Latest Trial Court News
Washoe District Court now complying with gun law regarding mental health
The Washoe District Court is now complying with a state law requiring them to submit the names of people deemed mentally ill to a list that flags them as people who are prohibited by law from possessing a firearm. Court officials also have changed
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:16P
Conrad Murray handed maximum 4-year sentence
Murray chose not to address the court before sentencing. A source told Eyewitness News that Murray was prepared to hear that he would get the maximum sentence due to the judge's comments and decisions throughout the trial. Pastor imposed the maximum
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:16P
Family asks for justice
in the States and was not sent back by the army to testify. The motion for a new trial could be filed on or after Merenda's next court appearance on Dec. 14. To contact Sabra Stafford, e-mail sstafford@turlockjournal.com or call 634-9141 ext. 2002.
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:16P
Hearing Thursday On NYS Family Court System
Among the topics to be discussed are: using technology to minimize and streamline court appearances; assistance for litigants who represent themselves; mediation; “paperless” court and speedy trial proposals; the impact of budget cuts; use of probation
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:15P
Man admits to Norfolk beating death, gets 35 years
His trial was scheduled to begin Tuesday in US District Court. Davis was part of a gang that ambushed three young men on 16th Bay Street in East Ocean View in July 2007. The three victims were pummeled with fists, feet and weapons.
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:15P
Hearing For Former Deputy Accused Of Murder To Continue Wednesday
During a preliminary hearing in Kingman County District Court Tuesday, Kathleen Forrest testified her sister had plans for the future. The defense is arguing that Vashti set the house on fire and took her own life. But Kathleen said her sister loved
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:15P
Jackson doctor gets four years, tongue lashing from the judge
Murray, 58, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter after a six-week trial that presented the most detailed account yet of Jackson's final hours, a story of the performer's anguish over being unable to sleep. Pastor was relentless in his bashing of
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:12P
New evidence may prove Kennedy assassin innocent
By Linda Deutsch, Los Angeles LAWYERS representing convicted assassin Sirhan Sirhan argue in newly filed court documents that a bullet was switched in evidence at his trial and new forensic details show he is innocent of the 1968 killing of US senator
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:10P
Trial in slaying of Hammond priest compromised by political ad, lawyer says
Manieri pleaded guilty to molesting a girl in a 2006 case. Simpson, a former Circuit Court judge, sentenced Manieri to two years, but suspended one year and gave him credit for time served, according to court records. Manieri was required to register
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:10P
Dr. Conrad Murray Is Finally Sentenced After Michael Jackson Trial
Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted and found guilty of involuntary manslaughter not long ago, and he finally received his sentence today in an LA Court of Law. The doctor who was administering drugs to the late, great, Michael Jackson was sentenced to 4
Updated: 11/29/2011 11:09P