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Jurors end first day of deliberations in case of Jackson's doctor without
The jury is not sequestered and will deliberate during the court's regular hours. A verdict will be read the same day it is reached. During closing arguments of the six-week trial, attorneys for the Houston-based cardiologist attacked prosecutors and
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:28P
Regulated Club Owner Balks at Paying 'Adult' BMI Fees
GRAND RAPIDS, MI—Sin taxes come in all shapes and sizes. Just ask Mark London, the owner of the Sensations and Lady Godiva's Showgirls clubs in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who is currently in litigation with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI),
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:26P
Sheriff's officials say Kevin White tried influencing them on towing company
In state court, this isn't a problem. But in federal court, it could lead to a dismissal of bribery charges. "Obviously, Mr. Irvin has hit on an issue here," said US District Court Judge James Whittemore. O'Neill, the US Attorney for Florida's Middle
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:25P
Jury to return for more Jackson trial deliberation
The jury of seven men and five women will return Monday for more discussion on the guilt or innocence of Dr. Conrad Murray after hearing six weeks of testimony in the trial, according to the Los Angeles Superior Court. Murray, 58, who was hired to care
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:25P
Federal prosecutors: no federal offense in Texas judge's beating of daughter
(Associated Press) In this Nov. 13, 2003, photo William Adams, Judge of the County Court At Law, listens to a prosecutor during a trial at the Aransas County Court House in Rockport, Texas. The Court-at-Law Judge told Corpus.
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:24P
Defendant's cousin held stabbing victim during attack, testimony shows
it became apparent that not all pictures from the scene made it to the district attorney's office. An oversight, Meyers retrieved the photos, which depicted a white truck with brass knuckles in its bed, and submitted them to the court.
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:22P
Travis County jury finds man guilty of 1981 murder
After a weeklong trial, the jury in state District Judge David Crain's court convicted Ellison today in the killing of Milo, who was shot in the mouth on East 11th Street. Ellison faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced by Crain later this
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:21P
Bali teen waits after emotional plea
A 14-year-old Australian boy facing drugs charges in Bali will have to wait almost a week to learn his fate with prosecutors now expected to present their sentence request to the court next Friday. The teenager has made an emotional plea to be allowed
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:20P
Man convicted of killing pedestrian acquitted in B.C. appeal
The trial judge, provincial court Judge Anne Wallace, found De Ciantis was driving aggressively on Feb. 21, 2007 when he changed lanes five times and struck two people. He killed 50-year-old Kim Black, hurling her 75 metres, and knocked Russell Leon
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:18P
Man convicted of killing pedestrian acquitted in BC appeal
The trial judge, provincial court Judge Anne Wallace, found De Ciantis was driving aggressively on Feb. 21, 2007 when he changed lanes five times and struck two people. He killed 50-year-old Kim Black, hurling her 75 metres, and knocked Russell Leon
Updated: 11/04/2011 07:18P