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Trial set in explosives case
A Gage County judge ruled Tuesday there is enough evidence to try Grant Crannell, 34, in Gage County District Court on felony third-degree assault. The judge found insufficient evidence to try him on unlawful possession of explosives, but Crannell is
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:10A
2011 Elections: Wecht, Covey snag seats on Pa. appellate courts
Wecht's campaign raised at least $522000, with $300000 coming from a trial lawyers' group. Stabile raised at least $210000, and the state Republican Party augmented that with more than $180000 worth of services, mostly TV and radio ads, according to
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:09A
Rehearing in possible RI death penalty case sought
In a petition filed Wednesday with the 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals, prosecutors ask for a second hearing in the case of 34-year-old Jason Pleau (PLEW). Rhode Island US Attorney Peter Neronha is asking the case to be heard by a three-judge panel or
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:09A
Accused dad 'not violent'
The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, yesterday told Bundaberg District Court her partner was never violent towards their young children. The mum said on the day the child's injuries came to light, she had been at work.
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:08A
Trial begins for man accused of sexually mutilating wife
Gregory Longoria Jr. is accused of tying the woman to a bed and using a can of hair spray and a cigarette lighter to burn her breasts and genitals, in addition to mutilating her body over a 17-hour period in February, according to court records.
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:06A
Malegaon Blast: HC Rejects Bail of Lt Col Purohit
The judge asked Rahirkar to scrupulously keep himself away from all witnesses and report at the office of National Investigating Agency or its representative in Mumbai once a month on a convenient date to be fixed by the trial court till the case is
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:03A
Leite cops plea, gets life in prison for Perry murder
Prosecutor John E. Corrigan told the court that if Leite had gone to trial the state would have proven that he stabbed and slashed Perry 79 times with a utility knife. Her injuries also included a broken neck and broken ribs that were caused by blunt
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:03A
Federal judges will draw new political maps for Texas
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott asked the Washington court for preclearance rather than going to the Department of Justice for an administrative ruling. Lauren Bean, a spokeswoman for Abbott, had this statement: “The State of Texas passed
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:02A
Dr. Conrad Murray's Case Headed For Civil Court
His case is headed to civil court, where he could be found liable for medical malpractice and his days of practicing medicine are likely over for good. In that case, his malpractice insurance, provided he has it, would allow him to settle civil suits.
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:01A
Woman faces retrial over killing
A Taranaki woman convicted of the bizarre body-on-the-bonnet murder four years ago is again facing trial. Cyndi Marcia Fairburn, 41, was two years ago found guilty of the murder of Darin (Nardy) Maxwell, 42, on the night of August 6, 2007.
Updated: 11/09/2011 11:01A
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