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'Honeymoon Killer' trial opens with shocking photo
In this undated photo provided by Townsville Coroners Court, Gabe Watson, left, and his then-fiancee, Tina, pose on their engagement. A horrifying picture of the lifeless body of Tina Watson was introduced into evidence on Wednesday in a dramatic
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:59P
Huguely trial suspended for day; defense lawyer ill
The judge in the murder trial of former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V said the case will not be heard today because one of the defense lawyers is ill. Court had been set to start at 9:30 am but Judge Edward Hogshire told the
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:57P
Texas judge faces inquiry on wrongful conviction
Anderson is accused of not turning over all documents that could have proved the innocence of Michael Morton, who was freed in October after DNA testing showed he didn't kill his wife. Anderson denies wrongdoing. District Judge Louis Stums of Fort
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:56P
Man convicted of killing NJ officer in his cruiser
The Superior Court jury found the 20-year-old Crockam guilty of murder and weapons offenses in the Jan. 14, 2011, shooting of Patrolman Christopher Matlosz. The jury also determined there were aggravating factors in the case that should trigger an
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:48P
Trial Begins In Death Of Former Pomfret Woman
A prosecutor and defense lawyer began choosing jurors this week in Danielson Superior Court in the case of 48-year-old Timothy Quail of New London. Quail is accused of stabbing Robin Cloutier to death at her home in December 2009.
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:43P
Trial Set For Man Charged In Kidnapping That Led To Fiery Death
Steve Edwin Barker, 31, is set for trial on an aggravated kidnapping charge on March 26 in Gatesville's 52nd state district court. Barker's girlfriend, the woman's daughter, Gwendolyn Greene, 20, pleaded guilty to the same charge Tuesday and on
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:35P
ban gita court battle restarts in russia
Confirming the report, Sadhu Priya Das of Moscow ISKCON told media persons that an appeal has been filed by prosecutors in Tomsk District court against the earlier judgement, dismissing their plea to ban Gita. "The next hearing will be held on March 6
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:26P
Jury selection begins in rare northeastern Conn. murder case
Jury selection has begun for a rare murder trial in northeastern Connecticut, where a man is charged with killing his 38-year-old former girlfriend in Pomfret. A prosecutor and defense lawyer began choosing jurors this week in Danielson Superior Court
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:15P
Judge: Ward not entitled to recover costs, fees in lawsuit involving trustee
In one of seven petitions filed by Ward in November 2010, Ward took issue with Manzella's support of the proposed Justice Center that would have housed the 41-A District Court and Shelby Township Police Department. He claimed the trustee "voted to
Updated: 02/16/2012 12:06P
Lesbian minister at crux of Presbyterian divide
That gay marriage ban, known as Proposition 8, was declared unconstitutional by a federal appeals court last week but remains in effect while judicial review of the case continues. MATTER OF FAITH "When the state of California said 'yes,' and then I
Updated: 02/16/2012 11:55A