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Cullman man convicted of sex abuse, rape
By Trent Moore The Cullman Times CULLMAN — A Cullman man was convicted of rape and sexual abuse in Cullman County Circuit Court late Thursday night, following a three-day trial. Matthew Thomas Parker, 35, was found guilty of first degree sexual abuse
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:47P
US Attorney's Office for the District Of Montana Announces The Creation Of The
The US Attorney's Office will continue to work with its law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute crimes of physical and sexual violence perpetrated against women in Indian Country. On Nov. 17, in federal court, two men from the town of
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:44P
Gaddafi's son captured without fight
The European Union urged Libyan authorities to ensure Saif al-Islam was brought to justice in cooperation with the ICC whose prosecutor is heading for Libya soon to discuss where and how the legal process will take place. Libyans believe Saif al-Islam
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:43P
Some Sex Offenders Held Long After Sentence Up
Of the 364 cases that have been completed, one took more than six years to wind through the courts, another took five years and four others took more than three years. An additional 13 cases took more than two years to be settled. The average case took
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:42P
Gaddafi could face death penalty in Libya: minister
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Saif al-Islam Gaddafi will be put on trial in Libya for serious crimes that carry the death penalty, Libya's interim justice minister said Saturday. Asked by Reuters what Libya planned for him, Mohammed al-Alagy said: "He has
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:41P
9th Circuit to hear New Times suit against Arpaio, Thomas
Thomas eventually withdrew Wilenchik's appointment and disavowed involvement in the subpoenas, court proceedings or arrests. The publishers eventually sued but the case was thrown out by a trial judge. While concluding Thomas had absolute immunity,
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:39P
Lawmaker stumps for 'loser pays' lawsuits
But the move is drawing opposition from the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, whose members represent people who go to court with cases of personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Organization president Janice
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:39P
Viktor Bout's Defense Seeks New Trial
Attorney Albert Dayan requested a re-trial, suggesting an evidentiary hearing for the jury as an alternative, because he said members of the jury had been exposed to “prejudicial material.” In a letter to the District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin,
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:38P
Kadhafi son arrested after three months on run
The ICC said Libya has an obligation to surrender Seif but did not exclude the possibility of a trial in Libya. "The Libyan authorities have an obligation to cooperate with the court, including with respect to the arrest and surrender of Seif al-Islam
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:38P
Libyans celebrate capture of Gadhafi's son
Seif al-Islam, 39, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), was "arrested in southern Libya" by former rebel forces, National Transitional Council (NTC) justice minister Mohammed al-Allagui told AFP, declining to give any details.
Updated: 11/19/2011 12:21P
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