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Charges could still be a long way off despite decision endorsing polygamy law
A BC Supreme Court judge ruled Wednesday that the harms associated with polygamy outweigh any claims to religious freedom, and therefore the Criminal Code section banning multiple marriage is valid. But the case appears destined for an appeal,
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:17A
'Maqubela said she was in East London'
As her trial – and that of her alleged accomplice, Vela Mabena – entered its 15th day day, Western Cape High Court Judge Dennis van Reenen set out the latest version of her whereabouts on June 7, 2009. It is the State's case that Maqubela and Mabena
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:15A
2G scam: Bail for DMK MP Kanimozhi soon?
"All the bail applications would be heard tomorrow at 10.30 am," Justice VK Shali said today. The accused, who included former Telecom Secretary Siddharth Behura and filmmaker Karim Morani, had pleaded that their bail applications should come up today
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:13A
DNA of suspected killer found on murder weapon, Georgina Edmonds murder trial
THE genetic profile of a man who allegedly killed a Hampshire grandmother was found in a DNA sample taken from the murder weapon, a court heard. Jurors were told how swabs were taken from a marble rolling pin and its handles and spindle after it was
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:12A
Trial in shooting at preschool set for Feb. 13
The trial of a Georgia man accused of shooting a toddler's father outside a suburban Atlanta preschool is set for Feb. 13. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams set the date for Hemy Neuman's trial in a court filing.
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:12A
Change of venue sought in Ga. deputy killing
Matthews is also asking for a bond hearing and wants the Clayton County District Attorney's office disqualified from prosecuting at Bun's trial because District Attorney Tracy Lawson was the judge when Bun appeared in juvenile court.
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:12A
ICC says it has sole competence in Libya cases
Libya's Interim Justice Minister Mohammed al-Allagui said talks toward a cooperation deal between the ICC and the new government in Tripoli were under way while maintaining that "all the guarantees and conditions are available in Libya for a fair trial
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:10A
Todd County judge sentences brother to 50 years in 9-year-old's death
Garrett Dye, 18, did not make a statement in court about why he killed Amy Dye. Dye's case has drawn widespread attention because of a judge's finding that state caseworkers ignored or failed to properly investigate repeated claims that Amy had been
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:10A
Petersburg drug dealer gets 50 years in prison
According to court records and evidence at trial, Harris' residence in Petersburg was searched on Jan. 29, 2010, and more than 100 grams of crack cocaine was recovered in a dresser drawer in his bedroom. Four firearms were also recovered,
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:09A
BELARUS: Human rights defender Ales Bialiatski sentenced to 4.5 years of
Today, the Pervomaiski District Court of Minsk sentenced human rights defender Ales Bialiatski to four and a half years of imprisonment under strict regime conditions, the confiscation of property and a fine for “concealment of profits on an especially
Updated: 11/24/2011 04:08A
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