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Jury finds man guilty of elderly woman's murder
Ah You, 30, punched Yang in the face, kicked and stomped on her chest and tried to force her into a wardrobe by her hair during a violent robbery, the High Court jury heard. Earlier in the trial, Ah You said he was guilty of manslaughter but not murder
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:54P
Brandon McInerney--case closed
After nearly four years of court dates and proceedings with nine weeks at trial this summer, Brandon McInerney, 17, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and second degree murder of classmate Larry King, who was 15 at the time.
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:53P
Trial scheduled for Arizona's voucher-like program
The Institute for Justice will defend the program. Lawmakers created the voucher-like program in the spring. The first scholarship accounts were awarded earlier this fall. The deadline for spring semester was Nov. 15. The program allows parents of
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:51P
Virginia Appeals Court Overturns Murder Conviction
by Larry O'dell A federal appeals court on Tuesday tossed out the conviction of a South Carolina man who has spent most of the last 29 years on death row, ruling his trial attorneys failed to challenge forensic evidence that could have exonerated him
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:51P
Conviction upheld in murder case
SAN JOSE -- A Gilroy man convicted of first-degree murder for shooting a man in the head during a robbery in downtown Palo Alto has lost his appeal for a new trial. The 6th District Court of Appeal unanimously rejected arguments that Otto Koloto's
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:49P
Shafia trial hears police responded to 911 call about death threats and beatings
The recorded voice of Zainab Shafia, 19, was heard Tuesday in court in Kingston, Ont. Shafia was one of four women whose bodies were found in a canal in June, 2009. Family members are on trial
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:26P
Ex-Penn St coach's bail could go up if new charges
As part of a technology change, commenting will not be available on some articles for a number of months. Read more about the change here. By MARK SCOLFORO The Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:18P
Ex-Penn State coach free on bail, but experts say that could change if new
(Associated Press) Sandusky, now awaiting trial on charges he sexually abused eight boys over 15 years, could then find himself with a high bail he might not be able to pay, criminal defense lawyers said Tuesday. Sandusky was released after his Nov.
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:14P
Polygamy decision extends beyond isolated BC commune, observers say
"If the law is struck down, I think Canada could become a real centre for polygamists, both from the United States and Muslim countries," said Bala, who provided an affidavit at the BC court case but wasn't called to testify.
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:10P
Tony Rezko sentenced to 10-1/2 years in kickback scheme
Pale and thin, his legs shackled and bare forearms tightly crossed in a frigid federal courtroom, an unsmiling Tony Rezko on Tuesday looked a faded portrait of the man who stood trial before the same judge 3 ½ years ago. “Just looking at you physically
Updated: 11/22/2011 07:09P
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