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2G telecom scam trial gets off to a noisy start
“The administrators of the court should do something about providing better ventilation and seating facilities. “How can you conduct such an important trial in such a shabby manner?” he told the court. After hearing the complaints, the judge called the
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:13P
Kosovan MP pleads not guilty to war crimes
As the indictment was read out in court, Limaj, dressed in a navy suit and tie, looked tense as he whispered to his British lawyer Karim Khan. If convicted he faces a maximum prison sentence of 40 years. The case in Pristina marks the first time a top
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:12P
Stephenson County Circuit Court cases filed, Nov. 3.
14 before Judge Bald, jury pre-trial set for 9 am Jan. 12, 2012 before Judge Bald, jury trial set for 9 am Jan. 17, 2012 before Judge Bald. Case No. 2011CF272. Criminal Felony; States Attorney v. Edwin D. Peters, Freeport; preliminary hearing set for 9
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:12P
Jury convicts Westland man of murder in shooting death of Taylor police officer
A Wayne County Circuit Court jury in Detroit reached its verdict Friday afternoon in Tyress Mathews' trial. Cpl. Matthew Edwards was slain July 23, 2010 as he and his partner investigated a breaking and entering report. Authorities said the 37-year-old
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:05P
NEW New trial date set in civil commitment
A new trial for John WJ Keeney had been scheduled to begin Nov. 29 in Walla Walla County Superior Court. But the trial now is set to start March 6. Both sides in the case asked for the postponement. It's the second time the proceedings have been
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:04P
Judgment reserved in paedophile appeal
"We are dealing with a 74-year-old man," said Van Zyl. Judge Vincent Saldanha asked how long the boy had been sexually abused for. "We do not know for how long it went on," said Van Zyl. "There was nothing before the trial court to indicate the extent
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:03P
Ex-VP Bukenya Chogm car deal trial flops
Justice Paul Mugamba of the Anti-Corruption Court ordered the company attorney, Mr Fred Makada, to produce at least two directors of MotorCare in court by November 16 for trial. The court was prompted by a submission by IGG State Attorney Sydney Asubo
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:02P
Reel in Discovery Disputes in Travis County District Courts
It's probably safe to assume that new associates get stuck with discovery disputes, while experienced attorneys save the good, more interesting stuff — like the trial or merits arguments — for themselves. Want to know what Travis County District Court
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:01P
Judicial Expert Discusses Issues Surrounding Judge William Adams
Although ordered education typically refers to legal topics (such as what's necessary for a judge to find contempt), a district judge some years ago who appealed a public sanction received from the reviewing court the same sanction levied by the
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:01P
For the Love of Avery: Dog Owners Can Recover Sentimental-Value Damages for
The trial court dismissed the Medlens' suit for failure to state a claim for damages recognized by law — a ruling the Medlens appealed to the 2nd Court. In its Nov. 3 decision, the 2nd Court took aim at the Texas Supreme Court's 1891 decision in
Updated: 11/11/2011 04:01P
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