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Libya: We'll try Gadhafi's son ourselves
The International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo told the AP Saturday that he will travel to Libya on Monday for talks with the NTC on where the trial will take place. Ocampo said that while national governments have the first right to
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:59P
ICC Suspects, Abdullah Al-Senussi and Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi Arrested
This includes surrendering him to the court. Should the Libyan authorities wish to try Saif al-Islam Gaddafi domestically for crimes in the ICC's arrest warrant, they can challenge – through a legal submission – the court's jurisdiction over the case.
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:58P
Saif's capture an acid test for Libya
“His fair prosecution at the ICC will afford Libyans a chance to see justice served in a trial that the international community stands behind.” Rights group Amnesty International said an immediate transfer to the ICC was the best option for Saif
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:51P
Cheryl Austin first black female elected to Montco Court of Common Pleas
With a Pennsylvania law license received in 1997, Austin worked for two years for a real estate development firm in Jenkintown. From 1999 to 2001, she served as an assistant district attorney for Mike Marino and then Bruce Castor.
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:45P
Gadhafi's Former Spy Chief Captured
Along with the late Gadhafi himself, the two were wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity for their roles in brutal efforts to crush the rebellion. Shamman said he would discuss the decision to put Saif on trial
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:18P
Libya vows it, not ICC, will try Saif, Senussi
TRIPOLI, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Libya stood firm on Sunday over the trial of Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam, saying its courts could judge him fairly, defying the International Criminal Court, which says it is its right try him at
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:16P
Qadhafi spymaster taken; Seif to be tried in Libya
The court wants to try the 39-year-old for crimes against humanity allegedly committed by Qadhafi's forces in crushing anti-regime protests in February. But the NTC insists that Seif will face trial at home. "The decision is that he will be tried by
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:16P
Kuwait postpones Iran spy cell trial to January
Manama: Kuwait's court of appeals on Sunday postponed the trial of the alleged pro-Iran espionage ring to January, Kuwaiti online media reported. The criminal court on March 29 sentenced two Iranians and a Kuwaiti national to death and a Syrian and a
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:14P
Pre-contractual verbal promise gives rise to equitable relief
The Court of Appeal held that the trial judge erred when he held that the promissory estoppel entitled the Romanouses to rescind and recover their deposit. Rather, the Court of Appeal held that promissory estoppel prevented the Salehs from enforcing
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:08P
Arroyo 'will not receive fair trial'
The Supreme Court had ruled on Tuesday that Arroyo could leave the country for treatment but government personnel blocked the wheelchair-bound former leader at the airport. Justice department and election officials then speedily prepared the criminal
Updated: 11/20/2011 04:07P