Latest Trial Court News
Dublin man launches legal challenge to prevent third 'tiger kidnapping' trial
He is seeking an order prohibiting the judges of the Dublin Circuit Court from hearing his proposed trial. He is also seeking an injunction restraining the DPP from prosecuting him. In an affidavit to the court he said both his and his family's health
Updated: 02/27/2012 03:06P
No subpoena for Philippines associate justice
By Barbara Mae Dacanay, Bureau Chief Manila: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile told prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona not to depend on the impeachment tribunal to issue a subpoena for an associate
Updated: 02/27/2012 03:04P
No subpoena for Philippines associate justice
By Barbara Mae Dacanay, Bureau Chief Manila: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile told prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona not to depend on the impeachment tribunal to issue a subpoena for an associate
Updated: 02/27/2012 03:04P
High Court won't hear death row inmate's evidence
Swearingen's lawyers had asked the high court to decide for the first time whether executing an innocent person constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Constitution. Lower federal courts declined to intervene in Swearingen's case in part
Updated: 02/27/2012 03:03P
Jury out in prison mutiny trial
Tension had simmered in the run-up to trouble flaring over breath-testing of prisoners, leading to the five staff in charge at the time being overpowered, the five-week trial at Hove Crown Court heard. Riot police and specialist prison officers had to
Updated: 02/27/2012 03:01P
Murder trial underway for third man charged in New Year's Day massacre
The Calgary Court Centre is one of several buildings in the city that have become the subject of a province-wide probe after allegations of fake inspections regarding fire safety and electrical systems. 660News Prosecutors have begun their case in the
Updated: 02/27/2012 02:56P
Ross Mirkarimi Skips Monday's Court Hearing
San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, who is facing domestic violence charges, did not appear in court Monday when prosecutors and his defense attorneys presented motions before a trial judge. Mirkarimi, 50, has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor
Updated: 02/27/2012 02:54P
Jury begins deliberating in trial of duo charged in killing of Brian Fudge
By Andrew Seymour February 27, 2012 2:39 PM OTTAWA — A jury has begun deliberations in the trial of two men accused of killing Brian Fudge. Charlie Manasseri, 50, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder; George Kenny, 26, has pleaded not guilty
Updated: 02/27/2012 02:44P
Nigerian politician owns up to corruption in UK court
* Nigerian Ibori pleads guilty to 10 charges of corruption * Pocketed millions during tenure as oil state governor * Britain to confiscate assets, return to Nigerian people (Adds reaction from opposition party, paragraphs 14-15) By Estelle Shirbon
Updated: 02/27/2012 02:34P
High Court Won't Hear Inmate's Evidence of Innocence
Swearingen's lawyers had asked the high court to decide for the first time whether executing an innocent person constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the Constitution. Lower federal courts declined to intervene in Swearingen's case in part
Updated: 02/27/2012 02:21P