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Moroccan appeals court stiffens penalties for defendants in Marrakech bombing
Legal experts have often criticized the high conviction rates, often based on flimsy evidence, in Moroccan courts, especially in terrorism-related trials. Defense attorneys were not allowed to call witnesses in the original trial, which was largely
Updated: 03/10/2012 11:01A
Cedar City man faces up to 15 years in prison in infant's death
7:36 am CEDAR CITY - After nearly five hours of deliberation, the eight-person jury in the trial of Thomas Harry Canum III returned with a verdict of guilty to one charge of child abuse homicide by serious injury with criminal negligence,
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:57A
NC video gaming ban struck down
He said he would have upheld the entire law. Sweepstakes parlors, convenience stores or business centers buy Internet or phone time that gives them the opportunity to uncover potential cash and prizes with mouse clicks on a computer screen.
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:51A
Prison release eludes defendant in '98 slayings
Melissa Hack, 37, is the former girlfriend of John "Polar Bear" Butler, 40, a neo-Nazi who was convicted in Clark County District Court in 2000 for participating in the murders. Butler, the leader of the Independent Nazi Skins at the time of the
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:43A
Mirkarimi Lawyers Again Move Against Video Documenting Alleged Abuse
by Bay City News Defense attorneys for Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi Friday made a motion to have a key piece of video evidence excluded from his upcoming trial on domestic violence charges. Defense attorney Lidia Stiglich filed a motion today saying the
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:40A
Up to $27 billion at stake in historic Canadian tobacco suit
When the class actions were given the go-ahead by the presiding judge, Justice Pierre Jasmin, he identified a number of issues that needed to be considered. Those questions included whether the companies trivialized the risks of smoking, or denied them
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:24A
Cash-at-Judge's door case
Retired Justice Nirmal Yadav, who is one of the accused in the case, also attended the hearing. Continuing the arguments in the case, Sanjiv Bansal, former Additional Advocate General, Haryana, who is also one of the accused, sought orders of the court
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:24A
Cash-at-Judge's door case
Retired Justice Nirmal Yadav, who is one of the accused in the case, also attended the hearing. Continuing the arguments in the case, Sanjiv Bansal, former Additional Advocate General, Haryana, who is also one of the accused, sought orders of the court
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:24A
Historic tobacco suit hits Canadian courtroom
When the class actions were given the go-ahead by the presiding judge, Justice Pierre Jasmin, he identified a number of issues that needed to be considered. Those questions included whether the companies trivialized the risks of smoking, or denied them
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:20A
Kankakee courts to allow cameras
KANKAKEE — News cameras will be allowed in criminal trial courts in Kankakee County in the 21st Judicial Circuit, Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court and Chief Judge Kathy Bradshaw Elliott of the 21st Judicial Circuit
Updated: 03/10/2012 10:19A
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