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After deliberating for less than an hour after a three-day trial, a Superior Court jury in Los Angeles on Thursday rejected former nanny Mayra Acosta's claim that she was owed $14000 in back wages, according to City News Service and a news release
Updated: 11/19/2011 03:06A
Man tells court he dumped wife's body
The end of a murder trial in Bend this week shocked many in the courtroom. An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. 1 Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar,
Updated: 11/19/2011 03:03A
The following cases concluded this week during Seventh Judicial District
Murphy was sentenced on June 21, 2011, to a 10-year term of probation for delivery of methamphetamine, fined $2500 and ordered to pay $150 in court costs and a $250 public defender fee. The fine, costs and fee were to be paid at the rate of $50 per
Updated: 11/19/2011 03:02A
Murder trial jury see terrorism film
Laura Wilson, aged 17, of Birch Park Court, Holmes, Rotherham, was stabbed to death and dumped in the Sheffield to Keighley canal. Her body was pulled from the water two days after her family reported her missing last October.
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:54A
Gynaecologist to face court next month
A 56-year-old Larnaca based gynaecologist will remain in custody pending his trial on charges of raping and sexually assaulting dozens of women at his clinic. The gynaecologists' trial is set to begin at the Criminal Court on December 8th.
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:53A
Self-help guru who led sweat lodge ceremony ending in 3 deaths gets two years
"I find that the aggravating circumstance of emotional harm is so strong and such that probation is simply unwarranted in this case," Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Warren Darrow said. Authorities immediately took custody of Ray, who will serve
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:53A
Appellate court unvelis new redistricting maps
The new maps will remain in effect while a DC-based court examines whether the original Republican-drawn plan meets federal voting rights standards, according to the Texas Tribune. Depending upon the outcome of the DC trial, the Legislature's map will
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:51A
Hearings on shooting, molestation cases postponed
STAUNTON — A preliminary hearing for a Staunton man who reportedly held police at bay after firing gunshots from a building last summer was postponed Friday in general district court. Staunton police arrested 23-year-old Bryan Helmick during the early
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:50A
Karate instructor fears for safety
The 68-year-old instructor has been in custody since last week and is busy applying for bail at the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Instead of hearing judgement in the application on Friday, the state opened its case and revealed he would face a charge of
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:37A
Philippines' ex-President Arroyo challenges arrest
"We have already filed our corresponding motions questioning the jurisdiction of the regional trial court," Lambino said. "The court should not have issued a warrant of arrest." He said the former president, who has undergone three unsuccessful spinal
Updated: 11/19/2011 02:34A