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'Blasphemous' television boss goes on trial in Tunisia
TUNIS, Nov 17, 2011 (AFP) - A Tunisian television channel boss went on trial Thursday amid rowdy scenes in a packed court for "undermining sacred values" by showing the film "Persepolis", to the wrath of Islamic hardliners. "I feel an immense sadness
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:58A
Psych exam for accused murderer could be completed by end of year
Deters added he was hopeful that, if the examination could be completed, the judge could set a trial date at Schmitt's next court appearance. Sanders set that appearance for 11 am Jan. 5. Schmitt, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in connection
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:54A
Lawyer hints at alibi in child porn case
But in response to urging by State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr., Roscetti said he will file an alibi notice before the trial, which is scheduled for Jan. 9. The pornographic images were downloaded at 7:02 pm April 26, 2010,a Monday,
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:54A
Man sentenced to life for killing federal witness in Westport
The shooter, Antonio "Mack" Hall, 30, was found guilty by a jury in US District Court in Baltimore in August. The Sun's court reporter, Tricia Bishop, recounts the chilling details of the case in her coverage of the trial. Testimony revealed that Hall
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:54A
South African Courts Belong More to the World of Stephen King than Jurisprudence
John Grisham is the undisputed king of the fictional courtroom drama and his books capture the socially agreed voodoo that is necessary for a justice system to work: the rigmarole of the robes, the standing and rising for judges, the wood paneling,
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:51A
OF Man Facing Murder Trial Has History of Drugs, Violence
He was later convicted on federal drug charges and sentenced to 52 months in prison. He was released in 2007. Rodriguez was arrested again in late 2010, nearly 18 months after his wife was found dead in the trunk of her car. According to a statement
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:47A
Murder victim's cousin to take stand at trial
Kelly Clarke is charged with two counts of first degree murder. His lawyer Greg Brodsky scored a victory in court yesterday when a police constable admitted investigators had found no DNA or finger print evidence linking Clarke to the home.
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:47A
Old friend: Vacher said he killed Mendes
Willow Street Motors car salesman Ed Landers is sworn in at Barnstable Superior Court as the trial of Robert Vacher continues. Landers sold a 2000 BMV to Vacher who paid cash for the car.Cape Cod Times/Steve Heaslip By STEVE DOANE BARNSTABLE — Days
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:46A
Ga. Man Pleads Guilty in OH in Alleged 'Pill Mill'
By: AP CLEVELAND (AP) Federal prosecutors in Cleveland have announced a guilty plea by a Georgia man described by authorities as the ringleader of a drugs-on-demand operation in several states. Prosecutors say in a statement that 41-year-old James
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:42A
2G scam:CBI to respond to allegation of influencing witnesses
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court today asked CBI to file its response to the allegation of an accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case that the agency resorted to an "unhealthy practice" of calling a witness "unofficially" to its office in a bid to
Updated: 11/17/2011 07:39A