Latest Trial Court News
Prop. 8 backers: trial videos would be misused
8 on an appeal by the initiative's campaign committee, Protect Marriage, of a Sept. 19 order by Chief US District Judge James Ware that would release the videos of the January 2010 trial. The court is also considering the constitutionality of Prop. 8.
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:43P
Utah judge won't be dismissed from trial for inmate charged with shooting
In a ruling late Tuesday, the court's Presiding Judge Royal Hansen says he found no merit to the claim. Allgier has pleaded not guilty to the 2007 shooting death of Utah State Prison guard Steven Anderson. The 60-year-old was shot twice with his own
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:43P
Trial opens for Auroran in Kendall County drug-induced homicide
YORKVILLE — Which drugs killed Merredith Castro? Prescription medicine that she took herself, or cocaine supplied by her boyfriend? How jurors answer that question could determine the
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:43P
Accused to stand trial for Langford murder
The murder trial of Langford resident Joseph Knelsen is headed to trial in BC Supreme Court in Victoria. Knelsen. 44, is charged with first degree murder in the death of Gordon Berg, 53, also of Langford.
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:39P
NBA payers file antitrust complaint against league
According to the Minnesota complaint, the class-action lawsuit has been broken up into "subclasses" because they are "so numerous and geographically so widely dispersed that joinder of all members is impracticable." The plaintiffs argue that the
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:38P
Mobkel given OK to apply for plea change
On Wednesday, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Simon Whelan granted Mokbel permission to apply to change his plea, rejecting submissions by prosecutors for the application to be dismissed immediately. Each case should be dealt with on its merits,
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:38P
Prosecution rests after Day One in Schauman manslaughter trial
Although the trial was scheduled to begin last week with opening statements, the trial was put on hold after Gazzigli was hospitalized after experiencing chest pains while out jogging. He told Superior Court Judge Bradley Boeckman this morning that he
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:37P
Ontario court ruling a win for families of people killed by officers
“Reliable, independent and contemporaneous police officer notes are central to the integrity of the administration of criminal justice,” the court said on Tuesday. The decision was a victory for the families of people killed by officers in the course
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:37P
Mobkel granted OK to apply for plea change
On Wednesday, Victorian Supreme Court Justice Simon Whelan granted Mokbel permission to apply to change his plea, rejecting submissions by prosecutors for the application to be dismissed immediately. Each case should be dealt with on its merits,
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:37P
Wagas to file charges against guards
In his complaint, Wagas said the four guards refused to heed an order from Regional Trial Court Judge Teresita Galanida allowing him confinement in the Metro Cebu Community Hospital last Nov. 10. Contempt charges were filed by Wagas against PSO1
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:35P