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Asheville man gets 43 years for murder, armed robbery
A jury found Brandon Lee Gross, 31, of Richmond Hill Drive, guilty at the conclusion of a trial in Buncombe County Superior Court. Gross is the second defendant convicted in the June 10, 2007, slaying of Alexander Andy Chriss.
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:30A
Dancer's breasts sliced 'to remove implants'
Crown prosecutor Isaac Munsie told a Southport District Court jury Mr Dixon, a former member of the Rebels motorcycle gang, had a history of 'brutal violence' towards his former partner and after one ugly argument had even cut off her hair extensions,
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:30A
Man sliced open girlfriend's breasts to remove implants, court hears
Crown prosecutor Isaac Munsie told a Southport District Court jury Mr Dixon, a former member of the Rebels motorcycle gang, had a history of 'brutal violence' towards his former partner and after one ugly argument had even cut off her hair extensions,
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:29A
Defendant in stabbing case says it was self defense
PITTSFIELD -- Taequan Carter, on trial for stabbing a man several times during a 2010 altercation at a party, took the stand in his own defense Tuesday in Berkshire Superior Court. A July 29, 2010 altercation at a house party on Lincoln Street between
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:27A
Man sues after being acquitted in killing
The man acquitted this year of killing his pregnant fiance is suing more than a dozen investigators in the case, claiming they mishandled evidence and violated his rights. In a lawsuit filed last week in US District Court in South Carolina,
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:27A
State judge's bribery trial starts in North Texas
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A North Texas judge went on trial Tuesday on charges of accepting a bribe that boosted her 2008 election bid in exchange for future favorable rulings in her court. State District Judge Suzanne Wooten is charged with engaging in
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:25A
Investigators testify in infant death trial
Talbert was involved in a later interview at the hospital, two interviews at Salem City Hall and one at the Juvenile Court building in Lisbon. Others involved in the interviews were Zilich-Miller's supervisor, Erin Buzzard, and prosecutor's
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:24A
East Liverpool Municipal Court Reports for 11-9
A trial was set Nov. 30 on a charge of open container in a motor vehicle. Lonny C. Adkins, 39, Lisbon Street, was fined $50 for speeding. A trial was scheduled Nov. 16 for Alvin Pugh III, 31, Park Place Avenue, charged with improper backing.
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:24A
Redistricting maps fight will go to trial
“The court's decision today does not conclude otherwise, nor does it reject Texas' map – but instead simply requires a trial on the merits of the Texas redistricting map.” Seliger and the caucus agreed that the San Antonio court is likely to draw
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:20A
Harry Field wins Willoughby Municipal Court judge race
Markulin, a self-employed lawyer, said she wanted to stop the current policy of paying an upfront fee to have a jury trial in a civil case. Continued... Gibson, also in private practice, said one of her ideas was to review the use of appointed
Updated: 11/09/2011 12:19A