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Public access weighed in Cole bombing trial
But the heading of the motion, "public access to this Military Commission via transmission of open court proceedings to remote locations for victim and media viewing," suggests it's a push to allow the public to view proceedings in the case of Abd al
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:05A
Oppose the extradition of Julian Assange
The judgement by Sir John Thomas and Mr. Justice Ouseley upheld the February 2011 decision by District Judge Howard Riddle at Belmarsh Magistrates Court for extradition, rejecting every issue of substance in Assange's appeal.
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:05A
Terror chief Carlos goes to trial
On Monday, he goes on trial for four deadly attacks that occurred nearly three decades ago, and the verdict could determine his chances of ever being freed. Defiant ahead of the proceedings before a special anti-terrorism court — expected to last six
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:04A
Missing out on plea bargains
An estimated 95% of criminal charges are resolved through plea bargains, so an incompetent lawyer at the plea stage can harm his client just as much as an attorney who bungles a trial. The Supreme Court has been asked to restore the terms of plea
Updated: 11/07/2011 12:00A
Fight breaks out at the Perth Children's Court
Violent scenes erupted inside the Perth Children's Court this morning when two rival families met for an assault trial. FAMILY FEUD: Police and ambulance officers attend a fight at the Perth Children's Court. Source: PerthNow VIOLENT scenes erupted
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:49P
'Long, lonely' weekend for Murray as Jacko jury out
On Friday, a jury at Los Angeles Superior Court retired to consider its verdict after a six-week trial in which Dr Murray was accused of acting as an "enabler" who accepted an inflated salary to recklessly fuel his famous patient's addiction.
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:48P
Cronulla man found guilty of manslaughter
James Anthony Dean-Willcocks was on trial in the Supreme Court at Darlinghurst. Just before the 11 members of the jury retired in the afternoon of November 3 the presiding judge, Justice Peter Garling said that they needed to make a finding that
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:48P
Former city clerk to appear in court
28 jury trial before First Judicial Circuit Judge Michael Flowers. Davis, who handled Laurel Hill's payroll, was accused in May of “writing additional payroll checks to herself,” City Council Chairman Larry Hendren said at the time.
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:41P
Massereene murder accused to stand trial today
The trial of two men accused of murdering two British soldiers in a Real IRA attack on the Massereene Barracks two years ago, opens at Antrim Crown Court later. Colin Duffy and Brian Shivers also face charges of attempted murder and possession of
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:29P
Goldstein, Howe & Russell, P.C. | Plain English: Recent grants
Although important in their own right, these question may take on even more significance (or depending on how the Court ultimately rules, irony) in the context of the Court's recent decision in the Citizens United campaign finance case,
Updated: 11/06/2011 11:29P
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