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ICC convicts Congo warlord Lubanga of using child soldiers
As he left court flanked by guards, Lubanga nodded and smiled to supporters in the public gallery. The victory for prosecutors came after the case twice nearly collapsed because of their failure to disclose evidence to defense lawyers and despite harsh
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:30P
Earthquake burglary charge against couple dismissed
By David Clarkson at the Court House A couple who spent two weeks in custody after their arrest for burgling a garage at a nearby house abandoned after the earthquake have now been discharged at the end of the Crown case, during their jury trial in
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:29P
Rafferty said Tori Stafford wasn't young enough, court hears
WARNING: Please be advised that details being heard in court are graphic. Moments after being kidnapped outside her elementary school, eight-year-old Victoria (Tori) Stafford was deemed too old by the man now standing trial for sexual assault and
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:29P
Obama agrees to talks on extradition law after Gary McKinnon case is raised
'All we have ever wanted is for him to stay here and be tried here in a British court. 'This one-sided extradition treaty is not being implemented properly. It was not designed for vulnerable people like Gary.' This week, in another case,
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:27P
'Urewera four' trial jury retires
The jury in the trial of the "Urewera four" has retired to consider its verdict. In the High Court at Auckland today, Justice Rodney Hansen told the jury the fact the case is of high public interest, and focuses on issues that are important to Maori,
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:24P
Should the Rutgers Webcam Bully Go to Jail?
Jury begins deliberating in the anti-gay bullying case against Dharun Ravi. Where do you stand? By Jenny Inglee Dharun Ravi is seen in a New Jersey court room on February 21, 2012. Ravi was charged with bias intimidation, a hate crime punishable by 10
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:21P
Court to rule on Salami's motion against NJC today
By Kamarudeen Ogundele, Abuja 5 minutes ago An Abuja Federal High Court will today decide whether to refer some questions arising from a suit by the suspended President of Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami, against the National Judicial Council
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:20P
Jury deliberation to continue in Ravi trial
The Dharun Ravi trial continues on the first day of jury deliberations, in New Brunswick, in the courtroom of Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman. KATHY JOHNSON/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / Courier News 03/13/12-Dharun Ravi enters the courtroom
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:19P
Butler Accused of Bizarre Crime Goes on Trial
During the first day of Nicolescu's trial in US District Court in New Haven, Lethbridge told jurors he heard three men storm into the home and confront Bass. His first thought was to escape but he stayed in the home after he heard Bass screaming,
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:18P
Abuja twin-bombings: Court stays proceedings in case against Okah, others
Justice Gabriel Kolawole granted the application for stay filed by the defence counsel yesterday. “The application is hereby granted; the law has compelled a lower court to stay proceedings when its ruling on a matter has been challenged in the court
Updated: 03/14/2012 07:17P
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