Latest Trial Court News
$14M awarded to abuse victim
The award ranks among the highest ever in such a case in this state, said attorney Joseph Griffith, a former federal prosecutor who represented Bowles. It followed an August non-jury civil trial between Bowles and Baxter in Berkeley County's Court of
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:17A
Trial of Dublin man, accused of driving truckload of pot, is delayed
Originally, Dodge said it appeared as though Cloyd had a federal public defender, but later substituted The Mulliner Law Firm PLLC, Charles Jeffrey Mulliner, of San Antonio. The case will be heard by Judge Diana Saldana, US District Court-Southern
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:16A
First of sexual abuse lawsuits against West Virginia jails is set to be tried
The case that could go to trial Dec. 12 in Kanawha County Circuit Court involves Jessica Legg, a Mason County resident who says she was victimized while in the Anthony Correctional Center in 2008. That prison houses 18- to 22-year-old offenders.
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:13A
BP loses 2 big oil spill rulings
saying, “Although the court does not decide at this time issues concerning liability or the extent of liability, it certainly appears that the States are eligible to recover all of their removal costs under OPA.” A civil trial over hundreds of
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:11A
Land official in SW China on trial on corruption charges
Yu Bo, who had served as the land and resources bureau chief in the high and new tech industrial development zone and Banan district, was accused of taking the bribes from 15 people, mainly real estate company managers, between 2003 and 2011,
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:11A
Implementation of European Court Decision to Ban hESC Patents Depends on
Advanced Cell Technology says its ability to carry out the first hESC trial in Europe won't be affected by the Court of Justice of the European Union's decision, citing what it calls the court's careful language. ACT has begun treating patients as part
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:11A
Bright Side, Greene to appeal to Iowa Supreme Court
While the Iowa Court of Appeals last week affirmed a ruling by the Marshall County District Court to overturn the findings in a multi-million dollar lawsuit, attorney Darrell Meyer said he wants the case heard by the supreme court.
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:10A
Bridget Di Certo
A sharp dart through the eye of Khieu Samphan was the best justice Khmer Rouge regime victims could hope for, outspoken victims' advocate Theary Seng said yesterday. After handing her civil-party status withdrawal to the Khmer Rouge tribunal,
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:09A
Cop accused in slay asks for bail
Excessive bail shall not be required,” Dicay, one of the 30 accused cops being considered as state witness, filed the motion before the sala of QC Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes. “The evidence of guilt against accused is not
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:08A
Court orders arrest of Fil-Chi businessman
The Malabon Metropolitan Trial Court ordered the arrest of a businessman who duped a Filipino-Chinese trader with more than P.3 million worth of car spare parts. Judge Voltaire C. Ventura, of the MTC-National Capital Judicial Region Branch 55,
Updated: 11/16/2011 12:08A