Latest Trial Court News
UK court approves legal claim to be served via Facebook
Justice Nigel Teare permitted the unconventional method of service during a pre-trial hearing into a case which pits two investment managers against a brokerage firm they accuse of overcharging them. A former trader and an ex-broker, Fabio De Biase and
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:34P
Judges postpone trial, want lawmakers to reassess redistricting maps
If lawmakers agree to revisit the issue, the trial will be postponed three or four weeks. If lawmakers decline, the trial will begin Wednesday morning. The plaintiffs are asking the court to invalidate the 2012 maps and to order that the previous maps
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:32P
Judges postpone trial, want lawmakers to reassess redistricting maps
If lawmakers agree to revisit the issue, the trial will be postponed three or four weeks. If lawmakers decline, the trial will begin Wednesday morning. The plaintiffs are asking the court to invalidate the 2012 maps and to order that the previous maps
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:32P
Informant in Arizona bombing case dubbed a 'trailer park Mata Hari'; defense
As the trial of the 61-year-old brothers winds down in federal court, defense attorneys are arguing that the government's conduct was outrageous and that the informant's actions amounted to sexual entrapment. During closing arguments Tuesday,
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:31P
Informant in Arizona bombing case dubbed a 'trailer park Mata Hari'; defense
As the trial of the 61-year-old brothers winds down in federal court, defense attorneys are arguing that the government's conduct was outrageous and that the informant's actions amounted to sexual entrapment. During closing arguments Tuesday,
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:31P
Prosecutor blames fatal crane collapse on greed
By Melissa Grace AND Larry Mcshane / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS James Lomma, the owner of the company whose crane collapsed and killed two workers on East 91st Street in 2008, on trial in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday morning. Family members of Ramadan
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:28P
Closing arguments in Scottsdale bombing trial
As the trial of the 61-year-old brothers winds down in federal court, defense attorneys are arguing that the government's conduct was outrageous and that the informant's actions amounted to sexual entrapment. During closing arguments Tuesday,
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:28P
Jury process delayed in Philly priest case
The 61-year-old Lynn is scheduled for trial with the Rev. James Brennan and former priest Edward Avery, both charged with rape. Jury selection may take several weeks. Lynn was in court with his lawyers Tuesday, when the court delayed the start of jury
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:27P
At DOJ's Request, Judge Dismisses FCPA Sting Case
The conspiracy prosecution lodged against 22 individuals in Washington's federal trial court marked the largest-ever Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case against individuals. Two earlier trials ended in deadlocked panels; three businessmen were acquitted
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:26P
LATINO BLOTTER UPDATE: New Mexico Woman Convicted of $2 Pumpkin Theft
Medina was sentenced to serve 40 hours of community service and pay court costs. A New Mexico woman is facing theft charges and a jury trial for a $2 pumpkin she says he accidentally stole from a pumpkin patch in 2011. Lauren Medina, 23, went to
Updated: 02/21/2012 04:26P