Latest Trial Court News
Extortion trial of socialite's former butler is set to start
Opening arguments are expected in US District Court Wednesday morning in the trial of Emanuel Nicolescu, 31, accused of breaking into Bass' house on her 1000-acre estate on April 15, 2007. Prosecutors said he and at least two other men threatened Bass
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:14P
Hearing Postponed In Madison Abuse, Starvation Case
Prosecutors intended to call Barbara Knox, a doctor who examined the girl after she ran away from home, but Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said on Tuesday that Knox couldn't be in court because her child was sick. Judge Amy Smith postponed
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:12P
Hearing Postponed In Madison Abuse, Starvation Case
Prosecutors intended to call Barbara Knox, a doctor who examined the girl after she ran away from home, but Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said on Tuesday that Knox couldn't be in court because her child was sick. Judge Amy Smith postponed
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:12P
Defense lawyer: NYC temple plot case misguided
He did not speak. The court proceeding was a chance for lawyers to present arguments they had previously made in court filings. Defense lawyers said the case should be dismissed for insufficient evidence. Judge Michael Obus made no decision.
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:11P
Judge recommends review of plea in black coral case
Monday, US District Court Magistrate Ruth Miller recommended the plea agreement for review by District Judge Curtis Gomez. Gomez will determine whether the court will accept the plea deal or continue to trial June 14. Each count warrants up to five
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:10P
Two likely DA candidates face-off in ex-Frankfort officer's case
Former Frankfort village police officer Daniel Herrman, 39, right, stands next to his attorney, Michael Daley, in Herkimer County Court on March 13, as a trial date is set for Herrman to face charges of illegally seizing another officer's phone records
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:10P
Two likely DA candidates face-off in ex-Frankfort officer's case
Former Frankfort village police officer Daniel Herrman, 39, right, stands next to his attorney, Michael Daley, in Herkimer County Court on March 13, as a trial date is set for Herrman to face charges of illegally seizing another officer's phone records
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:10P
A look at military justice in Afghanistan killing case, soldier already had
A military court defendant is first charged and then sits through a preliminary "Article 32" hearing in which a military panel decides whether there is enough evidence to recommend a court martial hearing. At a court martial, like a civilian trial,
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:09P
Closings, jury deliberations on for Wednesday in Virginia Tech negligence trial
Circuit Judge William Alexander later adjourned the trial for the day and told jurors to return to court Wednesday to hear closing arguments and to begin their deliberations. Attorneys for the state, the lone defendant in the civil trial,
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:08P
Closings, jury deliberations on for Wednesday in Virginia Tech negligence trial
Circuit Judge William Alexander later adjourned the trial for the day and told jurors to return to court Wednesday to hear closing arguments and to begin their deliberations. Attorneys for the state, the lone defendant in the civil trial,
Updated: 03/13/2012 06:08P