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Black Saturday blaze case will not proceed
But Crown Prosecutor Steven Milesi told the Victorian Supreme Court today that the Director of Public Prosecutions wished to discontinue the case. Justice Paul Coghlan discharged the two teenagers on that basis. Kevin "Mick" Kane, 47,
Updated: 11/06/2011 07:06P
Victims' rights in other states
The state constitution includes comprehensive rights, allowing a victim to exercise those rights in any trial or appellate court, and expect the court to act promptly. The courts must consider the safety of the victim and victim's family before fixing
Updated: 11/06/2011 07:03P
Black Saturday deadly arson case dropped
But Crown Prosecutor Steven Milesi told the Victorian Supreme Court today that the Director of Public Prosecutions wished to discontinue the case. Justice Paul Coghlan discharged the two teenagers on that basis. Kevin "Mick" Kane, 47,
Updated: 11/06/2011 07:03P
Black Saturday arson case discontinued
But Crown Prosecutor Steven Milesi told the Victorian Supreme Court on Monday that the Director of Public Prosecutions wished to discontinue the case. Justice Paul Coghlan discharged the two teenagers on that basis. Kevin "Mick" Kane, 47,
Updated: 11/06/2011 07:02P
Undercover cop 'entrapped' sex tour accused
He told Gray that what was available in Thailand was ''beyond your wildest dreams'' and there was no need for anything illegal, saying that Thai men often looked younger than their age. The court heard through recordings the accused boast of a previous
Updated: 11/06/2011 06:58P
Black Saturday arson case dropped
But Crown Prosecutor Steven Milesi told the Victorian Supreme Court on Monday that the Director of Public Prosecutions wished to discontinue the case. Justice Paul Coghlan discharged the two teenagers on that basis. Kevin 'Mick' Kane, 47,
Updated: 11/06/2011 06:58P
Charges abandoned against boys accused of starting fatal Black Saturday bushfire
Disabled Long Gully man Kevin Kane, 47, died in the driveway of his home as the inferno spread towards Bendigo and the fire destroyed 61 houses and burned out 500 hectares. At the previous hearing a clinical psychologist said the 15-year-old,
Updated: 11/06/2011 06:55P
cop 'entrapped' sex tour accused
He told Gray that what was available in Thailand was ''beyond your wildest dreams'' and there was no need for anything illegal, saying that Thai men often looked younger than their age. The court heard through recordings the accused boast of a previous
Updated: 11/06/2011 06:55P
Huguely jury selection process among motions being heard Monday
The state medical examiner's office said Love died from blunt force trauma to the head. The hearing scheduled for today is also likely to include argument over whether Love's medical records should be sealed or made available for further review.
Updated: 11/06/2011 06:54P
Crime in America: execution of the mentally ill
According to the group Equal Justice Initiative, the Alabama Supreme Court planned the execution without even engaging in a meaningful review of the case. Christopher Johnson was convicted of killing his son in 2005. Johnson's attorneys claimed that he
Updated: 11/06/2011 06:54P
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