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Jury Begins Deliberations in Houston Murder-for-Hire Case
In court, prosecutors painted Flores as a cold-blooded killer. "Damian Flores doesn't look the part. Damian Flores is the part," attorney for the prosecution Justin Keiter said. Yvonne Stern testified Monday that when he approached her while she sat in
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:47A
Jury Begins Deliberations in Conrad Murray Case
Dr. Conrad Murray stands with defense attorney J. Michael Flanagan (2nd from L) and defense attorney Ed Chernoff (2nd from R) prior to the start of morning's court proceedings in Dr. Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:45A
Negligence cost Jackson his life, court told
In closing arguments after a six-week trial, attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray said prosecutors were trying to blame the physician for Jackson's own actions. "For a crime to be proved, the prosecution have to show that Dr. Murray actually killed Michael
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:45A
Father wants to 'take Zahra back home'
“We were ready to go to trial,” Pearce told reporters. “Adam wants it over. The man says he's not guilty.” Elisa Baker pleaded guilty in September to second-degree murder in connection with Zahra's death and was sentenced to 15 to 18 years in prison.
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:44A
SC asks Jaya to seek relief from trial court in DA case
The Supreme Court today told Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to seek exemption from personal appearance in the trial court at Bangalore in the disproportionate assets case from the trial court itself. A bench comprising Justices Dalveer
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:41A
Plas Madoc fraud woman rushed to hospital
Her barrister, Russell Davies, told Judge Rhys Rowlands, sitting at Mold Crown Court, that his client was in no condition to come into court. Mr Davies added there was a history to the case and there had been an attempted suicide last December.
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:41A
Woman takes plea in bar burglary
Defendant Jenna Hefti entered her plea in Platte County District Court in connection with a 1:30 am break-in April 23 at the Legends Bar in the New World Inn. In exchange for Hefti's no contest plea, the Platte County Attorney's Office agreed to reduce
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:40A
Uganda: IGG Withdraws Charges Against Prof. Bukenya
The IGG decision comes hardly two days to the commencement of the trial before High Court, Anti-Corruption Division. Justice Catherine Bamugemereirwe had set November 7 to 11 this year for the trial of the Ex-VP. Prosecution led by the Head of Legal
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:39A
Conrad Murray trial: As case goes to jury, a pressing question
How did a fatal level of the anesthetic propofol end up in Michael Jackson's blood? That's a key question as the jury in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray begins deliberations Friday. By Warren Richey, Staff writer / November 4, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:39A
Top court to rule on shotgun killing of Ottawa man
Five days after that, though, Noel died from a massive blood clot that blocked the flow of blood to his lungs. During the second trial, Dr. Brian Johnston, the pathologist who conducted the autopsy on Noel, revealed that trace amounts of cocaine were
Updated: 11/04/2011 08:39A