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Rutgers spycam case presents challenges for prosecutors
"There is the trial of public opinion and there is the legal trial that will go on in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Middlesex County," said Weinstein, who along with Kennedy now focuses on family law. "The entire public can and has weighed in on
Updated: 02/20/2012 11:06A
Kevin Jones' suit against officers gets trial date
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (WTW) — A federal judge has set a trial date for two Russellville law officers who are the targets of a lawsuit by a man who was acquitted in the death of beauty queen Nona Dirksmeyer. The civil trial is set for Feb.
Updated: 02/20/2012 11:01A
Diversions from the impeachment trial
It is therefore wise of the senator/judges headed by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile of the Impeachment Court to ask the two of them to practice restraint in their pronouncements. This columnist found a respite away from the confusion and the waging
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:59A
Supreme Court of Appeals upholds decision calling KCK terrorist organization
The 9th Chamber of the Supreme Court of Appeals stated in its verdict that the KCK acts with the aim of turning the PKK terrorist organization into a separate state structure, and also stated that the KCK manages the PKK's activities, members and units
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:56A
Complex trial set to begin in Rwanda genocide case
By AP CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire federal courtroom is about to become a laboratory for analyzing the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and what role— if any — a Manchester woman from Rwanda played. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Beatrice Munyenyezi lied on
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:23A
Ecuador Court Rejects Latest Chevron Attempt to Block Enforcement of $18
"We intend to do everything in our power to ensure Chevron's management team meets the company's legal obligations and pays the full amount of the judgment," said Pablo Fajardo, the lead lawyer for the 30000 Ecuadorians who initiated the lawsuit
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:19A
Jury selection under way in Rutgers gay sex webcam spying case
The case sparked a national conversation in 2010 about the impact of bullying on young gays after Ravi's roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide. Lawyers on Tuesday will dismiss many of the 220 prospective jurors who came to court last week to fill
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:14A
Crisis in the U.S. Courts Squeezing Plaintiffs' Attorneys
Former Solicitor General Ted Olson described attorneys showing up in court only to be sent away for months until another court date is secured: “Now the case has to be prepared all over again, the witnesses have to be subpoenaed, blah, blah, blah.
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:13A
Trial date for sex-case ex-teacher
The trial of a former West Sussex teacher who denies historic sexual offences against schoolchildren has been adjourned until July. Bernard Haunch, 77, who taught at the now-defunct Fonthill Preparatory School in Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead,
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:07A
Humphreys wants suspended sentence
Testifying for the defence, she told the court that Humphreys played a significant role in his community. She said the trial was not a typical murder case as Humphreys did not set out to deliberately kill the 10 learners. Speaking to Eyewitness News,
Updated: 02/20/2012 10:07A
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