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US appeals court vacates 22-year sentence of 'millennium bomber' Ahmed Ressam
In a 7-4 split decision, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favour of the government's appeal and sent the case back to a federal judge for resentencing. Ressam was arrested in Washington state in 1999 on his way to bomb Los Angeles
Updated: 03/12/2012 03:10P
Plea deal in Mirkarimi domestic violence case: 3 years probation
Mirkarimi, who appeared in court this morning and apologized to his wife, his neighbor and the community, will be sentenced next Monday to three years probation, domestic violence counseling and community service. He will also be required to take
Updated: 03/12/2012 03:10P
Plea deal in Mirkarimi domestic violence case: 3 years probation
Mirkarimi, who appeared in court this morning and apologized to his wife, his neighbor and the community, will be sentenced next Monday to three years probation, domestic violence counseling and community service. He will also be required to take
Updated: 03/12/2012 03:10P
'Millennium bomber' sentence overturned
Entertainment News from AP By ROBERT JABLON AP SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court overturned the 22-year sentence for convicted "millennium bomber" Ahmed Ressam, calling it unreasonably lenient. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeal ruled 7-4 in
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:40P
Turkey: 4 journalists released in coup plot trial
ANKARA, Turkey: A Turkish court released four journalists from jail on Monday who had been accused of being involved in an alleged secularist plot to topple the country's Islamic-rooted government. The case is considered a key test for press freedom in
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:21P
Former butler on trial in break-in, extortion case
The victims were treated at a hospital and released. Nicolescu, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted extortion. His trial starts Wednesday in US District Court in New Haven. His attorney declined comment.
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:20P
AP-CT--Estate Invasion,134
A trial is starting in US District Court this week for Emanuel Nicolescu, a former head butler at the Bass estate, who is the only person arrested in the crime. Nicolescu, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted extortion Authorities
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:17P
California questionnaire asks judges to list sexual preference
The Judicial Applicant Data Report collects demographic information on California's 1600 trial court judges as well as dozens of justices on the appeals and supreme court. The Administrative Office of the Courts, which administers the online survey,
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:17P
Cash Plus case stalled again
The case was set to begin in the Home Circuit Court this morning, but it had to be put off because Patrick Atkinson, who was Hill's lead attorney is no longer on the case. Atkinson is now the attorney general and so he cannot represent private clients.
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:16P
Sandusky seeks to dismiss sex charges citing vague timelines
in court through challenging specifics of the purported victims stories. "I think it's fundamentally unfair to Mr. Sandusky's due process rights and his chance to have a fair trial," the attorney said during a hearing Monday in Centre County.
Updated: 03/12/2012 02:15P
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