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Davie officer accused of rape facing more serious charge in second trial
Davie officer Stephen Olenchak is heading to court again on charges he raped a family member. Juror misconduct derailed his first trial. By Susannah Bryan A Davie police officer accused of drugging and raping a family member while his wife slept in the
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:40P
Student charged with 'sexting'
Matthew Englund Jr., 17, of First Street, Sawyer, was arraigned Thursday in Berrien County Trial Court on a charge of distributing child sexually abusive material. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 13, and Englund was released on $10000
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:39P
Allentown man on trial for child rape charges becomes unruly in court
By Sarah M. Wojcik | The Express-Times A convicted murderer accused of raping an 11-year-old became disruptive while the girl took the stand this morning on the first day of his sexual assault trial. Velez, dressed in a suit and red-striped tie with
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:37P
Two sides, two stories as trial opens for Vikings' Cook
Minnesota Viking Chris Cook appeared in Hennepin County Court for jury selection. Cook will stand trial for domestic assault and third-degree assault, both felonies, following a fight with his girlfriend last fall at his Eden Prairie home.
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:33P
Fight breaks out in Massachusetts courtroom
A murder trial in Springfield, Massachusetts has descended into a courtroom brawl after members of the victim's family tried to attack the defendant. Jose Santiago is accused of killing Jessica Rojas last week, and after having been led into the court
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:31P
Tori Stafford's mom takes the stand at Rafferty murder trial
Accused Michael Rafferty is shown in court in London, Ont., Monday, March 5, 2012 in this artist's sketch. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tammy Hoy Tori Stafford's mother, Tara McDonald, is currently testifying at Day 3 of the Michael Rafferty murder trial.
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:30P
Fairfax prosecutor will handle Hash case
Culpeper County Commonwealth's Attorney Gary Close asked the court to appoint the special prosecutor late last week after a federal court vacated Hash's 2001 murder conviction. In his opinion, US District Judge James C. Turk said Close's office had
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:29P
FBI Turns Off 3000 GPS Devices Following Supreme Court Ruling
Weissmann said the court's ruling lacked clarity and the agency needs new guidance or it risks having cases overturned. The Jones case stemmed from the conviction of night club owner Antoine Jones on drug charges. Law enforcement had used a variety of
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:27P
FBI Turns Off 3000 GPS Devices Following Supreme Court Ruling
Weissmann said the court's ruling lacked clarity and the agency needs new guidance or it risks having cases overturned. The Jones case stemmed from the conviction of night club owner Antoine Jones on drug charges. Law enforcement had used a variety of
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:27P
News Reports: Handcuffed Defendant in Leg Irons Knocked Down Court Officer as
By Martha Neil Although handcuffed and wearing leg irons, a Massachusetts criminal defendant reportedly swung his arms and knocked a court officer down on Monday afternoon as he was being led from Plymouth District Court into a holding cell,
Updated: 03/07/2012 02:25P
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