downtown
Of the 78 protesters scheduled to appear in court today, 14 were no-shows and were issued a one-time stay on bench warrants. Those headed to trial are due back in court on January 9. Meantime, a man has been arraigned on charges he groped an Occupy
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:41P
Prosecutor: Doctor took Jackson from his children
AP National News Video More>> AP News Minute: Veteran injured at Occupy protest and more By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - A prosecutor told jurors Thursday that Michael Jackson's doctor is responsible for the singer's
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:20P
EPA to probe gas drilling's toll on drinking water
Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> AP News Minute: Veteran injured at Occupy protest and more By DINA CAPPIELLO AP WASHINGTON (AP) - The Environmental Protection Agency is set to start the first federal probe into whether the
Updated: 11/03/2011 01:12P
Slain tanning salon owner, Graham Thomas, owed $1 million, court told
Lavoie said he believed the attack was related to a “falling out” between the two men. Latimer has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon in that case. A judge is expected to deliver her verdict in that case Nov.
Updated: 11/03/2011 12:56P
Court tosses $43M award against Ford in crash case
The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out an Illlinois jury's $43 million award against Ford Motor Co. in a product-liability lawsuit linked to a fiery 2003 crash that killed a Missouri man and disfigured his wife.
Updated: 11/03/2011 12:51P
Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial
AP LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge is giving instructions to the jurors in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's personal physician. Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor is explaining to the seven-man,
Updated: 11/03/2011 12:34P