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Paxton trial to hear testimony on battered spouse syndrome
But Justice Sheilah Martin dismissed arguments that police and public safety psychologist Kris Mohandie's expertise about victimology and human captivity were not his forte. Mohandie, who submitted a 38-page resume, has a PhD and is board certified as
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:45P
Let me out on bail for four days: Vikas Yadav
A bench, headed by Justice S Ravindra Bhat, issued a notice to Delhi Police on Yadav's bail plea and sought its response by November 22. In the bail plea, Yadav sought an order suspending the life sentence, awarded to him by the trial court,
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:44P
Utah drops accomplice to rape case against Warren Jeffs
But the Utah Supreme Court overturned that conviction last year, ordering a new trial after finding that the lower court judge gave faulty instructions to the jury. Jeffs, 55, was sentenced to life in prison in Texas earlier this year after being
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:40P
HC dismisses plea to quash FIR against property valuer who defrauded national bank
MADURAI: The Madurai bench of the Madras high court has dismissed a batch of petitions filed by a Trichy-based property valuer, seeking to quash an FIR registered against him by the CBI and consequently prohibiting the criminal case pending against him
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:37P
SP chargesheeted, action against 4 cops in fake currency case
The high court had taken suo motu cognizance of various witnesses (including cops), who had turned hostile in the trial court at Ambala, after which Pherurai was acquitted. However, later, the witnesses admitted that they had turned hostile because
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:34P
Jury: Sioux City officer didn't use excessive force
Shannon sued Koehler in US District Court in 2008, claiming the officer used excessive force when taking him to the floor while arresting him on Sept. 13, 2006, at Tom Foolery's Pub & Grill, the bar Shannon owns at 1008 4th St. After the verdict,
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:34P
Jones trial: Mother trusted infant with boyfriend
What happened during the morning after Barfield left her son alone with Jones was the focus of the first day of the capital murder trial in Lee County Circuit Court. The Lee County District Attorney's Office argues Jones caused the blunt-force trauma
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:33P
In trial of state district judge in Collin County, prosecutor takes look at
The prosecution's case alleges that Cary financed Wooten's campaign in exchange for future favorable rulings in the 380th District Court. That's where her husband, David Cary, was battling a contentious custody case with his ex-wife, Jennifer Cary.
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:31P
Five NMU Hockey freshman players charged with stealing bikes
Five Northern Michigan University freshmen hockey players have a December 6 trial date in Marquette County District Court. The five are charged with stolen property, receiving and concealing in connection with the theft of bicycles on campus.
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:29P
Taylor couple eligible for death penalty in Evrard murder case
It is possible the Supreme Court could take another look at it. Next Wednesday, Robin Irwin will hand in his brief to suppress statements Jasmine Taylor made. Then the Taylor family will appear in court Friday, Jan. 6 for a pre-trial conference.
Updated: 11/09/2011 08:28P
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