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Gay Soldier Faces Court for Going AWOL
A gay man must stand trial before a military court at Fort Sill in Oklahoma for going AWOL from the Army in 2007, in an attempt to avoid bullying within the ranks. JT Chestnut wrote in a message shared by WeHo Confidential that his
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:28P
Court orders trial on redistricting
AUSTIN (AP) - A Washington-based federal court on Tuesday rejected Texas' request to approve new political districts without a trial. In a brief ruling, the court agreed with the US Department of Justice that the GOP-led Legislature used an improper
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:28P
Weeping daughter, 9, reports dad drank Black Velvet before she drove him
33rd District Court Judge Michael McNally addresses Shawn Weimer and his lawyer David Steingold during a bond hearing Tuesday, November 1, 2011, in Woodhaven. Police say Shawn Weimer allowed his 9-year-old daughter to drive him around
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:27P
Carlos the Jackal gets his day in court
What is not quaint is the mayhem and murder wrought by the Venezuelan-born terrorist, better known as Carlos the Jackal and now on trial in Paris for bombings carried out by his gang in 1982-83. He was the son of a Communist millionaire (something of
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:24P
Jury selection moving slowly in murder trial of Barley's waitress
Jury selection in the trial of Micah Johnson, 24, is in its second day, but it is moving painfully slow thanks, primarily, to widespread suspicion of the merits of an insanity defense. Knox County Criminal Court Judge Mary Beth Leibowitz had hoped
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:23P
Former W.Va. TSA Employee Sues Secretary of Homeland Security
A former Transportation Safety Administrator employee has filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, following several alleged instances of religious discrimination and sexual harassment at
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:23P
Federal court rejects Texas redistricting maps
AP AUSTIN — A Washington-based federal court on Tuesday rejected Texas' request to approve new political districts without a trial. In a brief ruling, the court agreed with the US Department of Justice that the GOP-led Legislature used
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:21P
Prosecutors seek 50 years in murder-for-hire plot
Edgar J. Steele of Sagle is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in US District Court in Coeur d'Alene. He was convicted in May. The government's sentencing memorandum says Steele's plans for murder were "chillingly calculated.
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:21P
Untimely SLAPP motion does not support a fee award
The trial court denied Kramer's special motion to strike as untimely. The Court also awarded the Plaintiffs attorney fees. The Court of Appeal reversed in part. The Court of Appeal noted that under Section 425.16, a special motion to strike must be
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:20P
Conrad Murray attorney: Doctor didn't receive 'fair trial'
The attorney adds that Murray was "devastated" by the verdict but is "confident" he will prevail on appeal. Sentencing for Murray is slated for Nov. 29. He faces up to four years in prison and could lose his medical license. conrad - murray - cuffed
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:20P
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