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Mohammad Shafia leaves court in Kingston, Ont., Tuesday Nov. 29, 2011. THE
An Afghan woman living in Montreal would not leave home or go to police for fear her abusive husband would kill her, an Ontario murder trial heard Tuesday. In her testimony, Fahimah Vorgetts testified how Rona Amir Mohammad grew increasingly desperate
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:38P
Michael Jackson's Family "Not Here to Seek Revenge"
During their presentation Tuesday, prosecutors recalled trial testimony that characterized Murray as placing his own interests above his patient's. "At the point Dr. Murray knew his actions caused the death of Michael Jackson, he didn't immediately
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:38P
Contracts, Unjust enrichment
Contracts Unjust enrichment Midwestern Roofing & Construction, Inc., pro se, appeals from a judgment entered after the trial court found Burkhart Construction Corporation of Milwaukee entitled to summary judgment on its unjust enrichment claim.
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:37P
Beach to ask for bail as he awaits new trial
HELENA — Barry Beach will be asking a court to release him on bail now that a new trial has been ordered in his conviction for a 1979 Poplar murder. Beach was convicted in 1984 based largely on a confession he gave to out-of-state police after he was
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:37P
Insurance; Bad faith
The Winters raise three arguments on appeal: (1) the trial court's bad faith analysis improperly relied on Seneca's consultations with third parties regarding the Winters' claim; (2) the trial court's bad faith analysis was incomplete; and ...
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:37P
MJ's doctor sentenced to 4 years
The doctor decided not to directly address the court. Chernoff again attacked Michael Jackson, as he and his team frequently did during the doctor's trial. "Michael Jackson was a drug seeker," Chernoff said. Jackson's death in June 2009 stunned the
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:37P
Michael Jackson's doctor likely will serve only two years due to California
The doctor decided not to directly address the court. Chernoff again attacked Michael Jackson, as he and his team frequently did during the doctor's trial. "Michael Jackson was a drug seeker," Chernoff said. Jackson's death in June 2009 stunned the
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:37P
Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to four years
Murray, 58, dressed in a gray suit and purple paisley tie, sat emotionless throughout much of his sentencing in the trial that captured the world's attention. Just before he was led out of the courtroom, he blew kisses at a woman who shouted "we love
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:36P
Animal Shelter Temporarily Halts Dog Surrenders
Clark faced 45 violations and had all of her dogs seized by county authorities, but the General District Court dismissed the charges. The county appealed the case to the Loudoun Circuit Court where it is scheduled for a one-day trial Wednesday, Dec.
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:36P
Jackson doctor jailed for maximum four years
During the trial, the court heard a two-hour police interview with Murray in which he recounted the star's final days and hours, and claimed he found Jackson lifeless after leaving his bedside for only two minutes. But it also heard evidence that
Updated: 11/29/2011 02:36P