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Defendant not testifying in webcam spying trial
FILE-- In a March 9, 2012 file photo Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student waits before court proceedings in New Brunswick, NJ Dharun Ravi, 20, is accused of using a webcam for the central crime, then using Twitter, instant messages and
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:44P

Turkey court releases journalists in conspiracy case
By Ece Toksabay ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish court released four journalists on Monday pending trial on accusations they were part of a conspiracy to overthrow the government, in a case that has become a focus for criticism of Turkey's record on
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:42P

Sandusky's lawyer says abuse charges too vague for trial
Amendola has said he expects the trial to last two weeks, while prosecutors say it could last a month. Amendola earlier this month rejected a response by the state attorney general's office to his request for a bill of particulars – a court document
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:41P

LAX 'Millennium Bomber's' 22-year sentence overturned as too lenient
In a 7-4 split decision, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor 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 04:40P

FOX Carolina 21SF sheriff pleads guilty to false imprisonment
The plea on a misdemeanor charge of false imprisonment in San Francisco Superior Court derailed a trial that promised to smear the sheriff with tawdry allegations of abusive behavior, infidelity and another woman's underwear.
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:38P

Court to doctors: Produce Andal Sr.'s medical records
Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes of the QC Regional Trial Court Branch 221 issued the order during the hearing on the urgent motion filed by Andal Sr.'s legal counsels Gregorio Narvasa and Joy Manaog late Friday afternoon seeking for the treatment of their
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:38P

Lawyers the Focus at Hearing for Woman Charged as Brothel Owner
Things began to clear up when the judge, Justice Juan Merchan, said, “there is no role for Mr. Kuby here today,” and waved him away from the defense table and to the gallery. Minutes later, after Ms. Gristina entered the courtroom,
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:36P

San Francisco sheriff facing domestic violence charges pleads guilty to false
The plea on a misdemeanor charge of false imprisonment in San Francisco Superior Court derailed a trial that promised to smear the sheriff with tawdry allegations of abusive behavior, infidelity and another woman's underwear.
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:36P

British Government Says Christians Don't Have Right To Wear Cross Or Crucifix
After facing consequences for refusing to cover or remove their crosses at work, two Christian women are taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights. A group of ministers is set to back employer regulations banning religious regalia in the
Updated: 03/12/2012 04:35P

No plea deal in corruption case of ex-Detroit treasurer
By Tresa Baldas Ex-Detroit Treasurer Jeff Beasley, former fraternity brother and appointee of ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, had nothing to say at his arraignment in court today. But his lawyer made one point clear: There will be no plea deal in this case.
Updated: 03/12/2012 03:43P