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Prosecution case in Joel trial ends
The prosecution case into the death of Evelyn Joel (58), closed yesterday, the court having heard from more than 40 witnesses in the trial. Eleanor Joel (37), and her partner Jonathan Costen (39), of Cluain Dara, Enniscorthy, are pleading not guilty to
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:26P
Paxton won't testify in torture trial:defence
CALGARY - Dustin Paxton will not be testifying in his own defence at his torture trial in Calgary. Lawyer Jim Lutz told the court Tuesday that he will be calling no witnesses in the trial, which is now in its eighth week. But he did serve notice that
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:23P
Sosilawati's murder case: '25 specimens most likely human bones'
SHAH ALAM: A radiologist has testified in the murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and three others that the 25 specimens she examined were most likely human bones. Dr Zaleha Abdul Manaf, 52, from Hospital
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:21P
Judge sends highway brawl case to trial
"She grabbed me by the hair and slammed my head onto a highway guardrail," Rodriguez, 28, testified. "One of my front teeth flew out of my mouth. "I begged her to stop," she continued. "I told her that I have children and I'm her friend.
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:20P
Jail term for sex offences teacher
William Drury, 48, of Chester Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, was told he had used his position to exploit the children in his care as he was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court. Drury was found guilty of a series of sex offences after a trial in September.
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:20P
James Arthur Ray: Witnesses ask for leniency for self-help author
witness David McCall Jr. Ray showed little emotion during the four-month trial that played out in a Camp Verde courtroom. Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Warren Darrow will consider testimony from both sides before deciding on a sentence.
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:19P
EFCC docks US-based lawyer over alleged theft
Trial judge, Justice Christopher Balogun, refused attempt by the defence counsel, Mr. Bamidele Aturu, to move his bail application, saying there were many contending suits before the court. Defence counsel told the court that Ugwuonye had been in
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:18P
Developer faces $50m fraud trial
Mayer is facing 62 charges in the Auckland District Court including dishonesty using a document, obtaining by deception and using forged documents. The Crown alleged Mayer used relatives and associates to secure almost $50m in loans from fund
Updated: 11/15/2011 07:15P
Denver cold case finally solved after 17 years
Also speaking was Dwan Weber, an assistant district attorney who handled the court case that resulted in conviction of Byron Gay in three sexual assault cases. A 1 1/2 trial and five hours of jury deliberations led to the convictions and to three
Updated: 11/15/2011 06:52P
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of Arizona restraining order law
The trial court refused to lift the restraining order and the Arizona Supreme Court declined to take the case in June. The US Supreme Court did likewise Monday. While the challenge was pending, Sebba was charged with felony stalking and aggravated
Updated: 11/15/2011 06:52P