Latest Trial Court News
Prosecutor's office commutes charges against ex-First Deputy Justice Minister
The prosecutor's office has changed the parts of articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine under which charges were brought against former First Deputy Justice Minister Yevhen Korniychuk. "The prosecutor's office has issued a new instruction on
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:18P
Three get prison for meth fire
Benny Soldan, 30, of Owosso; Shelly Hebel, 43, of Stockbridge; and Jody Holtz, 53, of Corunna, each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine and were sentenced Tuesday by a United States District Court judge.
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:18P
Detroit dad Shawn Weimer accused of letting 9-year-old drive van may plead
His daughter did testify once before in 33rd District Court in Woodhaven that Weimer drank half a bottle of whiskey before she drove the van on Oct. 8. Weimer is charged with fourth-degree child abuse, a misdemeanor, and allowing a person without a
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:17P
Kline reaches settlement in civil arson lawsuit
A settlement has been reached in the civil arson lawsuit stemming from the fire that destroyed the million dollar home of developer John Kline, court records filed today show. US Magistrate Ross Walters entered an order this morning dismissing the case
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:16P
Black Friday is just another day on the jury
If nothing else, the issue demonstrated the difference between state and federal courts. At the federal corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno in 2009, Judge Gary Sharpe suspended jury deliberations between the Tuesday before
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:16P
Drew Peterson Case Returning to Appellate Court — Update!
In the latest development in the protracted prosecution of Peterson — who was arrested in May 2009 on charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio — the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday sent his case back to the Third District Appellate Court
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:15P
It's over: High Court will not hear Kookaburra v Down Under copyright appeal
On 7 October, 2011 the High Court of Australia refused an application for special leave to appeal earlier findings of the Federal Court that the iconic flute riffs of the 1980s Men At Work hit 'Down Under' had infringed the copyright in the children's
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:14P
Wesleyan Murder Trial Begins With Police Testimony
The Stephen Morgan murder trial began Wednesday morning with testimony from a Middletown police captain who said he saw a woman on the floor behind the counter at Broad Street Books near Wesleyan on the
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:12P
Australian court overturns Samsung Galaxy Tab ban
The full bench argued against Federal Court Justice Annabelle Bennett's October ruling, stating that she failed to properly assess Apple's case, which the court now believes would be unlikely to win if the matter went to trial.
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:11P
Histogen wins SkinMedica patent battle
It's the second time San Diego-based Histogen, which is primarily focused on regenerative medicine solutions for wound care, has touted a win from US District Court Judge Janis Sammartino. The judge sided with Histogen on how the patents' claims should
Updated: 11/30/2011 12:11P