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First photos shot inside Sheley murder hearing
AP Photos have been shot for the first time at a high-profile case inside a state courtroom since the Illinois Supreme Court announced its historic decision last month to experiment with cameras in courts. The judge presiding over alleged spree killer
Updated: 02/25/2012 06:10A
Cardinal allegedly orders memo on priests shredded
A Philadelphia archdiocese official on trial for allegedly covering up the sexual abuse of children has asked a court to throw out charges against him based on a 1994 memo showing Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua ordered a list of suspected abusive Catholic
Updated: 02/25/2012 06:07A
Verdict expected in Berlusconi corruption
Berlusconi's lawyers are delivering their final arguments before the court begins deliberations over a case where the former premier is accused of having paid a British lawyer $600000 to lie in two 1990s trials to shield Berlusconi and his Finevest
Updated: 02/25/2012 06:06A
2 Clarksville men found guilty in cocaine conspiracy
Adrian Dewayne Patterson, 36, and Herman Majors, Jr., 48, both of Clarksville, were found guilty in US District Court, after a two-week jury trial, for their roles in an elaborate interstate drug conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of
Updated: 02/25/2012 06:02A
Defense for Jimmy Dimora rests case without him taking the stand
(Marvin Fong / The Plain Dealer) Jimmy Dimora trial continues, Feb. 24, 2012 gallery (8 photos) AKRON, Ohio — Jimmy Dimora has had plenty to say in his own defense over the years leading up to his racketeering trial here in US District Court.
Updated: 02/25/2012 06:01A
Verdict expected in Berlusconi corruption trial
COLLEEN BARRY, AP MILAN (AP) — An Italian court is expected to issue a verdict Saturday in a case where the former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi stands accused of bribing a British lawyer, but the ruling is unlikely to have any legal force
Updated: 02/25/2012 05:59A
Spanish duke in court in corruption case
Spanish King Juan Carlos's son-in-law Inaki Urdangarin appeared in court on Saturday in a corruption case that has caused a rare embarrassment for Spain's royals. Urdangarin, the Duke of Palma, arrived on foot at the high court on the island of Majorca
Updated: 02/25/2012 05:50A
Denmark man accused of arson linked to 2006 Manitowoc fire
Matthew Lemberger, owner of Cronos Global LLC, 5534 Brown County P in Denmark, has been charged in US District Court with setting fire to his business and offering to kill someone's wife in payment for helping set the fire. Lemberger, whose first name
Updated: 02/25/2012 05:13A
Verdict awaited in Berlusconi trial
A verdict in the case is expected later today but is unlikely to have any lasting legal force due to statute of limitations. Prosecutors have demanded a five-year sentence. Berlusconi is accused of having paid a British lawyer $600000 to lie in two
Updated: 02/25/2012 04:54A
Civil trial against Lockeford priest goes to court
During Friday's court session, Kelly sat only feet from the plaintiff, who contends the priest began abusing him when he was in the fifth grade at Annunciation School in Stockton. Kelly has vigorously proclaimed his innocence.
Updated: 02/25/2012 04:41A