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Former Ehrlich aide set for trial for allegedly using robocalls to suppress
Robert Ehrlich is scheduled to go on trial for allegedly using robocalls to suppress voter turnout in Maryland's 2010 governor's race. Paul Schurick's trial is scheduled to begin Monday in Baltimore Circuit Court. It's unclear, however, whether the
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:42A
New York Attorney Office refuses to reconsider jury's verdict in Bout case
The Attorney Office of New York sees no sound reasons to doubt the jury's verdict and set a judicial investigation in the case of Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who was found guilty on all counts, Bout's defense counsel Andrei Garkusha told RIA
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:42A
De Lima faces disbarment case
MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima is now facing a disbarment case following her refusal to follow a Supreme Court directive allowing former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to seek medical treatment abroad.
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:38A
Pet ban for Nuneaton woman in dog cruelty case
But on the day of the trial at Leamington she changed her plea to guilty. The court was told that when RSPCA inspector Helen Smith visited Clarke's home in March this year, Tilly was found locked in the bathroom. She weighed 10.4kgs, with a normal
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:36A
Trial opens this week for co-defendant in alleged Missoula transient slaying
In a motion and follow-up documents filed last week, public defenders Wade Zolynski and Deirdre Caughlan focused on Missoula Police Detective Mark Blood's testimony during that trial. They maintain the detective lied on the stand when he said he didn't
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:33A
Treason From Within: The Road towards a Police State in America
“The US Senate is considering the unthinkable: changing detention laws to imprison people — including Americans living in the United States itself — indefinitely and without charge.” “The Defense Authorization bill — a “must-pass” piece of legislation
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:32A
1996 telecom scam: Ex-minister Sukhram gets bail
Sukhram had challenged his conviction and sentencing by a trial court for taking bribe to award a contract to a telecom firm in 1996. Sukh Ram, who had held the telecom portfolio in PV Narasimha Rao's Cabinet, was earlier this month convicted in a
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:32A
Abbott and Clement to take "legally flawed' Texas map decision to Supreme Court
Because Federal Judge of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Jerry Smith is the only appellate judge to consider the Texas Legislature's plan, Abbott is appealing to the US Supreme Court and asking for a stay of the two trial judges (Judge Smith dissented
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:26A
Mock trial team wins accolades in local competitions
The court case concerns a DUI, a felony charge that could ruin the life of the defendant. And this 18-year-old is a key witness. He is acting as a middle-aged bartender who makes as many corny jokes as he does rum-and-cokes. And Cassel isn't an actor
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:24A
Uganda: Kwoyelo Amnesty Leaves Justice At Crossroads
As his uncle, I will marry for him a wife and pay compensation to bring all his children home," said Donato Obayo. Obayo had hoped that his nephew would be freed last week after the International War Crimes Division of the High Court ordered the
Updated: 11/28/2011 01:24A
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