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Pa. Supreme Court denies York County murderer's petition for appeal
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has denied Brian David Hummert's petition for appeal in his murder case. In April, the state Superior Court rejected Hummert's appeal for dismissal of the charges on the grounds of double jeopardy, resulting in the
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:12P
Brian Brush trial begins in Washington
Brian Keith Brush of Roseburg in the court in South Bend, Wash., during the first day of his trial Monday. Montesano, Wash., Officer Rick Fosse describes Brian Brush's actions Sept. 11, 2009, when he shot Lisa Bonney.
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:11P
Cop accused of false reporting claims DA biased
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office investigated Huffman after coming to believe she lied about being choked and sexually assaulted by Martinez after their relationship ended in April 2010. Martinez has filed suit in US District Court in Denver
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:11P
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Appeal in Challenge to Illinois' Parental
Notice of Abortion Act and that the Illinois Supreme Court like the Appellate Court, will return this case to the trial court for a complete presentation of the evidence demonstrating that the real-life harms this law imposes cannot be justified.
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:10P
Apple's Australian victory against Samsung overturned on appeal
In her October ruling, Justice Bennett said she was siding with Apple in part because she felt the company had a sufficient likelihood of winning at trial against Samsung. But on Wednesday, a full bench of the Federal Court argued that Bennett did not
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:10P
Jackson doctor given maximum 4-year sentence
The jury heard the recording of Jackson during the trial but defense attorneys never explained in court why Murray recorded the impaired singer six weeks before his death. “We have to be phenomenal,” he was heard saying about his “This Is It” comeback
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:09P
California trio pleads not guilty in ND meth case
Henry Paredez Jr. and his wife, Ariana Paredez, are charged in federal court with three counts, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. They face life in prison if convicted. Henry Paredez Sr. is charged with
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:09P
Prosecutor: 'Extraordinarily pleased' with ruling in Drew Peterson case
The Third District Appellate Court this summer upheld a lower-court ruling that barred some hearsay — or second hand — evidence from being used against Peterson. A Will County judge ruled last year that the state couldn't admit eight of 14 hearsay
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:08P
Michael Jackson Death Case: Dr. Conrad Murray's verdict announced
In a Los Angeles court hearing Tuesday that capped a more than two-year long death case of Michael Jackson, his personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years behind bars. Murray, 58, was found guilty of
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:05P
New trial for convicted rapist dubbed 'clumsy Don Juan'
“There is going to have to be a new trial.” Court heard during the trial that Rhodes and a friend met a woman and her girlfriend earlier that night outside a bar under what the judge called “inviting circumstances.” The women spoke of going swimming in
Updated: 11/30/2011 02:05P
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