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Teenage killer gets 24-year sentence for murder of girlfriend
After evading authorities for 197 days, Garipo?lu surrendered to authorities and was imprisoned pending trial. The court also handed down three-year sentences to Garipo?lu's mother Tlay Makbule Garipo?lu and his uncle Hayyam Garipo?lu on charges of
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:30A
Lawyers of Mangudadatu's aides seek dismissal of murder
THE lawyers of Maguindanao Governor Esmael "Toto" Mangudadatu's two security escorts are planning to file a motion before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) to dismiss the case against their clients. "If the private prosecutors
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:29A
Judge Grants Request to Expedite Trial Date of Class Action Against The
Justice Moore has indicated that former residents of Huronia will have their day in court beginning September 30, 2013. In a written endorsement, Mr. Justice Moore said that this class action "involves unique circumstances, including that the class
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:28A
A Spectator article that you should read...
Indeed, to paraphrase Mr Justice Treacy's admonition to the jury in the Stephen Lawrence murder trial, I'm not asking you to read it, I am directing you to read it. On that page you will find a review of the film Justice by Deborah Ross that is hugely
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:27A
2G case: Shahid Balwa's relative deposes as witness
Saleh said he had received a call from Deodatta Pandit, a DB Realty official who told him that Balwa was purchasing shares in his name. "I had received a phone call from Deodatta Pandit asking me to sign some documents. Deodatta Pandit is an official
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:26A
EastEnders star faces assault trial
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Updated: 11/18/2011 10:26A
Trust Scheme Promoter Sentenced to 7 Years
Kukhahn was convicted in May after a seven-day jury trial and remanded to custody immediately following the verdict (see Trust Promoter Convicted of Tax Evasion). At the sentencing hearing, US District Judge Benjamin H. Settle said he has not seen many
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:26A
Ex-Pres. Arroyo arrested: Timeline of day that was
Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was arrested on Friday for electoral fraud, which carries a life sentence, at a Manila hospital, preventing her departure from the country to seek medical treatment. President Benigno Aquino and his government
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:25A
Philippines Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Arroyo on Fraud
Police will execute the warrant issued by the Pasay City court today and arrest Arroyo while she is in the hospital, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said in a televised briefing. President Benigno Aquino gave instructions to treat Arroyo, 64,
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:24A
Lee Evans says 'I didn't kill anyone' as he delivers closing argument in his
By Alexi Friedman/The Star-Ledger Enlarge Patti Sapone/The Star-Ledger Defendant Lee Anthony Evans listens as his cousin Philander Hampton testifies during his trial at the Essex County Courthouse in Newark. Evans and his cousin, Philander Hampton, 54,
Updated: 11/18/2011 10:22A