Latest Trial Court News
Court rejects convicted rapist's appeal
DNA testing performed at the SFPD crime lab linked Francis to the crimes against DH, according to the court. In his case before the appellate court, Francis contended that the trial court should have permitted him to cross-examine a witness from the
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:55P
SC to deliver verdict on corporate honchos' bail plea today
The bench, which also includes justice GS Singhvi, had reserved its verdict November One on the plea of corporate executives - Unitech Wireless' MD Sanjay Chandra, Swan Telecom's director Vinod Goenka and Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group's
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:54P
Shafia trial hears 911 call about threats and beatings
Anne-Marie Choquette, a Montreal officer who responded to a 911 call on April 17, 2009, was not available to testify in court. Mohammad Shafia, 58, his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya, 41, and their son Hamed, 20, are each charged with four counts of
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:23P
Shafia trial hears 911 call about death threats and beatings
Anne-Marie Choquette, a Montreal officer who responded to a 911 call on April 17, 2009, was not available to testify in court. Mohammad Shafia, 58, his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya, 41, and their son Hamed, 20, are each charged with four counts of
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:23P
Trial set for suspect in Mecca shooting
Francisco Aguilar Mulato, who is charged with attempted murder and other felonies, appeared today for his post-indictment arraignment before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Thomas N. Douglass, who set the January court date. On Sept.
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:21P
No SC TRO vs. joint DOJ-Comelec panel
The Arroyo camp also sought for the immediate issuance of a TRO that would stop Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 112 Judge Jesus Mupas from handling the criminal case of electoral sabotage against Mrs. Arroyo, former Maguindanao Gov.
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:20P
2G: SC verdict on corporate honchos today
They have moved Supreme Court challenging Delhi High Court and trial court orders turning down their bail plea. The CBI had opposed their bail plea saying they can approach the trial court for the relief. The accused, who have been charged under
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:20P
Vikings' Chris Cook claims self-defense in domestic assault case
Suspended Vikings cornerback Chris Cook arrives for his first court appearance on Oct. 26. Facing assault charges, he claimed self-defense on Tuesday. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO: JIM MONE) Vikings cornerback Chris Cook claims he was
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:19P
Libya's NTC unveils new government
'Our International Criminal Court acts when the national system cannot act. They have decided to do it and that is why we are here to learn and to understand what they are doing and to cooperate.' Libyan officials have promised a fair trial but the
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:17P
Gaddafi son to be tried in Libya
Libya says Colonel Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, will not be handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC), but will instead be tried in Libya. ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo has been in Libya to discuss the case against both Saif al-Islam
Updated: 11/22/2011 10:14P