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Start of BP's Gulf oil spill trial delayed by federal judge
US District Judge Carl Barbier, appointed to the federal bench by former president Bill Clinton, did not elaborate in his decision to extend the court date by a week, noting, “For reasons of judicial efficiency and to allow the parties to make further
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:13P
Alleged N47.1b theft: Court stops Akingbola's attempt to stall trial
Akingbola and an associate, Bayo Dada are standing trial for alleged theft of N47.1 billion brought against them by the EFCC. Fagbohungbe told the court that his client would have been denied the right to fair hearing if his application was denied.
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:12P
Judge calls recess after outburst outside Mattapan trial
By Matt Stout An outburst between a defendant's mother and a victim's relative forced a superior court judge to call a morning recess in the trial of two men accused of gunning down four people in Mattapan two years ago. With Sharlene Washington
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:12P
Judge calls recess after outburst outside Mattapan trial
By Matt Stout An outburst between a defendant's mother and a victim's relative forced a superior court judge to call a morning recess in the trial of two men accused of gunning down four people in Mattapan two years ago. With Sharlene Washington
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:12P
AG says US govt prepared for trial in Gulf spill
At a hearing before a House appropriations subcommittee, the attorney general vowed that the federal government will hold people accountable in both a civil trial in federal court in New Orleans, if necessary, and in a criminal investigation.
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:07P
Tioga County, Pa., homicide trial moved to June
WELLSBORO -- The homicide trial of Matthew D. Priset, accused in the Jan. 25, 2011, stabbing death of a Delmar Township man, has been rescheduled for June 25-29. The trial was set initially for this week in Tioga County's Court of Common Pleas,
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:06P
Tioga County, Pa., homicide trial moved to June
WELLSBORO -- The homicide trial of Matthew D. Priset, accused in the Jan. 25, 2011, stabbing death of a Delmar Township man, has been rescheduled for June 25-29. The trial was set initially for this week in Tioga County's Court of Common Pleas,
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:06P
US AG Holder Says Government Prepared for Trial in Gulf Spill -AP
Holder said the US government will hold people accountable in both a civil trial in New Orleans federal court and in a criminal investigation, if necessary. Monday, a judge delayed the start of the civil trial for one week as negotiations continue.
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:02P
90 potential jurors asked to return in Stafford case
Jury selection began Monday at the courthouse in London, Ont. So far 338 have been called before Superior Court Judge Thomas Heeney and all but 90 have been excused for various reasons. Rafferty's trial was moved from Woodstock to London in light of
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:02P
Holder: We're Ready to Take BP to Trial Over Gulf Spill
At a hearing before a House appropriations subcommittee, the attorney general vowed that the federal government will hold people accountable in both a civil trial in federal court in New Orleans, if necessary, and in a criminal investigation.
Updated: 02/28/2012 12:01P