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Alleged terrorist Patek confesses to preparing explosives for Bali bombings
Patek's lawyer has informed the West Jakarta District Court that he accepts mixing the explosives used in the Bali bombings. Patek is charged with planned mass murder for his alleged role in the Bali bombings and could be sentenced to death,
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:42A
Nikitta Grender murder trial: jury to retire on Tuesday
Jurors trying a 27-year-old man accused of raping and murdering a pregnant teenager at her flat have been told they will retire to consider their verdict on Tuesday. Carl Whant, of Bettws, Newport, is accused of stabbing Nikitta Grender, 19,
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:41A
Jub Jub's testimony challenged
Photo: Dumisani Sibeko Musician Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye had contradicted himself in his testimony in his murder trial arising from a 2010 accident, the Protea Magistrate's Court was told on Monday. Prosecutor Raymond Mathenjwa made the submission
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:36A
Israel's Supreme Court to hear case of Palestinian detainee on 2-month hunger
JERUSALEM — Israel's Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing this week on the appeal of a Palestinian prisoner waging an unprecedented hunger strike that has stretched for more than two months, court officials and his lawyers said Monday.
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:33A
Leak mystery stalls trial; Amlac linked to expos of Corona bank accounts
This possibility surfaced on the 20th day of Corona's trial at the Senate impeachment court. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Monday noted that apart from authorized PSBank officials and personnel, only representatives of Amlac and Bangko Sentral
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:29A
Split underpins new trial order
By Cristin Schmitz Exposing again a deep philosophical divide in criminal law, the Supreme Court has split 6-3 on making it easier for mentally disabled adults to give unsworn testimony in sexual assault and other criminal trials. Led by Chief Justice
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:28A
When judges reward plea bargains, the sentences often alarm victims' families
In the second case, Rafael Pichardo took his case to trial — where a jury convicted him. Plea bargains have become a necessity in an overburdened criminal court system, experts agree. Sometimes, however, the deals are questioned by the victims'
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:24A
26/11 attacks: India to seek extradition of David Headley
Officials from Home Ministry said that "we will write to the US with reference of the court order. New Delhi will highlight that the chargesheet against Headley and Rana is not restricted to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case alone.
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:22A
Patek admits to Bali bombs
Lawyers for Mr Patek told the West Jakarta District Court yesterday that the 45-year-old mixed he explosives used in a coordinated attack on two nightclubs in the popular tourist area of Kuta a decade ago. However, Mr Patek denies knowing the full
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:19A
The Erosion Continues: Washington Supreme Court Expands The Olympic Steamship
9, 2012), the Washington Supreme Court held that: (1) a tortfeasor's insurer that provides both Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and liability coverage must pay a pro rata share of the attorney fees incurred by the PIP insureds via the equitable
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:19A
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