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Evil Mom Behind Philadelphia Dungeon Found Competent To Stand Trial
Linda Ann Weston was determined to be “partially mentally retarded” and showed signs of paranoia by the court on Wednesday, but not enough to prevent her from facing a jury for her string of abusive charges, reported FoxNews.com.
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:49P
Verdicts thrown out in fatal Chicago nightclub stampede
The Chicago Sun-Times reports the appeals court reversed a housing court's decision Wednesday, saying the court order wasn't as clear as the city prosecutors claimed at trial. The city's law department is reviewing the case before deciding to take
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:46P
Judge chastises drug suspect for allegedly supplying pot to teen daughter
Bristol Township District Judge Joanne Kline couldn't let a Bristol Township man facing drug charges leave her courtroom without asking him a specific question. After she ordered the criminal case against James Richter forwarded for trial to Bucks
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:46P
Trial for CB Pacman Jones likely pushed back
AP CINCINNATI (AP) — A trial for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is expected to get pushed back. Jones is scheduled to have a non-jury trial Thursday morning in Hamilton County Municipal Court. He's charged with misdemeanor counts of
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:45P
Fair trial rights: EU governments agree on the right to information in
It will be provided to suspects upon arrest in all cases, whether they ask for it or not, and translated if necessary. to be brought promptly before a court following arrest. The Letter of Rights will help to avoid miscarriages of justice and reduce
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:44P
UPDATED: State Supreme Court Hears Horse Beating Case
Collier's past trials in Las Cruces ended in mistrials. Collier, 41, and his attorney contend the case against him should be tossed because of double jeopardy, statute of limitations and speedy trial considerations. A district court judge and the state
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:40P
Six accused in cash-for-vote case get bail
Granting anticipatory bail to Mr. Argal, Mr. Justice Mehta asked him to appear before the trial court on the next date of hearing of the case and furnish a bail bond of Rs.2 lakh with one surety of a like amount. Asked to cooperate The Court asked the
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:37P
Testimony Heard In Oklahoma City Baby's Murder Hearing
Today's hearing was to decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial. Rivera arrived at the hearing in a red jumpsuit, the color juvenile inmates wear. His mother and stepfather were not in court because they could be called as witnesses in the
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:36P
Ga. Court Lets Yamaha Off Hook In Rhino Injury Suit
USA Rhino all-terrain vehicle, reversing the only decision favoring a plaintiff in nine Rhino-related cases that have gone to trial. The appeals court unanimously reversed and remanded the judgment from a lower court, which came down in May 2010.
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:32P
Judge says SUV linked to Lexington officer's death will stay where it is
The motion said those vehicles and other evidence from the trial needs to be preserved, should the Kentucky Supreme Court grant Doneghy a new trial. "We're just asking your honor to keep the status quo," said John Tackett, Doneghy's attorney.
Updated: 11/16/2011 05:28P
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