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Alabama public corruption trials focus on bribes vs. donations
Siegelman has asked the US Supreme Court to review his conviction. Siegelman's lawyers pointed to a US Supreme Court ruling in a West Virginia extortion case that said campaign contributions are subject to criminal prosecution only when they are made
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:55P
Enrile: Corona must testify on dollars
By Christian V. Esguerra On the eve of the defense panel's presentation, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said he was open to summoning members of the House of Representatives but insisted that Chief Justice Renato Corona should testify in his
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:51P
A Raja may have something to cheer about
This, Raja asserts, is bound to prejudice his defence in the ongoing trial in the Special CBI court. Under Supreme Court Rules 1966, a review petition is, as far as practicable, circulated to the same Bench of judges who delivered the order.
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:50P
Virginia Tech wrongful death trial entering week 2
The state will begin its presentation on Monday when the trial begins its second week in Montgomery County Circuit Court. Its list of witnesses tops 50. Attorneys for the families of two students killed in the campus rampage put a parade of university
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:47P
Three Courts Slow to Rule on Ralph Nader Lawsuits Stemming from 2004
The 2004 campaign season was almost eight years ago, and yet three courts are still pondering how to rule on various Ralph Nader lawsuits stemming from the 2004 election. As readers know, the Democratic National Committee and its allies spent millions
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:46P
Extraditing Habre: Senegal's International Obligations
Other victims of Habr, including several Belgian citizens, then filed a case against Habr in Belgium. After four years of investigation, a Belgian judge requested Habr's extradition in September 2005. A Senegalese court ruled that it lacked
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:45P
Prosecutors Request 5 Years for Embattled Businessman in Symbolic Trial
At a court hearing Sunday, prosecutors requested a five-year sentence for embattled ex-businessman Alexei Kozlov. Dozens of supporters wore white ribbons at the hearing to show support for Kozlov, who is accused of fraud. His supporters say the trial
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:43P
Appeal of Portage child porn conviction denied
Justice Timothy Cannon found that Brimfield police officers who stopped Aguirre and searched his truck did not violate his rights against illegal search and seizure or due process. The court also ruled Portage County Common Pleas Judge John Enlow
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:42P
BC court mulls challenge to medical marijuana laws
On March 28, BC Supreme Court Justice Robert Johnston will set a date for his decision on a Victoria man's constitutional challenge to Health Canada's medical marijuana access regulations. Owen Smith, who was the head baker for the Cannabis Buyers'
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:28P
Trial set for Ala. officer's discrimination claim
US District Judge Mark Fuller ruled last week that Presley's claim has enough merit to be decided by a jury. A pre-trial conference is scheduled this week. The case has been set for trial April 16 in federal court in Opelika.
Updated: 03/11/2012 12:05P
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