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Chilean judge seeks extradition of ex-US military officer in slaying of journalist
a case dramatized in the Oscar-winning film "Missing," court sources confirmed Tuesday. Judge Jorge Zepeda wants former US Navy Capt. Ray E. Davis, whose whereabouts were not immediately clear Tuesday, to face trial in Chile for his alleged
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:41P
2nd Bribe Case for Lawmaker Just Acquitted
Mr. Boyland was arrested at his home in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning, an official said; later in the day, he appeared in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, wearing a blue jogging suit and sneakers. His demeanor was calm. Magistrate Judge Joan M. Azrack
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:41P
Police-dog bite to Gretna suspect's penis is called evidence that officer is
He is scheduled to be sentenced in January, when Fazande plans to argue for a new trial before Judge Ray Steib of the 24th Judicial District Court. Gretna Police Deputy Chief Anthony Christiana said he could not comment on the pending lawsuits.
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:40P
Conrad Murray Gets Maximum as Judge Blasts His 'Reckless' Conduct
The judge also highlighted Murray's behavior and lack of remorse on a behind-the-scenes documentary made before and during the trial and broadcast on MSNBC shortly after the verdict. The program featured various interviews with Murray captured as his
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:39P
Not guilty verdict in assisted suicide case
The jury returned its verdict this afternoon after three hours of deliberation at the High Court at Wellington. Michael Palairet, 71, denied helping his wife Eva, to die in April last year. He had a long and distinguished career in the Defence Force
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:39P
Michael Jackson death trial reveals local problem
But federal courts have set a standard as to how we have to treat prisoners, and when you fall below, that standard is when the lawsuits start to happen and that's what we are seeing now." The jail is overcrowded by 300 inmates. The basketball court
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:38P
Abbott asks US Supreme Court to weigh in on congressional redistricting map
Judicial: Republican -- Criminal District Court No. 2, incumbent Wayne Salvant; 48th District Court, incumbent David Evans; 153rd District Court, Susan McCoy; 213th District Court, incumbent Louis Sturns Have more to add? News tip?
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:36P
Jackson's doctor gets four-year jail term
Jackson's mother, Katherine, said she was satisfied with the outcome of the high-publicity trial and expressed her gratitude to prosecutors when she was leaving the courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. "The judge gave him the maximum," she said.
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:36P
MD COURTS: Lawyers give opening statements in case against Ehrlich's campaign
“That's his explanation, so we're going to consider his explanation,” Davitt said to the Baltimore Circuit Court jury, which includes seven black jurors and five white jurors. A. Dwight Pettit, Schurick's lawyer, described the case as a “vicious,
Updated: 11/29/2011 10:36P
James Riach Tried to Get His SUV Back Tuesday
But Riach appeared in BC Supreme Court Tuesday in a bid to get back his armoured SUV that was seized by police four years ago. He has been fighting the director of civil forfeiture ever since and a three-day trial was set to begin Tuesday.
Updated: 11/29/2011 09:44P