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Suitor of eldest daughter in 'honour killing' trial told to treat her like a
His name cannot be published because of a court order that protects his identity until he completes his testimony at the murder trial of Mohammad Shafia, 58, Tooba Mohammad Yahya, 41, and their son Hamed, 20. The three are accused of murdering Zainab,
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:37P
Daughter fights lonely battle to seek father's release
We spent nearly Rs 6 lakhs during the case. Nobody offered us any help. We went to separatist leaders for help, but they did nothing,” she added. Last year, her father was sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court. But, Mubeena did not lose heart
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:35P
Arroyo 2007 election fraud charge recalls 2009 Ampatuan massacre
Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 112 Judge Jesus Mupas ordered the arrest of Mrs. Arroyo for electoral sabotage in the 2007 polls. The President also expressed elation over the fact that the Filipino people are behind him, particularly on
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:35P
Prosecutors won't seek death penalty for Chen in First Hill murders
Earlier this month, CHS reported that Chen was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is competent to face trial. The results of that evaluation were expected to be presented in court in December. King County Prosecutor Dan
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:35P
Khmer Rouge horrors presented to court
Missing from the courtroom was the fourth accused Ieng Thirith - the regime's first lady and the only female leader to be charged by the court - after she was ruled unfit for trial last week because she has dementia. Judges have ordered her release but
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:33P
Tennessee: Judge rules Russian adoption case will be open to the public
A 9-year-old Russian boy abruptly returned to his home country by a Tennessee woman who adopted him will get his day in court with the public and media watching when a lawsuit seeking child support goes to trial, a judge ruled Monday.
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:33P
Trial at least a year off in killing of Kentucky mother-to-be
“I'm having a hard time doing this,” Jeannie Stice said after the brief hearing in Warren Circuit Court. “It's hard. It's hard.” Attorneys said Coy's trial date is likely a year or more away. Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney Chris Cohron and
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:30P
Man accused of killing sons, brother goes to court By The Associated Press
hold since this summer while's he's undergone a mental evaluation at the state hospital in Evanston. Circuit Judge Randal R. Arp is scheduled to hold a preliminary hearing in Wheatland to determine whether Conant should face charges in district court.
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:29P
3 'killing fields' suspects go on trial in Cambodia
NEW DELHI — Three top Khmer Rouge leaders accused of helping mastermind Cambodia's "killing fields" in the 1970s went on trial in Phnom Penh on Monday as hundreds of victims and curious onlookers arrived at the court from around the country to witness
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:28P
5.3 crore spent on Pakistani gunman's special cell
After the trial in a special court, sessions court judge ML Tahilyani sentenced Kasab to death. The order was upheld by the high court on February 21, 2011. Since then, the state has been ensuring that in the process of giving him a fair trial,
Updated: 11/21/2011 03:27P