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Murder Defendant Looking for Speedy Trial to Prove His Innocence
A Chicago man accused of murdering Dwight Jones, of New Lenox, has petitioned the court for a speedy trial and told a judge Friday, against the advice of his attorney, “I know I can prove my innocence.” In court, Julun said he has seen
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:24P
Honour-Killing Trial: Hamed Shafia, Brother Of Murdered Girls, Saw Car Go Into
KINGSTON, Ont. - A court is hearing that a young man accused of killing his sisters saw them plunge into a canal in a car, but didn't call for help. Hamed Shafia, 20, and his parents Tooba Mohammad Yahya, 41, and Mohammad Shafia, 58, are each charged
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:23P
Self-help guru gets 6 years in sweat lodge deaths
As part of a technology change, commenting will not be available on some articles for a number of months. Read more about the change here. By FELICIA FONSECA The Associated Press PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A self-help author convicted of negligent homicide has
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:23P
Ex-Philippine president arrested on fraud charges
Raul Lambino, has filed a motion asking for the lower court to stop proceedings against his client, saying that only the Sandiganbayan, a special high-level court that handles charges against government officials, has jurisdiction over the case.
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:17P
DC Court to Celebrate 25th Annual Adoption Day
Saturday will mark the 25th anniversary of Adoption Day, an annual celebration at the District of Columbia Superior Court that recognizes the close to 200 families who choose to adopt each year. The event, hosted by the court and the city's Child and
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:12P
Judge Daniel Kelly appointed chief judge
The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Judge Daniel Kelly as Chief Judge of all St. Clair County trial courts, including the 31st Circuit Court, 72nd District Court and the St. Clair County Probate Court. The appointment is for a two-year term
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:11P
Apple Might Have to Stop Selling Products That Use iCloud in Germany Because
It hasn't happened yet but a court in Mannheim, Germany held a preliminary hearing about Motorola's patent infringement claim against Apple and they've ruled that it's going to trial. The trial holds serious ramifications for Apple and is currently
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:07P
Weimar Revisited: Israel's Anti-Democracy Campaign
In 1960, during the Eichmann trial, I wrote a book about the fall of the German Republic. Its last chapter was called: “It can happen here” Since then I have come back to this warning time and again. But now I am not alone anymore.
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:06P
Court u-turn on PLP doctor sex charge
His trial was set to begin on November 1 before Magistrate Guillimina Archer. At his arraignment, his attorney, Devard Francis, argued that the charge was invalid as the complaint had been made too late. At the time, Magistrate Guillimina Archer said
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:05P
Fonseka sentenced for 3 years in another case
Mr.Fonseka claimed that he was quoted out of context. Mr. Fonseka is already serving a 30-month jail term imposed by a court martial. Mr.Gotabaya also deposed in the fairly long drawn out trial, which continued 16 months. The Sunday Leader reporter who
Updated: 11/18/2011 02:04P
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