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Trailers for court cases a temporary solution, says Goderich mayor
In noting Goderich town hall and even the mayor's office have been used for court sessions in the past weeks, Shewfelt said the court system is a busy one. "It's imperative to have justice offered to Huron County," said Shewfelt, who added trial dates
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:48A
In Florida Keys homicide cases, justice moves slowly
He's accused of stabbing to death Key Wester Marquese Butler, 23, on Oct. 31, 2009, in Key West and is seeking to have the case thrown out based on the Stand Your Ground Law, which allows for self defense. A three-judge Third District Court of Appeal
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:47A
NBA players disband, file suit
The NBA already has filed a pre-emptive lawsuit in New York seeking to prove the lockout is legal and likely would push for cases to be moved there to gain the legal home court. The Minnesota district court has been favorable to the NFLPA during
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:47A
Clark County judge accused of misconduct
“The United States Supreme Court has previously held that when a trial court judge re-sentences a defendant to a harsher sentence after remand, there is a presumption of vindictiveness,” the complaint says. • Attempting to “re-create” the record and
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:47A
Stephen Lawrence Murder Trial: Gang 'Took 10 Seconds To Kill Teenager'
Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, both of south London, are on trial for the murder, which they deny. Mr Westbrook told the court: "The two black boys, Stephen and Duwayne, were standing right by the bus stop. They were kicking about,
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:46A
Death-Penalty Issue, Abuse Defense: 7 Revelations in Casey Anthony Book
In Imperfect Justice, the first book by a participant in the Casey Anthony trial, retired prosecutor Jeff Ashton calls the claim that Caylee was abused and drowned a 'nuclear lie,' attacks defense attorney Jose Baez as 'underhanded,' and says he would
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:45A
Zaldy Ampatuan to file motion to quash multiple murder raps
“We will be filing a motion for reconsideration not later than this week,” Villanueva said at the sidelines of the massacre case trial in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City. Last week, the Court of Appeals dismissed Ampatuan's petition challenging
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:45A
Mother pleads guilty in scalding abuse case
SALISBURY -- A woman charged with child abuse after her 3-year-old son was scalded in the bathtub pleaded guilty to first-degree child abuse during a Circuit Court hearing Tuesday. Wynita Evette Dale, 25, is facing up to 25 years in prison ---- the
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:45A
Witness grilled on murder suspect Vacher's spending
BARNSTABLE — As the murder trial of Robert Vacher moved into the sixth day, a Barnstable Superior Court jury heard testimony about a pair of sedans the defendant helped purchase immediately following his alleged crime.
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:45A
2006 Malegaon blasts: Seven accused released from prison
PTI | Nov 16, 2011, 07.19PM IST MUMBAI: Seven of the nine accused in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blasts case were released on Wednesday after a trial court here granted them bail. Salman Farsi, Shabir Ahmed, Noorulhuda Doha, Rais Ahmed, Mohammed Zahid and
Updated: 11/16/2011 09:44A