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Moreau murder trial begins next week
District Court Judge R. Thomas Moorhead didn't rule on the two primary topics of Monday's conference, which included the Vail Daily's request for expanded media coverage for audio and still photography, as well as defense objections to a motion filed
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:22A
Conrad Murray trial Michael Jackson's doctor to be sentenced after involuntary
At the sentencing Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor has a choice ranging between probation and up to four years in a state prison. But measures to relieve California prison and jail crowding could significantly shorten his time
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:21A
NY judge rejects $285 million SEC-Citigroup agreement
The SEC's consent judgment settling the case was filed the same day as its lawsuit against Citigroup, the judge noted. "It is harder to discern from the limited information before the court what the SEC is getting from this settlement other than a
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:21A
Texas asks court to block redistricting
Meanwhile, a federal court in Washington has refused to approve the Legislature's redistricting plan without a trial, agreeing with the Justice Department that there was sufficient evidence to question whether it hurt minority representation.
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:19A
Jurors may question witnesses in Middle Tennessee State murder trial
"Giving jurors the ability to ask questions allows them to be better-educated participants in the trial and get clarification on testimony," said Tennessee Supreme Court spokeswoman Laura Click. "This practice was adopted by the Supreme Court after the
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:19A
Police officer on trial for 'supporting Neo Nazi'
Robert Critchley, 43, employed at WA police's telephone interception unit, is on trial in the Perth District Court charged with perverting the course of justice after he allegedly made a call from a public telephone to a friend of white supremacist
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:18A
Man jailed for woman's bashing death
A PERTH man has been sentenced to eight and a half years jail for the manslaughter of a woman in her home. Samir Hishmeh, 31, and another man, Rohan Johnston, stood trial earlier this year accused of bashing to death Christine Van Dongen, 41,
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:18A
Murder trial: Jury selected for View Towers death
man charged in the death of View Towers resident Paul Rouxel. Rouxel, 45, was found dead in his apartment on April 9, 2009. Prince has been in custody since his arrest in October 2010. The trial in BC Supreme Court is expected to last two weeks.
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:14A
Report: Couple convicted of starving infant daughter lose permanent custody of
A Washington couple convicted last year of starving their infant daughter because they feared the baby would become fat have lost permanent custody of their three young children after a nine-day dependency court trial, the Seattle Times reported Monday
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:12A
Briefs: Man faces charges of animal cruelty, DUI
Keith John Parker, 43, of Warren, was arraigned Monday in 37th District Court on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and animal cruelty, said Warren Police Lt. Dan Beck. A judge set Parker's bond at $25000, court officials said.
Updated: 11/29/2011 01:10A
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