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Stephen Lawrence murder trial due to start
The judge, Mr Justice Treacy, told potential jurors that they must set aside anything they had previously read about it and start with a “clean slate”. He said: “The case that we are going to try is concerned with the alleged murder by the two
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:29A
Wife recalls horror of death
In his opening statement, Arvay told the trial judge, BC Supreme Court Justice Lynn Smith, that much has changed since 1993 when in a split decision involving ALS sufferer Sue Rodriguez, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the law against assisted
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:28A
Court Rejects Hishammuddin's Bid To Strike Out Anwar's Defence Statement
Judge Datuk VT Singham held that Anwar's defence statement of qualified privilege, fair comment and justification should be decided at the end of the trial. He said the court should use its discretion when considering an application to strike out the
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:27A
2 suspects in fake ID ring go on trial
Facing trial along with Millan in federal court Tuesday is Edy Oliverez-Jiminez, an alleged former cell leader in Arkansas. He is accused of kidnapping and murdering a rival fake ID seller in Little Rock, Ark., before relocating to Virginia.
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:25A
2 senators back SC decision allowing Gloria Arroyo's medical treatment abroad
I commend the Supreme Court,” Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago told reporters, saying a person's right to travel is a “constitutionally protected right.” Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, an administration ally, described the ruling as “fair and
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:21A
Pre-trial detention extended for former national security office head arrested
The Military Tribunal ordered taking Galambos into pre-trial detention first on July 14, which a court extended in the following month until November 14. According to the paper, the tribunal will prepare the indictment by December and the Military
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:19A
Families forecd to relive pain of kids' deaths
The families and friends attended the Western Cape High Court trial of the driver, Jacob Humphreys, wearing T-shirts bearing the faces of their children, yesterday. Picture: MELINDA STUURMAN Families of the 10 children killed at the Buttskop Road level
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:19A
Stephen Lawrence jurors at murder trial told to steer clear of internet
Potential jurors in the Stephen Lawrence murder trial have been banned from researching the case on the internet. Mr Justice Treacy addressed a panel of 24 possible jurors at the Old Bailey and told them they must arrive at a verdict 'based only on
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:19A
MP Points Gun At Child's Friends, Court Told
He was granted US$50 bail and will be back in court on December 5 for trial. Prosecutor Ms Joyce Sithole alleges that on October 30 this year, one of the pupils asked his friends to accompany him to Musundire's residence where he intended to return his
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:18A
Hishammudin's bid to strike out Anwar's defence statement rejected
Judge Datuk VT Singham held that Anwar's defence statement of qualified privilege, fair comment and justification should be decided at the end of the trial. He said the court should use its discretion when considering an application to strike out the
Updated: 11/15/2011 04:17A
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