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Father accused of murder tells court: 'I don't lie'
The resulting wiretap evidence, wherein Shafia infamously said of his dead daughters, "May the devil s - on their graves," will be played at trial. And this week, court heard from Yahya's brother, Fazil Javad, that Shafia had tried to enlist him in a
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:34A
Court to decide ruling date in Al-Mustapha's case – Punch
The trial of Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha for the murder of Kudirat Abiola, wife of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, at a Lagos High Court,Igbosere, may get a judgment date today. Al-Mustapha, a former Chief
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:32A
Bali boy 'could learn fate tomorrow'
The 14-year-old will appear in the Denpasar District Court today when prosecutors are set to make their sentence request. It is also possible the judge will rule on the case immediately after the sentence request is submitted.
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:24A
Retrial ordered for convicted murderer
A RETRIAL has been ordered for a convicted murderer after the West Australian Court of Appeal ruled he had suffered a miscarriage of justice. Cameron James Russell was sentenced to life with an 18-year minimum after he was found guilty of fatally
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:24A
Court reserves decision in sexual assault case
Sinclair is asking the court to overturn four acquittals while the defence hopes to have the two convictions thrown out. Both sides are requesting a new trial. Poon was convicted last year by a jury of two counts of sexual assault.
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:22A
Boudreaux loses job amid allegations
Craft said multiple witnesses who could provide evidence discrediting the allegations against Boudreaux were ready to testify during the court case slated for Wednesday and will provide testimony during the Nov. 17 hearing.
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:21A
Bruno Leopizzi, revered as a judge
Bruno Leopizzi, a longtime Superior Court judge in Passaic County who presided over the second murder trial of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and John Artis, has died. The Totowa resident was 87. A coal miner's son, Mr. Leopizzi may have been
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:21A
Lawyer's leave causes mistrial
"An attack on a member of the justice system, whether it be defence attorneys, crown prosecutors or judges, is an attack on the system itself and regardless of who's attacked, it's completely unacceptable and should be vigorously investigated," said
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:21A
Israel court to rule on ex-president's rape appeal
Throughout the 18-month trial, which included harrowing accusations, the former president was portrayed as a sexual predator who routinely harassed his female staff. But he has denied the charges against him, saying he was the target of a media plot
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:20A
Ga. judge hit with ethics charges
The judge at one time named her daughter, attorney FrancesWilliams Dyal, a court-appointed guardian in a child custody case. Williams is also accused of unbecoming behavior on the bench for "failing to be patient, dignified, and courteous to
Updated: 11/10/2011 02:18A
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