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Former trooper convicted on six counts of child sexual assault
James Norquay, 49, of Juda was found guilty on Friday after a weeklong jury trial in Green County Circuit Court in Monroe. Each felony charge carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $100000 fine. According to a news release from the
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:23P
Escapee trial on hold
The trial of a man who escaped from police custody while awaiting trial for rape was postponed in the Protea Magistrate's Court on Monday, police said. The 23-year-old man would remain in custody until his next court appearance next Monday,
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:23P
No bail for ritual case youths
The five Johannesburg youths accused of killing a schoolgirl and wounding another in a “satanic ritual” will remain in custody until the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court concludes the case of murder and attempted murder against them.
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:23P
$180 Million Bribery: Ex-Obasanjo Aide Moves To Abort Trial
Trial of former aide to former President Olusegun Obasanjo who was implicated in the 180 million USD Halliburton bribery scandal resumed before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The former aide, Mr. Bodunde Adeyanju, was earlier charged alongside
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:21P
In 3 adult jails, teen awaiting trial learns hard lessons
At the hearing a month after Owen's arrest, juvenile officer Davis recommended to the youth court that the teen's case be transferred to the adult criminal justice system. The judge presiding over the case, in the juvenile division of the Circuit Court
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:19P
Youths in adult jail face higher risk, longer wait for trial
For thousands of teens accused of crimes, punishment precedes any conviction in court. While awaiting trial and ostensibly presumed innocent, they can be held for months or even years in county jails for
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:19P
Volume of youth transfers to adult jail questioned
Some judges and juvenile justice experts think fewer youth suspects should be sent to adult court. "Invariably, it's a mistake," said retired Massachusetts Judge Gordon Martin, who served as an associate justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court for 20
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:19P
Day care owner in court in toddler death investigation
was convicted last week of killing a toddler appeared shaky in her wheelchair during court on Monday. Her lawyer told a Lake County Judge that she was undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer as she awaits trial on an obstruction charge in the case.
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:18P
Charges laid against a local activist over G20 blogging
He said he is relieved to receive a summons to appear in court and to know he will get to have his say via that means. “I'm really looking forward to the legal battle,” he said, adding he is hoping a lot of people will show up for the trial.
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:17P
Gaddafi Spy Chief Hidden Due to Threats
The prosecutor at the Netherlands-based ICC, Luis Moreno Ocampo, is to travel to Libya this week for discussions on where the trial of Seif al-Islam will be held. The court's spokesman, Fadi El Abdallah, said Sunday that Libya would have to
Updated: 11/21/2011 02:16P
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