Latest Trial Court News
'Honour killings' trial back on with interrogation video of mother
The trial was abruptly adjourned Thursday after one of the accused, apparently Mr. Shafia, was taken to hospital the night before. In court that day he wept as he watched the video of police interrogating Yahya the day they were arrested.
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:26P
Death row inmate loses bid to overturn death penalty for '94 Good Samaritan
Washoe District Court Judge Patrick Flanagan on Nov. 2 dismissed all of Avram Nika's appeals claims that ranged from various ineffective counsel allegations to that he was prejudiced by not involving the Serbian consulate in his case.
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:25P
Judge says indicted Ind doctor can have new attorney, but advises against
The Post-Tribune of Merrillville reports Judge Philip Simon granted Mark Weinberger's request to change attorneys at a hearing Monday in US District Court in Hammond, but advised him against representing himself at his trial on health care fraud
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:24P
Lunsford Doesn't Appear In Person For Arraignment
The mother of missing Lewis County three-year-old Aliayah Lunsford chose not to appear in person Tuesday for her arraignment on federal fraud charges in US District Court in Elkins. Lena Lunsford, 29, of Bendale, instead signed a waiver and a "not
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:22P
Delegation mum on next nominee for Kentucky federal judge
Romano Mazzoli who practices in a criminal defense firm with Scott C. Cox and was a law clerk to US District Judge John G. Heyburn II. • Jennifer Moore, 37, a plaintiffs' trial lawyer who clerked for US Court of Appeals Judge Boyce Martin Jr.,
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:21P
IRA attack survivor gives evidence
A soldier who survived a fatal attack by the Real IRA on Massareene Barracks in Northern Ireland has been giving evidence in the trial of two men accused of murder. Mark Fitzpatrick was badly injured in the Real IRA attack outside Massereene Army
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:19P
New evidence in Wilson High School homecoming murder derails sentencing
Nakasone has been working on a motion for a new trial since his client's conviction on Sept. 12. The defense attorney told the court Tuesday that Van's appearance and willingness to testify means he needs more time to prepare for his motion.
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:19P
Accused tree poisoner Harvey Updyke Jr. set for March trial date in Alabama
Updyke was indicted in May on two counts of criminal mischief, two counts of desecrating a venerable object and two counts of a state law that includes making it unlawful to damage, vandalize or steal any property on or from an animal or crop facility.
Updated: 11/08/2011 03:14P
Testimony begins in case of Dallas shelter manager
They asked McGill and other supervisors what to do about it, court record show. The following day, shelter employee Kimberly Killebrew asked McGill again about freeing the cat, and McGill said he would take care of it. Employees heard the scratching ad
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:53P
Death row inmate loses latest bid to overturn death penalty for 1994 Good
Washoe District Court Judge Patrick Flanagan on Nov. 2 dismissed all of Avram Nika's appeals claims that ranged from various ineffective counsel allegations to that he was prejudiced by not involving the Serbian consulate in his case.
Updated: 11/08/2011 02:50P