Latest Trial Court News
Few look good in alleged 'kill team' leader's trial
The Army prosecutor acknowledged as much at the start of Gibbs' court-martial last week. “Choir boys and angels don't commit crimes like these,” said Capt. Dan Mazzone said. Gibbs could go to jail for life if convicted on any of three charges he faces
Updated: 11/05/2011 07:03P
Satyam Raju out on bail after 32 months in jail
Both CBI and the ED are embroiled in a tussle over the jurisdiction of the trial court. The two warring agencies had even approached the prime minister as well as Union finance and law ministers and had even obtained legal opinions of the attorney
Updated: 11/05/2011 07:01P
Billionaire, Lakers Co-Owner Helps CA Courts
Fiscal constraints had recently forced California to shift money away from the project and into the trial courts, putting the project on hold. Carrizosa said the $20 million donation would help get the project back online, and allow the state to deploy
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:45P
Alabama Supreme Court ruling creates firestorm of controversy
“Because the court reached this agreement made for the first time on appeal, no adversarial testing of this concept took place in the trial court,” the lawyers said. Gadsden attorney Donald Rhea agrees that a new hearing is required.
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:40P
Woman suing Bieber faces Vegas battery trial By The Associated Press
A San Diego woman who claims pop star Justin Bieber fathered her 3-month-old son has a court date in Las Vegas on allegations she slapped an ex-boyfriend. Court records show 20-year-old Mariah Yeater (YAY'-ter) faces a bench trial Dec.
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:39P
Corruption: Clark demands speedy trial of Odili, Ibori, Kalu, others
Dahiru Musdapher, seeking speedy trial of 14 former governors and two former ministers standing trial for alleged corruption. He said there was no reason why the courts cannot determine the fate of the 16 high-profile cases within six to 12 months.
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:33P
Judge Denies Release For Accused Pipe Bomber
Tomkins has argued his detention is unconstitutional and he needs to be released to have more time to prepare for his April 2012 trial. Tomkins is representing himself but court documents show he has an attorney on "stand-by" to assist him.
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:26P
Bali boy 'in six figure sum TV deal'
Media reports say the family of a 14-year-old New South Wales boy facing drug charges in Bali have sold his story for a six figure sum to the Nine Network. (AAP) Media reports say the family of a 14-year-old New South Wales boy facing drug charges in
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:23P
RICHARD AKINJIDE'S SHOCKER: Why you can't win presidential election petition!
When you say somebody has stolen money, you must prove. So when you go to court to say an election was flawed, then you must prove your case. In 1979, the contention was about what constitutes two thirds. Give a summary of that great trial?
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:17P
Protest against UK court verdict
Pace bowler Mohamed Amir, who pleaded guilty before the trial of his two team mates, was sentenced to six months. The placard reads in Urdu “We hate Pakistan Cricket Board and immediately abolish sentence of our cricketers”.
Updated: 11/05/2011 06:16P